Topic: Financial Markets — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-10 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The White House warned its employees not to exploit their positions to place well-timed bets on prediction markets amid the Iran war, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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[2026-04-10 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. on Friday officially launched its Ioniq electric vehicle (EV) brand in China, unveiling two new concept cars as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market.
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[2026-04-10 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders stretch near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-04-10 14:19 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It is the Perth housing record that has stood for 16 years, and now the property that set the bar for the most expensive home to be sold in the west is back on the market.
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[2026-04-10 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas
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[2026-04-10 14:05 UTC+10:00] [Jardine Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas
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[2026-04-10 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Red & White Crisp Rice cereal is sold for $7.25 per 18-ounce box at a market serving the Central American immigrant community in the Westlake/Pico Union area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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[2026-04-10 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reports that faith and tradition remain key drivers of travel in India. Its 2026 Travel Outlook Report shows that Indian travellers are the most likely in Asia to plan trips for spiritual purposes this year. Nearly one in five Indian travellers (19%) expect to take a spiritually motivated trip in 2026, the highest share among Asian markets surveyed.
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[2026-04-10 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Write to us: Share your feedback on the news of the week
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[2026-04-10 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong
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[2026-04-10 12:45 UTC+10:00] [Heritage Discovery Centre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong
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[2026-04-10 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended gains late Friday morning tracking overnight advances on Wall Street amid optimism over upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran following their two-week ceasefire deal in the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-04-10 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defending champion shoots 5-under-par 67 to sit on top of leaderboard alongside Sam Burns after first round in Augusta
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[2026-04-10 12:11 UTC+10:00] [Jason Day] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defending champion shoots 5-under-par 67 to sit on top of leaderboard alongside Sam Burns after first round in Augusta
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[2026-04-10 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: KB Securities on Friday raised its target price for SK hynix to 1.9 million won ($1,400) per share from 1.7 million won, citing accelerating earnings growth driven by AI-led memory demand and rising chip prices.
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[2026-04-10 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Fast Retailing surged over 9% to a record high Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its annual outlook and as robust international growth boosted its quarterly profit.
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[2026-04-10 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul shares opened higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors remained optimistic over the upcoming US-Iran negotiations following a two-week ceasefire deal.
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[2026-04-10 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BTS has launched their first world tour in over four years, but China is notably absent from the tour dates An unofficial ban has barred K-pop from the Chinese market, prompting entertainment companies to pivot toward Japan and North America. (April 10)
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[2026-04-10 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sure, Justin Rose carries his share of baggage with him when he drives down Magnolia Lane each year — now 21 years into this Masters journey.
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[2026-04-10 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors remained optimistic over the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations following a two-week ceasefire deal.
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[2026-04-10 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Buried in the Department of War's Fiscal Year 2027 procurement request is a massive increase for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), a clear acknowledgment that ongoing conflicts across Eurasia have underscored one hard lesson: cheap kamikaze drones can impose outsized costs on traditional militaries. The substantial surge in the budget request also signals growing urgency within the DoW to field these drones at scale.
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[2026-04-10 09:03 UTC+10:00] [The Masters] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Champion shares lead with Sam Burns after opening 67
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[2026-04-10 08:08 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Golf] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Augusta, Georgia: A drama-filled first round at the 90th Masters saw Bryson DeChambeau have an implosion in a bunker on Amen Corner as defending champion Rory McIlroy seized a share of the clubhouse lead.
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[2026-04-10 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A relief rally has continued on Wall Street overnight, as investors mull the two-week peace agreement in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-10 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A banner for the prediction market platform Kalshi hangs from a building in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)
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[2026-04-10 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: With Anthropic gaining momentum in the booming AI market, OpenAI sent a memo to investors this week slamming its chief rival for "operating on a meaningfully smaller curve," and characterizing the company as compute constrained.
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[2026-04-10 07:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Australian sharemarket is expected to edge slightly lower at the open on Friday after Wall Street and oil prices rose overnight on renewed hopes for the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-10 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-10 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran.
