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Gold prices advance Wednesday, as bulls tried for back-to-back gains after a sharp tumble to start the week. Haven precious metals were largely tracking weaker equities and global headlines emphasizing trade-war uncertainty, tensions in the Middle East and protests in Hong Kong.

European stocks fell Wednesday, tracking losses across global markets as oil prices fell and investors were filled with fresh uncertainty with regards to a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China.

Treasury yields edge lower on Wednesday ahead of inflation data that could help prompt the Federal Reserve to ease policy this year, with market participants fearful of a recession.

BERLIN — Axel Springer SE said Wednesday it reached an agreement with KKR & Co. for the private-equity firm to buy out its minority shareholders in a deal valuing the German media company at EUR6.8 billion ($7.7 billion).

The investment house known for corporate takeovers has agreed to pump another $250 million into Toorak Capital Partners LLC, which buys short-term loans made to real-estate investors who purchase, renovate and resell residential properties.

Wayfair’s terms of service say consumers must take complaints to arbitration.

Schwab fixed-income strategist says low economic growth, demographics will keep rates down, writes Howard Gold.

What might seem like pennies a year is actually a huge drag on performance.

KKR & Co. KKR is making a public takeover offer for the shares of Axel Springer SE (SPR.XE) after reaching an agreement with the German media company. KKR will offer all Axel Springer shareholders 63 euros ($71.31) a share in cash, Axel Springer said Wednesday in a press release. The takeover offer will be subject…

Asian markets were mostly lower in early trading Wednesday, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a six-session winning streak.