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Australia's Job Market Defies Gravity: Unemployment Holds at 4.1% as Full-Time Hiring Surges

Australia's Job Market Defies Gravity: Unemployment Holds at 4.1% as Full-Time Hiring Surges

Australia's labor market has entered the autumn of 2026 with unexpected vigor. According to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of...

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Starbucks' Turnaround Gains Traction: SBUX Shares Reflect 'Back to Starbucks' Progress in Early 2026

Starbucks' Turnaround Gains Traction: SBUX Shares Reflect 'Back to Starbucks' Progress in Early 2026

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has emerged from a period of stagnation with clear signs of a recovery, as the coffee giant's "Back to...

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Broadcom Inc. Stock Climbs Toward $336 as Q1 Earnings Beat Fuels AI Optimism, Shares Up 0.9% Midday March 6

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) shares advanced modestly Friday, March 6, 2026, trading around $335.84 midday, up approximately 0.93% or $3.10 from...

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Samsara Inc. Stock Surges 17% on Strong Q4 Earnings, Record ARR Growth and AI Momentum

Shares of Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) soared more than 17% in trading Friday, March 6, 2026, as investors reacted enthusiastically to the IoT platform...

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Dow Jones Futures Plunge Over 600 Points as Weak Jobs Data, Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

Dow Jones Futures Plunge Over 600 Points as Weak Jobs Data, Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

Dow Jones futures tumbled sharply in premarket trading Friday, March 6, 2026, pointing to another steep decline on Wall Street as investors digested a...

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Okta Shares Surge 11% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Security Momentum

Okta Shares Surge 11% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Security Momentum

Okta Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) shares jumped more than 11% on March 5, 2026, after the identity management company reported better-than-expected...

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Credo Technology Group Stock Soars 12% on Record Revenue and Bullish AI-Driven Outlook

Credo Technology Group Stock Soars 12% on Record Revenue and Bullish AI-Driven Outlook

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: CRDO) shares rallied sharply Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $114.74, up $12.20 or 11.90% from the...

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Klaviyo Shares Surge 8% on $500 Million Buyback Announcement, Following Strong 2025 Results and AI Momentum

Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE: KVYO) shares climbed more than 8% on March 5, 2026, after the customer data and marketing automation platform unveiled a $500...

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Sable Offshore Corp. Shares Soar 37% on DOJ Opinion Boosting Pipeline Restart Hopes

Sable Offshore Corp. Shares Soar 37% on DOJ Opinion Boosting Pipeline Restart Hopes

Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC) shares exploded 37.26% higher Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $13.85 after a Department of Justice Office of...

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Intuit Shares Surge 6% on Rebound from AI Fears, Strong Fundamentals and Analyst Upgrades

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) shares rallied sharply Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $466.79, up $26.65 or 6.05% from the prior session. The...

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Expedia Group Shares Surge 13.7% on Dividend Hike and Event Demand Partnership

Expedia Group Shares Surge 13.7% on Dividend Hike and Event Demand Partnership

Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) shares soared 13.69% Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $251.54 after a volatile session that saw the stock open at...

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Dow Jones Closes Lower as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

Dow Jones Closes Lower as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed sharply lower Thursday, March 5, 2026, shedding 784.67 points, or 1.61%, to settle at 47,954.74. The blue-chip...

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The Trade Desk Stock Surges 19% in Volatile Session on OpenAI Partnership Reports Amid Ad-Tech Recovery Hopes

Shares of The Trade Desk Inc. rocketed higher in early Friday trading, gaining nearly 19% as reports of potential partnership discussions with OpenAI...

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US Stock Market Pulls Back as Oil Surge Resumes Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

US Stock Market Pulls Back as Oil Surge Resumes Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

Major U.S. stock indexes retreated Thursday as renewed escalation in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran drove oil prices higher, stoking fresh...

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Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict as WTI Crude Nears $79

Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict as WTI Crude Nears $79

Crude oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading Friday, extending a volatile week driven by the ongoing U.S.-Israel military campaign against...

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Tesla Stock Dips Slightly in Early Trading Amid Robotaxi Optimism and Analyst Upgrades

Tesla Stock Dips Slightly in Early Trading Amid Robotaxi Optimism and Analyst Upgrades

Tesla Inc.'s shares edged lower in early Thursday trading, reflecting a modest pullback after a strong gain the previous session, as investors...

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Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff Says Investigators 'Closer' to Identifying Suspect in High-Profile Case

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, entered its 33rd day on March 5, 2026,...

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SanDisk Corporation Shares Surge in Volatile Trading Amid AI Memory Demand

SanDisk Corporation Shares Surge in Volatile Trading Amid AI Memory Demand

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) stock experienced sharp fluctuations in recent sessions, reflecting broader market dynamics in the semiconductor...

