NEWS

Australia's Prime Minister says there's nothing to worry about in terms of the country's fuel supply even as major fuel suppliers are now being investigated.

Sydney — As Australia intensifies its push toward net-zero emissions and circular economy practices in 2026, a growing number of businesses are setting benchmarks for environmental responsibility.

Sydney — Traffic congestion continues to exact a heavy toll on Australian businesses, with recent estimates showing national economic losses from road delays and related inefficiencies reaching into the billions annually.

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) shares rose modestly on Tuesday, closing at $23.59, up $0.31 or 1.33% from the previous session's close.

he Dow Jones Industrial Average posted modest gains on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as investors shook off recent volatility tied to Middle East tensions and focused on stabilizing energy markets ahead of this week's key Federal Reserve meeting.

Pump prices for gasoline and diesel fuel continued their sharp upward climb across the United States on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump made his feeling heard over the lack of support for his call to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) shares surged more than 5% in midday trading Wednesday, March 18, 2026, building on momentum from recent announcements of major robotaxi collaborations and expanding autonomous vehicle ambitions that have investors betting on the ride-hailing giant's future in driverless mobility.

NEW YORK — Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares climbed sharply in early trading Tuesday, March 17, 2026, extending recent gains as the aerospace company benefits from robust revenue growth, a swelling launch backlog and renewed investor enthusiasm for the commercial space sector.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed solidly on Monday, March 16, 2026, closing up 387.94 points, or 0.83%, at 46,946.41 — its strongest daily gain in recent weeks amid a brief easing in oil prices that helped alleviate inflation fears tied to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NVIDIA Corporation's stock climbed Monday, closing up 1.65% at $183.22, as investors reacted to fresh announcements from the company's annual GTC conference spotlighting advancements in artificial intelligence hardware and software.

A letter obtained by Guardian Australia shows that the eSafety commissioner believes that child abuse material was easily accessible on X.

Commercial and residential landlords across Australia are discovering a new way to increase property returns, by turning their buildings into energy providers.

Directors and officers play a critical role in guiding Australian businesses toward growth, stability, and long-term success.

Shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) rose in early trading on March 17, 2026, participating in a market-wide recovery as investors rotated back into growth and fintech names following a sharp pullback last week.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares advanced modestly in early trading on March 16, 2026, as the tech giant participated in a broader equity rebound fueled by easing geopolitical tensions and a retreat in oil prices.

The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite surged more than 1% on March 16, 2026, snapping a string of recent losses as investors welcomed signs of cooling tensions in the Middle East and a pullback in crude oil prices.

nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR), a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for directed energy, optical sensing and advanced manufacturing, saw its stock maintain strength in mid-March 2026 trading, closing at $62.60 on March 13 amid continued investor enthusiasm following strong 2025 results and bullish analyst coverage.

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NYSE: NSA) stock soared in pre-market trading on March 16, 2026, after the self-storage real estate investment trust announced it would be acquired by industry giant Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion enterprise value.

HOUSTON — Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) shares rallied sharply in recent trading, closing at $36.81 on March 13, 2026, up $2.09 or 6.02% from the prior session, marking a new 52-week high amid a wave of positive analyst actions, promising developments in its Vietnam operations and sustained crude oil prices bolstered by geopolitical tensions.

Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR), the Swedish fintech giant known for its "buy now, pay later" services, saw its shares climb sharply in recent trading as Board Chairman Michael Moritz acquired approximately $50 million worth of stock, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects despite ongoing market pressures following its 2025 initial public offering.

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, saw its Class A shares (GOOGL) close at $302.28 on Friday, March 13, down 1.27 or 0.42% from the previous session, as investors continue to digest the tech giant's aggressive push into artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Palantir Technologies Inc. shares retreated Friday, March 13, 2026, snapping a recent winning streak as investors locked in gains following a strong March rally fueled by renewed defense demand and AI partnerships, though broader market caution capped upside.

NEW YORK — PayPay Corporation, the Japanese digital payments giant backed by SoftBank Group, continued its strong post-IPO performance in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, building on a robust Nasdaq debut last week that saw shares jump significantly above the offering price despite a conservative pricing amid geopolitical headwinds.

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed lower Monday, March 16, 2026, extending recent declines as escalating Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher, stoked inflation fears and heightened anticipation for a potential Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike later this week.

A Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne was forced to make an urgent landing after a vape in the cabin causes a small fire.

Australia and Japan have declared that no navy vessels from their countries will be sent to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index remained little changed in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of this week's Bank of England policy meeting while digesting the fallout from elevated oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions.

The Indian benchmark **Nifty 50** index experienced sharp volatility on Monday amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising global oil prices, as trading resumed in Mumbai following a steep decline at the end of the previous week.