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Japan's Nikkei, benchmark bond tumble as MidEast conflict fuels stagflation fears
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell about 5% on Monday, erasing its gains for the year in a broad selloff, while benchmark bond yields touched a 27-year high, as the widening Middle East war fuelled stagflation concerns.The Nikkei .N225 was down 4...Reuters
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Australia's Cobalt Blue jumps on plans to build US deep-sea mineral processing plant
Cobalt Blue Holdings COB.AX jumps as much as 10.7% to A$0.083, highest since January 30Co and deep-sea mining firm Glomar Minerals plan to build U.S. refinery in three years to process critical minerals extracted from the bottom of Pacific OceanAbout 2.1 million shares traded, 2.2x the 30-day averag...Reuters
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Global Markets-stocks Dive in Asia, Brent Crude Heads for Record Monthly Rise
Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures extend fallBrent crude up 60% in March, biggest monthly rise everGulf peace talks uncertain as US builds up troopsBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) - Stock markets slumped in Asia on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that alread...
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Australian miners gain on strong LME aluminium prices
Australian miners .AXMM rise as much as 1% to their highest since March 19Aluminium prices on London Metal Exchange jump 6% at open following Iranian attacks on Middle East's two largest producers of metal over the weekendASX-listed Alcoa Corp AAI.AX jumps as much as 10.5% to its highest since M...Reuters
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Australia's Star Entertainment secures $390 million refinancing lifeline from WhiteHawk
Star Entertainment shares down 4%Star hopes to complete refinancing by May 15Refinancing deal not a cure, says analystBy Rajasik Mukherjee March 30 (Reuters) - Australia's Star Entertainment SGR.AX said on Monday it had secured a binding commitment for $390 million in refinancing from funds a...Reuters
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CORRECTED-Japanese shares tumble as Middle East conflict fuels stagflation fears
TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japanese shares slumped on Monday, tracking a broader retreat in risk assets as the widening Middle East conflict and the lack of any near-term resolution fuelled stagflation concerns.The Nikkei .N225 tumbled 4.7% to 50,859.51 as of 0006 GMT. The broader Topix .TOPX slid ...Reuters
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24H | Oil Stocks & ETFs Jump. Battalion Oil Soars 17%; Indonesia Energy up 10%; US Energy up 5%; Occidental up 4%; UCO, USO up over 3%
Oil stocks and ETFs jumped in overnight trading as brent crude advanced 3% to $116 a barrel.Battalion Oil soared 17%; Indonesia Energy up 10%; Sable Offshore up 7%; US Energy up 5%; Occidental up 4%; UCO, USO up over 3%.Israel struck Tehran anew Sunday and Saudi Arabia intercepted almost a dozen dro...Tiger News
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ASX-listed American Rare Earths rises on Halleck Creek study engagement
ASX-listed shares of American Rare Earths ARR.AX rise as much as 3.1% to A$0.33; last up 1.6%Co engages U.S.-based engineering services firm Tetra Tech to complete study for American Rare Earths Halleck Creek Project in WyomingSays study will evaluate options to convert separated heavy rare earth ox...Reuters
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Gold Prices Stabilize as Middle East Conflict Extends Into Fifth Week
Gold is poised for its first weekly advance since the onset of the Middle East conflict, as investors capitalized on lower prices to enter the market.The precious metal traded near $4,490 per ounce during early trading hours, following a 2.7% increase in the previous session. While bargain hunters a...Tiger News
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise
Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures extend fallBrent crude up 59% in March, biggest monthly rise everGulf peace talks uncertain as US builds up troopsBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) - Stock futures slid in Asia on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that already h...Reuters
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US Equity Futures Down 0.6% While Oil Advances 3% as Houthis Join War, More US Troops Arrive in Middle East
US equity futures are down around 0.6% in early trading. WTI crude oil futures gained 2.87% while Brent futures extend to 2.4% higher.Oil advanced as Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen entered the Middle East war and more US troops arrived in the region, raising fears of escalation and threatenin...Tiger News
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Organon accelerates Women's Health progress across Asia Pacific with 2026 Her Health Grants
SYDNEY, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organon Asia Pacific Cluster today announced the 2026 Her Health Grant recipients for the Asia Pacific region, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen and expand women's health initiatives across the region. The Her Health Grants are designed ...PR Newswire
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Here's Exactly When to Expect Your April 2026 Social Security Benefit
Key PointsApril Social Security benefits will begin going out on April 8, 2026.Those receiving SSI will get that check on the first of the month.Beneficiaries will have a five-week wait between their April and May benefits.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › We're j...The Motley Fool
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Did Nvidia Make a $40 Billion Mistake in Fiscal 2026?
Key PointsNvidia spent $40 billion on share repurchases last fiscal year, which amounts to 33% of its total net income.Given the ongoing AI boom, it makes sense for investors to think the business should plow more capital into its operations to capture the opportunity.Nvidia is positioned to live an...The Motley Fool
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Micron Just Had Its Worst Week of 2026. Is Earnings Season the Turning Point?
Key PointsMicron's sharp sell-off is surprising, as it comes after an exceptionally strong earnings season.Investors are concerned about a potential memory price normalization amid increasing investments in capacity expansion.However, tight supply conditions and rising AI-driven demand may disprove ...The Motley Fool
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What I'm Watching With Brookfield To See If They Beat The Market
Key PointsBrookfield Corporation has been reworking its business with the goal of becoming an investment-led insurance company.Investors are likely well aware of the model, since it is the same one that Berkshire Hathaway uses.10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Corporation › Brookfield Corpora...The Motley Fool
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Choosing an ETF for Bond Exposure: VanEck's SMB vs. Vanguard's VCSH
Key PointsVCSH offers a higher yield and much larger assets under management, while SMB provides tax-exempt income from municipal bonds.Both ETFs have kept price volatility and drawdowns relatively modest over the past five years.SMB holds a far more diversified portfolio, with over 300 muni bonds c...The Motley Fool
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