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    Why people sleep with phones next to bed? Psychology and sociology studies say it's not because of any addiction or love for gadgets

    Many keep phones near their beds for practical and social reasons. This habit provides comfort and a sense of security for adults. Some use phones to manage social obligations before sleeping. However, excessive use can indicate genuine dependency and anxiety. Understanding these underlying needs helps in making targeted changes.

    S&P/ASX 200 drops as Australian shares hit 10-month low as Middle East war drives inflation woes; check top gainers and losers

    The Australian share market, ASX 200, hit a 10-month low on Monday. Rising tensions between Washington and Tehran sent oil prices up, sparking inflation worries. This pushed the benchmark index down significantly. Several mining stocks saw sharp declines. Investors are now awaiting inflation data. The market is experiencing its weakest March since 2020.

    S&P/ASX 200 closes at four-month low amid Iran conflict and RBA rate uncertainty; check top gainers and losers

    The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a four-month low on Friday, dropping 0.82% as miners led the decline amid elevated oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. This heightened inflation and rate-tightening concerns, with the index falling 8.4% since late February. Investor sentiment remained fragile as the conflict impacted energy facilities and global markets.

    S&P/ASX 200 drops sharply as Australian shares fall to 4-month low on Middle East war escalation, inflation fears and mixed labour data; check top gainers and losers

    Australia's benchmark stock index, the S&P/ASX 200, closed at its lowest in nearly four months on Thursday, dropping 1.65% amid escalating Middle East tensions and mixed local labor data. Geopolitical risks fueled inflation fears and curbed risk-taking, though energy stocks surged. Miners and gold stocks were notably down.

    S&P/ASX 200 edges up as Australian shares end flat, energy, gold miners offset bank losses on Middle East conflict; check top gainers and losers

    The Australian sharemarket began the week flat. The S&P/ASX 200 index saw minor gains. Miners and energy stocks performed well. Financials experienced a decline. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacted investor sentiment. Karoon Energy and Resolute Mining were among the top gainers. Zip Co and SiteMinder were notable decliners.

    S&P/ASX 200 closes down as Gold stocks lead sell-off in Australian shares ahead of central bank meeting on interest rate; check top gainers, losers and top performing sectors

    Australian shares saw their biggest drop in two months on Monday, February 2, 2026. Investors grew cautious as the central bank is expected to raise interest rates this week. Precious and base metal miners led the decline. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed lower. Gold miners experienced their worst day since late October, 2025.

    The Economic Times
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