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Ryan Cohen's Viral eBay Garage Sale Raises $168K, Halo Master Chief Statue Leads

Ryan Cohen's Viral eBay Garage Sale Raises $168K, Halo Master Chief Statue Leads

NEW YORK — Ryan Cohen, the billionaire chairman of GameStop and Chewy, turned heads this week after his personal eBay auction raised $168,000, with...

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SK Hynix vs Samsung 2026: AI HBM Leader Edges Samsung in Best Stock Buy

SK Hynix vs Samsung 2026: AI HBM Leader Edges Samsung in Best Stock Buy

SEOUL — Investors weighing Samsung Electronics against SK Hynix for 2026 portfolios face a classic choice between diversified stability and...

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Warren Buffett Stephen Curry Charity Lunch Auction Smashes Records with $11.5 Million Bid

Warren Buffett Stephen Curry Charity Lunch Auction Smashes Records with $11.5 Million Bid

OMAHA, Neb. — A once-in-a-lifetime private lunch with Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry fetched a staggering $9 million bid —...

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Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Threatens Diesel Lifeline

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Threatens Diesel Lifeline

SYDNEY — Australia's fuel supply remains under severe strain in mid-May 2026 as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt...

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ASX 200 Dips 0.12% To 8,630.8 As Miners Offset Bank And Tech Pressure On May 15, 2026

ASX 200 Dips 0.12% To 8,630.8 As Miners Offset Bank And Tech Pressure On May 15, 2026

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index closed modestly lower Friday, edging down 9.9 points or 0.12 percent to finish at 8,630.8 as selective buying in...

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New Capital Gains Tax Rules Set to Cost Young Australians $50,000+ in Lost Profits Over 30 Years

New Capital Gains Tax Rules Set to Cost Young Australians $50,000+ in Lost Profits Over 30 Years

SYDNEY — Young Australian investors could lose more than $50,000 in potential profits over the next three decades under the federal...

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VNET Stock Explodes 30% on Major Strategic Investor Deal Fueling AI Data Center Expansion

VNET Stock Explodes 30% on Major Strategic Investor Deal Fueling AI Data Center Expansion

NEW YORK — VNET Group Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 30% in early trading Wednesday, surging to $11.74 as the Chinese data center operator...

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ASX 200 Slips 0.2% in Cautious Trade as Investors Await Federal Budget and Weigh Global Risks

ASX 200 Slips 0.2% in Cautious Trade as Investors Await Federal Budget and Weigh Global Risks

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 Index edged lower in afternoon trading Thursday, May 14, 2026, closing in on modest losses as investors adopted a...

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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Surges 7% on AI Power Momentum and India GaN Partnership Expansion

NEW YORK — Navitas Semiconductor Corp. shares jumped more than 7% in morning trading Wednesday, climbing to $20.64 as investors continued to pile...

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GameStop eBay Takeover Bid Crumbles as Rejection Leaves Slim Chance for Hostile Deal in 2026

GameStop eBay Takeover Bid Crumbles as Rejection Leaves Slim Chance for Hostile Deal in 2026

NEW YORK — GameStop's audacious $56 billion bid to acquire eBay appeared all but dead Wednesday after the online marketplace formally rejected...

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FTSE 100 Surges Past 10,300 as Miners and Energy Stocks Lift London Amid Global Tensions

FTSE 100 Surges Past 10,300 as Miners and Energy Stocks Lift London Amid Global Tensions

LONDON — The FTSE 100 climbed more than 50 points in early trading Wednesday, breaching the 10,300 level for the first time in recent sessions as...

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5 Key Reasons Behind Australia's Biggest Bank Sell-Off: CBA Shares Crash 10% in $25 Billion Wipeout

5 Key Reasons Behind Australia's Biggest Bank Sell-Off: CBA Shares Crash 10% in $25 Billion Wipeout

SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares plunged more than 10 percent on Wednesday, closing at $153.67 and erasing roughly $25 billion in...

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ASX 200 Slumps 0.52% as CBA Plunges on Budget Tax Changes and Rising Bad Debts

ASX 200 Slumps 0.52% as CBA Plunges on Budget Tax Changes and Rising Bad Debts

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index fell sharply Wednesday, closing at 8,625.3 after shedding 45.4 points or 0.52 percent, as heavy selling in...

