Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Sydney’s median house price has slipped back from an all-time high as poor affordability and deteriorating consumer confidence weigh on the market.
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[2026-04-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Perth’s house prices have risen for another quarter in the longest uninterrupted stretch of growth since 2000-07, but there are warnings buyers could be hitting an “affordability ceiling” as looming tax changes take the shine off WA’s market for investors.
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[2026-04-30 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Canisters of infant formula are priced as high as $31.75 per 12.4-ounces at a market serving the Central American immigrant community in the Westlake/Pico Union area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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[2026-04-30 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The kneejerk reaction from Wall Street pundits is that the bar for the Federal Reserve to hike rates is still relatively high and there’s no need for the Fed to change its bias or react in a meaningful way: that's the view voiced by SocGen's US Research Head Subadra Rajappa, who said on BBG TV that the "US is in a very good position overall"
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[2026-04-30 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Readers of The Post interested in trying out Polymarket, the fast-growing prediction market, can collect a $20 bonus when they create an account using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-04-30 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Universal Music Group said on Wednesday it would sell half of its equity stake in Spotify SPOT.N and double its share buyback program, as it reported first-quarter revenue held back by a weaker US dollar.
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[2026-04-30 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: It’s unlikely that any major musical acts from the US or Europe will be daring or willing enough to perform in Israel this year, but Eastern Europeans might be of a heartier stock.
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[2026-04-30 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi has a welcome bonus for first-time users who want to sign up for the fast-growing prediction market platform this spring.
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[2026-04-30 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, said Russia has no plans to leave OPEC+ and praised the group’s role in stabilising energy markets.
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[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Amazon is scheduled to report first-quarter results after the market close on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Microsoft is set to report fiscal third-quarter results after the close of regular trading on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Meta will report first-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Alphabet reported first-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday, showing revenue that topped expectations boosted by its surging cloud business. Shares climbed following the report.
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[2026-04-30 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Clean-power company Bloom Energy surged early in the U.S. cash session after reporting earnings Tuesday after the close, raising its full-year revenue and margin guidance on rising demand from data centers and other commercial customers.
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[2026-04-29 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Thanks to the war in Iran, JetBlue Airlines is passing the cost along to us - announcing during Q1 earnings on Tuesday that while the airline had strong revenue performance, prices are going up due to rising fuel costs.
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[2026-04-29 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Glass bottle and jar company O-I Glass plunged the most in premarket trading in more than six years after it slashed its full-year adjusted EPS outlook, blaming higher energy costs tied to the Gulf-related energy shock.
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[2026-04-29 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has ordered a plan to prolong the blockade of Iranian ports in a bid to pressure Tehran towards a more favorable peace deal, despite his approval rating hitting record lows, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources.
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[2026-04-29 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A US Special Forces soldier accused of making more than $400,000 by betting on a secret military operation pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. The case has highlighted growing concerns over prediction markets turning geopolitical events into opportunities for insider profit.
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[2026-04-29 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A US Special Forces soldier accused of making more than $400,000 by betting on a secret military operation pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. The case has highlighted growing concerns over prediction markets turning geopolitical events into opportunities for insider profit.
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[2026-04-29 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: From my vantage point as an investor in cyber and AI, the map of threats facing Israel today is not only changing, it is becoming more complex and more connected.
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[2026-04-29 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE property market has been one of the strongest stories in the sector globally over the past few years, with record transactions, rising prices and huge numbers of international buyers.
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[2026-04-29 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: S&P futures are flat with Nasdaq outperforming ahead of a huge day for tech. Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, representing nearly 20% of S&P market cap, report after the close, with traders focused on capex. The group has a combined options implied move of more than $750 billion of market cap in either direction.
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[2026-04-29 22:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday maintained South Korea's long-term sovereign credit rating at "AA" with a stable outlook, citing the country's competitive electronics sector and supportive fiscal policy as buffers against mounting global energy market risks.
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[2026-04-29 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: CAMBRIDGE, Britain (AP) — Astrazeneca on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $3.08 billion.
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[2026-04-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: With the four tech hyperscalers — Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft — set to report quarterly earnings after the close, hovering over their results is a single company that doesn't even release its financials to the public: OpenAI.
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[2026-04-29 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: After closing his hedge fund in the aftermath of the meme-stock upheaval, Gabe Plotkin is exploring a new investment structure, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-04-29 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new family portrait as they mark 15 years of marriage.
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[2026-04-29 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC
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[2026-04-29 21:28 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC
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[2026-04-29 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability
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[2026-04-29 21:09 UTC+10:00] [CSRC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability
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[2026-04-29 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Yum Brands on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by another strong quarter for Taco Bell.
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[2026-04-29 20:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.
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[2026-04-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: India has overtaken England to become Australia’s top overseas country of birth as the overseas-born share of the national population climbed to 32 per cent, the highest since 1891.
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[2026-04-29 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Pharma giants AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.
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[2026-04-29 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Euisun Chung attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.
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[2026-04-29 17:30 UTC+10:00] [BYD] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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[2026-04-29 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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[2026-04-29 17:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: President Donald Trump has told his aides to prepare for an extended US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, as Washington looks to intensify economic pressure on Iran as the war enters its third month.
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[2026-04-29 17:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Amorepacific Group reported first-quarter sales of 1.22 trillion won ($826.8 million) and operating profit of 137.8 billion won on Wednesday, up 6.4 percent and 7.6 percent on-year, respectively.
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[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump told his aides to start prepping for an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The stunning signing of Jarome Luai by the PNG Chiefs could trigger mass movement across the NRL including at his former club, with Penrith captain Isaah Yeo revealing nine top-liners at the Panthers were set to test the open market from November 1.
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[2026-04-29 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ALIBABA Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has once again been recognized as the largest cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider by revenue in Asia Pacific, with its regional market share increasing to 22.5 percen in 2025, up from 20.8 percent in 2024. The findings come from the latest Gartner® report, Market Share: IaaS, Worldwide, 2025, 10 April 2026.
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[2026-04-29 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Earnings jump 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion as global capital continues to seek safe havens and access to Asian growth: CEO Bonnie Chan
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[2026-04-29 15:50 UTC+10:00] [LSEG Data and Analytics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Earnings jump 27 per cent to HK$5.19 billion as global capital continues to seek safe havens and access to Asian growth: CEO Bonnie Chan
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[2026-04-29 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: ACT and Commonwealth authorities launched a fresh crackdown on black market tobacco and vape sellers. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
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[2026-04-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency
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[2026-04-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Natixis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency
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[2026-04-29 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly lower on Wednesday as investors await earnings reports and react to the United Arab Emirates' shock exit from the OPEC oil cartel.
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[2026-04-29 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LX International said Wednesday its first-quarter operating profit nearly doubled from the previous quarter, as stronger commodity prices and a recovery in trading lifted earnings.
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