Fri, Sep 18, 2026 - Page 17
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USO near highs
USO near highs
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC
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TLT new lows
TLT new lows
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC
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US and UK firms cut FX hedges to lowest since 2024
A Mill FX hedging survey says US and Britain companies cut hedges against currency swings to the lowest level in at least two years in Q2.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC
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REPORTS OF AT LEAST 5 CRUISE MISSILES BEING FIRED BY THE IRGC-NAVY AT SHIPS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMOZ.
REPORTS OF AT LEAST 5 CRUISE MISSILES BEING FIRED BY THE IRGC-NAVY AT SHIPS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMOZ.
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC
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Conference Board Leading Economic Index slips in August
The Conference Board reported its U.S. leading economic index declined in August, after increasing previously.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC
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TD Cowen reiterates Hold rating on Cognizant; $54 target
TD Cowen reiterated a Hold rating on Cognizant Technology Solutions and set a $54 price target, implying 12.7% downside versus the Sep 17 close of $61.88.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC
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EQS — PVR: LANXESS AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe — wide distribution
EQS Voting Rights Announcement: LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft LANXESS AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 18.09.2026
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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NASDAQ TRADE HALT VOLATILITY TRADING PAUSE AT 10:27 AM
Nasdaq Trade Halt Volatility Trading Pause At 10:27 Am
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — AI error — ridden court filings surge despite three years of sanctions
(Recasts headline) By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — (Billable Hours is Reuters' weekly report on lawyers and money. Please send tips or suggestions to ) In a span of three days this month, a defense lawy
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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APP Shareholder Alert: November 16, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in AppLovin Corporation Securities Class Action — Contact Levi & Korsinsky
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EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — US removes sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces, Treasury website shows
(Adds details, background) WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces and other entities in Eritrea on Friday in a move analysts have said could boost US ties to
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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Kaltura officer Azaria Eynav disposes of common shares worth USD 19,263.67
Kaltura: Officer Azaria Eynav sold 13,604 common shares on Sept. 16-17 at weighted average prices near USD 1.42. Direct holdings fell to 1,985,637 shares following the transactions. Disclaimer: This news brief was create
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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Accurant International acquires CMMS provider 60Hertz Energy
Accurant International completed the acquisition of CMMS provider 60Hertz Energy on Sept. 18, 2026. 60Hertz will keep its brand, continuing to serve utilities, developers, service firms, and generation asset operators. D
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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AI-related court filing errors prompt sanctions-related scrutiny
In a three-day span this month, prosecutors and a court rebuked lawyers over fabricated or fake testimony and cited cases, amid an environment described as involving three years of sanctions.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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TD Cowen keeps Buy rating on East West Bancorp, targets $150
TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on East West Bancorp with a $150 price target, implying 19.2% upside from a Sep 17 close of $125.79.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC
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Citigroup maintains Buy on Ultragenyx Pharma, lifts price target
Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on Ultragenyx Pharma and raised its price target to $32.00 per share from $31.00, per Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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Credo to showcase 1.6T optical AI connectivity at ECOC 2026
Credo Technology Group Holding (CRDO) says it will showcase new 1.6T optical connectivity technologies for AI scale-out networks at ECOC 2026. It cites rising bandwidth requirements across AI and cloud infrastructure.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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Citigroup raises Ultragenyx Pharma price target to $31
Citigroup raised its price target on Ultragenyx Pharma to $31.00 per share from $28.00.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC
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General Dynamics Stock Price Hits 11-week Low
General Dynamics shares decreased to 351.99 USD, the lowest since June 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, General Dynamics lost 10.19%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 8.73%.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC
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Bowman says don't blame social media for SVB bank run
WSJ reports Fed Governor Bowman said the SVB bank run should not be blamed on social media.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC
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Silver Rises as Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns
Silver climbed to around $66 an ounce on Friday, its highest level in more than a week, as falling oil prices eased concerns over persistent inflationary pressures. Gains were limited by a stronger dollar, which remained
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Zoyo Aims To Buy Majority Equity Interest In All Well Capital
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Zoyo Ltd: Zoyo Limited - Letter Of Intent Signed Zoyo - Signs Loi With All Well Capital For Proposed Investment And Strategic Cooperation Zoyo - Aims To Buy Majority Equity Interest In All Well Capita
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Entain Calls For Immediate Closure Of Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship Loophole In UK Sport
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Entain PLC: Entain Calls For Immediate Closure Of Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship Loophole In Uk Sport Entain - Calls For Ban On Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship Including Online Advertising Entain - C
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC
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Mexico's President Sheinbaum: Details to be given once a final US deal is reached.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum: Details to be given once a final US deal is reached.
