[2026-05-21 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia says it has ‘largely conceded’ China’s AI chip market to Huawei

Snippet: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company has "largely conceded" China's artificial intelligence chip market to Huawei, as U.S. export restrictions continue to reshape the global AI semiconductor landscape.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/nvidia-jensen-huang-china-ai-chip-market-huawei.html

[2026-05-21 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Musk eyes Wall Street record with SpaceX IPO

Snippet: NEW YORK — Elon Musk's SpaceX rocketed toward Wall Street on Wednesday, filing plans for what could become the largest initial public offering in history as the company seeks to raise up to $75 billion on the public markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/business/foreign-business/musk-eyes-wall-street-record-with-spacex-ipo/2348750

[2026-05-21 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank Group shares soar over 16% as Nvidia earnings signal strong AI momentum

Snippet: Shares of SoftBank Group jumped over 16% Thursday as blockbuster earnings from Nvidia overnight signal strong momentum in the artificial intelligence space.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/softbank-asia-tech-stocks-nvidia-earnings.html

[2026-05-21 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO excludes China as a market but warns it is a threat

Snippet: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to raise up to $80 billion in an IPO that would value the company at a $2 trillion. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/elon-musk-s-spacex-ipo-excludes-china-as-a-market-but-warns-it-is-a-threat

[2026-05-21 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO omits China as a market but warns it is a threat

Snippet: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to raise up to $80 billion in an IPO that would value the company at a $2 trillion. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/elon-musk-s-spacex-ipo-omits-china-as-a-market-but-warns-it-is-a-threat

[2026-05-21 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to rise as Trump says negotiations between Iran and the U.S. in 'final stage'

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to to open higher Thursday, tracking Wall Street gains, as growing hopes that the Middle East conflict could end soon cooled oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/asia-markets-today-kospi-nikkei225-sensex-hang-seng-nifty-50.html

[2026-05-21 09:22 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie cattle producer beefs up profit, despite floods

Snippet: May 21, 2026 09:22 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-cattle-producer-beefs-up-profit-despite-floods/

[2026-05-21 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How doing housework can declutter both your home and your mind. What the experts say

Snippet: The chores most of us find tedious provide mental health benefits, say psychologists and a Zen monk, who explain how and share cleaning tips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3354230/how-doing-housework-can-declutter-both-your-home-and-your-mind-what-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 09:15 UTC+10:00] [anxiety] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How doing housework can declutter both your home and your mind. What the experts say

Snippet: The chores most of us find tedious provide mental health benefits, say psychologists and a Zen monk, who explain how and share cleaning tips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3354230/how-doing-housework-can-declutter-both-your-home-and-your-mind-what-experts-say

[2026-05-21 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elon Musk’s SpaceX readies for Wall Street blastoff with new filing projecting $28.5 trillion in future revenue

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/business/elon-musks-spacex-readies-for-wall-street-blastoff-with-new-filing-projecting-28-5-trillion-in-future-revenue/

[2026-05-21 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nvidia’s revenue hits record $81B — easily topping Wall Street estimates — on massive demand for AI chips

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/business/nvidias-revenue-hits-record-81b-on-massive-demand-for-ai-chips/

[2026-05-21 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 21)

Snippet: Beyond a bonus disputeSamsung Electronics conflict underscores Korea's widening labor market inequality

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521000600320

[2026-05-21 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ on VOD, An Extremely Nasty Take On A Classic Monster Movie Formula

Snippet: Pinging the Qualitative Gore Index deep into the red this week is Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (now streaming on VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video), a grosser-than-gross goop ‘n’ spew ‘n’ splatfest in which Lee Cronin is NOT the mummy, because that apostrophe functions as possessive, not as a contraction.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/05/20/lee-cronins-the-mummy-stream-it-or-skip-it/

[2026-05-21 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Gen Zs who approach share market like 'lottery ticket' could pay more tax

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/gen-zs-take-a-lottery-ticket-approach-investing-cgt-changes/106698386

[2026-05-21 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever sale of stock to the public

Snippet: SpaceX’s latest version of it’s mega rocket Starship is prepared for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/spacex-initial-public-offering-musk-da83ecf78085755a522b8376254a8273

[2026-05-21 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Lowe's CEO Warns Housing Market "Most Difficult" Since Financial Crisis As DIY Project Demand Crumbles

Snippet: Home improvement retailers such as Home Depot and Lowe's warned this week that consumers remain reluctant to splurge on big-ticket home improvement items, as elevated mortgage rates, high home prices, energy inflation, weakening sentiment, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty weigh on demand.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/lowes-ceo-warns-housing-market-most-difficult-financial-crisis-diy-project-demand-crumbles

[2026-05-21 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nvidia posts record $81.6B quarterly revenue on AI spending boom

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Chip giant Nvidia on Wednesday posted record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, blowing past Wall Street forecasts as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence hardware powered another blockbuster quarter.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/business/sunday-business-it/nvidia-posts-record-816b-quarterly-revenue-on-ai-spending-boom/2348708

[2026-05-21 07:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Con-woman Melissa Caddick's victims share 'small pot' last cash

