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Listen for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region. Host Doug Krizner brings you insight and analysis on the day's top stories from China, India, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and more.

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Global economic and political landscapes are shifting as investors prepare for critical US jobs data, corporate earnings, and significant electoral tests in the UK. The US labor market maintains a low-hire, low-fire environment, with April non-farm payrolls projected at 60,000, reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s neutral...

Earnings Analysis: Apple Tops Sales Estimates But Falls Short of Blowout Quarter

30 Apr 2026

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Apple’s second-quarter financial results exceeded analyst expectations for revenue and earnings per share, bolstered by strong performance in China and a massive $100 billion share buyback authorization. Despite these positive indicators, the company’s stock experienced volatility as investors weighed the impact of com...

Mixed Big Tech Earnings, Powell Says He'll Stay at Fed as Governor

30 Apr 2026

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High capital expenditure in the artificial intelligence sector creates a divergence in market performance, with Alphabet demonstrating strong cloud and AI revenue growth while Meta faces investor skepticism regarding its monetization strategy. Anthropic is gaining traction as a formidable enterprise competitor, challen...