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Oil Prices Surge in Australia Amid Middle East Conflict, Driving Petrol Pump Pain for Motorists

Oil Prices Surge in Australia Amid Middle East Conflict, Driving Petrol Pump Pain for Motorists

CANBERRA, Australia — Oil prices have spiked sharply in global markets due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, pushing Australian petrol...

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Nasdaq Composite Closes Lower Amid Geopolitical Volatility as Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Surge and Market Swings

Nasdaq Composite Closes Lower Amid Geopolitical Volatility as Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Surge and Market Swings

The Nasdaq Composite ended lower Tuesday, extending recent volatility as investors navigated escalating tensions in the Middle East war involving the...

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Forex Markets Volatile as Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East Drive Dollar Strength

Forex Markets Volatile as Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East Drive Dollar Strength

The forex market remained highly volatile Wednesday as escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continued to dominate...

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2026 Primary Elections Result: Texas Senate Heads to Runoff, North Carolina Sets Competitive Senate Matchup

The 2026 midterm election cycle kicked off Tuesday with primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, delivering dramatic results in key Senate...

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Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Shares Surge More Than 23% on Strong Q4 Earnings, New CEO Appointment

Shares of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell systems and green hydrogen solutions, soared more than 23% in heavy...

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Fighter Jets Deployed in 2026 US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Key Aircraft in Operation Epic Fury

Fighter Jets Deployed in 2026 US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Key Aircraft in Operation Epic Fury

WASHINGTON — The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Operation Roaring Lion by...

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Dow Jones Plunges Over 1,100 Points as Iran Conflict Escalates, Oil Surges to Multi-Year Highs

Dow Jones Plunges Over 1,100 Points as Iran Conflict Escalates, Oil Surges to Multi-Year Highs

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,100 points in early trading on March 3, 2026, as the deepening U.S.-Israel conflict...

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Tesla Stock Closes Near $403 Amid Geopolitical Pressures and Autonomy Focus

Tesla Stock Closes Near $403 Amid Geopolitical Pressures and Autonomy Focus

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares closed at $403.32 on March 2, 2026, up 0.20% or $0.81 from the prior session, capping a resilient performance despite...

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NVIDIA Stock Dips After Blockbuster Earnings as Investors Digest Massive Growth and Next-Gen AI Roadmap

NVIDIA Stock Dips After Blockbuster Earnings as Investors Digest Massive Growth and Next-Gen AI Roadmap

NVIDIA Corp. shares pulled back in recent trading despite the company posting record-breaking fiscal 2026 results and issuing upbeat guidance, as Wall...

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Lockheed Martin Stock Surges on Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Defense Demand

Lockheed Martin Stock Surges on Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Defense Demand

Lockheed Martin Corp. shares climbed sharply in recent trading, reflecting heightened investor confidence in the defense sector amid ongoing global...

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Is Bahrain International Airport Closed? Bahrain International Airport Shut Down Amid Iran Conflict

Is Bahrain International Airport Closed? Bahrain International Airport Shut Down Amid Iran Conflict

MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain International Airport (BAH), the Kingdom's main aviation gateway and a key hub hosting the U.S. Navy's Fifth...

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10 Fun Facts About Jessie Buckley: From Irish Roots to Dominant 2026 Awards Run for 'Hamnet' Best Actress Win

10 Fun Facts About Jessie Buckley: From Irish Roots to Dominant 2026 Awards Run for 'Hamnet' Best Actress Win

Irish actress Jessie Buckley cemented her status as the awards season's standout performer on March 1, 2026, winning Outstanding Performance by a...

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Netanyahu Vows Escalating Strikes on Tehran as US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Enters Third Day

Netanyahu Vows Escalating Strikes on Tehran as US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Enters Third Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday that Israeli forces would intensify strikes "at the heart of Tehran" in the coming...

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(VIDEO) Dubai International Airport Shut Down Amid Escalating US-Israel-Iran Conflict

(VIDEO) Dubai International Airport Shut Down Amid Escalating US-Israel-Iran Conflict

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passengers, remained completely closed Sunday with all flight...

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Gold Surges Past $5,200 as Geopolitical Risks and Trade Uncertainty Drive Safe-Haven Buying in Early 2026

Gold Surges Past $5,200 as Geopolitical Risks and Trade Uncertainty Drive Safe-Haven Buying in Early 2026

Gold prices climbed sharply in early March trading, with spot gold reaching around $5,278 per ounce on March 1, 2026, up more than 1.8% from the...

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(VIDEO) 10 Key Facts About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's Supreme Leader Amid Conflicting Reports of Death

(VIDEO) 10 Key Facts About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's Supreme Leader Amid Conflicting Reports of Death

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been at the center of global attention following conflicting reports of his death...

