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Elon Musk vs Sam Altman Lawsuit Update: Elon Musk Testifies Against Sam Altman in Explosive OpenAI Trial

OAKLAND, Calif. — Elon Musk took the witness stand for a second day Wednesday in his high-stakes lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg...

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800,000 Used EVs Set to Flood Market, Threatening Carmakers With Billions in Losses

800,000 Used EVs Set to Flood Market, Threatening Carmakers With Billions in Losses

DETROIT — A massive wave of off-lease electric vehicles is poised to crash into the U.S. used-car market, creating fresh headaches for automakers...

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Warren Buffett Resigns as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After Historic 60-Year Leadership

Warren Buffett Resigns as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After Historic 60-Year Leadership

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett, the legendary investor who transformed Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion-plus...

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MaxLinear Stock Explodes 32% on Blockbuster Q1 Earnings and AI Momentum

MaxLinear Stock Explodes 32% on Blockbuster Q1 Earnings and AI Momentum

NEW YORK — MaxLinear Inc. shares surged more than 31% on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, trading around $68.60 in midday action after the semiconductor...

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Teradyne Stock Soars 17% on Record Q1 Revenue Surge Driven by AI Demand

Teradyne Stock Soars 17% on Record Q1 Revenue Surge Driven by AI Demand

NEW YORK — Teradyne Inc. shares tumbled more than 17% on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, trading around $314 in morning action after the semiconductor...

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Strait of Hormuz Remains Heavily Restricted on April 29 Amid Iran Conflict

Strait of Hormuz Remains Heavily Restricted on April 29 Amid Iran Conflict

DUBAI — The Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments, continued operating under severe restrictions on Wednesday,...

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SoFi Stock Down 30% in 2026: Buy the Dip Before Q1 Earnings?

SoFi Stock Down 30% in 2026: Buy the Dip Before Q1 Earnings?

NEW YORK — SoFi Technologies Inc. shares have tumbled nearly 30% year-to-date in 2026, trading around $18.36 as of April 28, despite the fintech...

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A.H. Beard Mattress Maker Collapses Into Administration, Leaving 40 Workers Jobless

A.H. Beard Mattress Maker Collapses Into Administration, Leaving 40 Workers Jobless

SYDNEY — Iconic Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited has collapsed into voluntary administration, leaving approximately 40 employees...

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S&P/ASX 200 Slips 0.11% to 8,701 as Mining Stocks Weigh on Market

S&P/ASX 200 Slips 0.11% to 8,701 as Mining Stocks Weigh on Market

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index edged lower in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, closing the morning session at 8,701.1 after...

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(VIDEO) Russian Superyacht Linked To Putin Ally Sails Through Blockaded Strait Of Hormuz

(VIDEO) Russian Superyacht Linked To Putin Ally Sails Through Blockaded Strait Of Hormuz

DUBAI — A $500 million Russian superyacht linked to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, successfully...

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Greg Abel Faces First Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting as CEO on May 2, 2026

OMAHA, Neb. — Greg Abel will step onto the stage at the CHI Health Center on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for his first Berkshire Hathaway annual...

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Omnicell Stock Explodes 23% on Q1 2026 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Outlook

Omnicell Stock Explodes 23% on Q1 2026 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Outlook

NEW YORK — Omnicell Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 23% on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after the healthcare technology company reported a strong...

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GameStop Shares Dip Slightly to $25.30 Amid Meme Stock Volatility and Cash Pile Focus

GameStop Shares Dip Slightly to $25.30 Amid Meme Stock Volatility and Cash Pile Focus

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares traded modestly lower at $25.30 in early trading Tuesday, April 28, 2026, down about 0.47% as the meme stock...

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Bitcoin Drops to $76,813 as 0.72% Dip Triggers Volatility Concerns in April 2026

Bitcoin Drops to $76,813 as 0.72% Dip Triggers Volatility Concerns in April 2026

NEW YORK — Bitcoin fell 0.72% to $76,813 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, extending a period of consolidation for the leading cryptocurrency as investors...

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Elon Musk Blasts 'Scam Altman' for Looting OpenAI Charity as Landmark Trial Begins

Elon Musk Blasts 'Scam Altman' for Looting OpenAI Charity as Landmark Trial Begins

OAKLAND, Calif. — Elon Musk unleashed a blistering attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Monday, labeling him "Scam Altman" and accusing him...

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Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens As Diesel Prices Soar And Reserves Dwindle In 2026

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens As Diesel Prices Soar And Reserves Dwindle In 2026

SYDNEY — Australia's fuel crisis intensified this week as diesel prices remained near record highs and national reserves hovered at precarious...

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Oil Prices Climb Toward $110 as Iran Peace Talks Stall and Hormuz Disruptions Tighten Supply

Oil Prices Climb Toward $110 as Iran Peace Talks Stall and Hormuz Disruptions Tighten Supply

NEW YORK — World oil prices surged on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with Brent crude climbing above $110 per barrel as stalled U.S.-Iran peace...

