Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-02 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart looked stunning as they shared a rare moment on the SAG Actor Awards 2026 red carpet.
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[2026-03-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Snow falls outside the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-02 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday stepped up his verbal warning against owners of multiple homes, days after putting his private residence up for sale in a show of willingness to stabilize the property market.
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[2026-03-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [taxpayer dollars] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars is part of the necessary transition from incentives to market-driven growth
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[2026-03-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations
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[2026-03-02 08:52 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-02 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Berkshire Hathaway said on Saturday operating profit fell in the fourth quarter, reflecting lower income from its insurance operations, and wrote down a longstanding investment in Occidental Petroleum.
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[2026-03-02 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The outbreak of war in the Middle East appears poised to rattle global markets, with investors likely to seek safe havens such as gold. Meanwhile, oil prices are expected to come under pressure as shipping through the region is severely disrupted.
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[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The fast‑moving conflict across the Middle East is heightening investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe‑haven trades such as Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc, while oil prices are set to soar.
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[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Max Hudson moved from Melbourne to the remote King Island in Tasmania. (ABC/Stock Chick Films: Melissa Spencer)
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[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: While the local market’s reporting season boosted the ASX200 to its third straight week of gains on Friday, the conversation was not about the sectors delivering ahead of expectation; it was the extreme volatility that spared no one.
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[2026-03-02 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority has announced the suspension of trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday and Tuesday.
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[2026-03-02 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EVENTS in the Middle East could weigh on the stock market this week, during which investors will also be considering February inflation data due Thursday and fresh earnings results.
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[2026-03-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: LCK star Faker’s absence from Hong Kong hits ticket resale value on CarousellSouth Korean and his T1 team failed to qualify for the tournament, leading to a drop in prices of tickets in the secondary market.
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[2026-03-02 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The nation’s banking regulator is under pressure to clamp down on loans to investors, taking speed out of the property market and the entire economy, as new figures show speculators are pushing up prices for entry-level homes sought by first-time buyers.
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[2026-03-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Tom Hardin should’ve known better.
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[2026-03-01 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in US and Israeli strikes, some Iranians celebrated in cities across the country overnight. Many more took to Persian social media to share their reactions.
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[2026-03-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Stock markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump
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[2026-03-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Xiaomi Pad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar
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[2026-03-01 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Israeli military on Sunday said residents must refrain from sharing the locations of areas hit by Iranian bombardment.
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[2026-03-01 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Saint Mary’s guard Mikey Lewis (0) shoots over Gonzaga guard Mario Saint-Supery (17) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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[2026-03-01 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People stock up on food at a market in Algiers, Algeria, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2026, before the start of the holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Fateh Guidoum)
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[2026-03-01 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Florida guard Boogie Fland (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)
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[2026-03-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Eli Lilly] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese pharmaceutical firms are poised for profit growth, driven by innovative drug sales and licensing deals, despite pricing pressures
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[2026-03-01 13:51 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A woman who cared for her ailing husband for years before his death, including periods where she stopped work, has lost a court bid to secure a share of his $1.9 million estate.
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[2026-03-01 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Clarity offered as uncertainty persists: Standard Chartered Hong Kong Unveils Global Market Outlook and Local Insights
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[2026-03-01 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: LAS VEGAS — The National Rugby League’s venture here has the distinct feel of exactly what the NFL has been doing for the past several years, taking games to England, Mexico, Germany, Spain and this year for the first time, Australia.
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[2026-03-01 10:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kansas guard Corbin Allen (2) drives against Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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[2026-03-01 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei debuts its latest SuperPoD product Atlas 950 SuperPoD,TaiShan 950 SuperPoD and a series of computing solutions to the global market. This embodies the company's latest endeavor to open source and open collaboration with the aim of building a resilient computing foundation and creating a new option worldwide.
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[2026-02-28 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — US stocks sank Friday as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation also hurt the market, while oil prices climbed with worries about tensions between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-02-28 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: En esta imagen difundida por el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York, un búho descansa sobre una repisa junto a un frasco de galletas con la forma de una gallina en la tienda de antigüedades The Market Place, el 21 de febrero de 2026, en East Durham, Nueva York.
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[2026-02-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Debate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media
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[2026-02-28 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson blasted the board in a fiery message to shareholders earlier and ramped up calls for activism as the athletic apparel retailer is set for a lost year, lagging behind competitors, losing market share, and entangled in multiple see-through-leggings quality-control controversies with customers.
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[2026-02-28 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, an owl sleeps on a shelf next to a cookie jar shaped like a chicken at The Market Place antique store in East Durham, N.Y., on Feb. 21, 2026 (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)
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[2026-02-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Superannuation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: It’s easy to ignore your superannuation, but choices about where to invest can make a big difference for climate action and protecting the environment
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[2026-02-28 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks sank as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the AI revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation also hurt the market Friday, while oil prices climbed along with worries about tensions between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-02-28 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Nike has reported declining quarterly sales in China, where demand remains under pressure from mounting macroeconomic headwinds, and the brand continues to lose market share to newer competitors. This weakness has dented the shoemaker's broader turnaround efforts and suggests a much-needed reset in the Chinese market.
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[2026-02-28 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A spark of misinformation at a council meeting derailed a not-for-profit community battery project in Narrabri, New South Wales, exposing how fear can fracture communities and stall progress.
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[2026-02-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Our critics share their reviews of the best new books they read this summer. (ABC Arts: Michelle Pereira)
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Last year’s childcare sex abuse scandal dropped a bomb on Australia’s for-profit operators, which found themselves at the core of the tragedy, and for good reason. Their high staff turnover and lax standards have been described as fertile ground for predators.
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[2026-02-28 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
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[2026-02-28 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: RUNNERS of all ages and levels came together for a morning of care and wellness as Watsons Philippines and Unilab hosted the Share the Alaga Run at the SM Mall of Asia Complex on Feb. 22, 2026.
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[2026-02-28 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: MP Materials Corp. reported fourth quarter revenue of $52.7 million and net income of $9.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, yesterday reflecting a sharp year-over-year improvement driven largely by price floor protection under its agreement with the U.S. Department of War.
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[2026-02-28 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Market News International's Chicago Business Barometer smashed expectations this morning, print 57.7 - the highest since May 2022 - and above the highest analysts' expectation.
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[2026-02-28 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cambricon reports first full-year profit since listing in 2020, while Moore Threads’ revenue jumps 243 per cent
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[2026-02-28 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Nvidia's latest fiscal fourth-quarter results published on February 25 beat market expectations, with record revenue of $68.13 billion.
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[2026-02-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The rollercoaster continues: US equity futures are in the red again, trading near session lows, and set to extend Thursday's losses with as stocks underperform after yesterday's spectacular plunge in the momentum trade as NVDA's post record-breaking earnings/guidance plunge spooked markets that nothing is resolved about where AI goes next.
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[2026-02-27 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chairman Daryl Ng highlights the city’s encouraging property sales performance in the second half of 2025
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