Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-21 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Musk bought $1.4 billion in SpaceX shares last year – report
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/elon-musk-spacex-share-purchases-2025/
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[2026-04-21 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Malaysia's MTT Shipping shares close lower in stock market debut
Snippet: Ong Kean Lee, chairman of MTT Shipping and Logistics, points to a monitor showing its stock price at Bursa Malaysia on April 21 in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Ahmad Mustakim)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/malaysia-s-mtt-shipping-shares-close-lower-in-stock-market-debut
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[2026-04-21 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: UnitedHealth tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs
Snippet: UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/unitedhealth-group-unh-earnings-q1-2026.html
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[2026-04-21 19:40 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Fix the budget with more tax on gas? The world has changed since Pocock’s viral video
Snippet: At a time when the federal budget is bursting at the seams and Australians are struggling under the rising cost of living, a popular campaign to reap up to $17 billion a year by forcing multinational gas exporters to pay their “fair share” for the nation’s finite resources is gaining traction.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/fix-the-budget-with-more-tax-on-gas-the-world-has-changed-since-pocock-s-viral-video-20260421-p5zpnc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-21 19:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Mercedes-Benz picks Seoul as first Asian stop for 140th anniversary tour
Snippet: Mercedes-Benz marked its 140th anniversary with a global tour, arriving in Seoul as its first Asian stop ahead of China and Japan, underscoring its growing commitment to the Korean market.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722469
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[2026-04-21 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Title: One third of Spanish households own a second home, data shows
Snippet: At a time when foreigners are blamed by many for property market pressures in Spain, new data reveals that around one in three Spaniards own a second home.
Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260421/one-third-of-spanish-households-own-a-second-home-data-shows
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[2026-04-21 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Manus on Markets: Apple's 'shock' CEO choice amid AI boom | The National
Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/21/manus-on-markets-apples-shock-ceo-choice-amid-ai-boom/
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[2026-04-21 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Seoul shares hit record high on back of tech sector rally
Snippet: AI-linked companies such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are seen here, are driving South Korea's stock market gains. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/seoul-shares-hit-record-high-on-back-of-tech-sector-rally
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[2026-04-21 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Indonesian cybersecurity firm Itsec targets Middle East after profit surge
Snippet: Patrick Dannacher, CEO of Jakarta-based cybersecurity company Itsec Asia, poses for a photo on April 16. Dannacher says he is bullish on Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets. (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/cybersecurity/indonesian-cybersecurity-firm-itsec-targets-middle-east-after-profit-surge
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[2026-04-21 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: JPMorgan expands $1.5 trillion economic security splurge into Europe
Snippet: JPMorgan Chase will extend a $1.5 trillion investment program designed to bolster U.S. economic resilience across Europe, the Wall Street giant said on Tuesday.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/jpmorgan-chase-security-defense-spending-ai-europe-uk-dimon.html
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[2026-04-21 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Global stocks have recouped Iran war losses to hit fresh records — but the shadow of Mideast conflict still looms
Snippet: Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels, as investors rapidly unwind geopolitical risk hedges and refocus on the artificial intelligence boom, said market watchers.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/global-stocks-iran-conflict-ai-rally.html
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[2026-04-21 17:16 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Amazon to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as part of $100-billion cloud deal
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/amazon-investment-anthropic-april-20-2026/
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[2026-04-21 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks soar over 2.7 pct to end at new high on hopes of peace talks and AI boom
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in paras 3, 7-8, individual stock prices at bottom; CHANGES photo)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421008151320
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[2026-04-21 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman over alleged unfair stock trading
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with Bang's reaction, minor edits throughout)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421004452315
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[2026-04-21 17:04 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Music executive behind K-pop group BTS faces arrest in South Korea
Snippet: Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud scheme
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/south-korea-music-executive-bang-si-hyuk-k-pop-bts-police
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[2026-04-21 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korea to debut single-stock leveraged ETFs with Samsung, SK hynix
Snippet: South Korea will open the door to single-stock leveraged ETFs as early as May 22, in a regulatory shift aimed at expanding higher-risk investment products.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722289
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[2026-04-21 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Chip windfall ignites pay dispute at Samsung, SK hynix
Snippet: Samsung union pushes for 15% of profit as SK hynix payouts stir fairness debate
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722267