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Home Group Appoints Chris Hopkins As CFO With Immediate Effect
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Home Group Ltd: Home Group Ld - Directorate Change Home Group - Appoints Chris Hopkins As Cfo With Immediate Effect Source text:... Further company coverage: 84HW.L (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Zoyo seeks to buy majority stake in All Well Capital
Zoyo Ltd says it aims to buy a majority equity interest in All Well Capital.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Google Expands AI & Economy Team With Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion, Ajay Agrawal
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Google: Google Blog - Expands Ai & Economy Team With Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion And Ajay Agrawal Google Blog - Appoints Anu Madgavkar And Daniel Rock As Directors Of Ai & Economy Research Further
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 10, 2026 in Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Lawsuit — LINC
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EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Fjord Line reports 11% rise in Danish passengers on Hirtshals — Norway routes in 2025/26 winter season
Fjord Line reported an 11% rise in Danish passengers in the 2025/26 winter season versus the prior year. Growth covered sailings from Hirtshals to Kristiansand, Stavanger, and Bergen, supported by higher ski-travel deman
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Remgro Intrinsic NAV Per Share Up 4.6% To R305.80 As At 30 June 2026
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Remgro Limited: Remgro Fy Net Asset Value Per Share Zar 305.8 Remgro Fy Eps Zar 2.59 Remgro - Headline Eps Up 42.2% To R20.03 For Year Ended 30 June 2026 Remgro - Ordinary Dividend Per Share Up 73.0%
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Walt Disney Company Names Karandeep Anand To Newly Created Role Of Chief Technology Officer
Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company Names Karandeep Anand To Newly Created Role Of Chief Technology Officer Further company coverage: DIS.N (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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BRIEF — HSBC Announces Enhanced Premier Offering In US For Affluent Customers
Sept 18 (Reuters) — HSBC: Hsbc - Announces Enhanced Premier Offering In Us For Affluent Customers Source text:... Further company coverage: 0005.HK (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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DAX Deepens Losses
Frankfurt’s DAX 40 fell more than 1.5% to around 25,300 on Friday afternoon, its lowest level since late July, as caution returned to markets ahead of the weekend. Trading was also likely influenced by the so-called “qua
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Google hires Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion to expand AI and economy team
Google says it is expanding its AI and economy team with Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion, alongside Ajay Agrawal.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Davidson Kempner files Irish Takeover Panel Rule 8.3 disclosure
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP filed a Form 8.3 Irish Takeover Panel opening position/dealings disclosure under the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997 and Takeover Rules 2022 for interests representing 1% or more in r
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Bowman: bank capital requirement changes must include public comment
Fed Governor Bowman said changes to bank capital requirements resulting from stress testing must be accompanied by public comment and an administrative review.
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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U.S. industrial production flat in August, Fed report shows
Federal Reserve data showed industrial production was unchanged in August after utilities output jumped but manufacturing output fell.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Fed’s Bowman says bank capital revisions by year-end
Bowman said the Fed plans to conclude revisions to bank capital requirements by the end of the year, is working on liquidity proposals, and is also updating rules.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Davidson Kempner files Form 8.3 for Tate & Lyle PLC
The filing is a Rule 8.3 public opening position/dealing disclosure under the UK Takeover Code for a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Fed Gov Bowman: AI best-practices document finalized
Fed Gov Bowman said she is not doing deregulation of rules but is modernizing, and that a document on best AI practices is being finalized.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Riksbank sets terms for government bond auctions
TradingView News reposts the special terms and conditions for Riksbank government bond auctions, noting Swedish prevails if translations differ.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Remgro intrinsic NAV per share rises to R305.80
Remgro’s intrinsic NAV per share is up 4.6% to R305.80 as at 30 June 2026.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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StubHub Holdings raised to Buy from Neutral by Citigroup
Citigroup raised StubHub Holdings to Buy from Neutral and cut its price target to $7.00 from $9.00, per Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Disney appoints Karandeep Anand as newly created CTO role
The Walt Disney Company has named Karandeep Anand to a newly created Chief Technology Officer position.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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HSBC expands enhanced Premier offering in the US
HSBC announced an enhanced Premier offering in the US for affluent customers.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:20 PM UTC
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First Northwest Bancorp unit enters settlement with Socotra
First Northwest Bancorp unit entered a settlement agreement with Socotra.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:20 PM UTC
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Rise Smart files to withdraw US IPO plans
Rise Smart Group Holdings Ltd has filed to withdraw its US IPO plans.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC
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Leerink maintains $309 price target on Tenet Healthcare
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC
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Stocks fell in the final stretch of a busy week for markets, as bond yields rose, and traders faced the expiration of a slew of options, which threatened to cause unexpected price swings.