Snippet: Investors defrauded by Melissa Caddick who have recouped losses through a class action will not benefit from a final payout from liquidators of her property.Caddick was a self-styled financial advisor who conned 55 family and friends out of $23 million between 2012 and 2020 and lived a life of luxury through her investment scam.The 49-year-old disappeared in November 2020, days after her luxury home in Sydney's affluent east was raided by ASIC agents investigating her Ponzi scheme.LIVE UPDATES: Trump's bizarre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/melissa-caddick-con-woman-victims-share-small-pot-final-cash/eba54293-a47c-4d12-9e82-10dbffea4a6d

[2026-05-21 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations on AI chip demand

Snippet: CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang signs a DELL machine at Dell Technologies World event happing in Las Vegas on Monday, May 18, 2026 (AP Phot/Ty ONeil)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nvidia-ai-earnings-revenue-955c699a0c91c423edc81b7903b80f85

[2026-05-21 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Michigan's aging population could have serious consequences

Snippet: An aging population, rising retirement rates and a stagnating labor market could have serious consequences for the state and its residents if left unaddressed, state demographers said Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/michigan-aging-population-labor-market-tax-revenue-bd582393425aa96633949ea5b4b2f287

[2026-05-21 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Nvidia Unchanged Despite Big Earnings Beat And Solid Guidance

Snippet: As we discussed extensively in our preview, besides the Q1 revenue and guidance ($82BN+ and $90BN whisper respectively), Wall Street was expecting to get more color on the following topics during today's call and Q&A:

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/nvidia-unchanged-despite-big-earnings-beat-and-solid-guidance

[2026-05-21 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Debt-free Hitachi's shares slump as investors focus on sluggish ROE

Snippet: Hitachi's April announcement of its largest share buyback ever was met with a lukewarm reaction as its share price fell 6% the next day. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/debt-free-hitachi-s-shares-slump-as-investors-focus-on-sluggish-roe

[2026-05-21 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 5/20/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-0a2d8550772c20a7e44c982145a22278

[2026-05-21 06:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran stock market reopens after nearly three-month shutdown

Snippet: Iran’s stock market reopened this week after a closure lasting nearly three months, with trading resuming under controlled conditions and investor restrictions.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-stock-market-reopens-after-nearly-three-month-shutdown

[2026-05-21 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Intuit plans to cut workforce by about 17% as tax software maker reckons with slowing growth

Snippet: Tax and finance software maker Intuit said Wednesday that it's cutting 17% of its full-time workforce, the latest tech company to announce a mass downsizing during the artificial intelligence boom. Shares tumbled 11% in extended trading.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/intuit-intu-q3-earnings-report-2026-company-cutting-17percent-of-staff.html

[2026-05-21 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Soros Fueling Opposition To Texas Data Center Expansion: Report

Snippet: A new investigation has connected Wall Street billionaire and Democrat megadonor George Soros to a national progressive network of activist groups opposing data center expansion in Texas.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/soros-fueling-opposition-texas-data-center-expansion-report

[2026-05-21 05:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to jump as Wall Street rebounds; Nvidia results ahead

Snippet: The US stock market is bouncing back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-jump-as-wall-street-rebounds-nvidia-results-ahead-20260521-p5zz9g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-21 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Food waste from Queen Victoria Market to help vulnerable Melbournians

Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 5:09am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/queen-victoria-market-food-waste-melbourne/106700662

[2026-05-21 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Fed officials see rate hike ahead if inflation stays elevated, minutes show

Snippet: A majority of Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting anticipated that interest rate increases would be necessary if the Iran war continued to aggravate inflation, according to minutes released Wednesday.Though the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee again voted to keep its benchmark rate targeted between 3.5%-3.75%, the meeting featured four "no" votes, the most since 1992, and an apparently heightened level of disagreement about where policy should go.At issue was the impact that the Iran war would have

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/fed-officials-see-rate-hike-ahead-if-inflation-stays-elevated-minutes-show.html

[2026-05-21 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Regulator Clears Environmental Review For Dow And X-energy Reactor Project

Snippet: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its environmental assessment for the Long Mott Generating Station, a proposed four-reactor Xe-100 project at Dow’s Seadrift, Texas site.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/regulator-clears-environmental-review-dow-and-x-energy-reactor-project

[2026-05-21 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Jobs market holds key to next Reserve Bank rates call

Snippet: May 21, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/jobs-market-holds-key-to-next-reserve-bank-rates-call/

[2026-05-21 03:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OpenAI eyes fast-tracked IPO as market awaits SpaceX filing

Snippet: OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a US initial public offering in the coming weeks, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/business/sunday-business-it/openai-eyes-fast-tracked-ipo-as-market-awaits-spacex-filing/2348572

[2026-05-21 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Crypto companies are trying to leave the hype cycle for a more disciplined phase, earnings show

Snippet: Crypto companies spent years monetizing volatility, but now, they're trying to survive without it.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/crypto-is-trying-to-leave-the-hype-cycle-for-a-more-disciplined-phase.html

[2026-05-21 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pay now, use later (maybe)

Snippet: HERE is something most of us probably share: At some point, we have had to raise funds for something.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/opinion/columns/pay-now-use-later-maybe/2348389

