Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Sat 23 May 2026 at 6:30am
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[2026-05-23 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The U.S. stock market closed out its eighth straight winning week.
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[2026-05-23 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: It took nearly a year. But it finally happened this quarter. Home Depot 's comps matched Lowe's , giving investors a reason to keep faith in the troubled stock. For months and months now, Jim Cramer has been frustrated at Home Depot's inability to keep pace with rival Lowe's — both in comparable sales and in stock performance.
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[2026-05-23 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Two weeks ago, when discussing the market "mystery" of sliding physical crude oil prices, we said that the most likely culprit were Chinese refiners, whose refining margins had just collapsed to the most negative on record.
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[2026-05-23 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Guzman y Gomez had 224 locations in its home market of Australia as of June 2025. © Reuters
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[2026-05-23 03:16 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living – and disapproval of Trump’s agenda
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[2026-05-23 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trader Robert Arciero works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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[2026-05-23 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-05-23 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-05-23 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's talk about "regime change" at the central bank has generated speculation about everything from interest rates to major personnel changes to fundamental alterations in the way it operates and communicates.
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[2026-05-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-05-23 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hitachi Rail, a subsidiary of Hitachi, has been expanding its railway business beyond rolling stock and into operation systems and other IT fields. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)
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[2026-05-23 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: China launched an unprecedented campaign against illegal cross-border trading to stem capital outflows, threatening severe penalties against brokers and ordering non-compliant accounts to be liquidated within two years, sparking a brutal selloff in three popular brokerages.
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[2026-05-23 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The UK's security minister has paid tribute to the country's "deep rooted" relationship with Israel and hailed the "commitment to robust democratic governance, rule of law, and judicial independence" that he believes both nations share.
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[2026-05-23 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-05-23 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Organisers expect around 65,000 visitors during the four-day event at the Georgia World Congress Center, where fans dressed as video game, manga and film characters moved through more than 1 million square feet of exhibition space. Attendees queued for autographs, bought handmade collectibles and took part in gaming tournaments, while vendors sold figurines, dolls and custom artwork.
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[2026-05-23 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Energy Industry
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[2026-05-22 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In a quick market update, Newsquawk says risk-off as reporters push back on optimistic geopolitical reporting + Rubio says not there on Iran deal.
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[2026-05-22 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are higher into the long weekend, with the S&P 500 gaining for an 8th consecutive week higher, its longest streak of weekly wins since 2023 with sustained momentum in popular thematics, thanks to a liquidity boost, supportive macro readings, solid earnings and hopes that the US and Iran are moving closer to a peace deal, not to mention unrelenting enthusiasm for artificial intelligence which is fueling a historic gamma squeeze.
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[2026-05-22 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-05-22 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Oil market experts at Rapidan Energy Group warn that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger an oil shock severe enough to hit consumers hard and push the economy into a downturn on a scale approaching that of the 2008 Great Recession.
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[2026-05-22 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumption is facing renewed pressure as a weak labour market and diminishing returns from subsidies cloud outlook, the bank says
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[2026-05-22 21:17 UTC+10:00] [April] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumption is facing renewed pressure as a weak labour market and diminishing returns from subsidies cloud outlook, the bank says
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[2026-05-22 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to its highest level since August, threatening to derail the spring selling season as higher Treasury yields and renewed inflation pressure push loan costs higher and freeze more prospective buyers out of the market.
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[2026-05-22 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CSRC cracks down on three brokerages, as overseas stock demand rises on strong US tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions
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[2026-05-22 19:55 UTC+10:00] [Futu Securities International] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: CSRC cracks down on three brokerages, as overseas stock demand rises on strong US tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions
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[2026-05-22 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields fell on Friday after a week of volatility that saw borrowing costs rise to multi-year highs in response to renewed concerns about inflation.
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[2026-05-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai Star Market] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The fundraising boom follows years of state-led efforts to channel capital into strategic sectors such as chips, AI and manufacturing
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[2026-05-22 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deteriorating transatlantic relationship and high energy and labour costs are making American firms think twice before moving into German market
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[2026-05-22 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Switzerland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deteriorating transatlantic relationship and high energy and labour costs are making American firms think twice before moving into German market
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[2026-05-22 17:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: With Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX set to make its record-breaking stock market debut next month, South Korean stocks tied to the firm have rallied sharply on expectations surrounding what could become the world's largest initial public offering.
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[2026-05-22 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average ended the day at 63,339.07, jumping over 1600 points. (File photo by Nozomi Okubo)
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[2026-05-22 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.
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[2026-05-22 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Some vape manufacturers target women with colorful vapes, some of which are made to look like lipsticks. (Photo by Jens Kastner)
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[2026-05-22 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SENATOR Win Gatchalian appealed for political sobriety and responsible public discourse to safeguard the economy and restore investor confidence amid escalating political rhetoric.
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[2026-05-22 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SMNC is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIC, boosting the semiconductor manufacturer’s prowess and market position
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[2026-05-22 15:01 UTC+10:00] [semiconductors] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: SMNC is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of SMIC, boosting the semiconductor manufacturer’s prowess and market position
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[2026-05-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Food] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: This fun, indulgent dessert makes a perfect holiday bake to share with visiting friends and family
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[2026-05-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Lenovo surged over 15% on Friday, after the personal computer and electronics giant posted strong revenue growth powered by its growing artificial intelligence business.
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[2026-05-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: When I was a kid in the late 90s, collecting Pokémon cards was a fun hobby. I'd buy packs, hoping to get the rarest "shinies," or holographic cards. We'd trade with friends and even go to meet-ups to trade cards trying to "catch 'em all" —a catchphrase that defined the franchise that had gone from Nintendo Game Boy to an anime TV show.
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[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- New mortgage loans per borrower rose to a record high in the first quarter despite the government's tightened regulations to cool the overheated housing market, central bank data said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The average income of South Korea's farming households increased to the largest-ever level last year on the back of a sharp rise in earnings from livestock, government data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Write to us: Share your feedback on the news of the week
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[2026-05-22 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded higher late Friday morning, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors took a breather following the previous session's sharp gains.
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[2026-05-22 12:28 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Company founder Steven Marks says US stores will close as it can no longer justify cost of trying to break into crowded market
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[2026-05-22 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Guzman y Gomez rose as much as 20.58% on Friday, after the Mexican-themed fast-food chain said it would exit the U.S. market and refocus on Australia.
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[2026-05-22 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of the CNBC Daily Open.
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[2026-05-22 11:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday the government plans to supply some 90,000 rental housing units for young people in the greater Seoul area by 2027, as part of broader efforts to stabilize the housing market and improve living conditions for youths.
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[2026-05-22 11:06 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Tech titans appear to be cosying up to Canberra with an eye to training data models here. An AI wealth fund could share in the profits
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[2026-05-22 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: SoftBank Group shares extended their scorching rally to a second day, rising over 12% Friday, and building on momentum after Nvidia's blockbuster earnings boosted AI-linked stocks.
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