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[2026-04-10 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Ella Haddad, Jeremy Rockliff and Ruth Forrest want the parliament to be a safe place for those with mental health concerns. (ABC News)
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[2026-04-10 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Disney turned a new chapter earlier this year when Josh D'Amaro took over the century-old entertainment giant from Bob Iger as chief executive. But the closely watched succession has occurred against the troubling backdrop of recent reorganization and a questionable turnaround effort, leaving Wall Street analysts with mixed feelings.
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[2026-04-10 05:35 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Expert said federal law bars officials from taking actions in their jobs that benefit their own financial interests
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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The price of gold has increased to a record high yesterday (April 9) due to the increase in the global market.
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[2026-04-10 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: As the US housing market stalls, one state keeps defying gravity.
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[2026-04-10 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Home owners are cutting asking prices up to 60 per cent more often than in 2025, as soaring fuel costs and rising interest rates dampen buyer interest in Sydney and Melbourne.
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[2026-04-10 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Brianna Morris-Grant
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[2026-04-10 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The gains in Japanese stocks over the past two years have brought an influx of retail investors into the market. © Reuters
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[2026-04-10 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The value of Dubai's real estate transactions surged by nearly a third in the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by an influx of new investors and rising interest in luxury properties.
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[2026-04-10 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: When 55 Wall St. — a former 19th-century stock exchange, US Customs House, bank and hotel — converted to luxury condos in 2004, it was a symbol of New York’s grit and resilience in the aftermath of the terror attacks of 9/11.
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[2026-04-10 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JCET Group (SSE: 600584), a leading global provider of integrated circuit (IC) back-end manufacturing and technology services, released its 2025 Annual Report. JCET reported record full-year revenue of RMB 38.87 billion in 2025, up 8.1% year-on-year. Profit before tax (PBT) totaled RMB 1.74 billion, up 5.4% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 1.57 billion.
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[2026-04-09 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In the face of an increasingly grim job market, those undeterred by germs can bring home a serious payday.
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[2026-04-09 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: US stocks sank Thursday morning as oil jumped back near $100 after Iran accused the US of violating its ceasefire agreement and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited.
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[2026-04-09 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Footage from the scene showed a burnt‑out vehicle on Al‑Rashid Street, while mourners later gathered at Shifa and Al Aqsa hospitals before his burial. Al Jazeera and Palestinian health officials said Wishah died in the targeted strike on Wednesday, adding to growing concern over the safety of media workers in the war‑torn enclave, where journalists have continued reporting under fire.
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[2026-04-09 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Plane lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have agreed to launch a platform that will invest $1.6 billion annually to build a portfolio of commercial aircraft.
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[2026-04-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen pays homage to several horror classics while cementing itself as a delightful new addition to the female horror canon, thanks to series star Camila Morrone (and a memorable appearance from genre vet Victoria Pedretti.) Morrone revealed she prepared for her first-ever role in the genre using series creator Hayley Z.
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[2026-04-09 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The latest purported ransom notes sent to TMZ claiming to know who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie reveal a sick plot to continue to “torment” the missing grandmother’s devastated family for a quick profit, according to a former FBI agent.
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[2026-04-09 22:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's financial regulator on Thursday ordered Hanwha Solutions Corp. to submit a revised filing over its plan to issue 2.4 trillion won ($1.6 billion) worth of shares, citing insufficient information.
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[2026-04-09 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Stocks resumed their drop and oil erased about a third of its Wednesday drop as traders watched the fragile US-Iran ceasefire shatter by the hour, with both sides accusing the other of breaches while the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed and Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures fell 0.4% after Bloomberg strategists said a best-case scenario has already been priced in; Nasdaq futures dropped 0.3% with Mag7 stocks mostly lower.
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[2026-04-09 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial regulator on Thursday ordered Hanwha Solutions Corp. to submit a revised filing over its plan to issue 2.4 trillion won (US$1.6 billion) worth of shares, citing insufficient information.
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