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Ciena targets adjusted gross margin of about 50%
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:26 PM UTC
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Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti on the rate statement: I think the word 'timelier' is doing a lot of work.
Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti on the rate statement: I think the word 'timelier' is doing a lot of work.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC
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Ciena sets FY2029 financial targets
Ciena says its three-year financial targets for FY2029 include a revenue CAGR of about 30% from 2026 through 2029.
EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC
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Raymond James upgrades Rexford Industrial Realty to Market Perform
Raymond James raised Rexford Industrial Realty to Market Perform from Underperform, per Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC
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Agricultural Commodities Updates: Oat Rises by 2.72%
Top commodity gainers are Oat (2.72%), Butter (0.59%) and Wheat (0.53%). Biggest losers are Coffee (-1.37%) and Lumber (-0.78%).
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC
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Wells Fargo maintains Overweight on Huntington Bancshares
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:24 PM UTC
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Oppenheimer reiterates Outperform rating on Forgent Power Solutions
Oppenheimer reiterated an Outperform rating on Forgent Power Solutions and kept a $60 price target, implying 91.3% upside from the Sep 15 close of $31.36.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:24 PM UTC
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Fed hike boosts dollar; WSJ Dollar Index up 0.3%
After the Fed hike, the WSJ Dollar Index gains traction and is up 0.3%. Monex USA’s Juan Perez says the unanimous decision was surprising given recent lack of consensus among FOMC officials.
FX | Sep 16, 2026, 06:24 PM UTC
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Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti: The US has a very strong growth backrop, supply shocks.
Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti: The US has a very strong growth backrop, supply shocks.
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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Goldman: Fed not likely to pursue aggressive rate hikes
Goldman’s Kay Haigh said the Fed has signaled it does not envisage an aggressive tightening cycle, noting most FOMC members had penciled in just one more rate increase.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist: Dot Plot Was A Bit More Hawkish Than Anticipated; View That Fed Has Started Mild Tightening Cycle
Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist: Dot Plot Was A Bit More Hawkish Than Anticipated; View That Fed Has Started Mild Tightening Cycle
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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ISO-NE selects Eversource TIDE project as preferred transmission solution
Eversource said ISO New England selected its joint TIDE project as the preferred long-term transmission solution, enabling up to 1,200 MW of future onshore wind. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2029, pending perm
ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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Cielo Waste Solutions appoints Harry Andersen as Board Chair
Cielo Waste Solutions appointed Harry Andersen to the board and as Chair effective Sept. 15, 2026. Sheila A. Leggett steps down as Chair but remains a director and committee Chair; Larry Schafran resigns and will advise.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti: The dot plot was a bit more hawkish than anticipated. The view that the Fed has started a mild tightening cycle.
Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti: The dot plot was a bit more hawkish than anticipated. The view that the Fed has started a mild tightening cycle.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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ISO New England picks Eversource joint transmission project
ISO New England selected Eversource’s joint transmission project as a preferred long-term solution to expand capacity between Maine and New Hampshire, improve reliability, and deliver regional economic benefits.
ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC
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Cielo appoints Harry Andersen as board chair and updates board
Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. says Harry Andersen was appointed to its board and as Chair effective Sept. 15, 2026, and the company renewed its board to support execution of its strategy.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC
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Oppenheimer maintains Costco price target at $1,160
Benzinga reports Oppenheimer maintained its Costco price target at $1160.00 per share.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC
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FOMC Press Conference with Chair Warsh - WATCH LIVE
FOMC Press Conference with Chair Warsh - WATCH LIVE
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC
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Wheaton Precious Metals price target raised to $165 by RBC
RBC Capital raised its price target on Wheaton Precious Metals to $165.00 per share from $160.00 and maintained an Outperform rating, as reported by Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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NTSB urges fully electronic highway tolling after Ohio crash
The NTSB urged U.S. states and other highway operators to adopt fully electronic tolling after a fatal 2024 crash at a toll plaza in Ohio.
REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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US diplomats met over the weekend with Houthi representatives at the US embassy in Oman and discussed tensions in the Red Sea -Axios.
US diplomats met over the weekend with Houthi representatives at the US embassy in Oman and discussed tensions in the Red Sea -Axios.
