[2026-04-23 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Nikkei average tops 60,000 intraday for 1st time

Snippet: Optimism surrounding the Iran war and the global tech rally sent the Nikkei Stock Average to a historic intraday high on April 23. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-s-nikkei-average-tops-60-000-intraday-for-1st-time

[2026-04-23 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dingdong Dantes, Steve Harvey meet in ‘Family Feud’ crossover

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Dingdong Dantes and Steve Harvey will share the screen for the first time in a special crossover episode of “Family Feud” airing Friday, April 24.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/dingdong-dantes-steve-harvey-meet-in-family-feud-crossover/2326676

[2026-04-23 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Prediction market platform Kalshi suspends 3 congressional candidates who bet on their own races

Snippet: Three candidates for the US House and Senate were suspended and fined by Kalshi for engaging in “political insider trading,” the prediction market platform announced Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/prediction-market-platform-kalshi-suspends-3-congressional-candidates-who-bet-on-their-own-races/

[2026-04-23 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares up late Thurs. morning on chip gains, U.S. ceasefire extension

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose Thursday, led by gains in large-cap technology shares, as investors focused on corporate earnings following the United States' indefinite extension of its ceasefire in the conflict with Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423005500320

[2026-04-23 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Electronics unveils built-in package to target Europe’s premium market

Snippet: LG Electronics said Thursday it had unveiled its “LG Built-in Package” at Milan Design Week 2026, stepping up its push into Europe’s premium built-in kitchen appliance market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723946

[2026-04-23 12:13 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Asia shares track Wall Street to record highs

Snippet: April 23, 2026 12:13 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asia-shares-track-wall-street-to-record-highs/

[2026-04-23 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Treasury Secretary Presses Senate To Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation

Snippet: Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/us-treasury-secretary-presses-senate-pass-crypto-market-structure-legislation

[2026-04-23 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) SK hynix logs record profit in Q1 on AI chip boom

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in para 13-16, new photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423001053320

[2026-04-23 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MGS strengthens smart living as market demand grows

Snippet: MGS Philippines began as a pioneer in advanced smart locks, offering reliable solutions focused on home security.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/tmt-newswire/mgs-strengthens-smart-living-as-market-demand-grows/2326681

[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s education hub cannot be a one-market wonder

Snippet: If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350074/hong-kongs-education-hub-cannot-be-one-market-wonder?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s education hub cannot be a one-market wonder

Snippet: If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350074/hong-kongs-education-hub-cannot-be-one-market-wonder

[2026-04-23 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Samsung SDS Q1 net profit down 57.8 pct due to one-off factor

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details throughout, photo; RECASTS headline)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423003151320

[2026-04-23 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer ceasefire — but hostilities continue

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/cnbc-daily-open-iran-ceasefire-oil-markets-tesla-earnings.html

[2026-04-23 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Blocks Regular $500 Million Cash Pallets Flown To Iraq, Over Pro-Iran Militias

Snippet: In confirmation of some early reporting we featured at the start of this week, The Wall Street Journal has verified something that Iraqi officials themselves were denying just days ago: the US is blocking Iraq's regular dollar shipments in order to pressure it's Iran-backed militias.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-blocks-regular-500-million-cash-pallets-flown-iraq-over-pro-iran-militias

[2026-04-23 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Nikkei average breaches 60,000 in intraday trading for 1st time

Snippet: Optimism surrounding the Iran war and the global tech rally sent the Nikkei Stock Average to a historic intraday high on April 23. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-s-nikkei-average-breaches-60-000-in-intraday-trading-for-1st-time

[2026-04-23 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SK Hynix Q1 profit jumps fivefold despite Middle East energy crisis

Snippet: SK Hynix has become one of the world's most profitable AI hardware companies. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/sk-hynix-q1-profit-jumps-fivefold-despite-middle-east-energy-crisis

[2026-04-23 10:29 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Microsoft unveils $25b AI splurge in Australia, but key details missing

Snippet: Microsoft will invest $25 billion in Australian data centre, cybersecurity and AI skills infrastructure by 2029, in what the company is calling its largest-ever commitment to the country, as US tech giants race to lock in compute capacity across the Indo-Pacific region.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-unveils-25b-ai-splurge-in-australia-but-key-details-missing-20260423-p5zqc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Step aside Tesla, BYD: Japanese carmakers deepen their hold on India's auto market with hybrids

Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/japanese-carmakers-deepen-hold-in-india-with-hybrids.html

[2026-04-23 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: DRC: first eurobond draws massive demand [Business Africa]