[2026-05-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Homes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Open plan is not the answer: design professionals on the dos and don’ts of small space living

Snippet: From furniture with ‘skinny legs’ to making sure spaces work for multiple purposes, three experts who live in tiny homes share their best lessons

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/may/21/tiny-homes-design-ideas-advice-professionals-small-living-spaces

[2026-05-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Labor’s budget hit the brakes on Australia’s housing market

Snippet: Economists believe home values are set for their first national slump since 2022, though Australia’s persistent housing shortage means any fall would be short term

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/21/australia-house-prices-labor-federal-budget-negative-gearing-cgt-capital-gains-tax

[2026-05-21 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Here's how Nvidia has traded each of the last 16 quarters

Snippet: It's been a while since Nvidia earnings shocked the world, or even just traders.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/heres-how-nvidia-has-traded-each-of-the-last-16-quarters.html

[2026-05-21 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil retreats, stocks rise on cautious Mideast war hopes

Snippet: LONDON, United Kingdom — Oil prices slid and stock markets advanced Wednesday as Iran said it had allowed around two dozen ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about the apparent impasse on ending the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/world/oil-retreats-stocks-rise-on-cautious-mideast-war-hopes/2348454

[2026-05-21 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Insane video shows MTA car explode in huge fireball near Wall Street’s Charging Bull

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/car-explodes-near-wall-streets-charging-bull-video/

[2026-05-21 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share

Snippet: PARIS (AP) — Players at the French Open are planning to reduce media appearances ahead of the start of the Grand Slam to complain about their share of the prize money.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tennis-french-open-prize-money-players-protest-cd7afae5694304eef2ea66b7a2130a76

[2026-05-20 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Outspoken liberal icon Barney Frank, who took on Wall Street and won, dies at 86

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/outspoken-liberal-icon-barney-frank-who-took-on-wall-street-and-won-dies-at-86/

[2026-05-20 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise Ahead Of Critical Nvidia Earnings As Oil, Bond Yields Drop

Snippet: US equity futures are higher led by tech as the selloff in bonds eased and traders awaited earnings from Nvidia after the close. As of 7:30am ET, S&P futures are up 0.3% while Nasdaq futs rose 0.7% showing optimism heading into the release and overlooking weakness in tech during APAC trade.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-ahead-critical-nvidia-earnings-oil-bond-yields-drop

[2026-05-20 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why the Enhanced Games will force sport to confront tough questions

Snippet: On the neon-clad Strip in Las Vegas - a city known for pushing boundaries in the pursuit of entertainment and profit - one of the most controversial events in sports history is about to take centre stage.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cj0p1p67v56o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-20 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Samsung Union Authorizes Massive Strike At Memory-Chip Plants After Mediation Talks Collapse

Snippet: Asian equities extended losses for a fourth straight session, with South Korea's benchmark KOSPI falling about 1% as the market priced in the shock of an imminent labor action at Samsung Electronics.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/samsung-union-authorizes-massive-strike-memory-chip-plants-after-mediation-talks-collapse

[2026-05-20 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Target reports stronger-than-expected quarterly sales amid turnaround

Snippet: Target CEO Michael Fiddelke speaks at Target’s Financial Community Meeting at Target headquarters in Minneapolis, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom Baker, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/target-stores-sales-first-quarter-earnings-e9cb08ccbb751594634c13df3708805b

[2026-05-20 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why is Chinese DRAM maker CXMT’s IPO attracting so much attention?

Snippet: ChangXin Memory Technologies is sparking investor interest as DRAM profits soar, AI drives shortages and China pushes for chip self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354223/why-chinese-dram-maker-cxmts-ipo-attracting-so-much-attention?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 20:00 UTC+10:00] [CXMT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why is Chinese DRAM maker CXMT’s IPO attracting so much attention?

Snippet: ChangXin Memory Technologies is sparking investor interest as DRAM profits soar, AI drives shortages and China pushes for chip self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3354223/why-chinese-dram-maker-cxmts-ipo-attracting-so-much-attention

[2026-05-20 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Local businesses aiming to profit from the World Cup while having some fun along the way

Snippet: Local businesses around Kansas City are releasing twists to their signature products and other merchandise to join in on the World Cup festivities. (AP video: Nick Ingram)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-economy-c7eb9f149991611c27c89e0efa330af3

[2026-05-20 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Hormuz blockage is forging a new overland energy map for the Middle East | The National

Snippet: Senior Saudi statesman Prince Turki Al Faisal once told me that energy markets bind the world together. Coming from the man whose father, King Faisal, started the 1973 oil embargo – a near cataclysmic event at the time that saw the New York Stock Exchange shed almost half its value in a year, and ushered in a decade of high inflation, unemployment and stagnant industrial productivity worldwide – that means something.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/20/hormuz-blockage-is-forging-a-new-overland-energy-map-for-the-middle-east/

[2026-05-20 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bank Indonesia raises policy rate by 0.5 point, exceeding market expectations

Snippet: Bank Indonesia has kept interest rates unchanged for the previous seven months. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bank-indonesia-raises-policy-rate-by-0.5-point-exceeding-market-expectations