Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-30 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Oil prices got back to jumping, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control.
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[2026-07-30 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Microsoft walked into tonight's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report carrying the most bearish positioning it has seen in more than a decade, and it does so on an afternoon when the Fed - now run by a chairman who has made a point of telling markets nothing - triggered significant volatility in stocks and bonds.
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[2026-07-30 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From speeding up development to discovering new cosmetic ingredients and trends, AI is changing how Chinese beauty products come to market
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[2026-07-30 06:15 UTC+10:00] [Chinese beauty brands] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From speeding up development to discovering new cosmetic ingredients and trends, AI is changing how Chinese beauty products come to market
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[2026-07-30 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Qualcomm reported fiscal third-quarter earnings on Wednesday that were in line with analyst expectations, but it provided light guidance for current-quarter earnings on in-line revenue, blaming the ongoing supply crunch for computer parts, especially memory.
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[2026-07-30 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed, of the We Invest in Nationhood party, displays his ink-stained finger after voting in general elections in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sept. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)
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[2026-07-30 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Lemonade shares crashed early in the US cash session after the technology-focused insurer reported fewer second-quarter customers than Wall Street expected and announced a transition of its chief financial officer.
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[2026-07-30 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Starbucks on Wednesday raised its full-year outlook after reporting its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth.
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[2026-07-30 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Former Wall Street lawyer and federal prosecutor Jay Clayton has been confirmed as the next US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) despite having no traditional intelligence background, following his nomination by President Donald Trump.
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[2026-07-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The number of first home buyers looking to take out a home loan has fallen in a year even as property prices soften in some parts of the country and investors exit the market.
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[2026-07-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Garmin shares jumped as much as 9.6% in premarket trading after the GPS-device maker delivered a broad beat on second-quarter earnings and raised its full-year outlook.
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[2026-07-30 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The U.S. temporarily imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods last year. © AP
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[2026-07-30 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Tl;dr: The Fed held rates unchanged, delivering the biggest surprise "non-cut" to the market in decades. Three dissenters wanted a rate-hike, clearly signaling the direction of travel and confirming this decision as a "hawkish hold" though arguably only marginally.
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[2026-07-30 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Apple continues to prove itself as the ultimate market safe haven.
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[2026-07-30 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: CXMT became the most valuable company on mainland Chinese markets after its July 27 listing. © Reuters
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[2026-07-30 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: CXMT became the most valuable company on mainland Chinese markets after its July 27 listing. © Reuters
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[2026-07-30 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The Russian Cultural Foundation has opened applications for an international film session for young filmmakers from countries which share Eurasian values.
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[2026-07-30 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-30 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Adani Enterprises' earnings for the April-June quarter were hit by a one-time charge to settle allegations by the U.S. that the company violated sanctions against Iran. © Reuters
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[2026-07-30 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines and two other Asia-Pacific economies could see a significant gaming market contraction as tighter regulations and market dynamics weigh on casino operators, S&P Global Ratings said.
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[2026-07-30 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Via American Greatness,
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[2026-07-30 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Microsoft is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell.
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[2026-07-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Meta is scheduled to report second-quarter results after the close of regular trading on Wednesday.
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[2026-07-30 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The cost of the next Air Force One program for the US president has risen by another $280 million, increasing Boeing's total losses on the project to $3.08 billion, the US aerospace giant reported in its second-quarter earnings report.
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[2026-07-30 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-30 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Indonesian superapp company GoTo on July 29 says its on-demand ride hailing and food delivery business under Gojek has slowed, with the outlook further downturned after the government caps the amount of commissions that companies can charge drivers. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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[2026-07-30 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Benjamin Picton, senior market strategist at Rabobank
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[2026-07-30 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Panasonic sees India as a key market for air conditioners thanks in part to its rising population. (Photo by Kanoko Sakamoto)
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[2026-07-29 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
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[2026-07-29 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Jay Penske’s most controversial deal, his 2023 takeover of the Golden Globes, has been thrust into the center of an explosive lawsuit that aims to expose the unprecedented control Penske Media Company has over Hollywood’s awards market.
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[2026-07-29 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: EssilorLuxottica shares rose as much as 4.5% in Paris before reversing course and falling 2%. The eyewear maker reported better-than-expected first-half profit margins, while revenue from its AI smart glasses nearly doubled in the second quarter, easing investor concerns over rising competition and component costs.
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[2026-07-29 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from 4th para, new photo)By Kang Yoon-seung
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[2026-07-29 22:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.
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[2026-07-29 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.
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[2026-07-29 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are higher, overlooking both tech-led declines in Asia which saw the Kospi crash as much as 13% and trigger a second consecutive 20 minute market-wide halt, and the 5% jump in oil prices which has pushed Brent over $88. As of 7:30am ET, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are each up 0.2%, reversing sharp overnight losses, with tech flipping from laggard to leader and reversing (for now) a chip rout overnight which saw SK Hynix plunge
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[2026-07-29 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: You can only put so much stock in the odds at a sportsbook. They are based on perception as much as reality.
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[2026-07-29 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Hermès shares in Paris suffered their steepest intraday decline in nearly 16 years after second-quarter leather goods sales missed estimates among analysts tracked by Bloomberg, reigniting concerns over the luxury group's large exposure to the Chinese market.
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[2026-07-29 21:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The chief financial regulator on Wednesday expressed regret over recent extreme market volatility, saying the authorities take responsibility for the turmoil amid criticism that single-stock leveraged ETFs had amplified the market swings.
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[2026-07-29 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)
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[2026-07-29 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shares in Guangdong Fenghua, Suzhou GYZ, Chaozhou Three-Circle and upstream suppliers shoot up as relentless AI demand reshapes market
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[2026-07-29 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Chinese manufacturers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shares in Guangdong Fenghua, Suzhou GYZ, Chaozhou Three-Circle and upstream suppliers shoot up as relentless AI demand reshapes market
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[2026-07-29 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The European Union’s crisis management commissioner says the bloc needs to invest more in tackling climate change and accelerate its response, as France and Spain prepare for another crippling heatwave that could ignite new wildfires and intensify blazes already burning.
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[2026-07-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
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[2026-07-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
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[2026-07-29 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip – Every day at around 9am, after providing for her five children’s needs, Ola Saleh steps out of the tent sheltering her family in al-Amal camp.
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[2026-07-29 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Start-up is recruiting entrepreneurs, developers, creators and students who use Kimi to share their experiences with broader communities
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