Taiwan Semi’s bullish earnings revives optimism newsthirst.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday reviewed the market reaction to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s earnings report last week, saying the sector — especially capital equipment companies — got a boost from chip maker’s high figures and strong outlook. “With its bullish report last Thursday, Taiwan Semi was able to remind investors how powerful this theme…

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Police withdraw from Melbourne Midsumma pride parade after officers barred from marching in uniform | Victoria newsthirst.

Victorian police officers will not participate in this year’s Midsumma pride march after organisers announced officers would only be allowed to march if they did notwear their uniforms. Around 100 police, including the chief commissioner, Shane Patton, marched in the event last year, but police were confronted by a group of 50 protesters, leading to…

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