Snippet: The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a remarkable entry into international financial markets. The country raised $1.25 billion in its first Eurobond issuance, with investor demand nearly four times greater than the amount sought.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/24/drc-first-eurobond-draws-massive-demand-business-africa/

[2026-04-23 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK chief, finance minister vows enhanced policy coordination during 1st meeting

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- New Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol agreed Thursday to strengthen policy coordination amid heightened market volatility stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, the central bank said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423002000320

[2026-04-23 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) SK hynix logs record profit in Q1 on AI chip boom

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in para 4, from para 7, new photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423001052320

[2026-04-23 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to edge higher as Iran ceasefire extension lifts mood

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Thursday, tracking U.S. stocks, which rose overnight after President Donald Trump's extension of the Iran ceasefire helped to buoy investor sentiment, while upbeat earnings reports also lifted sentiment.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/asia-markets-today-nikkei-kospi-hangseng-sensex-asx-iran-trump.html

[2026-04-23 09:32 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: KIIS breakfast goes backward in Sydney, gains in Melbourne amid Kyle & Jackie O blowup

Snippet: The breakfast show on KIIS FM had a minor ratings bump in Melbourne after The Kyle & Jackie O Show’s disintegrated, while dropping share in Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s home market of Sydney.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kiis-breakfast-goes-backward-in-sydney-gains-in-melbourne-amid-kyle-and-jackie-o-blowup-20260423-p5zqbx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China's "National Team" Dumped ETFs In Q1 To Cool Overheating Market

Snippet: For years, and especially after the local stock bubble burst in spectacular fashion a little over a decade ago, China's "National Team" - a polite euphemism for the country's Plunge Protection Team - could be relied upon to step in and provide a lending hand - or rather buying hand - to stabilize stocks in the nick of time.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/chinas-national-team-dumped-etfs-q1-cool-overheating-market

[2026-04-23 09:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix smashes records on AI memory windfall

Snippet: SK hynix posted its strongest quarterly results on record, with operating profit surging 405 percent to 37.6 trillion won ($27.8 billion) in the first quarter as booming demand for AI memory chips drove prices higher.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723564

[2026-04-23 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak

Snippet: Artificial intelligence (AI) is flattening the jobs market for young people and governments should eliminate National Insurance to make hiring workers more attractive, former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg07x4rejdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into mainland China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC

Snippet: Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350997/asian-emerging-market-funds-rotate-mainland-china-and-taiwan-stocks-hsbc?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [HSBC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into mainland China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC

Snippet: Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350997/asian-emerging-market-funds-rotate-mainland-china-and-taiwan-stocks-hsbc

[2026-04-23 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) SK hynix logs record profit in Q1 on AI chip boom

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423001051320

[2026-04-23 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SK Hynix posts record first-quarter profit, in line with estimates as memory prices climb

Snippet: South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix posted yet another quarter of record profit and revenue on Thursday, as prices for its products continue to surge amid strong AI demand.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/sk-hynix-earnings-ai-memory-shortage-hbm-demand.html

[2026-04-23 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sixth Man Award Voting

Snippet: Sixth Man Award Voting By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Player1st Place Votes (5 points)2nd (3)3rd (1)TotalKeldon Johnson, San Antonio63285404Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami34518331Tim Hardaway Jr., Denver 072445Naz Reid, Minnesota142542Ajay Mitchell, Oklahoma City041729Reed Sheppard, Houston051328Isaiah Stewart, Detroit1016Mitchell Robinson, New York1005Ayo Dosunmu, Minnesota0114Sandro Mamukelashvili,

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sixth-man-award-voting-ceb1fd29c09c293c43cc0c0e0ed11b43

[2026-04-23 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Three congressional candidates fined for betting on election outcomes

Snippet: The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/prediction-markets-kalshi-congress-candidates-elections-betting-37766ee2922615be1bf6fa193dee1f43

[2026-04-23 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Meet Manhattan’s new apex-office aiming to smash leasing price records

Snippet: The newest entrant to Manhattan’s office pipeline is poised to set a pricing benchmark at the very top of the market. Related Companies is marketing its forthcoming 52-story tower at 625 Madison Ave. with asking rents that could reach an unprecedented $400 per square foot on the uppermost floors.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/real-estate/meet-625-mad-the-apex-office-aspiring-to-set-new-records/

[2026-04-23 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races

Snippet: Predictive market platform Kalshi has punished three unnamed United States political candidates for taking part in “insider trading” by betting on their own campaigns.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/22/prediction-market-kalshi-docks-three-us-candidates-for-betting-on-own-races