Stocks fell in the final stretch of a busy week for markets, as bond yields rose, and traders faced the expiration of a slew of options, which threatened to cause unexpected price swings.
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC
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Mexico President Sheinbaum: Making Good Progress Toward US-Trade Deal
Mexico President Sheinbaum: Making Good Progress Toward US-Trade Deal
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC
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Crypto Fear and Greed Index: 56/100 = Greed
Crypto Fear and Greed Index: 56/100 = Greed
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC
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Former Wells Fargo Asset Manager Allspring Explores $4 Bln Sale — FT
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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Prysmian and Rio Tinto partner for low-carbon aluminum supply to Amazon
Prysmian SpA and Rio Tinto said they will bring low-carbon aluminum to an Amazon data center in Ohio, USA.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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Fear and Greed Index: 29/100 = Fear
Fear and Greed Index: 29/100 = Fear
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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TSX Declines on Higher Oil
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell nearly 0.5% to trade below 36,000 on Friday as oil prices moved higher, with supply concerns persisting despite reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude supplies through Om
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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HCA Healthcare maintained at Outperform by Leerink
Leerink Partners maintained its Outperform rating on HCA Healthcare.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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US to expand AIM-260 air-to-air missile production capacity
A new framework agreement with Lockheed Martin aims to expand production capacity for the next-generation AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 wind power plant shut — Ontario IESO
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 wind power plant shut, the Ontario IESO said on Friday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York +646 22
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
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JPMorgan cuts Soitec stake to 4.92% of capital (1,762,351 shares)
JPMorgan cut its stake in Soitec below 5% on Sept. 14. * Holding fell to 1,762,351 shares, equal to 4.92% of share capital, 3.94% of voting rights. Move followed market sales of Soitec shares. * J.P. Morgan Securities pl
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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DWS Investment cuts Genfit stake to 3.77%
DWS Investment crossed below the 5% capital threshold in Genfit on Sept. 15, 2026. Holding fell to 1,890,115 shares, equal to 3.77% of capital, from 2,626,474 shares, or 5.24%, on Sept. 11. Voting rights position dropped
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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MEDIA — Former Wells Fargo asset manager Allspring explores $4 billion sale — FT
Source link: — Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy (globalnewsmonitoring@thomsonreuters.com)
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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RYDE Shareholder Alert: Ryde Group Ltd Securities Class Action Lawsuit — Investors With Losses May Contact Levi & Korsinsky
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REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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KBRA Releases Research — Buy Now, Pay Later ABS: From Checkout to Securitization
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GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Summa Defence Sells Intlog To Its Operating Management
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Summa Defence Oyj: Sells Intlog Oy To Its Operating Management Purchase Price For Intlog Oy Is Eur 136,000 Paid In Full At Completion Intlog Oy Repaid Eur 644,000 Debt To Summa Holding In Full Deal Ex
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile MoU for 5G mmWave study
The firms signed an MoU on Sept. 11, 2026 to launch a joint study on using 5G millimeter-wave infrastructure and technical architectures to expand coverage.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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Walt Disney Co. Names Karandeep Anand To Role Of Chief Technology Officer
Walt Disney Co. Names Karandeep Anand To Role Of Chief Technology Officer
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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Cattle futures steady ahead of USDA Cattle on Feed report
Live cattle futures were unchanged in early trading ahead of the USDA Cattle on Feed report later today. A WSJ survey expects total cattle on U.S. feedlots to be higher, up 1.8 percentage points from the same time last y
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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Summa Defence sells Intlog to its operating management
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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Ardent Health maintained at Outperform by Leerink Partners
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC
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Mexico's President Sheinbaum: I spoke with Trump on Wednesday. The call was very good, we reached some agreements.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum: I spoke with Trump on Wednesday. The call was very good, we reached some agreements.
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC
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Asia spot LNG prices hit fresh 45-month high
Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices rose to a new 45-month high, supported by Middle East disruption and strong South Asian demand ahead of winter, increasing competition with Europe.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC
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Micron seen undervalued for AI memory demand, RBC says
RBC Capital analyst Srini Pajjuri reiterated that Micron’s current valuation barely reflects its exposure to AI-driven memory demand, leaving room for “sizable” multiple expansion, per a Friday note reported by TheFly.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC
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Lukoil's H1 Oil Refining At Refineries In Russia: 18.8M T — Ifx
H1 Hydrocarbon Production In Russia: 1.722M BOE/D
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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German Government agrees on fuel price cap - Spiegel.
