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US share markets hit record highs on Friday even as global investors worry an inflation shock from the Middle East will damage consumers and the economy.

Stocks gain mid impasse over reopening Strait of Hormuz

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Stocks and oil prices have risen slightly, with few signs of concrete progress in talks to establish a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

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Telcos warn mobile users will wear a multibillion-dollar bill, but consumer groups say the numbers tell another story.

Could a $7.3b ‘big new mobile tax’ hit your service?

Telcos warn mobile users will wear a multibillion-dollar bill, but consumer groups say the numbers tell another story.

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There’s a dark logic behind taboo transactions.

From heroin to hitmen: The dark logic of taboo transactions

THE ECONOMIST: What makes one illegal market tolerated and another unthinkable? The answers are stranger than you’d expect.

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Saving Money

Budget-friendly hacks that will help you save on your bills

Enjoying yourself and saving money aren’t usually said in the same sentence, but as the cost of living continues to climb, Australians are finding ways to do both.

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GYG co-CEOs Hilton Brett and Steven Marks.

Adios to $56m! GYG counts hefty cost of US misadventure

Mexican fast-food chain Guzman Y Gomez has conceded defeat and will retreat from its ambition plans to conquer the US market.

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Trillions of dollars of investment into the AI boom will lift inflation and wide the gap between winners and losers in a structural shift in share market returns, according to professional investors. 

AI spending explosion fuelling inflation, record stock gains

Trillions of dollars of investment into the AI boom will lift inflation and wide the gap between winners and losers in a structural shift in share market returns.

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Wilson Asset Management founder and chairman Geoff Wilson.

Asset chief fears CGT plan will change share investing

Wilson Asset Management founder Geoff Wilson fears Labor’s proposed minimum 30 per cent capital gains.

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Optus’ owner says it is considering a ‘like-minded long-term local partner’ taking a ‘meaningful minority stake’.

Singtel looks for Optus local minority buyer

Singtel has signalled it is open to selling a minority stake in Optus to a local partner, as the Australian telco tries to rebuild following recent scandals while facing rising costs.

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SGH boss Ryan Stokes says that while Australia is SGH’s core operating centre, the conglomerate would increasingly eye other regions to invest in.

SGH looking to take investment offshore after tax changes

SGH boss Ryan Stokes says the Albanese Government’s recent tax overhaul adds to a broader policy environment which is making Australia lose its investment attractiveness.

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Jeff Bezos

Bezos’ shock call to wipe income taxes for 50pc of earners

The ultrabillionaire has defended Donald Trump, hyped AI, and defended himself and his megarich peers form being villainised in a new interview, but he's also offered an olive branch for the poor.

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The jobless level for April was the highest since November 2021 when Sydney and Melbourne were in COVID lockdown. Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis said a June rate hike was now off the table.

Jobless rate hits 4-year high, interest rate pause forecast

The jobless level for April was the highest since November 2021 when Sydney and Melbourne were in COVID lockdown. Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis said a June rate hike was now off the table.

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Google is dethroning OpenAI as the king of consumer AI.

Google is dethroning OpenAI as the king of consumer AI

Its users are burning through quadrillions of tokens a month, costing the company computing power and money.

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The IPO would lay the groundwork for one of the largest artificial intelligence company offerings that would heighten the stakes of the technology race.

OpenAI prepares to file to go public in coming weeks

THE NEW YORK TIMES: It would lay the groundwork for one of the largest artificial intelligence company offerings that would heighten the stakes of the technology race.

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Rupert Murdoch's younger son is set to boost his influence in America's news and entertainment world.

James Murdoch’s $421 million move with major acquisition

James Murdoch says his company's acquisition of two media outlets reflects a ‘deep commitment to ambitious journalism’.

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SpaceX's public listing on the stock market could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

SpaceX reveals blockbuster initial public offering plan

SpaceX has unveiled plans for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever with an initial offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire.

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