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Shocking IRS Update: New 2026 Tax Brackets Slashed for Millions – Here’s How Much You’ll Save

Tax Refunds 2025: IRS Shutdown Delays, Bigger Payouts & Global Rebate Roundup

A federal funding lapse in late October 2025 forced the IRS to pause most paper refunds, though e-filers continued receiving payments. The IRS paid $311.6 billion in refunds for 2025, averaging $3,052 per taxpayer. New tax law raised credits for children and seniors, with analysts forecasting an $50 billion surge in refunds in early 2026. Virginia announced one-time rebates; India faces refund delays; Taiwan issued a NT$10,000 cash payment.
30 October 2025
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  • Australian Shares Expected to Rise as US Markets Hit Record Highs and Corporate Earnings Impress
    May 1, 2026, 1:25 AM EDT. Australian sharemarket futures surged 131 points to 8,677, reflecting optimism after Wall Street's record-breaking session where the Dow Jones rose 1.62% and the S&P 500 posted its strongest monthly gain since November 2020. Persistent gains in tech and industrial giants, including Atlassian, Apple, and Caterpillar, bolstered investor confidence. Brent crude oil briefly hit $126 a barrel amid Middle East tensions before settling down slightly. The Australian dollar strengthened to 72 US cents, with Bitcoin modestly up. Locally, attention shifts to March producer price indexes from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, while US economic data showed 2% GDP growth in Q1 2026 alongside rising inflation at 3.5%. The mix of robust earnings and macroeconomic signals sets the stage for a rally in Australian equities.

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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 01.05.2026

1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT Australian Shares Expected to Rise as US Markets Hit Record Highs and Corporate Earnings Impress May 1, 2026, 1:25 AM EDT. Australian sharemarket futures surged 131 points to 8,677, reflecting optimism after Wall Street's record-breaking session where the Dow Jones rose 1.62% and the S&P 500 posted its strongest monthly gain since November 2020. Persistent gains in tech and industrial giants, including Atlassian, Apple, and Caterpillar, bolstered investor confidence. Brent crude oil briefly hit $126 a barrel amid Middle East tensions before settling down slightly.
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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