What moved markets on August 31, 2026

Samsung Biologics plans PolyPeptide takeover bid in September.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. INPST revenue and volume rise; margins pressured by leverage. Napesco board approves purchase of 36.36% stake in JTC Logistics.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Foreign investment in Germany rose 50% in 2025, IW says. TENEO revenue drops 71% post-restructuring; now debt-free. Sedana Medical announces PDUFA target action date in U.S.

AXISCADES Technologies to acquire Cloud Wave Technologies.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Oil Rises as Mideast Conflict Resurgence Boosts Supply-Disruption Concerns — Update. HAR weekly recap: FY revenue and net profit surge. LexinFintech Q2 revenue down 11%, profit down 76%.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Weekly Recap: Uber €41.50 offer for Delivery Hero and 2026 guidance raised. RCL Foods underlying HEPS from continuing operations: 105.9 cents. BVT revenue and trading profit rise, backed by acquisitions.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent, Dow futures is down 0.23…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent, Dow futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.22 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is down 0.22 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.11 percent, euro dollar is up 0.05 percent and dollar yen is down 0.16 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.25 percent and gold is down 1.23 percent.

North Korea says nuclear weapons remain and will be strengthened.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Polypeptide board recommends shareholders accept Samsung offer. Japan housing starts rise as Jul y/y prints 8.2%.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. SKAND revenue and EBITDA exceed forecasts; dividends rise. Lifecare ASA buys 80% of Ocean TuniCell. Soitec locks customers into multi-year AI wafer deals.

India’s Sensex falls to lowest since July 2026.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent, Dow futures is down 0.3 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent, Dow futures is down 0.3 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.1 percent, euro dollar is up 0.06 percent and dollar yen is down 0.15 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 2.33 percent and gold is down 1.43 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Front-Month WTI Crude Oil Futures Extend Gains, Last Up 2.1% at $85.15 a Barrel. Barclays sees two more Fed rate hikes this year after Warsh speech.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Northern ARC Capital shares jump after ₹308 crore block deal. unresolved shares sink after second-quarter loss. Zhongsheng Group revenue falls; gross margin improves as NEV expansion continues.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are lower: S and P futures is down 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.48 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, euro dollar is up 0.08 percent and dollar yen is down 0.17 percent. Volatility and commodities: WTI crude is up 1.99 percent and gold is down 1.33 percent.

US natural gas prices fall to $2.87/MMBtu on Monday.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. HDFC Bank shares jump nearly 2% on CEO transition hopes. Copper futures slip as the dollar strengthens.

SB Energy revenue rose 66% in first half of 2026.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.5 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.5 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent and Russell futures is down 0.28 percent.

Toyota and Honda may face costs from Canada tariffs.

Jefferies: rising gold prices could add basis points to India GDP.

Centre may offer interest subvention for e-bus, e-truck charging.

Unresolved wins 1.7 billion won order.

Barclays expects Fed rate rises of 25bps in September and December.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.52 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.52 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.28 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. NZL suspends guidance amid tenant liquidation; dividends maintained. Indonesia shares slip 0.4% Monday as U.S. futures and oil surge weigh. Shares skid in Asia as oil climbs, yields stay high.

China’s top airlines post heavy first-half losses.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.61 percent, Dow futures is down 0.33…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.61 percent, Dow futures is down 0.33 percent and Russell futures is down 0.37 percent.

BLS Pharmaceuticals FY net profit after tax A$15.4 million.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. KSL NPAT rises 4% to PGK 59.7m; capital adequacy 26%. China Shenhua Energy revenue and net profit rise; interim dividend proposed. SK Oceanplant Co wins 592.9 billion won order.

China factory slump eases, services weakness points uneven recovery.

Aon reportedly nears $17 bln deal to buy USI Insurance.

Gold, silver prices fall, but analysts see room for year-end rally.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.57 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.57 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.35 percent.

