NEWS

SYDNEY — Iconic Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited has moved into voluntary administration that operated for more than 125 years in the competitive bedding industry.

As part of his state visit to the United States, King Charles III delivered a speech before Congress and touched on different topics.

SYDNEY — Codan Ltd shares rocketed more than 16% to $42.45 in morning trading on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, after the Australian technology company delivered robust first-half results earlier in the year and analysts highlighted upgraded expectations for full-year earnings driven by exceptional demand for its Minelab gold detectors.

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index edged lower in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, closing the morning session at 8,701.1 after shedding 9.6 points or 0.11%, as weakness in mining and energy stocks offset gains in financials and consumer sectors amid mixed global cues and ongoing caution over Middle East tensions.

OMAHA, Neb. — Greg Abel will step onto the stage at the CHI Health Center on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for his first Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting as CEO, marking the end of Warren Buffett's six-decade dominance over the event and ushering in a new era for one of the world's most iconic conglomerates.

NEW YORK — Coca-Cola Co. shares jumped more than 6% to $80.21 in morning trading on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after the beverage giant reported first-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year earnings guidance, driven by resilient global demand for its higher-priced drinks and strong execution in emerging markets.

NEW YORK — AxoGen Inc. shares surged more than 11% on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, climbing to $43.98 in morning trading after the peripheral nerve repair company delivered a strong first-quarter revenue beat, posted adjusted profitability and raised its full-year 2026 guidance while announcing it had become debt-free following a successful public offering.

NEW YORK — Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International plc shares jumped more than 15% on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, trading around $50.42 in early morning action after the company reported robust first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and highlighted continued commercial momentum for its flagship product ARCALYST.

NEW YORK — GameStop Corp. shares traded modestly lower at $25.30 in early trading Tuesday, April 28, 2026, down about 0.47% as the meme stock favorite consolidated following recent gains driven by strong quarterly results, a massive cash reserve and renewed retail investor enthusiasm.

NEW YORK — Sanmina Corp. shares exploded more than 20% on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surging to $226.90 in early trading after the electronics manufacturing services company delivered a blockbuster second-quarter earnings beat, raised its full-year outlook and announced a new $600 million share repurchase program fueled by explosive demand for AI infrastructure.

NEW YORK — Omnicell Inc. shares skyrocketed more than 23% on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after the healthcare technology company reported a strong first-quarter earnings beat and raised its full-year profit guidance, signaling renewed confidence in its autonomous medication management solutions amid improving hospital spending.

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above the 49,300 milestone for the first time Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, opening at 49,301.78 and signaling continued bullish momentum on Wall Street amid resilient corporate earnings and easing inflation concerns.

SYDNEY — Australia's fuel crisis intensified this week as diesel prices remained near record highs and national reserves hovered at precarious levels, forcing the government to scramble for alternative supplies amid ongoing disruptions from the Middle East conflict that has choked global oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

NEW YORK — World oil prices surged on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with Brent crude climbing above $110 per barrel as stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and persistent restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continued to threaten global supply, pushing energy markets to two-week highs.

NEW YORK — Bitcoin fell 0.72% to $76,813 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, extending a period of consolidation for the leading cryptocurrency as investors weighed macroeconomic signals, institutional buying and lingering uncertainty in the broader digital asset market.

Australia is marking the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre, a mass shooting incident that claimed the lives of 35 people.

NEW YORK — Netflix Inc. shares closed at $91.36 on Monday, April 28, down 1.17% or $1.08, as investors digested ongoing adjustments following the streaming giant's first-quarter earnings and a major $25 billion share repurchase authorization designed to support the stock amid moderating growth concerns.

NEW YORK — Tesla Inc. shares rose 0.63% to close at $378.67 on Monday, extending a recent rebound as investors grew more optimistic about the company's autonomous driving technology and upcoming robotaxi unveiling, despite ongoing challenges in vehicle deliveries and global competition.

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.