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Shares initially fell Tuesday after U.S. stock markets had their worst opening day since 2008.

Oil rose 3 percent amid speculation the tension between the two producing countries could affect supply.

Falling petroleum prices are dragging down the stock prices of energy companies and their suppliers around the world.

Oral arguments in a case for disqualifying candidate Sen. Grace Poe were scheduled for Jan. 19.

Oil touched $38 per barrel on Thursday after falling below $36 per barrel, an 11-year low, earlier in the week.

Uber needs help with new rules set to be released next year, as well as with coping with a competitor partly owned by China's sovereign wealth fund.

Google’s new messaging app will have chatbots that can answer questions, helping the company preserve its lead in search.

The new survey, which shows front-runners Grace Poe and Jejomar Binay tied at 26 percent, presents a different picture from polls released in the past two days.

Petroleum prices bounced back after an industry association reported an unexpected drop in stockpiles.

An announcement is expected as early as January at the Consumer Electronics Show, according to Automotive News.

The vice president regained his lead in one survey while former front-runner Grace Poe fell to third place as she battled moves to disqualify her from the May elections.

A late U.S. rally fueled by Apple, Microsoft and other technology companies also boosted investor sentiment.

James Packer's Crown Resorts owns a third of Melco Crown, whose Macau operations have suffered from China's crackdown on corruption.

Oil extended declines on Friday, resulting in a third weekly loss, dragging energy and other commodity stocks.

Taiwan unexpectedly cut interest rates, citing slowing global growth.

The US reportedly declined to give France information after the Charlie Hebdo attack in January and hasn't responded to similar requests after the attacks around Paris last month.

Evacuations have been more strictly enforced since Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, saving residents from storm surges in coastal towns.

Markets expected the interest-rate increase and gradual further hikes after Federal Reserve officials signaled them in recent weeks.

More than 700,000 people fled their homes before the typhoon hit, as authorities attempted to minimize casualties.

Analysts say markets have priced in the first U.S. rate hike in nine years and will take it as a sign of confidence in the economy.

The storm, which has displaced about 700,000 people, is expected to approach Manila on Wednesday morning.

The U.S. oil benchmark jumped 1.9 percent, its first gain since OPEC nations failed to agree to cut production to boost prices.

Melor made landfall in Samar, central Philippines, one of the two islands worst-hit by typhoon Haiyan in 2013.

Oil is trading below $36 per barrel and two U.S. funds suspended redemptions before the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in nine years.

The country's election commission disqualified the presidential front-runner for the second time over the question of her nationality.

The publishing group has reportedly been approached by several potential buyers for Quartz, amid a string of acquisitions and investments in media.

Financial markets, roiled by falling oil prices this week, expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise rates for the first time in nine years next week.

GMA is the Philippines' second-biggest media company and has a market value of about $508 million.

Low petroleum prices are hurting capital spending and inflation prospects, raising questions about global growth.