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ASX 200 Falls For Fourth Session As Oil Surges Past $103, Bond Yields Spike On Iran Fears In Sydney

The ASX 200 fell 0.75% on Friday for its fourth straight decline as surging oil prices, higher bond yields and Middle East tensions unsettled investors.

ASX 200 Falls To Fresh Six-Week Low As Iran Tensions Push Oil Toward $100 A Barrel This Wednesday Morning

Western Digital Slips 2.7% As AI Storage Rally Cools After Record Cash And Guidance
Western Digital shares fell 2.7% as investors locked in gains from AI storage trades. Despite strong fiscal 2026 results, the stock's rally cooled, prompting questions about future earnings visibility.
SanDisk Shares Fall 3.2% Amid Memory Chip Pullback After Stock's 630% Surge In 2026 This Week Ahead Of Q1
SanDisk's stock surged over 630% in 2026 due to AI-related NAND flash memory demand, despite a recent pullback. The company forecasts strong future growth with new business agreements and strategic shifts.
SK Hynix Shares Fall 4.7% As Memory Chip Stocks Pull Back After Recent Rally On AI Demand
SK Hynix shares fell amid a broader memory chip sector pullback, despite strong AI-driven demand and recent upgrades from financial institutions citing tight supply and robust demand for AI chips.
Intel Faces Challenges Amid $20 Billion Share Sale And Apple's Shift Away From Intel Macs
Intel's stock fell 5.5% following a $20 billion share sale and Apple's move away from Intel Macs. Despite strong revenue growth, Intel faces challenges with market dynamics and future investments.

25 Years Later, 83% Of Americans Still Recall Exactly Where They Were On 9/11, Pew Finds Ahead Of Anniversary

A Pew Research Center survey finds 83% of Americans born before 2001 vividly remember where they were on 9/11, while younger adults largely learn about the attacks through school.

Former Anthropic Researcher Quits As Safety Lead Puts Over 10% Odds AI Could Kill All Humans

A former AI researcher warns that self-improving AI systems could pose a significant threat to humanity, with a 10% chance of catastrophic outcomes within a decade, urging responsible development.

Economy in Focus

Amazon Shares Slip Toward $252 As Sterling Bonds And Heavy AI Capex Test Investor Patience
Amazon's stock dips as it navigates a sterling bond sale, legal challenges, and increased capital spending driven by AI and AWS expansion, raising questions about future financial returns.
(VIDEO) 5 Things To Watch For As New CEO John Ternus Unveils Apple's Foldable IPhone Today In Cupertino Live
Nasdaq Slips As Oil Hits $100 On Iran Strikes, Apple's Ternus-Led Event Looms Wednesday In New York Trading

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Fewer Students Back Campus Violence After Kirk Killing, But Nearly One In Three Still Say It's OK
A recent survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reveals a decline in student support for using violence to stop campus speech, though challenges in free expression persist.
Study Ties Weight Regain After Diet Pills To Higher Suicide-Thought Odds; Experts Caution On Cause
A South Korean study suggests a link between prescription weight-loss drugs and increased suicidal thoughts, especially in those who regain weight, highlighting the complex psychological effects of weight management.

Apple Pitches The IPhone Duo As A Bedside Clock With StandBy That Works Without Charging

Apple introduces the foldable iPhone Duo, featuring a unique StandBy mode that transforms it into a bedside clock. The device offers a 7.6-inch display and advanced features for $1,999.

World

Dubai International Airport Open Today: Flights Operating Despite Delays as Mideast Tensions Persist

Dubai International Airport remains open and largely operational despite regional conflict, with scattered delays, cancellations and route suspensions affecting airlines and neighbouring Gulf airports.