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Oil Prices Surge 3-5% as US-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Fears of Supply Disruptions Through Strait of Hormuz

Oil Prices Surge 3-5% as US-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Fears of Supply Disruptions Through Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices jumped sharply on February 28, 2026, extending recent gains as joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran triggered immediate market...

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Holds Phone Call With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Holds Phone Call With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call Saturday from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin...

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Intuit Stock Surges 3.7% After Strong Q2 Earnings Beat, AI Partnerships Fuel Optimism

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) shares climbed more than 3.7% on February 27, 2026, closing at $409.03 after the financial software giant reported robust...

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Over 651,000 Bottled Water Units Recalled Due to 'Insanitary Conditions' in Production, FDA Says

Over 651,000 Bottled Water Units Recalled Due to 'Insanitary Conditions' in Production, FDA Says

More than 651,000 bottles of Valley Springs Artesian Gold bottled water have been recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined they...

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Alphabet Inc. Shares Dip on Heavy AI Spending Outlook Despite Strong Earnings Momentum

Alphabet Inc. Shares Dip on Heavy AI Spending Outlook Despite Strong Earnings Momentum

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google, saw its Class A shares close at $307.38 on Feb. 26, down 1.76% or $5.52 from the previous...

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Dell Technologies Stock Surges 20% on Blowout Q4 Earnings, AI Server Boom Drives Record Results

Dell Technologies Stock Surges 20% on Blowout Q4 Earnings, AI Server Boom Drives Record Results

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) shares soared more than 20% on February 27, 2026, after the company reported record fourth-quarter and full-year...

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Netflix Shares Jump 9% After-Hours as Company Walks Away From Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Netflix Shares Jump 9% After-Hours as Company Walks Away From Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) shares surged nearly 9% in after-hours trading Thursday after the streaming leader announced it would not match a higher...

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NVIDIA Stock Climbs Modestly After Record Q4 Earnings Beat, $78 Billion Guidance

NVIDIA Stock Climbs Modestly After Record Q4 Earnings Beat, $78 Billion Guidance

NVIDIA Corp. shares edged higher in pre-market trading Thursday after the AI chip leader reported blockbuster fiscal fourth-quarter results that...

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Alphabet Stock Climbs on AI Momentum and Robust Cloud Growth Despite Heavy CapEx Concerns

Alphabet Stock Climbs on AI Momentum and Robust Cloud Growth Despite Heavy CapEx Concerns

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares rose 0.64% to close at $312.90 on Feb. 25, 2026, extending a strong recovery as the Google parent company...

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USA Rare Earth (USAR) Stock Dips 1.5% on Funding vs. Risks

Shares of USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) closed down 1.52% at $20.08 on Feb. 25, 2026, capping a week of choppy trading for the critical minerals...

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Viatris Inc. Stock Nears 52-Week High Ahead of Q4 Earnings: Shares Climb on Pipeline Strength

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) shares traded near their 52-week high Wednesday, closing at $16.08 on Feb. 25, 2026, as investors positioned for the...

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CleanSpark (CLSK) Stock Surges 5.4% to $10.35 on AI Pivot Momentum, Despite Q1 2026 Loss Widening

CleanSpark (CLSK) Stock Surges 5.4% to $10.35 on AI Pivot Momentum, Despite Q1 2026 Loss Widening

CleanSpark Inc.'s stock rallied 5.4% to close at $10.35 on February 24, 2026, rebounding from recent pressure as investors focused on the...

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Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Steady Near $311 as AI Investments Surge Post-Q4 2025 Earnings Beat

Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Steady Near $311 as AI Investments Surge Post-Q4 2025 Earnings Beat

Alphabet Inc.'s Class A shares traded steadily around $310.92 on February 24, 2026, posting a modest 0.09% gain after ranging $306.09–$312.37...

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Pfizer (PFE) Stock Holds Near $27.14 After Q4 2025 Beat, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance Amid COVID Decline

Pfizer (PFE) Stock Holds Near $27.14 After Q4 2025 Beat, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance Amid COVID Decline

Pfizer Inc.'s stock traded modestly higher near $27.14 in late February 2026, closing at $27.14 on February 24 after a 0.30% gain, as the...

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GameStop (GME) Stock Trades Near $24 as Retail Interest Reignites, CEO Acquisition Vision Fuels Speculation

GameStop (GME) Stock Trades Near $24 as Retail Interest Reignites, CEO Acquisition Vision Fuels Speculation

GameStop Corp.'s stock has stabilized near $24 in late February 2026, closing at $23.92 on February 25 after a modest 0.63% gain, as renewed...

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IREN Limited (IREN) Stock Surges to $45.45 on AI Cloud Momentum

IREN Limited (IREN) Stock Surges to $45.45 on AI Cloud Momentum

IREN Limited shares rallied sharply on February 24, 2026, closing at $45.45 after jumping 7.29%, extending a volatile but upward trend as the former...

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