Author: GLENN GAMBOA, Associated Press

Global equities rose on Thursday as upbeat earnings, growing hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine and expectations for U.S. rate cuts boosted sentiment, while oil prices steadied on news of a meeting between the Russian and U.S. presidents.Read More

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