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[2026-04-21 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: New BOK chief takes office amid uncertain inflation, growth
Snippet: Shin Hyun-song eyes 24-hour forex trading, offshore won market to boost global competitiveness
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722243
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[2026-04-21 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Innospace to collaborate with India's Grahaa Space for multi-launch services
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Innospace Co., a South Korean space startup, said Tuesday it has partnered with Grahaa Space of India to cooperate on multi-launch services to expand their competitiveness in the global small satellite market.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421007600320
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[2026-04-21 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Lions help RA post record $70m profit as Wallabies get good news on star duo
Snippet: A bigger-than-expected windfall from the British and Irish Lions tour last year fuelled a record windfall for Rugby Australia, which is set to announce a $70.8 million profit on Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/lions-help-ra-post-record-70m-profit-as-wallabies-get-good-news-on-star-duo-20260421-p5zpqk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-21 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Less editing, more living: Real-time vlogs catch on
Snippet: A new social media app is reshaping how young users share their day — not through polished posts, but in fleeting, real-time fragments.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722194
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[2026-04-21 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘All risks must be controlled,’ John Lee says as he defends basketball betting U-turn
Snippet: City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350833/all-risks-must-be-controlled-john-lee-says-he-defends-basketball-betting-u-turn?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-21 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Home and Youth Affairs Bureau] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘All risks must be controlled,’ John Lee says as he defends basketball betting U-turn
Snippet: City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350833/all-risks-must-be-controlled-john-lee-says-he-defends-basketball-betting-u-turn
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[2026-04-21 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Apple incoming CEO John Ternus faces a defining challenge: Fixing the company's AI strategy
Snippet: Apple has maintained its dominance in consumer devices and built up a $4 trillion market cap despite largely sitting on the sidelines of the artificial intelligence boom. But investors won't remain patient forever, and they'll be looking to new CEO John Ternus for a clearer strategy when it comes to playing in the hottest market on the planet.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/apple-new-ceo-john-ternus-faces-defining-challenge-fixing-ai-strategy.html
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[2026-04-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Single-stock leveraged ETFs likely to debut in late May
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Single-stock leveraged, or inverse, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to be introduced on the local stock market in late May, the country's financial regulator said Tuesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421006800320
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[2026-04-21 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Carla Hayden celebrated by Authors Guild nearly a year after Trump firing
Snippet: Dr. Carla Hayden speaks at the Authors Guild Foundation Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, April 20, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/carla-hayden-librarian-congress-authors-guild-bfce8436798f1b1bfaea8f38104991b2
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[2026-04-21 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/entertainment-lifestyle/south-korean-police-seek-to-arrest-k-pop-mogul-behind-bts/2324526
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[2026-04-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s youth unemployment crunch deepens as record graduation season looms
Snippet: China’s official youth jobless rate climbed to 16.9 per cent in March, with another 12.7 million graduates set to enter the job market this summer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350813/chinas-youth-unemployment-crunch-deepens-record-graduation-season-looms?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-21 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s youth unemployment crunch deepens as record graduation season looms
Snippet: China’s official youth jobless rate climbed to 16.9 per cent in March, with another 12.7 million graduates set to enter the job market this summer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350813/chinas-youth-unemployment-crunch-deepens-record-graduation-season-looms
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[2026-04-21 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Federal jury finds Uber liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh
Snippet: The Uber logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uber-sex-assault-lawsuit-north-carolina-636ebfe6acbedea4189bcf1e7ba43724
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[2026-04-21 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian shares are mixed and oil prices slip as US-Iran talks in doubt
Snippet: Trader Michael Milano, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-oil-trump-2a433707e09976e2e77f2eba3a225f3d
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[2026-04-21 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman over alleged unfair stock trading
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421004451315
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[2026-04-21 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Seoul shares hit record intraday high on back of tech sector rally
Snippet: AI-linked companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are shown, are driving the stock market. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/seoul-shares-hit-record-intraday-high-on-back-of-tech-sector-rally
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[2026-04-21 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Hyundai Motor, TVS Motor partner to develop electric three-wheeler for India
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with TVS Motor Company Ltd. of India to collaborate in developing an electric three-wheeler for the Indian market.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421004900320
