$1 Trillion Has Been Wiped Out From Stock Market As Middle East Tensions Ignite Investor Panic
A single session sees $1 trillion wiped from the stock market as Middle East tensions escalate, impacting global energy routes and investor confidence.
Netflix Stock Climbs To $97 As Company Walks Away From Warner Bros. Deal, Analysts Turn Bullish
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares closed at $97.09 on March 2, 2026, up 0.88% or $0.85 from the prior session, extending a recent rally fueled by the company's decision to abandon pursuit of an acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and renewed analyst optimism on its advertising and organic growth prospects.
$100 Oil? A Prolonged Hormuz Closure Could Trigger A 1970s-Style Energy Shock
Explore the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and how escalating tensions could impact global oil markets and prices.
Nestlé Faces Criminal Probe After 13-Day Delay In Reporting Cereulide In Baby Formula Recall 2026
The global investigation into Nestlé and other major brands over delayed recalls of toxin-contaminated infant formula has ignited concerns about health risks and parental safety, fueling widespread outrage worldwide.
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Apollo, Leon Black Face Legal Trouble Over Undisclosed Jeffrey Epstein Business
Apollo Global Management and Leon Black face a class-action lawsuit over undisclosed business ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S.-Israel Operation In Iran Triggers Flight Disruptions Worldwide
U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran disrupt global flights, forcing major airlines to cancel routes and issue travel waivers.
U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Gasoline Costs Higher Across The Country
Rising U.S.-Iran tensions drive oil prices higher, signaling potential gas price hikes nationwide.
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Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War
Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.
EU Faces 'Transitional Period' After Trump's New Import Surcharge Shakes Trade Deal
Democratic Rep. Slams Trump Over Tariffs On Countries Sending Oil To Cuba: 'Designed To Cause a Humanitarian Collapse'
China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.
Novo Nordisk CEO Faces Investigation After Senate Reveals Ozempic And Wegovy Cost Up To 13 Times More In The US
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will face a Senate hearing over the high prices of weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic in the US.
US Seizes Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Global 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Linked to Chen Zhi
Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash
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AI Startup Funding Surging Despite Sting of High Interest Rates
AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.
Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades
On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.
Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility
"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.
Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges
President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.
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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Says These Entry-Level Jobs Will Be First to Be Replaced
Geoffrey Hinton warns graduates that AI is doubling in power every seven months, threatening entry-level jobs in call centres, marketing, and journalism with imminent replacement.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Tops Jamie Dimon With $47 Million Pay Package
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon earned a record $47 million in 2025, surpassing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon.
Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms
Fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93, with tributes pouring in for the iconic designer known for timeless glamour and Valentino red.
