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ASX 200 Nears Record High as Banks Rally, Miners Weigh
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ASX 200 Nears Record High as Banks Rally, Miners Weigh

The Australian share market ended Friday's session slightly lower but posted strong weekly gains, with financials advancing and materials declining. Key earnings from Rio Tinto and QBE drove sector moves.

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Netflix Deadline Looms as Warner Bros Bidding War Enters Final Phase
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Netflix Deadline Looms as Warner Bros Bidding War Enters Final Phase

Netflix stock gained 1.2% as investors await the company's response to Paramount's competing bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets before Monday's deadline.

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Western Digital Rises on $3.17B SanDisk Stake Sale to Cut Debt
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Western Digital Rises on $3.17B SanDisk Stake Sale to Cut Debt

Western Digital shares advanced 2.5% following news of a major debt reduction deal involving the sale of part of its SanDisk holding. The company's sales chief also sold shares under a pre-arranged plan.

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Tesla Shares Dip on Cybertruck Price Cuts and Autopilot Legal Setback
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Tesla Shares Dip on Cybertruck Price Cuts and Autopilot Legal Setback

Tesla shares declined approximately 1% as the company introduced a lower-priced Cybertruck model and faced a significant legal ruling related to its Autopilot system.

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Microsoft Shares Slip Amid AI Cost Concerns; Insider Purchase Noted
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Microsoft Shares Slip Amid AI Cost Concerns; Insider Purchase Noted

Microsoft shares fell Friday, trailing the Nasdaq 100, as the market weighs escalating costs for artificial intelligence and cloud expansion. A significant insider purchase by a board member was disclosed ahead of Nvidia's upcoming quarterly results.

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Karman Holdings Retreats After Citi-Driven Surge; Eyes March Conference
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Karman Holdings Retreats After Citi-Driven Surge; Eyes March Conference

Karman Holdings stock declined 4% to $84.85, partially reversing a sharp two-session advance. Citigroup maintains a Buy rating with a $125 target, citing stronger demand signals.

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Western Digital's SanDisk Stake Sale Fuels Stock Volatility, Debt Focus
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Western Digital's SanDisk Stake Sale Fuels Stock Volatility, Debt Focus

SanDisk shares advanced as Western Digital divested a significant portion of its stake, raising $3.17 billion for debt reduction. Market attention now shifts to the potential sale of Western Digital's remaining 1.7 million shares.

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Tesco Shares Approach 52-Week Peak on Strong UK Retail Sales Data
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Tesco Shares Approach 52-Week Peak on Strong UK Retail Sales Data

Tesco's stock climbed 0.3% as stronger-than-expected UK retail sales data lifted sentiment. The shares are now trading just below their recent 52-week high, with focus shifting to the company's upcoming April results.

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Aviva Gains on Arena Deal, Eyes March Results and Capital Plans
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Aviva Gains on Arena Deal, Eyes March Results and Capital Plans

Aviva shares advanced 1.4% to 652 pence, outperforming the FTSE 100. The insurer announced a major Bristol arena sponsorship, with focus now on its March 5 full-year results and capital strategy.

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Diageo Shares Climb on Reports of Executive Overhaul Ahead of Key Results
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Diageo Shares Climb on Reports of Executive Overhaul Ahead of Key Results

Diageo shares gained more than 3% after reports surfaced that CEO Dave Lewis is preparing a significant overhaul of the company's top leadership. The market's attention now shifts to the interim results briefing scheduled for February 25.

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DBS Advances on Healthcare Social Loan, Eyes Bank Earnings
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DBS Advances on Healthcare Social Loan, Eyes Bank Earnings

DBS Group Holdings closed higher, announcing a landmark healthcare social loan. Market attention now pivots to Singapore bank earnings due next week.

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Markets Await Key Inflation Data Amid Geopolitical Tensions
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Markets Await Key Inflation Data Amid Geopolitical Tensions

U.S. stock futures advanced Friday as investors braced for crucial GDP and inflation reports, while oil prices remained elevated due to Middle East tensions.

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