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ASX 200 Top 5 Gainers Today: Tech and Lithium Stocks Surge Amid Market Rotation

ASX 200 Top 5 Gainers Today: Tech and Lithium Stocks Surge Amid Market Rotation

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index showed selective strength on Monday as technology, lithium and industrial stocks led the day's gainers, with...

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ASX 200 Falls 0.57% to 8,716.9 as Mining Stocks Drag Amid Global Economic Concerns

ASX 200 Falls 0.57% to 8,716.9 as Mining Stocks Drag Amid Global Economic Concerns

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 Index slipped 49.5 points, or 0.57%, to close at 8,716.9 on Monday, as weakness in the resources sector and cautious...

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Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Lifts Blockade and Ends War

Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Lifts Blockade and Ends War

CAIRO — Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade and...

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Iran Offers To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz If US Ends Blockade And War, Officials Say

Iran Offers To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz If US Ends Blockade And War, Officials Say

CAIRO — Iran has proposed ending its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade and agreeing to...

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Elon Musk vs Sam Altman Trial Kicks Off: Jury Selection Begins in High-Stakes OpenAI Lawsuit

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman Trial Kicks Off: Jury Selection Begins in High-Stakes OpenAI Lawsuit

OAKLAND, Calif. — Elon Musk's long-running legal battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI officially reached the courtroom Monday as jury selection...

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Australia's Two-Speed Housing Market Cools as Sydney, Melbourne Prices Slip in 2026

Australia's Two-Speed Housing Market Cools as Sydney, Melbourne Prices Slip in 2026

SYDNEY — Australia's $12.6 trillion residential property market is showing clear signs of divergence and moderation in early 2026, with house...

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Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Iran Tensions and Supply Fears Grip Global Markets

Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Iran Tensions and Supply Fears Grip Global Markets

NEW YORK — World oil prices remained elevated near multi-year highs Sunday as geopolitical risks in the Middle East continued to dominate trading,...

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US Energy Exports Smash Records as Hormuz Blockade Creates Global Supply Crisis

US Energy Exports Smash Records as Hormuz Blockade Creates Global Supply Crisis

HOUSTON — U.S. energy exports have surged to unprecedented levels in April 2026 as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rerouted global...

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Netflix vs Disney+ vs Paramount+: Netflix Poised to Dominate Streaming Wars in 2026

Netflix vs Disney+ vs Paramount+: Netflix Poised to Dominate Streaming Wars in 2026

LOS ANGELES — As the streaming landscape enters a new phase of consolidation and profitability in 2026, Netflix stands as the clear frontrunner in...

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Nvidia vs Intel vs AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Is the Best Buy in 2026?

Nvidia vs Intel vs AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Is the Best Buy in 2026?

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — As artificial intelligence spending continues to reshape the semiconductor industry in 2026, investors face a high-stakes...

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Airlines Raise Some Fares While Slashing Others as Fuel Costs Surge in 2026

Airlines Raise Some Fares While Slashing Others as Fuel Costs Surge in 2026

SYDNEY — Airlines around the world are caught in a classic squeeze: soaring fuel prices driven by Middle East tensions are pushing costs higher, yet...

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AMD Stock Buy or Sell in 2026: AI Momentum Fuels Bullish Outlook Despite Valuation Risks

AMD Stock Buy or Sell in 2026: AI Momentum Fuels Bullish Outlook Despite Valuation Risks

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares have delivered strong gains in 2026, but the question of whether to buy, sell or hold the...

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Top 5 Best-Selling Electric Vehicles in Australia 2026: Tesla and BYD Dominate Early Race

SYDNEY — Electric vehicle sales in Australia have surged in the first four months of 2026, with battery-electric models capturing a record share of...

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GameStop Shares Tick Higher on Power Packs Launch and Massive Cash Reserves

GameStop Shares Tick Higher on Power Packs Launch and Massive Cash Reserves

GRAPEVINE, Texas — GameStop Corp. shares rose modestly in morning trading Friday, climbing about 0.56% to $25.15 as investors digested the...

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Oil Prices Spike Above $105 As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Supply Fears

Oil Prices Spike Above $105 As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Supply Fears

NEW YORK — World oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, with Brent crude topping $105 per barrel and WTI hovering near $97 as stalled U.S.-Iran...

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Tesla Stock Slips 1.5% in Early Trading as Robotaxi Hopes Face Fresh Scrutiny

Tesla Stock Slips 1.5% in Early Trading as Robotaxi Hopes Face Fresh Scrutiny

NEW YORK — Tesla Inc. shares fell more than 1.5% in early trading Thursday, dipping to $381.62 by 9:48 a.m. EDT on April 23 as investors paused...

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United Rentals Stock Explodes 19% Higher on Record Demand and Earnings Surge in 2026

United Rentals Stock Explodes 19% Higher on Record Demand and Earnings Surge in 2026

NEW YORK — United Rentals Inc. shares skyrocketed nearly 19% in morning trading Thursday, reaching $958.50 by 10:43 a.m. EDT on April 23 as the...

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How to Claim Your Share of Capital One's $425 Million Savings Account Settlement

How to Claim Your Share of Capital One's $425 Million Savings Account Settlement

NEW YORK — Millions of current and former Capital One customers could soon receive cash payments as part of a $425 million class-action settlement...

