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AP - Stocks fell in early trading Thursday after China reported a sharp jump in inflation. Mixed U.S. economic news also held the market back.

AFP - Leading shares opened lower on Thursday as investors awaited key US economic data later this week.

Reuters - U.S. stocks edged lower on Thursday as China inflation data raised worries about reduced demand from one of the world’s largest economies, but gains in big-cap technology shares limited losses.

Reuters - Asian stocks fell on Thursday as investors worried strong loan growth and quickening inflation in China would spur Beijing to tighten monetary policy sooner than expected, while the yen rebounded against major currencies.

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AP - European and U.S. stock markets fell modestly Thursday amid growing concerns of an overheating Chinese economy and as investors awaited further insight into the state of the U.S. economic recovery.

Mexico’s Carlos Slim Helú takes the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ annual list of billionaires as the number of 10-figure titans swells to more than a thousand.

AP - GOOD NEWS, MODEST MOVES: The Dow Jones industrial average tacked on only 3 points Wednesday after the government said that inventories at wholesalers fell in January while sales rose. That suggests that demand is strengthening.

AP - Scant buying lifted stocks for a second day Wednesday after the government reported a drop in companies’ inventories. The Dow Jones industrials rose only 3 points as the market remained in a lull that began on Monday. Many investors stayed on the sidelines amid an absence of news that could influence trading.

AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Wednesday: