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ASX 200 Slides To Six-Week Low As Rate Hike Fears, Housing Warning Rattle Investors Amid Middle East

Australian shares fell sharply, with the ASX 200 index dropping below 9,000 points due to rate hike fears, housing market warnings, and Middle East tensions, affecting all major sectors.

ASX 200 Dips as US Strikes on Iranian Rocket Launchers Rattle Markets Across the Asia Pacific Region

Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Rise 7.5% As Pentagon-Backed Scandium Project Nears Key Decision In NSW
Sunrise Energy Metals' shares surged following a U.S. government financing commitment for its Syerston scandium project, highlighting its strategic importance in the critical minerals sector.
Meghan Markle Stays Out Of Public Eye As Harry Prepares For WellChild Awards Appearance In UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK, sparking speculation about their future plans. While Harry resumes charity work, Meghan remains out of the public eye, focusing on family.
Federal Government Warns Against One Nation Plan Enabling Australians To Access Superannuation Early
One Nation's proposal to allow early superannuation access for housing costs faces criticism from Australian government and opposition, citing risks to retirement security and economic stability.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Crosses $900 Million, Nears All-Time Domestic Box Office Record This Labor Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed $900 million domestically, nearing the all-time box office record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with significant repeat viewership driving its success.

(VIDEO) Apple's Sept. 9 IPhone Event To Reshape Market With Gemini AI, First Foldable, Split Launch Strategy

Apple's upcoming event will unveil new iPhones, including a foldable model, highlight AI integration with Google, and introduce a staggered release strategy, potentially reshaping the smartphone industry landscape.

(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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Prince William, Kate 'Playing It Cool' As Harry And Meghan Return To UK, Royal Experts Say

Prince William and Princess Kate are maintaining a strategic silence in response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK, focusing on their own family milestones amid ongoing royal tensions.