Brent's $95 'Uneasy Equilibrium' Holds as Spot Tops $100
Standard Chartered says $95 is Brent's midpoint, with settlements clustering near $95. Spot topped $100 after reports of ship incidents in the region.
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Saudi oil to China could drop 80% in June
DailyAlpha projects Saudi shipments to China could fall 80% to about 10m barrels in June due to Aramco’s high Asian price and Red Sea shipping limits.
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9 in 10 Back Shared Values, Parties Deeply Distrust
NORC and Starts With Us poll: about nine in 10 Democrats and Republicans endorse core values, but only one-third think the other side shares them.
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18-year-old dies after sixth-floor fall fleeing police
An 18-year-old died after falling from a sixth-floor balcony while fleeing police in Spring Hill. QPS, the CCC and State Coroner have been notified.
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Russian tanker seen loading US-sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 cargo
Kpler and satellite data show a Russian tanker loading Arctic LNG 2 cargo, raising concerns a shadow fleet could funnel sanctioned gas into markets.
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Lumentum to join Nasdaq-100 on May 18, likely sparking index-driven buying
Lumentum's shares have climbed sharply this year. The company joins the Nasdaq-100 on May 18, likely drawing passive inflows as index funds rebalance.
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CSIRO to press on with cuts despite $233m–$387.4m boost
Up to 350 CSIRO research jobs remain at risk after the government pledged $233m to $387.4m in extra funding, a boost unions say will not stop the job cuts.
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Oil Drops $30 After Trump Signals Sanctions Relief
Crude slid about $30 after President Trump signalled temporary sanctions relief, reversing an Iran-driven spike. Markets now await formal White House move.
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Gundlach warns low chance of Treasury coupon rewrite
Jeffrey Gundlach warns Washington might swap high-coupon Treasuries for much lower-yielding securities in a deep recession; DoubleLine says it has hedged.
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Official holdings reach 36% of Malaysian sovereign bonds
Official holdings of Malaysian sovereign bonds rose to 36% in March, boosted by strong returns and a firmer ringgit as policy steps drew foreign buyers.
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NDIS 2026: How the Scheme Works, Who's Eligible, How to Apply
NDIS 2026 guide: who can access supports, how functional tests and planning work, step-by-step application tips and what the latest policy changes mean.
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MetLife Q4 EPS up 19% as private equity lifts income
MetLife reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $2.49, up 19%, as private-market returns lifted net investment income to $5.6bn. The insurer now targets about $1.6bn in annual variable investment income under New Frontier.
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Negative Gearing 2026: How It Works and What Changes Mean
Negative gearing 2026: what it is, how rental losses, interest and the 50% CGT discount affect after-tax returns, and what investors should do next.
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Fed hike odds surge, swaps price 50% chance by April
Markets repriced US Fed policy after Powell's April 29 remarks, with CME FedWatch and swaps pricing a more than 50% chance of a hike by April, traders say.
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LATAM lifts 2025 EBITDAR to $4.0bn despite 11.6% cost rise
LATAM lifted 2025 adjusted EBITDAR to $4.0bn despite unit costs ex-fuel rising 11.6%. Lower fuel, higher fares and $433m buybacks helped, per LTM.
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Cut Quarterly Reports to Two? SEC Plan Sparks Debate
SEC proposal would let public companies replace four quarterly 10-Qs with two semiannual 10-S reports, cutting interim filings in half; 60-day comment period open.
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Musk to pay $1.5m over late 2022 Twitter disclosure
Elon Musk's revocable trust will pay a $1.5 million civil penalty to settle an SEC suit over a late 2022 Twitter stake disclosure, pending court approval.
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Tom Brady backs $200m eMed push for GLP-1s
Brady, Yaccarino back $200m round valuing eMed over $2bn. The startup offers employer GLP-1 programmes, charging $25 per person and $99 a month.
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Paramount posts $7.35bn quarter; streaming lifts revenue
Paramount posted $7.35bn in Q1 revenue as streaming rose to $2.4bn. Paramount+ added 700,000 subscribers and the company reaffirmed its full-year targets.
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15,000 Troops to Back US Plan to Escort Ships in Hormuz
US to deploy destroyers, 100+ aircraft and 15,000 troops to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, freeing hundreds of vessels and easing market strain.
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€18bn boost seen as Hungary markets rally after vote
After Hungary's vote, markets priced a possible €18bn unfreeze of EU grants and rallied. Analysts warn tight deadlines and fiscal limits will determine how big the growth boost is.
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ABC agrees 10.5% pay package after strike
ABC agrees 10.5% pay rise over three years after Fair Work conciliation, with back pay from 1 Oct 2025. Unions will ballot staff on the agreement.
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UAE Exit Removes 4.85m bpd Cushion, Weakens OPEC
UAE exit OPEC cuts about 4.85m bpd of spare capacity, shifting market-stability burden to Saudi Arabia and altering traders' pricing of Gulf supply risk.
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25,000 ebikes: Lime’s rapid climb reshapes Australia
Australia now has nearly 25,000 shared ebikes, led by Lime's 18,000-strong fleet. Rising trips and new rules are reshaping councils, operators and commuters.
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175 activists allege beatings after Gaza flotilla raid
About 175 activists intercepted off Crete after a Gaza-bound flotilla allege beatings and detentions; three Australians say they began a hunger strike.
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