German Government agrees on fuel price cap - Spiegel.
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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TIMELINE — Warren Buffett's road to investing glory
By Utkarsh Shetti Sept 18 (Reuters) — Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's former CEO and legendary investor, is stepping down as its chairman, marking the end of his executive duties at the firm he helped build into one
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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Reddit maintained at Buy by DA Davidson
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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BRIEF — Bellini Yacht Shareholders Approve Capital Hike For €2.76 Mln
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Bellini Nautica SpA: Unit Bellini Yacht Shareholders Approves Capital Increase For Eur 2.76 Million To Hold 65.36% Of Bellini Yacht After Capital Increase Further company coverage: BELLN.MI (Gdansk Ne
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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NASDAQ TRADE HALT VOLATILITY TRADING PAUSE AT 10:01 AM
Nasdaq Trade Halt Volatility Trading Pause At 10:01 Am
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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NASDAQ RESUMED AT 10:00 AM
Nasdaq Resumed At 10:00 Am
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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NASDAQ TRADE HALT CONTINUES REASON NOT AVAILABLE AT 10:06 AM
Nasdaq Trade Halt Continues Reason Not Available At 10:06 Am
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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REG — Home Group Ld — Directorate change
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: RNS Number: 4415V Home Group Ld 18 September 2026 New CFO appointment announced at Home Group One of the UK's largest housing associations has
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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Syquant Capital adds 2,420 Fnac Darty CFDs at EUR 34.5, lifts long position to 3,035
Syquant Capital increased its long exposure to Fnac Darty via cash-settled CFDs during Sept. 15-17, 2026. Total CFD position rose to 3,035, with transactions executed at EUR 34.5. Disclaimer: This news brief was created
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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Saudi Aramco tells some European refiners they will receive no crude next month, Bloomberg News reports
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Oil company Saudi Aramco has told at least two European refining customers they will receive no crude oil next month following an attack on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's key pipeline to the Red Sea, B
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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The Treasury allows some Lukoil International GMBH actions.
The Treasury allows some Lukoil International GMBH actions.
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman; becomes chairman emeritus
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway’s former CEO, is stepping down as chairman and will become chairman emeritus, ending his executive duties at the firm.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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Odisha plans “Silicon Valley” with 870-acre ISM site
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the state will dedicate 870 acres between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar for an industry cluster and has received investment proposals worth over ₹30,000 crore.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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Bellini Yacht shareholders approve €2.76 mln capital hike
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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TD Cowen upgrades Targa Resources to Buy, sets $350 target
TD Cowen upgraded Targa Resources to Buy and set a $350.00 price target, implying 22.8% upside from the Sep 17 close of $285.07.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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Andrew Ng pushes back on AI extinction warnings
Google Brain co-founder Andrew Ng said extinction scenarios are “much more science fiction than science,” disputing renewed AI doom warnings amid industry disagreement over how quickly AI could arrive.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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US Leading Index (M/M) Aug: -0.1% (est 0.1%; prev 0.2%)
US Leading Index (M/M) Aug: -0.1% (est 0.1%; prev 0.2%)
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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Banks double on EU MiCA crypto provider list; DBK share +23%
Banks expanded their presence on the EU’s MiCA crypto provider list, with banks accounting for nearly one in four providers listed. The number of banks on the list doubled, while DBK shares hit 23% higher.
