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2022 - 4 - 26

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ASX Today: US bounces; Chinese Covid woes sink commodities (The Market Herald)

Stock investors face heavy selling when the market reopens this morning after fears of a wider Covid-19 lockdown in China triggered sharp falls in Asian ...

Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange dropped 3.3 per cent to US$9,783.80 a tonne. The spot price landed at Tianjin declined US$3.56 or 2.3 per cent to US$149.73 a tonne. Iron ore dived 9.8 per cent on the Dalian Commodity Exchange to US$135.75 a tonne. BHP‘s US-traded depositary receipts fell 3.07 per cent overnight, following a 6.31 per cent drop in its UK listing. Brent crude settled US$4.33 or 4.1 per cent lower at US$102.32 a barrel. The night’s best US performers were the three sectors associated with Big Tech: communication services +1.53 per cent, technology +1.44 per cent and consumer discretionary +0.78 per cent. The Aussie, which was trading above 74.5 US cents on Friday, declined 0.72 per cent to 71.8 US cents this morning. The materials sector lost 0.29 per cent. The last week of the domestic quarterly reporting season brings a flood of reports. The Dow shed 981 points or 2.82 per cent during its heaviest single-session decline since October 2020. The Nasdaq Composite rose 166 points or 1.29 per cent. The overnight gains in the US reversed some of Friday’s heavy selling.

Why Vuzix Stock Rallied Nearly 14% Today (Motley Fool)

Shares of smart-glasses company Vuzix ( VUZI 13.82% ) were up 13.8% today as of market close. The company announced it will be showing off some of its new ...

Expect this to be a highly volatile stock until the company proves it can attain growth at a profitable scale. Vuzix also approved an up to $25 million share repurchase plan through March 2023 (worth nearly 7% of Vuzix's current market cap). That is at least a vote of confidence from the board of directors in the company's long-term potential. As of late, shares have been under pressure along with other technology stocks thanks to the Federal Reserve. The Fed is on pace to aggressively increase its benchmark interest rate this year in an effort to help bring down inflation.

Stop Panicking! Nine's Big Dog Karl Stefanovic Isn't Leaving Today ... (B&T)

Rumours have been swirling that Karl Stefanovic could be leaving the Today show. but thankfully here at B&T, we can confirm he isn't!

Someone we can rely on in these trying times for some light relief. Perhaps these articles made you nervous? Rumours have been swirling that Karl Stefanovic could be leaving the Today show.

KARL STEFANOVIC denies rumours he is departing from TODAY (TV Blackbox)

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Following poor ratings, the show received a complete revamp in its lineup in 2020, with Stefanovic returning and Langdon in the chair beside him. Today co-host Karl Stefanovic has denied rumours he is leaving the breakfast TV program, after reports suggested he was set to leave to spend more time with his family. Woman’s Day reported the TV host would step away from Today and instead increase his duties at 60 Minutes while also spending more time with family.

Today's 'Heardle' Song Of The Day #60 Answer And Clues: Tuesday ... (Forbes)

A portrait of a young black woman while she is listening to music under neon lights. getty. Wordle took the world by storm some months back and quickly spawned ...

I wrote “Thing” and then the correct answer popped up. However, I typed “One Thing” into the answer box at first. For the last guess, you’ll get to hear the first 16 seconds. In case today’s song has you stumped, I’ve got the answer. You’ll only hear the first second at the outset. Wordle took the world by storm some months back and quickly spawned a wave of imitators.

'Absolutely bullshit': Karl Stefanovic quashes Today rumour (3AW)

Karl Stefanovic has quashed rumours that he is stepping away from co-hosting Today. On Monday, Woman's Day reported the breakfast TV host would step away ...

Neil Mitchell texted Mr Stefanovic asking if the rumours were true. The magazine claimed Mr Stefanovic would still cover major stories such as floods and bushfires for Today. Karl Stefanovic has quashed rumours that he is stepping away from co-hosting Today.

'Super pleased': Why the Airtasker share price is rocketing 12% today (Motley Fool Australia)

Airtasker shares surge 12.50% to 54 cents · The company recorded a robust third quarter driven by investment in new city-level marketplaces in the United States ...

About the Airtasker share price Over the past 12 months, the Airtasker share price has lost almost 60%, with year to date down 36%. Despite the All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) being down today, the Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) share price is exploding higher. Airtasker co-founder and CEO, Tim Fung touched on the company’s result, saying: Investors are bidding up the Airtasker share price following the company’s robust performance for the third quarter of FY22. The bumper performance was driven by investment in new-city-level marketplaces in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

3 beaten-up ASX All Ordinaries shares that surged higher today (Motley Fool Australia)

It may have been a rough day to be an ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) share on Tuesday but these three battlers finished up in the green.

Of course, he is the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR). I trust his mission to extend the light of consciousness.— jack⚡️ (@jack) April 26, 2022 The Block Inc (NYSE: SQ) share price launched 4.5% during Monday’s session overseas, reaching US$107.38. It hasn’t managed to claw its way out of the dip yet. It was a rough day to be an ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) share. The ASX All Ordinaries share is also listed in New York where its day in the green might have been born.

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