[2026-04-23 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lululemon names Nike exec Heidi O’Neill as CEO amid pressure from founder — and shares tank

Snippet: Lululemon Athletica picked a former top Nike executive as its next chief executive as the athletic apparel retailer known for its stretchy yoga pants faces pressure from its founder and a large activist investor to revive its struggling business, the company said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/business/lululemon-names-nike-exec-heidi-oneill-as-ceo-amid-pressure-from-founder/

[2026-04-23 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tesla profit jumps 17% in Q1 as car sales surge

Snippet: A Tesla electric vehicle charger is seen at a charging station on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tesla-earnings-profit-results-musk-robotaxi-1da9f3a184dfd11b3f4c43b84ad67de4

[2026-04-23 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Stars vs. Wild

Snippet: Kalshi has become the go-to prediction market for sports fans and the platform is offering an incentive for new users looking to sign up.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-stars-vs-wild/

[2026-04-23 07:13 UTC+10:00] [Tesla] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tesla beats earnings expectations as Musk pivots automaker to AI and robots

Snippet: While company reported positive cash flow and earnings of 41 cents a share, its missed its mark on reported revenue

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/tesla-first-quarter-report-earnings

[2026-04-23 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Tesla Surges After Beating Expectations, Says "Rebound Of Demand" For EVs

Snippet: Heading into today's TSLA earnings, Wall Street was braced for a miss, with debate only around how big it would be. Well, it wouldn't be an Elon Musk joint if there wasn't some big twist, and sure enough, the stocks is soaring after hour on what can only be described as a very big, and very unexpected beat.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/tesla-surges-after-beating-expectations-says-rebound-demand-evs

[2026-04-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Kalshi suspends, fines 3 congressional candidates in 'insider trading' enforcement actions

Snippet: Prediction market platform Kalshi said Wednesday it had suspended and fined three candidates for Congress — from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia — for "political insider trading" activity on their own campaigns.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/22/kalshi-insider-trading-congress.html

[2026-04-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Angelenos rip into luxury apartment block as they share disgusting footage of hell inside

Snippet: Angelenos are living in horrific conditions in a supposedly luxury apartment complex on Miracle Mile — and claim the building is doing nothing to help.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/angelenos-rip-into-luxury-apartment-block-as-they-share-disgusting-footage-of-hell-inside/

[2026-04-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: CSX railroad's profit soars 25% in Q1 with more shipments

Snippet: A CSX freight pulls through Ohiopyle, Pa., Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/csx-railroad-earnings-profit-first-quarter-c0be7be79e67b4fbbd6ead14e1cfc3ef

[2026-04-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: rental vacancies at record low in most big cities and prices rising

Snippet: Data shows the market is at its tightest ever with rents going up in most capitals. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/23/budget-cost-of-living-ndis-cuts-health-insurance-rebate-mark-butler-anthony-albanese-fuel-crisis-labor-coalition-ntwnfb

[2026-04-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Diplomatic messaging without prudence

Snippet: Recent reporting on the bravado and fear of US President Donald Trump by The Wall Street Journal offers a revealing glimpse into his communication style.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723378

[2026-04-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Dambisa Moyo] Private credit panic is overblown

Snippet: Over the past few weeks, headlines have focused on emerging signs of stress in the $2 trillion private credit market, particularly among nontraded business development companies. These funds, which lend to small and medium-sized US businesses, now hold roughly $270 billion in assets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723350

[2026-04-23 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: ServiceNow stock sinks 14% as subscription revenue takes hit from Iran war

Snippet: ServiceNow reported first-quarter results on Wednesday that narrowly beat Wall Street's estimates as the software company said the conflict in the Middle East dragged on subscription revenue.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/22/servicenow-now-earnings-q1-2026.html

[2026-04-23 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on

Snippet: Specialist Meric Greenbaum works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-record-war-iran-inflation-profits-3555dbbd948b63faad9656ebdfc4f223

[2026-04-23 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 4/22/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market set more records after GE Vernova and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-77e67e3711b7f809005ed4365169b211

[2026-04-23 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: IBM shares turn lower as company beats but opts to maintain guidance

Snippet: IBM shares slipped 6% in extended trading on Wednesday after the hardware, software and consulting provider reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results but maintained full-year guidance.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/22/ibm-q1-earnings-report-2026.html

[2026-04-23 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tea production dips in March - DailyNews

Snippet: According to the latest tea industry data, Sri Lanka’s tea production recorded a notable decline in March 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures on the island’s key export sector, owing to the tense situation in the Middle East region, which is country’s main tea export market.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/23/business/983811/tea-production-dips-in-march/