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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Trifork Group files managerial transaction disclosures
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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Hyundai CEO warns Chinese cars could pressure U.S. market
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz said Chinese automakers could rapidly pressure the U.S. car market if Washington loosens tariffs and other trade protections, citing Europe as a preview. He said Chinese vehicles are priced r
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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Nvidia CEO says chip sales could double next year
Jensen Huang expects Nvidia to sell roughly twice as many chips next year as this year, signaling AI demand remains strong.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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RBC Capital reiterates Outperform on Brookfield, $61 target
RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform rating on Brookfield and set a $61.00 price target.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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DA Davidson maintains Buy on Reddit, $185 price target
DA Davidson kept a Buy rating on Reddit and set a $185.00 price target, implying 21.0% upside versus the Sep 17 close of $152.83.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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DA Davidson keeps Buy rating on EVI Industries, $32 target
DA Davidson maintained a Buy rating on EVI Industries and reiterated a $32.00 price target, implying 81.2% upside versus the Sep 17 close of $17.66.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC
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DA Davidson maintains Crane NXT Buy rating, $85 price target
DA Davidson maintained a Buy rating on Crane NXT and kept its $85.00/share price target, per Benzinga ratings actions.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC
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HSBC expands enhanced Premier offering for US affluent customers
HSBC announced an enhanced Premier offering in the United States aimed at affluent customers who manage wealth and lives internationally.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC
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CDC reports 3,471 confirmed measles cases as of Sept 17
The US CDC said that, as of Sept 17, 3,471 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC
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Analysts look to Purdue projections for 2027 crop budget profitability
Market talk cites Purdue University projections suggesting U.S. farm acres could be profitable next year despite difficult input costs.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC
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Germany plans cut in energy tax to lower petrol prices, Bild reports
BERLIN, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Germany's government plans to cut the energy tax on gasoline by €0.14 ($0.16) per litre, newspaper Bild reported on Friday. The plans are subject to talks with the heads of Germany's regional
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC
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Joachim Nagel As Good As Out Of The Race To Succeed Lagarde - Handelsblatt
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC
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ANALYSIS — New US sanctions bill on Russia puts India's Modi in a bind
US Russian oil bill leaves Modi facing tough choices India warns new US tariffs could hurt bilateral ties Russian crude now accounts for over 40% of supplies Oil dilemma risks fuel price shock before key elections New sa
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC
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FACTBOX — Key executives running Berkshire Hathaway's $1 trillion empire
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on Friday, handing the top role to his son Howard and completing a historic leadership handover that started with Greg Abel's appointment
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC
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Riverside invests in Element Home Services as add — on to T3 Services Group
Riverside invested in Element Home Services as an add-on to portfolio company T3 Services Group. Deal expands T3’s Mountain West footprint, adding operations in Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and more presence in Colorado. Elem
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC
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Berkshire Hathaway completes leadership handover as Buffett steps down
Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, with son Howard Buffett taking the top role. The handover follows Greg Abel’s appointment as CEO earlier this year.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC
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BOE-ECB divergence seen as downside risk for sterling
Danske Bank’s Kirstine Kundby-Nielsen says sterling could weaken versus the euro if the BOE keeps rates unchanged this year while the ECB raises rates further. Danske expects the BOE to hold rates steady until next summe
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC
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U.S. natural gas futures rise on extended summer cooling demand
U.S. natural gas futures are higher and on track for weekly gains as extended summer weather supports cooling demand in the southern U.S.; demand is expected to stay high near term before moderating and then dropping tow
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC
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DA Davidson maintains Buy rating on O'Reilly Automotive
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC
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OFAC Issues General License 131j Regarding Lukoil International GmbH, Via DBnews.com
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC
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RBC Capital maintains Xenon Pharmaceuticals at Outperform
Ratings actions from Benzinga: Xenon Pharmaceuticals is maintained at Outperform by RBC Capital.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC
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Elevated oil prices may limit NOK downside, Danske says
Danske Bank’s Mohamad Al-Saraf says elevated energy prices could help offset weaker risk sentiment and higher U.S. rate rise expectations, leaving the Norwegian krone sideways near term.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC
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QUICK SPARK: $30B Flows Into ETFs, IVV Leads With $6.5B Inflows
U.S. equity ETFs dominated daily flows on Wednesday, with the asset class attracting $24.97 billion, or roughly 84% of the $29.88 billion total ETF inflows. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: IVV ) led all ETFs with $6.
LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC
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Fortum extends tender offer period for Elmera Group
Fortum Oyj has extended the offer period for its tender offer for Elmera Group.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC
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Fed inquiry into SVB collapse says Bowman’s supervision could prevent failure
A new Federal Reserve inquiry into Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse found bank-supervision staff in the Biden era could have anticipated and prevented the failure, according to Michelle Bowman, who now leads Fed bank
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC
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BWS Financial maintains Sell rating on Twist Bioscience
BWS Financial maintained a Sell rating on Twist Bioscience, with a $45.00/share price target, per Benzinga.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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Wall Street opens mixed as Nasdaq edges higher
On Friday, Nasdaq Composite is barely higher while the S&P 500 slips and the Dow dips modestly. U.S. Treasury yields and crude oil futures rise.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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Maldives fully repays SBI-subscribed $150M T-bill facility
Maldives has fully settled the $150 million Treasury Bill facility subscribed by State Bank of India, repaying the final $50 million tranche on September 17. India’s MEA said India has borne nearly $45 million in interes
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the US Edged Down in August - Full Report
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC