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TOKYO -- Asian shares were mostly higher Monday, cheered by a wave of buying late last week on Wall Street that was spurred by strong U.S. jobs numbers and optimism over China-U.S. trade. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.4% in early trading to 23,439.13, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.4% to 6,735.70. Source

A B.C. man says he's in "disbelief" after learning he'll have to swallow the cost of replacing his SUV's engine — not once, but twice, within weeks — despite the vehicle being part of a major recall that was issued before the breakdowns. Source

TORONTO -- Canadian potato producers left more crops in the ground this year than in any prior year on record, raising the possibility of price increases for consumers. Data released Friday by Statistics Canada shows that more than 360,000 acres of potato crops were planted this year – a 3.7 per cent increase over last year – but more than 20,000 of those acres could not be harvested. Source

TORONTO -- Addicted to coffee? This might be the time to either stockpile your brand of choice or start weaning yourself off of java juice, because a global coffee deficit could be just around the corner. Source

MONTREAL -- Amid the whir of sewing machines, Jean-Philippe Robert surveys the floor at his parka company's newest factory on the northern edge of Montreal. Three-dozen Quartz Co. seamstresses work the cutting tables under fluorescent lights between spools of thread and trolley bins loaded with sleeves, hoods and trim. Source

Miss something this week? Don't panic. CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. 4 scams to watch out for this holiday season The RCMP says the incidence of scams tends to rise in December, but we've got you covered. Source

WASHINGTON -- Mexico's top trade negotiator wrapped up an 11-hour meeting with his U.S. counterpart Friday night, saying they had not finalized a new trade agreement for Mexico, United States and Canada. As he left the office of U.S. Source

More than 60 per cent of Canadian workers will get some kind of reward from their employer this holiday season, but for most, it won't be the kind they're looking for — money. A new survey conducted on behalf of human resources software company ADP Canada found that of the 61 per cent of workers who receive something extra from their employers this time of year, just 15 per cent get a financial bonus. Source

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- An executive with Netflix says the streaming giant has boosted its original content exponentially over the last several years and that will mean more action for its production hub in New Mexico, where state officials have been busy trying to woo more big partners in the industry. Source

Safety regulators want to fine Boeing $3.9 million, saying that the company installed wing parts on 133 planes even though it knew the parts were faulty. Boeing said Friday that all the affected planes in use have been inspected and fixed. Source