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CBA Plunges 10.4% in Record $25 Billion Wipeout as Bad Debts and Budget Tax Changes Hammer ASX Banks

CBA Plunges 10.4% in Record $25 Billion Wipeout as Bad Debts and Budget Tax Changes Hammer ASX Banks

SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares crashed more than 10 percent Wednesday, closing at $153.67 after shedding $17.90 in one of the...

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ASX Plunges On Banking Sell-Off As CBA Crashes 10% In Record $25 Billion Market Wipeout

ASX Plunges On Banking Sell-Off As CBA Crashes 10% In Record $25 Billion Market Wipeout

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index tumbled Wednesday as heavy selling in the banking sector, led by a dramatic 10 percent plunge in Commonwealth...

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Apple Stock Edges Higher Near $294 As Record Earnings, AI Investments And Buyback Boost Confidence In 2026

Apple Stock Edges Higher Near $294 As Record Earnings, AI Investments And Buyback Boost Confidence In 2026

NEW YORK — Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares rose modestly to $293.84 in midday trading Tuesday, up 0.40% or $1.16, as investors continued rewarding...

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Microsoft Stock Rises To $409 As Cloud, AI Growth Offset Heavy Capex In Strong Q3

Microsoft Stock Rises To $409 As Cloud, AI Growth Offset Heavy Capex In Strong Q3

NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares climbed modestly to $409.01 in midday trading Tuesday, up 0.88%, as investors digested the software...

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Australia Inflation Eases Slightly To 4.3% In May 2026 As Fuel Pressures Begin To Moderate

Australia Inflation Eases Slightly To 4.3% In May 2026 As Fuel Pressures Begin To Moderate

SYDNEY — Australia's annual inflation rate cooled to 4.3% in the 12 months to May 2026, down from 4.6% in March, offering the first clear sign...

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eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Bid as 'Neither Credible Nor Attractive'

eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Bid as 'Neither Credible Nor Attractive'

SAN JOSE, Calif. — eBay Inc. on Tuesday formally rejected GameStop Corp.'s unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer, calling the proposal from...

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AMD Stock Plunges 5.27% to $434 as Profit-Taking Hits AI Chip Leader After Recent Rally

AMD Stock Plunges 5.27% to $434 as Profit-Taking Hits AI Chip Leader After Recent Rally

NEW YORK — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares tumbled more than 5% in midday trading Tuesday, falling to $434.59 as investors locked in gains...

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GameStop Stock Slips to $23.05 as Bold eBay Takeover Bid Faces Skepticism and Rejection

GameStop Stock Slips to $23.05 as Bold eBay Takeover Bid Faces Skepticism and Rejection

GRAPEVINE, Texas — GameStop Corp. shares fell 0.52% to $23.05 in morning trading Tuesday as Wall Street digested the video game retailer's...

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Bitcoin or Ethereum in 2026: Which Crypto Offers Better Upside as Markets Heat Up?

Bitcoin or Ethereum in 2026: Which Crypto Offers Better Upside as Markets Heat Up?

NEW YORK — As Bitcoin trades near $81,000 and Ethereum hovers around $2,330 in mid-May 2026, investors face a familiar dilemma: which digital asset...

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Intel Stock Surges 3.62% to $129.44 on Apple Deal Hopes and AI Momentum

Intel Stock Surges 3.62% to $129.44 on Apple Deal Hopes and AI Momentum

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp. shares climbed sharply Monday, closing at $129.44, up $4.52 or 3.62%, as investor optimism swelled over a...

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Babcock & Wilcox (BW) Stock Rockets 23% on AI Data Center Power Deals and Strong Q1 Results

Babcock & Wilcox (BW) Stock Rockets 23% on AI Data Center Power Deals and Strong Q1 Results

NEW YORK — Shares of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: BW) surged more than 23% in morning trading Monday to $17.95, extending a...