Standard Chartered lifts Taiwan GDP growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. ASX to remove Australian Strategic Materials from official list. Iodm posts FY revenue from ordinary activities A$3.2 million. Yen firms past 160 per dollar but stays near one-month lows.

Abbisko Cayman unit completes first patient dosing in Phase I ABSK211.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. 5G Networks posts FY loss after tax of A$11.8 million. Island Pharmaceuticals says pivotal Marburg data secured for galidesivir FDA pathway.

China’s official gauges point to continued economic contraction.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Javelin Minerals gets mining permit approval for Eureka project. Nikkei slides nearly 2% on hawkish Fed comments. Fosun plans spinoff of resorts unit via Hong Kong listing.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.53 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.53 percent, Dow futures is down 0.32 percent and Russell futures is down 0.39 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Multistack International posts HY net profit attributable of A$1.9 million. Decidr AI Industries posts A$33.08 million loss for the year. Australia private sector credit slows in July.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. China factory activity improves but remains in contraction. BPH Energy reports member-attributable net loss A$10.163 million. ASB posts FY revenue of AUD 2,000 million.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. China PMI: Manufacturing 49.8 vs est 49.5; Non-Manufacturing 49.0. European gas edges near €69/MWh on Middle East conflict risk. AL3d FY loss after tax attributable A$4.5 million.

KSL NPAT up 4% to PGK 59.7m; capital adequacy 26%.

KSL NPAT up 4% to PGK 59.7m; capital adequacy 26%. The next scheduled risk is Company Gross Operating Profits q/q at 01:30 UTC.

PBoC injects 5B yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%.

PBoC injects 5B yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%. The next scheduled risk is Company Gross Operating Profits q/q at 01:30 UTC.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.38 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.21 percent.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia Melbourne Institute inflation: Aug M/M 0.5%. ANZ Activity Outlook Aug: 48.2 vs prev 49.3. The next scheduled risk is Company Gross Operating Profits q/q at 01:30 UTC.

US military strike targets IRGC mine-laying forces in Strait of Hormuz.

US military strike targets IRGC mine-laying forces in Strait of Hormuz. The next scheduled risk is Company Gross Operating Profits q/q at 01:30 UTC.

Redco Properties proposes debt restructuring for US$2.2B liabilities.

Redco Properties proposes debt restructuring for US$2.2B liabilities. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Japan 2-year yields hit 31-year high on auction, rate-hike outlook.

Japan 2-year yields hit 31-year high on auction, rate-hike outlook. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Cosco Shipping Holdings 1H revenue CNY111.92B vs CNY109.10B. Oklahoma Resources to buy Brazos Permian Midland assets for $4.425B. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. ComfortDelGro joint venture selected for Copenhagen Metro contract. China Southern Airlines posts 1H loss of CNY3.70B vs CNY1.53B (1055. HK). The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.37 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent.

Unresolved entity: 1H revenue CNY22.88B vs CNY8.26B.

Unresolved entity: 1H revenue CNY22.88B vs CNY8.26B. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Minieye Technology 1H revenue rises to CNY449.9M. Commodities intraday targets/key levels. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Shares skid in Asia as oil, yields stay high. Gold steadies after Fed rate-hike bets lift. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

X2M Connect posts FY loss attributable of A$5.3 million.

X2M Connect posts FY loss attributable of A$5.3 million. The next scheduled risk is Manufacturing PMI at 01:00 UTC.

Nikkei Falls 2.2%, Dragged by Chip Stocks — Market Talk.

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.26…

US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.67 percent, Dow futures is down 0.26 percent and Russell futures is down 0.34 percent.

HUTCHMED SANOVO trial shows progression-free survival benefit for ORPATHYS plus TAGRISSO.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Japan July industrial output index at 104.7, highest since Dec 2023 105.0. Japan METI forecast: Aug industrial output +3.1% m/m; Sept -4.2%.

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Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Australia’s ASX200 slips to lowest since August 2026. PetroChina reports 1H net CNY103.94B vs CNY84.0B. PetroChina 1H revenue CNY1.53T vs CNY1.45T.