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Dip as Federal Reserve Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points
Bitcoin is hovering around $76,000 as the Federal Reserve raised the Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $75,854 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,403 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $98
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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US Considers Using Defense Production Act Funds To Help Refiners
US Considers Using Defense Production Act Funds To Help Refiners
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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Airlines and cruise stocks face new oil shock
Oil has surged about 40% since early August, with crude futures challenging $110/bbl and fuel-sensitive airline and cruise stocks moving lower.
ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warns on Claude training
Microsoft’s AI chief Mustafa Suleyman raised concerns about Anthropic’s approach to training Claude, saying concepts tied to consciousness and rights could complicate keeping advanced models under human control.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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General Motor Investors Get Fresh Warning About 2027
General Motors NYSE:GM is warning investors to expect a softer fourth quarter as a next-generation pickup transition temporarily reduces truck deliveries, while management also sees 2027 becoming a difficult year for ele
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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Intel and SK Hynix discuss producing memory chips in the U.S.
Reuters reports SK Hynix is in talks with Intel on a deal that could allow SK Hynix to produce memory chips in the U.S. for Intel’s large Ohio project.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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FED RAISES RATES 25 BPS TO 3.75%-4.00% TARGET RANGE
FED RAISES RATES 25 BPS TO 3.75%-4.00% TARGET RANGE
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC
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RBC Capital raises Triple Flag Precious price target to $41
RBC Capital maintained Triple Flag Precious at Sector Perform and raised its price target to $41.00 from $40.00, per Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC
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Pimco's Clarida: I think we can get disinflation without a recession.
Pimco's Clarida: I think we can get disinflation without a recession.
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC
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Major indices are trading higher following the FOMC decision to increase the target range for the fed funds rate from 3.50%-3.75% to 3.75%-4.00% as Fed expectations for another rate hike in 2026 largely reflect investor expectations heading into the event.
Major indices are trading higher following the FOMC decision to increase the target range for the fed funds rate from 3.50%-3.75% to 3.75%-4.00% as Fed expectations for another rate hike in 2026 largely reflect investor
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:19 PM UTC
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RBC Capital maintains Royal Gold outperform
RBC Capital maintained Royal Gold (RGLD) at an outperform rating, according to Benzinga/TradingView News ratings actions.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:18 PM UTC
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Oman central bank raises repo rate by a quarter point to 4.5%
Oman's central bank raised the repo rate to 4.5%, effective Thursday, reported the state news agency.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:18 PM UTC
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Federated Hermes: focus on how many more Fed hikes
As Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh begins the post-meeting press conference, investors are seeking clues on the pace of further rate hikes; Treasury yields have moved sharply higher as investors repriced inflation risk.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:18 PM UTC
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Qatar central bank raises key rates by 25 basis points
Qatar raised its deposit rate to 4.10%, repo rate to 4.35%, and lending rate to 4.60%, per a central bank statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:18 PM UTC
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BYD'S EU Special Advisor Altavilla Sees Long-Term Need For Three Assembly Plants And One Battery Plant In Europe
BYD'S EU Special Advisor Altavilla Sees Long-Term Need For Three Assembly Plants And One Battery Plant In Europe
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:17 PM UTC
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RBC Capital maintains Pan American Silver outperform
RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on Pan American Silver, per Benzinga ratings actions reported via TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:17 PM UTC
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ES - ISO New England selects Eversource’s joint transmission project as preferred long-term solution to enhance reliability and affordability
ES - ISO New England selects Eversource’s joint transmission project as preferred long-term solution to enhance reliability and affordability
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:17 PM UTC
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Saudi central bank hikes repo rate 25 bps to 4.50%
Saudi Arabia’s central bank raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 4.50% and its reverse repo rate by 25 bps to 4.00%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC
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Fed officials project PCE inflation returning to 2% target by 2029
Fed projections show PCE inflation reaching 3.7% in 2026 and not returning to the 2% target until 2029, with 2026 revised higher versus the June outlook.
MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC
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OR Royalties price target raised to $47.00 by RBC Capital
Benzinga reports RBC Capital raised its price target on OR Royalties to $47.00 per share from $45.00.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC
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WATCH HERE FOMC Press Conference, September 16, 2026
FOMC Press Conference, September 16, 2026 - Link
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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Swiss Market ends Wednesday higher on firmer sentiment
Swiss stocks rose after a flat start and held positive through the session, helped by a sharp drop in oil prices and lower bond yields.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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US yields pare decline after Fed raises rates
U.S. Treasury yields pared their drop after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled further increases in borrowing costs to control inflation; the decision was unanimous.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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RBC Capital raises Newmont price target to $155
RBC Capital raised its price target on Newmont (NEM) to $155.00 from $135.00.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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Energy Commodities Updates: Methanol Rises by 3.38%
Top commodity gainers are Methanol (3.38%), Germany Natural Gas THE (1.93%) and Coking Coal (0.74%). Biggest losers are Crude Oil (-3.26%), Natural Gas EU (-3.15%) and Brent Oil (-2.85%).
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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First Interstate BancSystem appoints Jeff Lee as COO
First Interstate BancSystem appointed Jeff Lee as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, effective September 14, 2026, under a new employment agreement covering severance, change-in-control and restrictiv
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raises United Community Banks PT to $41
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target on United Community Banks to $41.00 per share from $40.00, per Benzinga ratings actions.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC
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Fed Raises Interest Rates by 0.25% for First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on Wednesday, marking its first rate increase since 2023. In its policy statement, the Federal Open Market Committee said, "infl
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:13 PM UTC
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Fed: 16 officials project at least one more rate hike in 2026.
Fed: 16 officials project at least one more rate hike in 2026.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:13 PM UTC
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US Natural Gas Inventories Seen Up 49 Billion Cubic Feet Last Week In Thursday's EIA Report —RTRS Poll
US Natural Gas Inventories Seen Up 49 Billion Cubic Feet Last Week In Thursday's EIA Report —RTRS Poll
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC
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Trustmark maintained at Market Perform by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:11 PM UTC
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IAMGOLD price target raised by RBC Capital to $23
RBC Capital raised its price target for IAMGOLD to $23.00 per share from $20.00 and maintains an Outperform rating, per Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:11 PM UTC
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Yield Curve Between Two-Year And 10-Year Treasury Notes Reaches 30 Bps, Flattest Since July 2
Yield Curve Between Two-Year And 10-Year Treasury Notes Reaches 30 Bps, Flattest Since July 2
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:10 PM UTC
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FOMC Hike Key Interest Rates By 25Bps, As expected; Target Range Stands At 3.75% - 4.00%, As Expected
Vote Was Unanimous
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:10 PM UTC
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US Stocks Hold Increase After Fed
US stocks remained mostly higher on Wednesday on a rebound from the tech sector, while markets assessed how the economy will fare with the rate hike from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 added 0.4% and the Nasdaq 100 gai
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:10 PM UTC
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Gold Fields price target raised to $54 by RBC Capital
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:10 PM UTC
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Bahrain central bank raises overnight deposit rate to 4.50%
Bahrain’s central bank hiked its overnight deposit interest rate to 4.50%, effective September 17, according to a statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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Treasury yields edge higher after Fed’s first 2023+ hike
U.S. Treasury yields rose slightly after the Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023 and signaled a hawkish stance to fight sticky inflation.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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Dollar rises after Fed signals further rate increases
EURUSD fell 0.2% to $1.15173 after the Federal Reserve raised rates and flagged further increases in borrowing costs.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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Federal Reserve FOMC Statement — Full Report
READ HERE
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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FED POLICYMAKERS SEE 2026 PCE INFLATION AT 3.7%, CORE PCE AT 3.4%, GDP GROWTH AT 2.3% AND UNEMPLOYMENT AT 4.1%, WHILE 12 OF 18 OFFICIALS EXPECT ONE MORE 25-BASIS-POINT HIKE THIS YEAR.
FED POLICYMAKERS SEE 2026 PCE INFLATION AT 3.7%, CORE PCE AT 3.4%, GDP GROWTH AT 2.3% AND UNEMPLOYMENT AT 4.1%, WHILE 12 OF 18 OFFICIALS EXPECT ONE MORE 25-BASIS-POINT HIKE THIS YEAR.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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FED OFFICIALS RAISE THEIR MEDIAN FED FUNDS RATE FORECAST TO 4.1% AT END-2026, 4.1% AT END-2027 AND 3.9% AT END-2028, UP FROM 3.8%, 3.6% AND 3.4%, RESPECTIVELY.
FED OFFICIALS RAISE THEIR MEDIAN FED FUNDS RATE FORECAST TO 4.1% AT END-2026, 4.1% AT END-2027 AND 3.9% AT END-2028, UP FROM 3.8%, 3.6% AND 3.4%, RESPECTIVELY.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:08 PM UTC
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BFAM - Imagine a Day Without Working Parents: What Would Happen if Millions Couldn’t Get to Work?
BFAM - Imagine a Day Without Working Parents: What Would Happen if Millions Couldn’t Get to Work?
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:08 PM UTC
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Pimco's Clarida: I think it is important it was a unanimous decision
Pimco's Clarida: I think it is important it was a unanimous decision
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:08 PM UTC
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Revolut hackers demand $3M ransom — FT
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:08 PM UTC
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Spot gold gives back gains after Fed rate hike
Spot gold pared some gains Wednesday after the Fed raised interest rates and signaled further increases in borrowing costs; spot gold was up 0.9% to $4,330.19/oz after climbing earlier.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC
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RBC maintains Outperform rating on Franco-Nevada
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC
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FirstService Residential selected for Reverie at Looking Glass community
FirstService Residential was selected to provide property management services for Reverie at Looking Glass, a new single-family home community in Parker, Colorado.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC
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MMG warned by EU antitrust over nickel purchase from Anglo American
MMG HKEX:1208 said it received an EU antitrust warning over its plan to buy Anglo American’s LSE:AAL Brazilian nickel business, with regulators citing potential diversion of nickel supply away from Europe.
REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC
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Revolut hackers demand $3 million ransom, FT reports
Hackers behind a Revolut data breach threatened to sell confidential records of hundreds of customers unless the British fintech pays a $3 million ransom within 24 hours, the Financial Times reported.
MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC
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FSV - FirstService Residential expands into Colorado with Reverie at Looking Glass community
FSV - FirstService Residential expands into Colorado with Reverie at Looking Glass community
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC
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Stocks rose alongside bonds as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 to combat persistently high inflation, increasing its credibility. [ 14:00 ET] FOMC hiked rates 25 bps, as expected, with 12 of 18 officials seeing one more 25-basis-point rate hike this year; 4 see two hikes; 2 see no more hikes. [USD strengthened] [11:47 ET] Saudis seek to resume half of key oil pipeline within days [Oil & DXY Weakened, Stock Indexes Strengthened]
Stocks rose alongside bonds as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 to combat persistently high inflation, increasing its credibility. [ 14:00 ET] FOMC hiked rates 25 bps, as expected,
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC
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Traders maintain bets on another Fed rate hike this year
Traders maintain bets on another Fed rate hike this year
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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Fed Median Rate Forecast (Current) Actual 4.125% (Forecast 4.125%, Previous 3.75%)
Fed Median Rate Forecast (Current) Actual 4.125% (Forecast 4.125%, Previous 3.75%)
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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Warsh speaks at 2:30 pm
Warsh speaks at 2:30 pm
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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FED MEDIAN RATE FORECAST RISES TO 4.125% FOR NEXT YEAR, 3.875% FOR TWO YEARS AND 3.625% FOR THREE YEARS, ALL ABOVE PREVIOUS FORECASTS.
