Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-16 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LS Eco Energy said Thursday its Vietnamese subsidiary LS-VINA has secured KEMA certification for its 230-kilovolt ultra-high-voltage cable, paving the way for entry into the US power market.
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[2026-04-16 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won’t create a worst-case scenario for the global economy. Whether Wall Street is correct to have so much hope for peace and whether stocks should be the highest they’ve ever been remains to be seen.
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[2026-04-16 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won’t create a worst-case scenario for the global economy. Whether Wall Street is correct to have so much hope for peace and whether stocks should be the highest they’ve ever been remains to be seen.
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[2026-04-16 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The nation’s job market withstood the early hit from the war in Iran, with unemployment steady through March at 4.3 per cent.
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[2026-04-16 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Daikin Industries surged as much as 13.9% on Thursday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it would work with the company to improve performance and narrow its valuation gap with peers. The stock later pared gains and was up about 11% as of 10:40 a.m. local time.
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[2026-04-16 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-04-16 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today
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[2026-04-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
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
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[2026-04-16 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal grew.
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[2026-04-16 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More than one-third of underage social media users in South Korea have been asked by strangers to exchange photos, videos or engage in video calls, a study showed Wednesday, urging stronger platform responsibility to prevent the spread of sexually exploitative content.
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[2026-04-16 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A stone’s throw from the Brooklyn Bridge, at 70 Middagh St. in the historic Fulton Ferry neighborhood, stands a charming 10-unit apartment building, built in 1897.
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[2026-04-16 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The S&P 500 closed at a new record high on Wednesday, its first since the US-Iran conflict began, as hopes of a de-escalation in the war and robust earnings expectations drew investors back into risk assets.
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[2026-04-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New users can enter the prediction market space on Polymarket with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX, particularly as the MLB season continues.
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[2026-04-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Nike has long been one of the most recognizable athletic brands in the world, but the sneaker and apparel company has suffered rapid brand deterioration amid its move to fully embrace woke corporate politics, with its stock collapsing roughly 75% from its peak during the Covid era, when the Marxist NGO Black Lives Matter gained traction across corporate America.
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[2026-04-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday that the relentless US debt issuance is undermining the premium Treasuries have commanded from investors, with implications for government securities across the globe.
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[2026-04-16 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks have hit a record following their big rally over the last two weeks.
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[2026-04-16 05:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: US stocks are flirting with a record following their big rally the last two weeks on hopes that the global economy can avoid a worst-case scenario because of the US-Iran war.
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[2026-04-16 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: An Apollo Bay real estate agent says the holiday rental market has dropped since the government introduced its short stays levy. (ABC News: Jean Bell)
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[2026-04-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New users interested in the prediction market space can join Kalshi and access a welcome offer by entering the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, especially for MLB trading with the season underway.
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[2026-04-16 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Sydney Youth Orchestras share their knowledge with the Wilcannia locals. (Sydney Youth Orchestras: Craig Proudford)
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[2026-04-16 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. derivatives regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Donald Trump signaling a pause in attacks on Iran, according to Bloomberg News.
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[2026-04-16 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A century-old Palm Beach waterfront palace, pulled back from the brink of irreversible flood damage, hit the market again this week for $157 million.
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[2026-04-16 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Tesla stock rose more than 6% on Wednesday after UBS analysts upgraded their rating on the stock from sell to hold, and increased their price target by about a dollar to $352.
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[2026-04-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Bank of America logo is seen on a branch office, Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
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[2026-04-16 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will direct about 80 per cent of its $925 billion portfolio into domestic investments under its new five-year strategy, scaling back international exposure to 20 per cent from a peak of 30 per cent.
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[2026-04-16 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Morgan Stanley posted record first-quarter revenue on Wednesday and a 29% jump in profit as its trading desks cashed in on Wall Street’s volatile start to the year.
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[2026-04-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Eos Energy Enterprises’ stock jumped over 60% in the last few days as investor enthusiasm grew around its scaling production and role in powering AI-driven infrastructure demand, according to the International Business Times.
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[2026-04-16 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The national average for 87-octane gasoline has remained above the politically sensitive $4-a-gallon level for two straight weeks after the largest monthly jump in AAA data going back two decades. The fuel shock has Wall Street analysts focused on whether surging pump prices will begin crowding out discretionary spending.
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[2026-04-16 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: OpenAI, fresh off the largest private fundraising round in history, is facing mounting questions from some of its own backers over its $852 billion valuation and a whiplash-inducing pivot in strategy that prioritizes the higher-margin enterprise market at the expense of its consumer crown jewel - all because Anthropic is starting to drink their milkshake with enterprise contracts.
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[2026-04-16 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The American military depleted its entire stock of untested Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) early in its attack on Iran last month, a US Army official has said.
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[2026-04-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Gina Rinehart] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A 15-year court battle costing millions of dollars ended in a partial defeat for the tycoon. Will she now bury the hatchet or double down and keep fighting her children and rivals?
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[2026-04-16 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its 2025 global debut, the AION UT has rapidly gained traction across Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. In Q1, it delivered over 2,400 units in Thailand—securing a Top 3 position in the electric hatchback segment and surpassing 2,500 orders at the Bangkok Motor Show.
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[2026-04-16 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Following stellar equity trading results from Goldman and JPMorgan, this morning Bank of America reported that its traders also pulled in the business’s highest quarterly revenue in more than a decade, riding a wave of volatility that pushed the firm’s stock-trading desk to an all-time record. Bank of America said Q1 profit rose 17% from a year earlier, while net income came in at $8.58 billion.
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[2026-04-16 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In the turbulent 1960s, an unbreakable bond was forged on the front lines of the American Civil Rights Movement. Black and Jewish activists didn’t just share a history of oppression and a fight for survival; they marched side-by-side, prayed together, and literally shed blood to transform the conscience of a nation.
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[2026-04-16 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Federal prosecutors on Tuesday made a surprise visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters building that's undergoing a $2.5 billion renovation, as they continue to investigate whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about the cost and scope of the project. Construction workers told the prosecutors they couldn't come on the site without prior authorization, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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[2026-04-15 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges
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[2026-04-15 23:50 UTC+10:00] [CATL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges
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[2026-04-15 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Just when you thought you’d seen the last of the AI pivot idiocy…
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[2026-04-15 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Allbirds made a surprising announcement Wednesday that it is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
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[2026-04-15 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Diana Choyleva wrote an excellent editorial for the Wall Street Journal entitled “The Iran War Is A Boon For The Petrodollar.”
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[2026-04-15 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are flat following yesterday’s rally as market awaits news on the Iran war resolution and as we traverse earnings season. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures are little changed after the benchmark closed within a whisker of a record. Risk sentiment took a small knock in recent trade after Iran cautioned that it will not allow shipments to or from the Gulf if the US blockade remain.Nasdaq futures are fractionally in the green, and set for
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[2026-04-15 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Goldman's Natasha de la Grense summed it up well this morning: "Money was waiting on the sidelines to buy luxury for a de-escalation play – that feels premature with three misses in three days."
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[2026-04-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Morgan Stanley on Wednesday posted results that topped analyst estimates as the firm's trading operations generated $1 billion more in revenue than expected.
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[2026-04-15 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in an interview broadcast Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 20:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-15 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Snap's shares jumped on Wednesday after the company announced plans to lay off up to 16% of its global workforce in an effort to streamline operations.
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[2026-04-15 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Bank of America, the nation's second-largest lender, beat on the top and bottom lines during the first quarter, bolstered by equities sales and trading.
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[2026-04-15 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market
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[2026-04-15 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Art Basel Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market
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