NEWS

Netflix Inc. shares climbed more than 2.5% Thursday as investors bet on the streaming giant's latest U.S. price increases and accelerating advertising business to deliver another strong quarter, with first-quarter 2026 results due next week.

Shares of ImmunityBio Inc. rose sharply midday Thursday as the commercial-stage immunotherapy company reported record preliminary first-quarter 2026 net product revenue of approximately $44.2 million from its flagship bladder cancer therapy ANKTIVA, marking a 168% increase from the same period last year and underscoring accelerating commercial traction despite a recent FDA warning on promotional materials.

Palantir Technologies Inc. shares tumbled more than 7% midday Thursday, extending a volatile stretch for the once-high-flying artificial intelligence stock as prominent investor Michael Burry questioned the company's competitive position against rising rivals like Anthropic.

Amazon.com Inc. shares surged more than 4% midday Thursday, trading near $231 as investors appeared to embrace the company's massive artificial intelligence infrastructure push, brushing aside earlier concerns about ballooning capital expenditures and focusing instead on accelerating AWS growth and long-term returns from AI investments.

Alphabet Inc. Class C shares rose modestly midday Thursday, trading near $316 as investors digested the latest developments in the company's aggressive artificial intelligence push, including an expanded partnership with Intel on AI infrastructure, while broader market gains from a U.S.-Iran ceasefire provided tailwinds for big tech.

NEW YORK — Shares of York Space Systems Inc. surged more than 16% midday Thursday, briefly pushing the newly public satellite manufacturer's stock above $32 as investors bet on continued demand for low-cost spacecraft amid growing U.S. national security needs and broader enthusiasm for space-tech companies.

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 280 points midday Thursday, pushing the blue-chip index above the 48,000 milestone for the first time as investors cheered a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement that sent oil prices plunging and eased fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.

SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia has rolled out a pioneering digital identity feature that lets new customers open an account in as little as one minute using only their e-passport, marking the first time an Australian bank has deployed near-field communication technology to read the encrypted chip in government-issued passports.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong insists that Israel's attacks on Lebanon should be included in the terms of the US-Iran ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Pope Leo have criticised US President Donald Trump over the threats he made against Iran.

Rep. John B. Larson has filed articles of impeachment that seeks to remove Donald Trump from office as President of the United States.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that he will be flying to Singapore to meet with his counterpart, Lawrence Wong.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has assured that Australia has been able to secure "well into May," while an expert calls for Australia to be more self-sufficient.

The Easter long weekend is about to end, and here's a quick guide on which supermarkets, stores, and shopping centres will reopen on Easter Monday.

Iran has granted another country safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue.

Believe it or not, even the cost of fish and chips are also set to go up due to the ongoing fuel crisis.

Australians are being reminded once again to stop panic buying as more and more service stations run out of fuel.

SYDNEY — Sydneysiders and visitors can look forward to a mix of family fun, outdoor adventures and selective shopping during the Easter long weekend 2026, which runs from Good Friday, April 3, to Easter Monday, April 6.

In a rather unusual move, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the nation regarding the government's response to the Iran war.

Nearly 25,000 cases of flu have been recorded at the end of March 2026, and Aussies are now being encouraged to get their shots.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that surcharges for debit, prepaid, and credit cards and card networks will be scrapped.

Spanish officials have announced that Spain's airspace has been closed off to planes from the United States involved in the war.

Easter isn't looking very merry for 2026 as many have cancelled their trips due to the fuel crisis, and it also looks like rain is on the way.

Victoria will be providing free public transport for one month, while Tasmania will be offering it until July.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that fuel excised will be halved for three months in response to the oil crisis.

Some petrol stations in New South Wales have imposed caps on fuel purchases amid the ongoing fuel crisis that has affected supply.

Anthony Albanese is emphasizing yet again that he received no formal request from the US to help with the Middle East conflict.

A representative for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry emphasized that their upcoming trip to Australia is privately funded.