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ASX 200 Sheds Nearly 1% For The Week As Rate Hike Fears, Iran Conflict Rattle Markets Amid Volatile Trading

Australian shares experienced a volatile week, with the ASX 200 index fluctuating due to Middle East tensions, rising bond yields, and expectations of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike.

Tesla Shares Surge Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Cybercab Robotaxi Launch Event In Austin Texas
Tesla's shares surged as the company prepared to unveil the Cybercab, a key milestone in its autonomous vehicle strategy, at an event in Austin, highlighting its robotaxi ambitions.
Russell 2000 Edges Higher As Small-Cap Stocks Navigate Fed Rate Hike Fears And Bond Yield Swings
The Russell 2000 Index rose slightly as investors considered a pullback in Treasury yields and potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, highlighting small-cap stocks' sensitivity to borrowing costs.
GameStop Shares Rise Ahead Of Sept. 8 Earnings As EBay Stake Reshapes Company's Bottom Line
GameStop's earnings rise due to investment gains in eBay, despite declining retail sales. The company's strategic shift focuses on investment portfolio growth, overshadowing its traditional retail operations.
Travis Kelce Opens Up About Wedding To Taylor Swift, Calls Adam Sandler 'Best Person On This Planet'
Travis Kelce discusses his wedding to Taylor Swift, officiated by Adam Sandler, highlighting the event's magical atmosphere and star-studded guest list on his podcast.

Bruno Mars Adds Fourth Sydney Show, Joining Taylor Swift And Coldplay In Rare Accor Stadium Feat

Bruno Mars has added a fourth Sydney show to his Australian tour, joining Taylor Swift and Coldplay as the only artists to headline four stadium shows at Accor Stadium.

(VIDEO) Huawei Confirms Mate XT 2 Tri-Fold Phone Launch For September 7 With New Inward Folding Design

Huawei will launch its Mate XT 2 with a redesigned tri-fold mechanism and HarmonyOS 7 on September 7 in China, promising significant advancements in foldable smartphone technology.

Economy in Focus

OpenAI To End Cursor Access To Its AI Models After SpaceX 60 Billion Dollar Acquisition, Citing Musk
OpenAI will end Cursor's access to its AI models following SpaceX's acquisition of Anysphere, citing trust issues with Elon Musk's companies. Developers can still access models via alternative methods.
Elon Musk Backs Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrongs Claim That Charity Is Often A Net Negative For The World
Commonwealth Bank Shares Rise Nearly 2 Percent As Banks Lead ASX Higher On Rate Hike Expectations

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Microsoft Stock Climbs Toward 515 Dollars As Nvidia Fueled Tech Rally Meets Fed Chair Warsh Speech
Microsoft's stock continues its upward trajectory, driven by strong AI growth and market optimism, despite volatility and Federal Reserve discussions on inflation and interest rates.
- Dow Rises as Wall Street Awaits Nvidia Earnings and Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium Amid Iran and Canada Tensions
Nvidia Shares Fall 3 Percent To $220 As Traders Fade Post-Earnings Rally After Record Quarter
Nvidia shares fell 3.3% after a strong earnings report, as investors locked in gains. Despite record revenue and earnings, supply constraints and market expectations continue to challenge the company.

Apple Tested A Stubbier Apple Pencil For Its Foldable IPhone, But It Likely Wont Launch, Report Says

Apple tested a specialised Apple Pencil for its foldable iPhone, but concerns over screen damage and design constraints likely prevent its launch alongside the device next month.

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Labor Day 2026 Falls On Sept. 7: Here's What's Open And Closed For Banks, Post Office, Stores This Weekend

Labor Day 2026, observed on September 7, affects banking, postal, and financial services closures, while most retail stores remain open. Plan ahead for travel, shopping, and essential services during this federal holiday.