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GameStop's Bold $56B Bid to Buy eBay Shakes Markets as Ryan Cohen Pushes for E-Commerce Giant

GameStop's Bold $56B Bid to Buy eBay Shakes Markets as Ryan Cohen Pushes for E-Commerce Giant

GRAPEVINE, Texas — GameStop Corp. stunned Wall Street on May 3 by launching an unsolicited $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay Inc., proposing $125...

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Elon Musk Endorses Warren Buffett's Radical Plan to Bar Congress From Reelection Over Deficits

Elon Musk Endorses Warren Buffett's Radical Plan to Bar Congress From Reelection Over Deficits

AUSTIN, Texas — Elon Musk threw his influential support behind a bold 2011 proposal from Warren Buffett that would automatically bar all sitting...

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Australia's Widening Household Wealth Gap Fuels Fears Of A Shrinking Middle Class

Australia's Widening Household Wealth Gap Fuels Fears Of A Shrinking Middle Class

SYDNEY — Australia's household wealth has surged to a record $18.8 trillion, but the gains have disproportionately benefited homeowners, older...

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ASX 200 Tumbles On CSL Profit Warning As Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Market Jitters

ASX 200 Tumbles On CSL Profit Warning As Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Market Jitters

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index fell sharply Monday as biotech heavyweight CSL Ltd. delivered a stinging profit warning that wiped billions from...

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Procter & Gamble Stock 2026: Buy PG for Reliable Dividends or Sell on Growth Concerns

Procter & Gamble Stock 2026: Buy PG for Reliable Dividends or Sell on Growth Concerns

NEW YORK — Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG) remains a cornerstone holding for income-focused investors in 2026, offering consistent dividend...

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Top 5 ASX 200 Gainers in May 2026 Led by AI, Lithium and Tech Surge

Top 5 ASX 200 Gainers in May 2026 Led by AI, Lithium and Tech Surge

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 has shown resilience in the first nine trading days of May 2026, climbing roughly 2.8% despite global volatility, with...

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Australia's Two-Speed Property Market Booms In 2026 Despite Higher Rates And Affordability Crunch

Australia's Two-Speed Property Market Booms In 2026 Despite Higher Rates And Affordability Crunch

SYDNEY — Australia's real estate market in 2026 is displaying a stark "two-speed" dynamic, with booming price growth in Perth,...

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Palantir Stock a Strong Buy in 2026 as AI Platform Adoption and Commercial Surge Accelerate

Palantir Stock a Strong Buy in 2026 as AI Platform Adoption and Commercial Surge Accelerate

NEW YORK — Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) stands out as one of the strongest buy recommendations in the artificial intelligence sector in...

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NVIDIA vs Intel: Which AI Chip Stock to Buy in 2026 as Battle Intensifies

NVIDIA vs Intel: Which AI Chip Stock to Buy in 2026 as Battle Intensifies

NEW YORK — As the artificial intelligence boom reshapes the semiconductor industry in 2026, investors face a clear choice between NVIDIA Corp. and...

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Dow Jones Surges 115 Points to 49,712 as Strong Earnings and AI Optimism Fuel Market Rally

Dow Jones Surges 115 Points to 49,712 as Strong Earnings and AI Optimism Fuel Market Rally

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 115.01 points, or 0.23%, to close at 49,711.98 on Thursday, extending its recent winning streak...

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Exxon Mobil Stock a Solid Buy in 2026 for Dividend Stability and Energy Sector Exposure

Exxon Mobil Stock a Solid Buy in 2026 for Dividend Stability and Energy Sector Exposure

NEW YORK — Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) stands as a compelling buy for long-term, income-focused investors in 2026, with Wall Street analysts...

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Strait of Hormuz Remains Heavily Restricted Amid US-Iran Clashes, With Only 5% of Normal Traffic Flowing

Strait of Hormuz Remains Heavily Restricted Amid US-Iran Clashes, With Only 5% of Normal Traffic Flowing

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint through which about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas...

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Walmart Stock a Strong Buy in 2026 as E-Commerce Surge, Market Share Gains and Analyst Optimism Drive Upside

Walmart Stock a Strong Buy in 2026 as E-Commerce Surge, Market Share Gains and Analyst Optimism Drive Upside

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) remains a standout buy recommendation for investors in 2026, with Wall Street analysts issuing a...

