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KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

South Korea’s exports jumped 13.4% in December, pushing 2025 shipments to a record $709.7 billion, government data showed. The KOSPI ended 2025 at 4,214.17, up 75.6% for the year, its biggest gain since 1999. Regular trading on the Korea Exchange resumes at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 2 after year-end holidays. The Bank of Korea’s first 2026 rate meeting is set for Jan. 15.
1 January 2026
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Beyond Lithium-Ion: How Solid-State, Lithium-Sulfur, Sodium-Ion & Graphene Batteries Will Revolutionize EVs, Gadgets and Grid Storage

Beyond Lithium-Ion: How Solid-State, Lithium-Sulfur, Sodium-Ion & Graphene Batteries Will Revolutionize EVs, Gadgets and Grid Storage

Toyota targets solid-state EV batteries with 750-mile range and 10-minute charging by 2027–2028. CATL claims 175 Wh/kg sodium-ion cells with 10,000+ cycles; Chery launched the first Na-ion EV in 2023. Flow batteries see 700 MWh deployment in China. Lyten and Samsung SDI advance graphene and solid-state prototypes, while automakers test Li‑S and niobium‑graphene cells for longer life and faster charging.
16 June 2025
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  • UK Shares with Over 20 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth: Murray Income Trust and Primary Health Properties
    April 9, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Two UK shares stand out for long-term dividend growth. Murray Income Trust (LSE:MUT) boasts 26 years of consecutive dividend increases and a 4.41% yield. This investment trust spreads risk by holding UK blue-chip stocks and can smooth payouts through income reserves. Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) offers 25 years of dividend growth with a 7.79% yield, despite recent share price declines tied to interest rate sensitivities. PHP's income is backed mainly by NHS tenants, providing defensive cash flows. Both stocks exemplify reliable income streams amid varying market conditions, catering to investors seeking steady dividend growth over multiple decades.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 3:37 AM EDT UK Shares with Over 20 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth: Murray Income Trust and Primary Health Properties April 9, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Two UK shares stand out for **long-term dividend growth**. Murray Income Trust (LSE:MUT) boasts 26 years of consecutive dividend increases and a 4.41% yield. This investment trust spreads risk by holding UK blue-chip stocks and can smooth payouts through income reserves. Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) offers 25 years of dividend growth with a 7.79% yield, despite recent share price declines tied to
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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