Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,
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[2026-05-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership
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[2026-05-04 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Global economies could be "sleepwalking" into a "big recession", as investors continue to underplay the impact of the oil price shock, Amrita Sen, founder and director, market intelligence at Energy Aspect, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe" on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US futures whipsawed and crude oil spiked higher as tensions flared up again in the Middle East, taking the focus off a run of strong earnings by megacap tech companies. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.2% from Friday's record highs, falling as much as 0.5% just minutes earlier after Iran’s Fars agency claimed two missiles hit an American patrol boat, before erasing most of the declines after the US denied a ship was hit.
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[2026-05-04 22:36 UTC+10:00] [Cybercrime] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: WARSAW — The troubles of a cryptocurrency firm that sponsored one of America's flagship conservative gatherings are turning into a major political battle in Poland.
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[2026-05-04 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: For years, Bravo fans have been dream-casting Jersey Shore icon Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and even more so now that most of the cast, with the exception of Melissa Gorga, Teresa Giudice, and Dolores Catania, is being revamped with a new group of Jersey-based women.
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[2026-05-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US seeks free-market private investment deals over development assistance as experts warn of ripple effects
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[2026-05-04 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The local housing market may see slower price growth starting in May, when the government is set to end tax benefits to owners of multiple homes, the presidential chief of staff for policy forecast Monday.
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[2026-05-04 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Greenhouse gas emissions] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: International Energy Agency analysis shows methane leaks remained at near-record highs in 2025
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[2026-05-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s relative resilience to the energy shock and its cheap and abundant electricity supply are an advantage in the AI race
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[2026-05-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s relative resilience to the energy shock and its cheap and abundant electricity supply are an advantage in the AI race
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[2026-05-04 18:06 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The yen jumped in Asia on Monday, as traders remained on edge over the potential for Japanese authorities to step back into the market after last week’s intervention to curb declines.
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[2026-05-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hong Kong dollar bond issuance has gained traction in recent years as the market is viewed as relatively low‑risk. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
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[2026-05-04 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: VIENNA — Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they've decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to "market stability."
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[2026-05-04 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. said Monday its global sales rose slightly from a year earlier, supported by robust demand for its Sportage compact SUVs.
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[2026-05-04 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-05-04 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK hynix tops W1 quadrillion in market cap, powering gains
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[2026-05-04 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Eight firms launch Samsung, SK hynix ETFs as fee caps shift battle to execution
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[2026-05-04 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HONGKONG, China — Tech firms led a rally across most Asian markets Monday following another healthy day on Wall Street fuelled by more strong earnings, while investors were also cheered by news that Iran had submitted fresh proposals to end its war with the United States.
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[2026-05-04 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HONGKONG, China — Tech firms led a rally across most Asian markets Monday following another healthy day on Wall Street fuelled by more strong earnings, while investors were also cheered by news that Iran had submitted fresh proposals to end its war with the United States.
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[2026-05-04 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some 560,000 tonnes of clothes are estimated to be thrown away in Japan each year – about 70 per cent of new clothing supplied to the market
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[2026-05-04 14:05 UTC+10:00] [waste] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some 560,000 tonnes of clothes are estimated to be thrown away in Japan each year – about 70 per cent of new clothing supplied to the market
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[2026-05-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Abu Dhabi's AIQ, which specialises in artificial intelligence for the energy sector, will seek to tap into opportunities brought about by the UAE's decision to leave Opec, its chief executive has said.
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[2026-05-04 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) achieved a historic milestone by jumping beyond 6000 points in February. A factor in the rise has been an increase in debt-financed investing. © Yonhap
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[2026-05-04 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. video game retailer GameStop announced Sunday it has made an unsolicited, non-binding offer to acquire eBay for $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing the e-commerce platform at roughly $55.5 billion.
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[2026-05-04 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trader Derek Orth works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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[2026-05-04 12:41 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: May 4, 2026 12:41 | News
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[2026-05-04 12:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Martial law doc 'The Seoul Guardians' wins Silver Mulberry; 'My Name' and 'The King's Warden' share third place
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[2026-05-04 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Elon Musk’s business empire is becoming increasingly intertwined — and if SpaceX eventually goes public, Wall Street will likely take a much harder look at how money moves across his companies.
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[2026-05-04 12:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BMW’s high-performance brand BMW M continued to lead South Korea’s premium automotive market while extending its global sales streak to 14 consecutive years.
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[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor
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[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [stock connection between China and Kazakhstan] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor
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[2026-05-04 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil prices fell in choppy trade Monday, as market participants assess U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to "free" ships that have been trapped due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid lingering tensions between Tehran and Washington.
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[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE
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[2026-05-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Jane Street Group has evolved from a niche trading shop into one of Wall Street’s most profitable firms and employees are reaping the rewards. The firm paid roughly $9.4 billion in compensation last year, more than twice what it distributed a year earlier, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-05-04 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The ASX is priced for a marginal fall this morning, with the NAB due to post first-half results, weighed down by a $700 million impairment charge, and investors weighing up the likelihood of another RBA rate rise.
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[2026-05-04 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This financial results of the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), represent the Bank’s earlier corporate disclosures as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026, April 6, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The breakdown of the estimated financial impact of the fraud of LKR 13.20 billion as allocated between the current financial year and the prior periods is as follows; LKR 0.91 billion for the period prior to
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[2026-05-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It has been reported that Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure has also increased significantly in comparison to the increase in fuel prices in the world market due to the war situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-05-04 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Ice Spice is turning pain into profit.
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[2026-05-04 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. Easing oil prices also helped steady the stock markets around the world that were still open on the May Day holiday.
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[2026-05-04 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In 1982, the Western world was shaped by two dominant leaders with a shared ideological outlook: US president Ronald Reagan and British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Both advanced a distinctly right-wing agenda grounded in free-market economics and a firm opposition to socialism.
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[2026-05-04 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Full-time employees are entitled to 10 personal leave days a year for sick and carer's leave. (Adobe Stock)
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[2026-05-04 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Kalshi promo code NYPMAX offers a generous promotion for those entering the prediction market space and following the current Stanley Cup playoffs.
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[2026-05-04 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Three months ago, billionaire Ryan Cohen, the CEO of GameStop, told The Wall Street Journal he was eyeing a major acquisition. Fast forward to late last week, and in what appears to be an intentional leak to the same outlet, Cohen's next move may now be coming into focus: preparing an offer to buy eBay.
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[2026-05-04 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The prediction market Polymarket is dishing out a new promo for the NBA Playoffs, with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato
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[2026-05-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato
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[2026-05-03 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Seven key Opec+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed on Sunday to adjust oil output and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining market stability following a virtual meeting to assess global conditions.
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[2026-05-03 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities
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[2026-05-03 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Alipay] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities
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