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NuScale Power Stock at Crossroads in 2026: Buy the SMR Hype or Sell on Execution Risks?

NuScale Power Stock at Crossroads in 2026: Buy the SMR Hype or Sell on Execution Risks?

CORVALLIS, Ore. — NuScale Power Corporation shares have delivered a volatile ride in 2026, surging as much as 40% in recent weeks on renewed nuclear...

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Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC Battle for AI Chip Supremacy in Asia as 2026 Race Intensifies

Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC Battle for AI Chip Supremacy in Asia as 2026 Race Intensifies

Seoul, South Korea — As artificial intelligence demand drives the global semiconductor industry toward a trillion-dollar scale in 2026, three Asian...

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Commonwealth Bank Axes 119 More Jobs In Fresh Round Of Cuts As 'Simplification' Drive Continues

Commonwealth Bank Axes 119 More Jobs In Fresh Round Of Cuts As 'Simplification' Drive Continues

SYDNEY — Australia's biggest bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, is cutting another 119 jobs across its operations, including a significant...

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ASX 200 Slides 0.57% As Geopolitical Jitters And Profit Warnings Weigh On Australian Shares

ASX 200 Slides 0.57% As Geopolitical Jitters And Profit Warnings Weigh On Australian Shares

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index closed lower Thursday, shedding more than 50 points as renewed uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, a sharp...

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Redwire Stock Surges 11% as New NFL Drone Partnership Fuels Defense and Space Momentum

Redwire Stock Surges 11% as New NFL Drone Partnership Fuels Defense and Space Momentum

NEW YORK — Redwire Corp. shares jumped sharply in morning trading Wednesday, rising 11.36 percent to $11.46 as investors reacted positively to the...

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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Soars 8.81% as AI Power Demand Fuels Momentum Ahead of Earnings

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Soars 8.81% as AI Power Demand Fuels Momentum Ahead of Earnings

NEW YORK — Navitas Semiconductor Corp. shares surged more than 8 percent in early trading Wednesday, climbing to $16.70 as investors continued to...

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GM Suspends Next-Gen Electric Trucks as It Pivots to Gas Engines and Hybrids Amid Slowing EV Demand

GM Suspends Next-Gen Electric Trucks as It Pivots to Gas Engines and Hybrids Amid Slowing EV Demand

DETROIT — General Motors Co. has indefinitely delayed development of its next-generation full-size electric trucks, including refreshed versions of...

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Air New Zealand CFO Richard Thomson Resigns Effective August 2026, Airline Launches Search for Replacement

Air New Zealand CFO Richard Thomson Resigns Effective August 2026, Airline Launches Search for Replacement

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Air New Zealand announced Wednesday that Chief Financial Officer Richard Thomson has resigned and will depart the national...

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ASX 200 Drops 0.91% to 8,867.7 as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

ASX 200 Drops 0.91% to 8,867.7 as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index fell sharply on Wednesday, closing down 81.7 points or 0.91% at 8,867.7 as renewed concerns over the U.S.-Iran...

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Australia Fuel Prices Today: Petrol Hits New Highs Amid Middle East Tensions and Excise Cut

Australia Fuel Prices Today: Petrol Hits New Highs Amid Middle East Tensions and Excise Cut

SYDNEY — Australian motorists faced rising fuel prices on Wednesday as global oil costs climbed due to renewed uncertainty in the Middle East, with...

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POSCO Holdings Stock Jumps 8% on Low-Carbon Project Approval and Technical Breakout

POSCO Holdings Stock Jumps 8% on Low-Carbon Project Approval and Technical Breakout

SEOUL, South Korea — POSCO Holdings Inc. shares surged more than 8% Tuesday on the Korea Exchange, closing at 421,500 won after gaining 32,000 won,...

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Intel Stock Climbs 2% in Early Trading Ahead of Pivotal Q1 Earnings Report

Intel Stock Climbs 2% in Early Trading Ahead of Pivotal Q1 Earnings Report

NEW YORK — Intel Corp. shares rose modestly in morning trading Tuesday, gaining more than 2% to $67.03 as investors positioned ahead of the...

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GameStop Stock Edges Higher as Power Packs Digital Card Launch Gains Traction

GameStop Stock Edges Higher as Power Packs Digital Card Launch Gains Traction

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares rose modestly in early trading Tuesday, climbing to $25.21 as the video game retailer continued to draw attention...

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Alphabet Stock Rises Modestly as Investors Await Q1 Earnings on AI Momentum

Alphabet Stock Rises Modestly as Investors Await Q1 Earnings on AI Momentum

NEW YORK — Alphabet Inc. Class C shares edged higher in morning trading Tuesday, climbing 0.26% to $336.28 as Wall Street prepared for the tech...

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China Suddenly Grants New Beef Licences to Eight Australian Facilities

China Suddenly Grants New Beef Licences to Eight Australian Facilities

CANBERRA, Australia — In a surprise move that could ease pressure on Australian beef exporters amid tightening quotas, China has granted export...

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