FED MEDIAN RATE FORECAST RISES TO 4.125% FOR NEXT YEAR, 3.875% FOR TWO YEARS AND 3.625% FOR THREE YEARS, ALL ABOVE PREVIOUS FORECASTS.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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RBC Capital raises Equinox Gold price target to $14 from $13
RBC Capital increased its price target for Equinox Gold to $14.00 per share from $13.00.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:05 PM UTC
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US Treasury Yields Pare Drop After Fed Statement; Yield On 10-Year Treasury Note Last Down 4.12 Basis Points At 4.955%
US Treasury Yields Pare Drop After Fed Statement; Yield On 10-Year Treasury Note Last Down 4.12 Basis Points At 4.955%
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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Chardan Capital reiterates Buy on HIVE, sets $7.50 target
Chardan Capital maintained a Buy rating on HIVE Digital Technologies and set a $7.50 price target, implying 85.6% upside from the Sep 15 close of $4.04.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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Eldorado Gold price target raised to $41 from $37 by RBC
RBC Capital raised its Eldorado Gold (ELD) price target to $41.00 from $37.00, maintaining a “Sector Perform” rating, per Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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FOMC: Fed Projections Show 12 Of 18 Officials See One More 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike This Year; Four See Two Hikes; Two See No More Hikes; Fed Policymakers See 4.1% Unemployment Rate At End Of 2026 Versus 4.3% In June Projections; Fed Policymakers See End-2026 Pce Inflation At 3.7% Versus 3.6% In June; Core Seen At 3.4% Versus 3.3%; Fed Policymakers See 2.3% GDP Growth In 2026 Versus 2.2% In June, See Longer-run Growth At 2.0% Vs 2.0% In June
FOMC: Fed Projections Show 12 Of 18 Officials See One More 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike This Year; Four See Two Hikes; Two See No More Hikes; Fed Policymakers See 4.1% Unemployment Rate At End Of 2026 Versus 4.3% In June Pro
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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Pennsylvania Health Department reports 731 measles cases as of Sept 16
The Pennsylvania Health Department reported 731 measles cases as of Sept 16.
MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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FOMC: Job Gains Have Kept Pace With Workforce, Unemployment Rate Has Changed Little; Productivity Growth Is Strong, Capital Investment Is Robust; Committee Will Deliver Price Stability; Fed Vote In Favor Of Policy Was Unanimous
FOMC: Job Gains Have Kept Pace With Workforce, Unemployment Rate Has Changed Little; Productivity Growth Is Strong, Capital Investment Is Robust; Committee Will Deliver Price Stability; Fed Vote In Favor Of Policy Was Un
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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XLF moving down
XLF moving down
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintains Outperform on United Community Banks
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained an Outperform rating on United Community Banks with a $41.00 price target, implying 16.0% upside from the Sep 15 close of $35.34.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.27%, Nasdaq 100 +0.64%; EUR/USD unchanged, WTI -3.19%, HBAN leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.64 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is up 0.42 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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FOMC September SEP
FOMC September SEP
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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BlackRock Stock Price Hits 7-week Low
BlackRock shares decreased to 1047.00 USD, the lowest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, BlackRock lost 8.48%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 7.24%.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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FOMC: Federal Reserve Raises Key Overnight Interest Rate By 25 Basis Points To 3.75-4.00% Range, Says Action Will Support Timelier Return To 2% Inflation Goal; Economic Activity Is Expanding At A Solid Pace; Fed Says Inflation Remains Elevated, Drops Earlier Description Of That Owing In Part To Supply Shocks; Domestic Spending Has Been Resilient Despite Elevated Uncertainty
FOMC: Federal Reserve Raises Key Overnight Interest Rate By 25 Basis Points To 3.75-4.00% Range, Says Action Will Support Timelier Return To 2% Inflation Goal; Economic Activity Is Expanding At A Solid Pace; Fed Says Inf
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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Why Is IBM Stock Falling Wednesday?
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM ) stock fell more than 3% on Wednesday despite gains in the broader market and technology stocks. The Nasdaq rose 0.67%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.31%. According to
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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Hawkish Fed dot plot signals more hikes, market talk says
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh did not submit a dot for the September dot plot. The other 18 officials’ dots for 2026 imply a hawkish stance, with all but two officials thinking that today’s rate increase won’t be the last, ac
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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B2Gold price target raised to $6.25 by RBC Capital
RBC Capital raised its B2Gold price target to $6.25 per share from $5.00.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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16 of 18 participants have at least one more increase in 2026. Few penciled in rates ending next year below 4%. -- TIMIRAOS WSJ
16 of 18 participants have at least one more increase in 2026. Few penciled in rates ending next year below 4%. -- TIMIRAOS WSJ
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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Fed Officials' median view of the Fed funds rate at end-2029 3.6%.
