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TOKYO (Reuters) -Shares jumped and the dollar pared recent gains on Monday as Asian markets reacted to better-than-expected U.S. jobs data ahead of talks in London aimed at mending a trade rift between the United States and China. Wall Street stocks had closed sharply higher on Friday after the jobs data eased concerns about damage to the world's biggest economy from President Donald Trump's unpredictable tariff regime. On Monday, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 0.7%, with Australia's markets shut for a holiday.

(Reuters) -The dollar slipped against all major currencies on Monday, as exuberance over an upbeat U.S. employment report gave way to caution ahead of pivotal U.S.-China trade talks set to take place in London later in the day. The talks come at a crucial time for both economies, with China grappling with deflation and trade uncertainty dampening sentiment among U.S. businesses and consumers, prompting investors to reassess the dollar's safe-haven status. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are expected to represent the U.S. at the trade talks, while vice premier He Lifeng would likely be present with the Chinese delegation.

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SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Monday on weak China data, but held on to most of last week's gains, as investors awaited U.S.-China trade talks in London later in the day, hoping a deal could boost the global economic outlook and fuel demand. Brent crude futures slipped 18 cents, or 0.27%, to $66.29 a barrel by 0644 GMT. China's exports growth slowed to a three-month low in May as U.S. tariffs slammed shipments, data showed, while factory-gate deflation deepened to its worst in two years, heaping pressure on the world's second-largest economy both at home and abroad.

A strong jobs report on Friday added more fuel to a rally that has lifted the S&P 500 to within 2.4% of its all-time high.

It's the combination of products and services that has made Apple one of the best businesses on Earth. At the current valuation, Apple stock provides zero margin of safety. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares are down 18% in 2025 (as of June 6).

ExxonMobil's investment plan could add $20 billion in earnings and $30 billion in cash flow to its annual total in 2030. Kinder Morgan has pipeline projects underway that should enter service through 2030. Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks has benefits and drawbacks.

At the end of the first quarter of 2025 AGNC Investment's tangible net book value per share was $8.25. At the end of the first quarter of 2022 it was $13.12. Tangible net book value per share can rise and fall fairly dramatically at times, depending on the market environment.

Fewer people crossed the threshold of having $1 million or more in their retirement accounts in the first quarter of 2025 as markets were volatile.

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