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[2026-04-21 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Seoul stocks sharply up late Tue. morning, poised for new record high
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading sharply higher late Tuesday morning, on track to set a new record high, as investors pinned hopes on progress in the U.S.-Iran peace talks and remained bullish over corporate earnings.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421004600320
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[2026-04-21 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman over alleged unfair stock trading
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have filed for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman and founder of K-pop powerhouse Hybe, on suspicions of unfair stock trading.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421004400315
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[2026-04-21 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Data Analytics Company Palantir Publishes An Ideological Manifesto
Snippet: People on the far-left and far-right of the political spectrum rarely find any issue upon which they intersect and share common ground. However, both sides have an almost religious fear of data analytics company Palantir. Their reasons might be different but their reactions are similar.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/data-analytics-company-palantir-publishes-ideological-manifesto
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[2026-04-21 11:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kospi set for new peak amid continued Mideast crisis
Snippet: South Korea's benchmark stock index breached a pre-Middle East-crisis high Tuesday and is poised to reach a new high.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721895
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[2026-04-21 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese circuit-board supplier Victory Giant jumps 57% in Hong Kong share debut
Snippet: Nvidia supplier raises US$2.6 billion in its IPO as investors rush to cash in on the AI infrastructure boom
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350801/chinese-circuit-board-supplier-victory-giant-jumps-hong-kong-share-debut?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-21 11:43 UTC+10:00] [Futu Securities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Chinese circuit-board supplier Victory Giant jumps 57% in Hong Kong share debut
Snippet: Nvidia supplier raises US$2.6 billion in its IPO as investors rush to cash in on the AI infrastructure boom
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350801/chinese-circuit-board-supplier-victory-giant-jumps-hong-kong-share-debut
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[2026-04-21 11:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Renault Grand Koleos cracks Korea’s tough SUV market
Snippet: Hybrid SUV blends global platform with local tuning, lifting Renault’s market presence
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721846
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[2026-04-21 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Sicko who rubbed his genitals on woman’s face in SoCal Whole Foods arrested
Snippet: Sheriff’s deputies on Monday captured the man suspected of placing his penis on the face of a Whole Foods Market shopper in a twisted sexual assault caught on horrifying in-store video.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/arrest-made-in-valencia-whole-foods-sexual-battery-case/
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[2026-04-21 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Hyundai Motor unveils Ioniq 3 compact EV for European market
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has introduced the Ioniq 3, a compact electric vehicle (EV) hatchback model for Europe, as it aims to expand its electrified lineup in the region.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421002500320
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[2026-04-21 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Beyond Chips: U.S. And China Enter Robotaxi Race As Physical AI Emerges
Snippet: Last week, Goldman analysts led by Mark Delaney laid out a detailed roadmap for clients on how autonomous vehicles could reshape America's highways through the 2030s, with a particular focus on "the impact of AI on profit pools."
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/beyond-chips-us-and-china-enter-robotaxi-race-physical-ai-emerges
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[2026-04-21 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: KOSPI set for new peak amid continued Mideast crisis
Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonap) -- South Korea's benchmark stock index breached a pre-Middle East-crisis high on Monday, to poise for another new high.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421002451320
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[2026-04-21 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Title: Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, naming John Ternus as replacement
Snippet: Apple's stock price has increased twentyfold since Tim Cook took over in 2011. Source: Getty / Bloomberg
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/tim-cook-steps-down-apple-ceo-john-ternus/uwi3bahe0
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[2026-04-21 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
Snippet: Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3350776/jump-eu-ev-sales-amid-iran-war-boosts-chinese-brands-fortunes?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-21 09:30 UTC+10:00] [EU EV sales] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
Snippet: Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3350776/jump-eu-ev-sales-amid-iran-war-boosts-chinese-brands-fortunes
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[2026-04-21 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: 10 tips for retirement travel, from planning with AI to what to pack in your bag
Snippet: With travelling after retirement a growing trend, intrepid mature globe-trotters share tips on how to get the most out of more relaxed trips
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3350445/10-tips-retirement-travel-planning-ai-what-pack-your-bag?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-21 09:15 UTC+10:00] [retirement travel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: 10 tips for retirement travel, from planning with AI to what to pack in your bag
Snippet: With travelling after retirement a growing trend, intrepid mature globe-trotters share tips on how to get the most out of more relaxed trips
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3350445/10-tips-retirement-travel-planning-ai-what-pack-your-bag
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