[2026-04-23 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: L'Oreal stock pops 8% after 'impressive' earnings

Snippet: Shares of the world's largest cosmetics company L'Oreal popped as much as 10% after it reported strong growth ahead of expectations after the bell on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/loreal-stock-q1-earnings-beauty-sales.html

[2026-04-23 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Honda to exit S. Korean car market after 23 yrs

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Honda Korea, the South Korean sales unit of Japan's Honda Motor Co., said Thursday it will withdraw from the country's automobile market, ending its 23-year operation in the country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423009300320

[2026-04-23 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks set fresh record high on tech gains, US ceasefire extension

Snippet: South Korean stocks closed at a fresh record high Thursday, approaching the 6,500-point level, as investors focused on corporate earnings following the United States' indefinite extension of its ceasefire in the conflict with Iran. The local currency fell against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724255

[2026-04-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Roche CEO laments Swiss franc strength as drugmaker doubles down on U.S. investment

Snippet: Roche reported falling sales in the first three months of the year, as the strength of the Swiss franc and generic competition for some of its older drugs weighed on the drugmaker.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/roche-stock-earnings-q1-ceo-swiss-franc-us-investment.html

[2026-04-23 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks set fresh record high on tech gains, U.S. ceasefire extension

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a fresh record high Thursday, approaching the 6,500-point level, as investors focused on corporate earnings following the United States' indefinite extension of its ceasefire in the conflict with Iran. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423008400320

[2026-04-23 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinhan posts record Q1 profit on brokerage boost

Snippet: Shinhan Financial Group on Thursday reported record first-quarter net profit of 1.62 trillion won ($1.1 billion), as stronger brokerage earnings boosted non-interest income.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724223

[2026-04-23 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Viking launches comms hub as US tungsten hunt heats up

Snippet: Viking Mines has launched a new interactive investor hub to give its followers direct access to management as the hunt for tungsten at its Linka project in Nevada ramps up.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/viking-launches-comms-hub-as-us-tungsten-hunt-heats-up-20260423-p5zqki.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Shinhan Financial's net profit hits record high in Q1

Snippet: (ATTN: RECAST headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with more info; ADDS photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423006751320

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

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks to open in negative territory as oil prices gain

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as regional market sentiment remains downbeat and oil prices tick higher.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-latest-oil-prices.html

[2026-04-23 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha zeroes in on India’s video surveillance market

Snippet: Hanwha Vision is doubling down on India as a strategic frontier to expand its video surveillance business, aiming to take the lead there to bolster its global presence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724121

[2026-04-23 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) LG Display's Q1 operating profit jumps over fourfold on OLED sales

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

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423006351320

[2026-04-23 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks retreat and oil tops $100 despite a rally on Wall St

Snippet: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-oil-7ad6e0497d1e0fd12486c69fcccf028e

[2026-04-23 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as investor options multiply

Snippet: Wave of listings provides more ‘pure-play’ AI investment options across mainland and Hong Kong exchanges, BNP Paribas says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351090/ai-driven-hong-kong-stock-inflows-mainland-china-slow-investor-options-multiply?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 14:49 UTC+10:00] [Stock Connect] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as investor options multiply

Snippet: Wave of listings provides more ‘pure-play’ AI investment options across mainland and Hong Kong exchanges, BNP Paribas says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351090/ai-driven-hong-kong-stock-inflows-mainland-china-slow-investor-options-multiply

[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