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GameStop Stock Climbs as Meme Favorite Eyes $56B eBay Takeover in Bold Ryan Cohen Move

GameStop Stock Climbs as Meme Favorite Eyes $56B eBay Takeover in Bold Ryan Cohen Move

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares rose more than 1% in early trading Wednesday, May 6, 2026, holding near $24.48 as investors digested the video game...

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Tesla Stock Surges Past $398 as Bulls Bet on AI, Robotaxi and Optimus Momentum

Tesla Stock Surges Past $398 as Bulls Bet on AI, Robotaxi and Optimus Momentum

NEW YORK — Tesla Inc. shares climbed more than 2.4% on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, closing at $398.73 and extending a rebound from recent lows as...

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Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens: Soaring Prices And Shortages Hit Households Amid Hormuz Chaos

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens: Soaring Prices And Shortages Hit Households Amid Hormuz Chaos

SYDNEY — Australia is grappling with its most severe fuel crisis in decades as disruptions from the U.S.-Iran conflict continue to throttle oil...

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Oil Prices Plunge Below $100 as US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes Trigger Sharp Sell-Off

Oil Prices Plunge Below $100 as US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes Trigger Sharp Sell-Off

NEW YORK — World oil prices tumbled sharply Wednesday, with benchmark crude falling more than 10% in early trading as markets bet on a potential...

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Compass Inc. Stock Surges 25% on Strong Q1 Earnings and Anywhere Acquisition Synergies

Compass Inc. Stock Surges 25% on Strong Q1 Earnings and Anywhere Acquisition Synergies

NEW YORK — Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) shares exploded more than 25% in early trading Wednesday, reaching $9.10 after the real estate technology...

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Flex Ltd. Stock Explodes 32% on Record Earnings, Guidance Raise and Cloud Spin-Off Plan

Flex Ltd. Stock Explodes 32% on Record Earnings, Guidance Raise and Cloud Spin-Off Plan

NEW YORK — Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) shares skyrocketed more than 32% in early trading Wednesday, surging to $127.45 after the global manufacturing...

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Fastly Stock 2026 Outlook: Hold or Selective Buy on AI Edge Cloud Growth Despite Analyst Caution

Fastly Stock 2026 Outlook: Hold or Selective Buy on AI Edge Cloud Growth Despite Analyst Caution

NEW YORK — Fastly Inc. (NYSE: FSLY) presents a nuanced investment case in 2026, with strong revenue momentum from its edge cloud platform and...

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Top 5 ASX 200 Gainers May 6 2026: Mining and Tech Stocks Lead Strong Market Rebound

Top 5 ASX 200 Gainers May 6 2026: Mining and Tech Stocks Lead Strong Market Rebound

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 pushed higher on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with mining, technology and services stocks driving gains as easing Middle...

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GameStop Stock Slides as Bold eBay Takeover Bid Sparks Skepticism and Volatility

GameStop Stock Slides as Bold eBay Takeover Bid Sparks Skepticism and Volatility

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) shares fell more than 2% in early trading Tuesday, dipping to around $23.26 as investors digested the...

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Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Explodes 38% on Record Q1 Earnings and Massive Guidance Raise

Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Explodes 38% on Record Q1 Earnings and Massive Guidance Raise

NEW YORK — Sterling Infrastructure Inc. (NASDAQ: STRL) shares skyrocketed more than 38% Tuesday morning, surging as high as 734.01 after the heavy...

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ASX 200 Plunges 0.58% as Rate Hike Fears, Oil Surge Hammer Australian Shares

ASX 200 Plunges 0.58% as Rate Hike Fears, Oil Surge Hammer Australian Shares

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index tumbled more than 50 points in midday trading Tuesday, closing in on its recent lows as investors braced for an...

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Oracle Stock Buy or Sell in 2026: Analysts Say Strong Buy with $250+ Targets Amid AI Cloud Boom

NEW YORK — Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) stock draws a resounding "Buy" recommendation from Wall Street in May 2026, with consensus...

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Walmart Costco Self-Checkout Overhaul: Why Big Retailers Are Ditching Machines Amid Theft & Frustration

PHILADELPHIA — Walmart is stripping self-checkout kiosks from more stores and bringing back cashier lanes, joining a growing retail shift that...

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