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The suspected gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' dinner has been charged with the attempt to assassinate Donald Trump.

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index showed selective strength on Monday as technology, lithium and industrial stocks led the day's gainers, with European Lithium, Vanadium Resources and several mid-cap names posting sharp rises despite broader market caution and softness in major miners.

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 Index slipped 49.5 points, or 0.57%, to close at 8,716.9 on Monday, as weakness in the resources sector and cautious global sentiment weighed on the benchmark, erasing early gains and highlighting the market's vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations and overseas developments.

NEW YORK — Oruka Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ORKA) shares surged nearly 19% Monday to $82.41 in heavy trading after the clinical-stage biotech company reported strongly positive Week 16 interim data from its Phase 2a EVERLAST-A trial of ORKA-001, a novel half-life extended IL-23p19 monoclonal antibody for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

NEW YORK — Veradermics Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 42% Monday, surging to $96.60 in morning trading after the dermatology-focused biopharmaceutical company announced strongly positive topline results from its Phase 2/3 clinical trial of VDPHL01, an oral treatment for male pattern hair loss that demonstrated early, consistent and robust hair growth.

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened modestly lower Monday, slipping 5.35 points or 0.011% to 49,225.36 in early trading as investors weighed mixed economic signals, persistent geopolitical tensions and anticipation of key inflation data later this week.

SYDNEY — Australia's fuel supply situation showed modest signs of stabilization Monday as national petrol reserves reached 46 days — the highest level since the current crisis began — while diesel shortages at service stations continued to decline, though high prices and supply chain vulnerabilities persist due to disruptions in the Middle East.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Elon Musk's long-running legal battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI officially reached the courtroom Monday as jury selection began in a federal case that could reshape the artificial intelligence industry and determine billions of dollars in potential damages.

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index showed resilience Monday as select technology, financial and industrial stocks posted strong gains, with Data#3 Ltd, Suncorp Group and Austal Ltd emerging as the session's standout performers amid broader market caution and mixed commodity prices.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US will proceed as planned despite the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 Index closed at 8,768.0 on Monday, shedding 18.5 points or 0.21% in a subdued session as weakness in mining and resources stocks offset modest gains elsewhere, reflecting ongoing investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainties and mixed global economic signals.

NEW YORK — World oil prices remained elevated near multi-year highs Sunday as geopolitical risks in the Middle East continued to dominate trading, with Brent crude settling above $105 per barrel amid persistent concerns over disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and stalled U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts.

HOUSTON — U.S. energy exports have surged to unprecedented levels in April 2026 as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rerouted global oil and liquefied natural gas flows, positioning American producers as the primary swing suppliers amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — GameStop Corp. has emerged as one of the most debated investment stories heading into the second half of 2026, with a dedicated base of retail investors and some prominent voices arguing the company offers compelling upside despite years of skepticism from traditional Wall Street analysts. With roughly $9 billion in cash and equivalents, new digital initiatives gaining traction and CEO Ryan Cohen steering a strategic overhaul, here are 10 key reasons some investors are betting on GME stock this year.

SYDNEY — Australian motorists are seeing some relief at the pump in late April 2026 as average unleaded petrol prices settle around $1.89 per litre nationally, but diesel costs remain elevated near $2.59 per litre amid lingering global supply concerns from Middle East tensions and recent excise adjustments.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nvidia Corp. remains one of the most compelling yet polarizing investment stories in 2026, with Wall Street analysts overwhelmingly recommending investors buy shares of the AI chip leader even as the stock trades at elevated valuations following massive gains driven by insatiable demand for its GPUs.

CINCINNATI — Chemed Corp. shares soared more than 10% in midday trading Friday, climbing to around $424 after the healthcare services company delivered a solid first-quarter 2026 earnings beat, highlighted by strong performance at its VITAS hospice business and an upgraded full-year outlook that exceeded Wall Street expectations.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares have delivered strong gains in 2026, but the question of whether to buy, sell or hold the semiconductor giant remains a hot debate on Wall Street as the company rides the artificial intelligence wave while facing steep competition and elevated valuations.

TORONTO — POET Technologies Inc. shares surged more than 30% in midday trading Friday, climbing to around $15.33 as investors piled into the photonics innovator amid accelerating AI-driven demand for its optical interconnect technology and positive updates on financing and strategic positioning.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp. shares exploded higher by more than 22% in morning trading Friday, climbing to around $82.05 after the chipmaker delivered a blockbuster first-quarter earnings beat and raised its outlook, signaling accelerating momentum in its data center and AI business under CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — MaxLinear Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 66% in morning trading Friday, surging to around $56.99 after the semiconductor company delivered a strong first-quarter earnings beat and raised its full-year outlook, driven by explosive growth in its optical data center business fueled by artificial intelligence demand.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — GameStop Corp. shares rose modestly in morning trading Friday, climbing about 0.56% to $25.15 as investors digested the retailer's recent digital trading card initiative and its formidable $9 billion cash position amid ongoing transformation efforts under CEO Ryan Cohen.

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped modestly in morning trading Friday, April 24, 2026, falling about 133 points or 0.27% to around 49,177 as lingering uncertainty over U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and elevated oil prices kept investors on edge despite a string of solid corporate earnings.

US President Donald Trump has revealed that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by another three weeks.

NEW YORK — World oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, with Brent crude topping $105 per barrel and WTI hovering near $97 as stalled U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and persistent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept markets on edge amid one of the most significant supply shocks in recent years.

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index fell sharply in afternoon trading Friday, dropping 42.7 points, or 0.49%, to 8,750.7 by 1:40 p.m. AEST as persistent Middle East tensions, elevated oil prices and domestic inflation concerns continued to pressure Australian equities for a third straight session.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Herc Holdings Inc. shares exploded higher by more than 17% in midday trading Thursday, climbing to around $126.69 as investors piled into equipment rental names amid broader sector momentum and positive positioning ahead of the company's first-quarter 2026 earnings next week.

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Molina Healthcare Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 11% Thursday, surging to around $170.49 as investors cheered the managed care giant's first-quarter 2026 earnings beat and disciplined medical cost management amid a challenging environment for health insurers.

NEW YORK — United Rentals Inc. shares skyrocketed nearly 19% in morning trading Thursday, reaching $958.50 by 10:43 a.m. EDT on April 23 as the equipment rental giant reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and highlighted robust demand across construction, infrastructure and industrial projects.