Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-03 08:32 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Major US indexes recover after falls earlier in the day amid concerns of rising gas prices
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[2026-03-03 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Oil prices leaped on worries that war with Iran could clog the flow of crude, while U.S. stocks swung from sharp losses to small gains.
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[2026-03-03 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a strong growth in profitability recording a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of LKR 19.6 billion, reflecting a 22.3% increase compared to LKR 16.0 billion reported in the previous financial year. For the year under review, Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at LKR 12.1 billion, a 20.5% growth over LKR 10.0 billion recorded in the corresponding year of 2024.The reported PAT of LKR 12.1 billion represents the
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[2026-03-03 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, announced strong financial performance for the year ended December 2025, with 67% growth in new business, and 31% growth in total Gross written premiums recording Rs 8.65billion, endorsing credentials of a fast-growing insurer in the local insurance industry.
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[2026-03-03 06:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Lloyd Blankfein, who led Goldman Sachs Group through the 2008 financial crisis, is now ringing alarm bells as Wall Street steers cash from US savers into its latest lending binge: private credit.
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[2026-03-03 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: When a major big-box retailer opens its doors in a community, it’s typically more than just a new place to shop—it’s a signal. These chains follow rising consumer demand, so their arrival often points to population growth, new residential construction, and a housing market on the upswing.
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[2026-03-03 05:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Oil prices are leaping Monday with worries that the Iran war will clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. US stocks, meanwhile, are swinging between sharp losses and a tiny gain.
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[2026-03-03 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A heartbroken Savannah Guthrie and her siblings were spotted hugging at a memorial outside their missing mom, Nancy Guthrie’s, Arizona home on Monday.
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[2026-03-03 05:02 UTC+10:00] [Macalester College] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 66-million-year-old fossil, for sale on musician Pharrell Williams’ auction platform Joopiter, is expected to fetch up to US$5.5 million
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[2026-03-03 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.
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[2026-03-03 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: There appears to be a market for Tua Tagovailoa.
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[2026-03-03 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, its more affordable smartphone model that starts at a price of $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage, as it looks to defend its share in a fiercely competitive global handset market.
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[2026-03-03 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: KYIV, Ukraine— Ukraine is offering to share its hard-won battlefield lessons on Iranian drones with allies now confronting the same threat it has for years, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning no country can assume it’s fully protected from the kind of drone barrages Russia unleashes nightly.
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[2026-03-03 03:00 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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[2026-03-03 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi, a prediction market that is exploding in notoriety, is giving new users an incentive to sign up with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-03-03 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: US stocks plunged Monday morning as oil prices spiked and investor uncertainty shook markets amid US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin jumped.
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[2026-03-03 02:05 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The US stock market has opened, with a bump!
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[2026-03-03 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Amazon on Monday announced another €18 billion ($21 billion) of investment in data centre projects in Spain, more than doubling its spending there on the infrastructure crucial for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
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[2026-03-03 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo made available by JOOPITER, a triceratops skeleton, dubbed Trey, is displayed at Le Freeport, Singapore, Feb. 5, 2026. (Courtesy of Joopiter via AP)
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[2026-03-02 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: QINGDAO, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, has reaffirmed its leadership in the global large-screen TV market. According to Omdia's full-year 2025 global shipment data, Hisense ranked No. 1 worldwide in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with global shipment share reaching 57.1% in 2025.
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[2026-03-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING and GUANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SALIAI ("Guangzhou SALIAI Stem Cell Science and Technology Co., Ltd." and "Guangzhou SALIAI Biological Gene Engineering Co., Ltd.," collectively referred to as "SALIAI") is a China-based biotechnology company engaged in stem cell research and related commercial applications. The Company states that it was the first stem cell-focused company quoted on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), China's New Third Board market.
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[2026-03-02 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Major banks roll out emergency support programs as government reviews 100 trillion won market stability plan
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[2026-03-02 15:37 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Biggest house price increases in February come in smaller capital cities as buyers undeterred by interest rate hikes
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[2026-03-02 12:47 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Brent crude rose by 13% during early trading and stock markets came under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption
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[2026-03-02 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Business groups expressed concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, citing its impact on the country's market and commodities.
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[2026-03-02 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart looked stunning as they shared a rare moment on the SAG Actor Awards 2026 red carpet.
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[2026-03-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Snow falls outside the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-02 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday stepped up his verbal warning against owners of multiple homes, days after putting his private residence up for sale in a show of willingness to stabilize the property market.
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[2026-03-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [taxpayer dollars] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars is part of the necessary transition from incentives to market-driven growth
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[2026-03-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations
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[2026-03-02 08:52 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-02 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Berkshire Hathaway said on Saturday operating profit fell in the fourth quarter, reflecting lower income from its insurance operations, and wrote down a longstanding investment in Occidental Petroleum.
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[2026-03-02 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The outbreak of war in the Middle East appears poised to rattle global markets, with investors likely to seek safe havens such as gold. Meanwhile, oil prices are expected to come under pressure as shipping through the region is severely disrupted.
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[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The fast‑moving conflict across the Middle East is heightening investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe‑haven trades such as Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc, while oil prices are set to soar.
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[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Max Hudson moved from Melbourne to the remote King Island in Tasmania. (ABC/Stock Chick Films: Melissa Spencer)
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[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: While the local market’s reporting season boosted the ASX200 to its third straight week of gains on Friday, the conversation was not about the sectors delivering ahead of expectation; it was the extreme volatility that spared no one.
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[2026-03-02 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority has announced the suspension of trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday and Tuesday.
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[2026-03-02 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EVENTS in the Middle East could weigh on the stock market this week, during which investors will also be considering February inflation data due Thursday and fresh earnings results.
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[2026-03-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: LCK star Faker’s absence from Hong Kong hits ticket resale value on CarousellSouth Korean and his T1 team failed to qualify for the tournament, leading to a drop in prices of tickets in the secondary market.
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[2026-03-02 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The nation’s banking regulator is under pressure to clamp down on loans to investors, taking speed out of the property market and the entire economy, as new figures show speculators are pushing up prices for entry-level homes sought by first-time buyers.
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[2026-03-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Tom Hardin should’ve known better.
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[2026-03-01 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in US and Israeli strikes, some Iranians celebrated in cities across the country overnight. Many more took to Persian social media to share their reactions.
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[2026-03-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Stock markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump
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[2026-03-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Xiaomi Pad] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar
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[2026-03-01 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Israeli military on Sunday said residents must refrain from sharing the locations of areas hit by Iranian bombardment.
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[2026-03-01 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Saint Mary’s guard Mikey Lewis (0) shoots over Gonzaga guard Mario Saint-Supery (17) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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[2026-03-01 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People stock up on food at a market in Algiers, Algeria, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2026, before the start of the holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Fateh Guidoum)
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[2026-03-01 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Florida guard Boogie Fland (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)
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[2026-03-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Eli Lilly] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese pharmaceutical firms are poised for profit growth, driven by innovative drug sales and licensing deals, despite pricing pressures
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[2026-03-01 13:51 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A woman who cared for her ailing husband for years before his death, including periods where she stopped work, has lost a court bid to secure a share of his $1.9 million estate.
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