Fed Officials' median view of the Fed funds rate at end-2029 3.6%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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FED VOTE IN FAVOR OF POLICY WAS UNANIMOUS
FED VOTE IN FAVOR OF POLICY WAS UNANIMOUS
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years
WSJ reports the Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in three years, reversing last year's cuts and implicitly undercutting the White House’s stance that inflation is not a concern. The incr
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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Dollar Index Hits 4-week High
DXY increased to 99.86, the highest since August 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index gained 0.17%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 3.03%.
NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Stocks wobble as U.S. Treasury yields surge
U.S. Treasury and overseas government bond yields have risen sharply in recent weeks, while the S&P 500 is down just under 3% so far.
RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Franklin Templeton proposes tax-deferred mergers of Canadian mutual funds
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. proposed tax-deferred mergers of several Canadian mutual funds. Unitholder votes are set for late Nov. 2026, with expected closings around Dec. 4, 2026. Some series will be terminated
MNA | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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US natural gas stockpiles likely rose last week
A Reuters poll average projects a below-normal natural gas injection into US storage last week.
MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed: Productivity growth is strong, capital investment is robust.
Fed: Productivity growth is strong, capital investment is robust.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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FED: PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH IS STRONG, CAPITAL INVESTMENT IS ROBUST
FED: PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH IS STRONG, CAPITAL INVESTMENT IS ROBUST
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed: Domestic spending has been resilient despite elevated uncertainty.
Fed: Domestic spending has been resilient despite elevated uncertainty.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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FOMC: Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate At End-2026 4.1% (Prev 3.8%); Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate At End-2027 4.1% (Prev 3.6%); Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate At End-2028 3.9% (Prev 3.4%); Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate At End-2029 3.6%; Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate In Longer Run 3.2% (Prev 3.1%)
FOMC: Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate At End-2026 4.1% (Prev 3.8%); Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate At End-2027 4.1% (Prev 3.6%); Fed Officials' Median View Of Fed Funds Rate At End-2028 3.9% (P
LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Keefe Bruyette & Woods keeps Trustmark Market Perform
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a Market Perform rating on Trustmark and set a $50.00 price target.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed: Inflation remains elevated, drops earlier description of that owing in part to supply shocks.
Fed: Inflation remains elevated, drops earlier description of that owing in part to supply shocks.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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RBC Capital maintains Outperform on AngloGold Ashanti
RBC Capital maintained a rating of Outperform on AngloGold Ashanti, per ratings actions reported by Benzinga.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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FED: ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IS EXPANDING AT A SOLID PACE
FED: ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IS EXPANDING AT A SOLID PACE
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Nvidia shares rise after Zuckerberg rejects AI slowdown calls
Nvidia (NVDA) shares climbed 1.5% on Wednesday after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back against proposals for a broad slowdown in artificial intelligence development, easing concerns about potential restrictions on the
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Costco expands Uber Eats delivery to 47 states
Costco Wholesale expanded its Uber Eats partnership to 47 states from 17, adding delivery from nearly 600 warehouses.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Microsoft’s AI Chief Warns Against Consciousness-Linked Training
Mustafa Suleyman told Reuters he shares Anthropic’s focus on managing AI safely but said there is risk in how Anthropic trains its Claude chatbot on consciousness and welfare interests.
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Franklin Templeton Canada proposes mutual fund mergers and series changes
Franklin Templeton Canada announced three proposed tax-deferred mutual fund mergers to streamline its fund lineup, subject to required unitholder approvals.
MNA | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed Policymakers see 2.3% GDP growth in 2026 versus 2.2% in June, see longer-run growth at 2.0% vs 2.0% in June.
Fed Policymakers see 2.3% GDP growth in 2026 versus 2.2% in June, see longer-run growth at 2.0% vs 2.0% in June.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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FOMC MEDIAN FORECAST SHOWS ONE ADDITIONAL 25 BPS HIKE IN 2026
FOMC MEDIAN FORECAST SHOWS ONE ADDITIONAL 25 BPS HIKE IN 2026
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed officials project one more rate hike this year
Fed officials’ quarterly projections after their latest policy meeting show they expect one more interest rate increase this year, followed by rates held steady in 2027.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC