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L Wells Fargo cuts Alcoa price target to $60 from $71 Wells Fargo lowered its Alcoa (AA) price target to $60.00 per share from $71.00, per Benzinga (TradingView News). EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC M Halozyme prices $1.3B convertible notes due 2033 Halozyme priced $1.3 billion of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2033 and granted a 13-day option to sell up to $200 million more. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC L ONMD - OneMedNet Reports Record Bookings as Faster Fulfillment Begins ONMD - OneMedNet Reports Record Bookings as Faster Fulfillment Begins NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC L The A.I. Industry’s New Worry: ‘Liability Exposure’ - NYT Newsletter Anthropic Plans To Have 5gw Worth Of Compute By Year End READ HERE NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC L Stifel raises Yeti Holdings price target to $50 Stifel raised its price target on Yeti Holdings to $50.00 per share from $45.00 and raised the rating to Buy from Hold, as reported by Benzinga. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC L Wells Fargo maintains Xenon Pharmaceuticals overweight Benzinga reports that Wells Fargo is maintaining Xenon Pharmaceuticals at an overweight rating. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC L EMPD - Empery Digital Files Investor Presentation Outlining Strategy to Capitalize on AI Infrastructure Opportunity and Create Shareholder Value EMPD - Empery Digital Files Investor Presentation Outlining Strategy to Capitalize on AI Infrastructure Opportunity and Create Shareholder Value NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC L Athene settles 2018 Bermuda lawsuit with Siddiqui; terms confidential Athene Holding Ltd settled its 2018 Bermuda lawsuit with Imran Siddiqui. The parties did not disclose settlement terms. Siddiqui acknowledged breaching fiduciary duties in 2016–2017. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC L Athene and Imran Siddiqui announce settlement of Supreme Court case Athene Holding Ltd and Imran Siddiqui jointly announced they resolved legal proceedings Athene commenced in May 2018 in the Supreme Court of Bermuda against Siddiqui and Caldera Holdings Limited. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC L Guggenheim maintains Restaurant Brands Intl at Buy Benzinga reports Guggenheim raised its Restaurant Brands Intl price target to $86.00 from $85.00, while maintaining a Buy rating. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC L Kaiser Aluminum price target cut to $160 from $169 Wells Fargo cut its Kaiser Aluminum price target to $160.00 per share from $169.00, according to Benzinga. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC L BRIEF — BPER Signs Agreement To Dispose Six Branches To Bcc Iccrea Group Sept 18 (Reuters) — Bper Banca SpA: Signs Agreement To Dispose Six Branches To Bcc Iccrea Group Disposal To Take Legal Effect On September 21, 2026 Further company coverage: EMII.MI (Gdansk Newsroom) ((gdansk.newsroom@th NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC H Engineers India expects gains from Middle East plans to bypass Hormuz Sept 18 (Reuters) — Engineers India on Friday said it expects to benefit from major Middle Eastern clients' plans to invest in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the vital energy waterway that has been largel COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC H Truist sets third — quarter 2026 earnings call, results due before market open Truist will report third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Oct. 16, 2026. Earnings conference call set for 8 a.m. ET on Oct. 16, 2026. * Live webcast available via Disclaimer: This news brief was created by EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC H 'Call Dangote, we need a board meeting': Nigerian refinery IPO sparks meme frenzy Dangote Refinery launched Africa's biggest-ever IPO this week Low entry threshold attracting small retail investors IPO has sparked cultural moment in Nigeria By MacDonald Dzirutwe LAGOS, Sept 18 (Reuters) — A rush by Ni EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L AMC Robotics signs standby equity deal for up to USD 50 million funding AMC Robotics signed a standby equity purchase agreement for up to USD 50 million of common stock sales to an institutional investor. Investor advanced USD 3.88 million via convertible promissory notes, funded in two tran EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L AIM ImmunoTech CEO Thomas K Equels acquires common shares worth $4,992 Thomas K. Equels, CEO, President, director, bought 24,000 AIM ImmunoTech common shares at $0.21 each. Direct holdings rose to 126,822 shares following the purchase. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Techn REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L Oceanic Iron Ore says Hopes Advance project posts post — tax NPV8 of US$1.4 billion in 2019 PEA Oceanic Iron Ore outlined development plans for its 100%-owned Hopes Advance iron ore project in Nunavik, Northern Québec. NI 43-101 measured and indicated resource estimated at 1.36 billion tonnes grading 32.1% Fe. 2019 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC H AbbVie says real — world studies show Vraylar improves symptoms in MDD, bipolar I depression AbbVie presented new real-world study findings on VRAYLAR at Psych Congress 2026 in New Orleans. In observational studies in bipolar I depression and adjunctive major depressive disorder, patients showed meaningful impro GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC H CP Group Announces Newest Hopkins and Company Restaurant Concept Coming to Buckhead Center in Atlanta For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: CP Group Announces Newest Hopkins and Company Restaurant Concept Coming to Buckhead Center in Atlanta 7,000-square-foot restaurant and bakery MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC M AMC Robotics enters $50M standby equity line; issues $3.88M convertibles AMC Robotics entered a standby equity purchase agreement for up to $50M, subject to SEC effectiveness, and issued $3.88M in convertible notes to fund a manufacturing buildout targeted by Nov 2026. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC H RPT — EXCLUSIVE — China Rare Earth Group in talks to buy MP Materials shareholder Shenghe Resources, sources say (Repeats earlier story with no changes to the text) Talks have been underway since earlier this year, sources say Deal would deepen state consolidation in rare earth sector Deal, if successful, could improve Shenghe acce GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L TOMZ - TOMI Environmental Solutions Reports Accelerating Growth in SteraMist Service Revenue TOMZ - TOMI Environmental Solutions Reports Accelerating Growth in SteraMist Service Revenue NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L Valkea Resources to attend Gentile Mining Investor Forum in London Valkea Resources says it will participate in Michael Gentile’s inaugural mining investor forum on October 19, 2026, in Mayfair, London. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L WTBA - West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call WTBA - West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.11%, Nasdaq 100 +0.09%; EUR/USD -0.15%, WTI -0.66%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is down 0.29 percent and Russell futures is down 0.37 percent. In currencies, the do EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L On Holding to host investor day Tuesday, per William Blair Swiss running-shoe maker On Holding will host an investor day on Tuesday, its first since October 2023, according to William Blair, highlighting a chance for founders and newly appointed co-CEOs David Allemann and Caspar EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC M AMC Robotics signs $50M standby equity purchase agreement AMC Robotics entered into a $50 million standby equity purchase agreement to accelerate commissioning of its robotic manufacturing facility. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L Guggenheim maintains Trade Desk at neutral EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC H AIAI to consolidate 100% of M42 marketing entity results AIAI says M42 will contribute a controlling position in the entity holding its military equipment marketing agreement, enabling AIAI to consolidate 100% of revenue and EBITDA. About 50% of resulting FCF will be distribut MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L Wells Fargo initiates Savers Value Village at equal-weight Wells Fargo initiated Savers Value Village at an equal-weight rating, per Benzinga. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC M BPER agrees to dispose six branches to BCC Iccrea Group BPER Banca signs an agreement to dispose six branches to BCC Iccrea Group. MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L FORM 4P KRMN - Karman Holdings Inc.* DIRECTOR|OFFICER|10% OWNER|OTHER: Stinnett David P | 27,000 | $37.32 | $1,007,648 FORM 4P KRMN - Karman Holdings Inc.* DIRECTOR|OFFICER|10% OWNER|OTHER: Stinnett David P | 27,000 | $37.32 | $1,007,648 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC M AIAI to obtain controlling position in Messier 42 via marketing agreement AIAI Holdings says it will obtain a controlling position in Messier 42 Marketing Agreement, and that the capital contribution requires no consideration to be paid. MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio) said he is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) chairman, effective immediately. The 96-year-old becomes chairman emeritus and remains a director. His son Howard Buffett tak EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L SanDisk (SNDK) shares surge 540% this year SanDisk (SNDK) is the biggest winner among 31 large- and mega-cap U.S. stocks in the reported group, up 540.31% year-to-date. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC H Full Transcript: Axe Compute Q2 2026 Earnings Call Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU ) held its second-quarter earnings conference call on Monday. Below is the complete transcript from the call. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For real-time access to our entire catalog, LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L ANTHROPIC PLANS TO HAVE 5GW WORTH OF COMPUTE BY YEAR END: NYT ANTHROPIC PLANS TO HAVE 5GW WORTH OF COMPUTE BY YEAR END: NYT NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC H ABBV - AbbVie Highlights New Real-World Data Supporting the Effectiveness of VRAYLAR® (cariprazine) at Psych Congress 2026 ABBV - AbbVie Highlights New Real-World Data Supporting the Effectiveness of VRAYLAR® (cariprazine) at Psych Congress 2026 GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Better Home & Finance special committee urges BETR holders to revoke consent Better Home & Finance’s special committee said Vishal Garg extended deadlines and hasn’t secured majority support for his consent solicitation to remove directors, urging holders to return WHITE revocation cards. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Baltic dry bulk index rises as capesize rates strengthen The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index rose Friday on stronger capesize vessel rates, but still recorded a weekly decline. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Maersk Confirms Strategic Shift With Order For 26 New Container Ships - SHIPPINGWATCH READ HERE NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Smith Micro appoints founder Bill Smith as president and CEO Smith Micro Software appointed founder Bill Smith as president and CEO, succeeding Tim Huffmyer, who resigned and will remain on the board. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Anthropic plans to have 5GW worth of compute by year end - NYT. Anthropic plans to have 5GW worth of compute by year end - NYT. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC H TFC - Truist announces third quarter 2026 earnings call details TFC - Truist announces third quarter 2026 earnings call details EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L RCON - Recon Technology Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement RCON - Recon Technology Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L QUBT - Quantum Computing Inc. to Showcase Quantum Secure Communications Beyond Quantum Key Distribution at ECOC 2026 QUBT - Quantum Computing Inc. to Showcase Quantum Secure Communications Beyond Quantum Key Distribution at ECOC 2026 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L ICYMI | Morgan Stanley Downgrades Orange To Underweight From Equalweight — Inv READ HERE NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L ATH-PA ATH ATH-PB ATH-PC ATH-PD ATH-PE - Parties in the Matter of Athene Holding Ltd v Imran Siddiqui Announce Settlement ATH-PA ATH ATH-PB ATH-PC ATH-PD ATH-PE - Parties in the Matter of Athene Holding Ltd v Imran Siddiqui Announce Settlement NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Recon Technology regains Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Better Home & Finance special committee updates progress, urges Garg Better Home & Finance’s Special Committee provided an update on continued progress after former CEO Vishal Garg’s departure and again called on him to end his consent solicitation process after extending the deadline aga EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Empery Digital files investor presentation for Oct. 14, 2026 meeting Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) filed an investor presentation with the SEC in connection with its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for Oct. 14, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Smith Micro appoints Bill Smith president and CEO Smith Micro Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMSI) said Bill Smith has been appointed president and chief executive officer, succeeding Tim Huffmyer, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC M China Rare Earth Group in talks to buy Shenghe Resources stake State-owned China Rare Earth Group is in talks to acquire Shenghe Resources (SSE:600392), sources said, which would consolidate Beijing’s control over the rare earth sector and give the firm a stake in an MP Materials ra MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L AIAI - AIAI Holdings to Obtain a Controlling Position in Messier 42 Marketing Agreement AIAI - AIAI Holdings to Obtain a Controlling Position in Messier 42 Marketing Agreement NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L AMCI - AMC Robotics Enters into Standby Equity Purchase Agreement to Provide up to $50 Million of Funding to Accelerate Commissioning of Its Robotic Manufacturing Facility AMCI - AMC Robotics Enters into Standby Equity Purchase Agreement to Provide up to $50 Million of Funding to Accelerate Commissioning of Its Robotic Manufacturing Facility NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC M Ruijie Networks to raise funds via convertible bond issuance EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC L Accenture cut to Neutral from Buy by Guggenheim EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC H Freightos Q2 2026 Earnings Call: Complete Transcript Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO ) held its second-quarter earnings conference call on Monday. Below is the complete transcript from the call. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For real-time access to our entire catalog, pl LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC H POLL — TAKE A LOOK — Reuters Q3 polls on key global housing markets (Adds U.S.) Reuters surveys property market analysts and economists quarterly on the outlook for housing markets in the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, India and China. Follow the links b MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L trivago targets 10x productivity boost as it shifts to AI — native operating model trivago set a plan to become an AI-native organization, targeting 10x output by enabling 600 staff to deliver the impact of 6,000. Operations will shift toward AI-driven systems executing work end-to-end, with employees NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — Third of Ukraine's land faces moisture shortages, delaying sowing, minister says (Adds sowing data, sunflower oil output, export data) KYIV, Sept 18 (Reuters) — About 30% of Ukrainian farmland is facing moisture shortages, delaying the start of winter sowing, agriculture minister Taras Vysotskyi said COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC H EXCLUSIVE — Putin envoy and far — right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say AfD wants return of Russian gas to bolster economy Putin envoy Dmitriev could meet AfD leadership in early 2027 Gathering shows AfD closeness to Moscow By John O'Donnell BERLIN, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Russian President Vlad COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L Maersk orders 26 large container vessels COPENHAGEN, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Danish shipping group Maersk said on Friday it had ordered 26 large container vessels as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program, with deliveries expected in 2029 and 2030. (Reporting by NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L EQS — News: Huawei Unveils Innovative Immersive Telepresence Solution That Offers Immersive Experiences and Intelligent Services EQS-News: HUAWEI / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Product Launch Huawei Unveils Innovative Immersive Telepresence Solution That Offers Immersive Experiences and Intelligent Services 18.09.2026 / 14:25 CET/CEST The issuer is NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC M Yen hits two-week low after BOJ rate-hike dissent USD/JPY fell further after two BOJ policymakers dissented from a widely expected rate hike, increasing doubts about additional hikes. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L Putin Envoy And Far-Right AfD Prepare Talks To Get Russian Gas Back For Germany — RTRS Cites Sources Putin Envoy And Far-Right AfD Prepare Talks To Get Russian Gas Back For Germany — RTRS Cites Sources NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC L Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany - Sources. Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany - Sources. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC L Multiconsult says technical error omitted responsibility statement Multiconsult ASA (OSE: MULTI) said a technical error meant the board and CEO responsibility statement was not included in its interim report for Q2 and H1 2026 published 18 August 2026. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC M U.S. stock futures edge higher; Treasury yields tick up U.S. stock futures edged higher as oil prices fell. Treasury yields largely rose as investors brace for more rate hikes. AI and semiconductor-linked stocks gained across Asia and Europe. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 12:25 PM UTC H Goldman Sachs: Gasoline Now Offers More Upside Than Diesel Diesel prices remain close to record highs in the US and Europe as the halt of the East-West pipeline adds further pressure to refinery crude supplies. With diesel already pricing in a large geopolitical premium, the lon GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC L PM Modi launches commercial production at Suchi semicon’s Surat plant SEMICON India 2026 is in its second day in New Delhi, with PM Modi launching commercial production at Suchi semicon’s Surat plant. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC M Bhatia Communications & Retail shares rise over 7% on market rebound Bhatia Communications & Retail stock jumped over 7% on Sept. 18 as Nifty 50 and Sensex traded higher despite recent volatility. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC L Gold.com appoints Jill Van as chief financial officer Gold.com appointed Jill Van as its next chief financial officer, effective immediately. Van joined in June of last year and has over 25 years of accounting, audit and financial leadership experience. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC L Oil prices could stay above $100 into 2027 Capital Economics says prices may remain above $100 a barrel into next year if Middle East conflict risks persist and oil flows fail to recover by end-2026. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC M Zealand Pharma Zeydovio gets positive EU panel opinion Zealand Pharma said the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued a positive opinion recommending approval of its short bowel syndrome drug candidate Zeydovio (OMXCOP: ZEAL). REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC H Citigroup on BoE Meeting The MPC minutes showed a more hawkish tone than the July MPR. Policymakers do not yet see clear evidence of second-round inflation effects, but they are increasingly concerned that this may not last. The main risk is tha CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC L Hungarian gay couple hoping for adoption breakthrough under new PM Magyar By Krisztina Fenyo and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, Sept 18 (Reuters) — A Hungarian gay couple who have been trying to adopt for years are hoping for a change in fortune after Prime Minister Peter Magyar started to roll bac NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC L Pacific Assets Trust estimated NAV at 441.51p per share as of Sept. 17, 2026 Pacific Assets Trust estimated unaudited NAV per share at 441.51p, cum income, ex dividend, at close on Sept. 17, 2026. NAV as of Sept. 17, 2026 will be used to calculate Fair Asset Value for the proposed combination wit NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC L SMX says volatile oil markets push recycled plastic toward cost parity with virgin resin SMX published an industry note arguing recycled plastic is nearing cost parity with virgin resin as oil-price volatility lifts petrochemical feedstock costs. Analysis framed plastic recycling as a supply-chain hedge, pos COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Swiss sportswear brand On signs French footballer Mbappé from Nike (Changes sources, adds more details, shares) Sept 18 (Reuters) — Sportswear brand ON Holding has signed Kylian Mbappé as it enters the soccer market, snapping up the French player from Nike, the company said on Friday, s EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC L Compal Electronics to buy remaining CBN shares for NT$ 18.5 each in cash Compal Electronics will acquire the remaining shares of Compal Broadband Networks via a cash share swap to take full ownership. Offer set at NT$ 18.5 per CBN share, an 18.21% premium to the prior trading day’s close. Com MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC L Zurich appoints Fox to lead financial lines globally By Navneeta Nandan Sept 18 (The Insurer) — Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Heather Fox as global head of financial lines, the insurer said on Friday. She will report to global specialty CEO Saad Mered. Fox brings mo NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC L Europe's AI firms, playing catch — up, challenge US calls for slowdown European officials and executives push back against US calls to slow the pace of AI development Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for an antitrust waiver to coordinate on safety measures French startup Mistral says US pl NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC H POLL — British home price increases to lag inflation this year and next cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=house-poll poll data By Jonathan Cable LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — British home prices will rise less than previously expected, achieving just 1.3% gains this year as a challenging economic e CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC L Crookes Brothers withdraws cautionary after agreeing to sell Mozambique macadamia units for US$2 Crookes Brothers entered an agreement to sell its Mozambique macadamia units, Murrimo Macadamia Limitada and Murrimo Farming Limitada, to AgDevCo for an aggregate cash consideration of USD 2.00. The sale is part of Crook NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC H Valero Energy Corporation Elects Matt Audette to its Board of Directors For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Valero Energy Corporation Elects Matt Audette to its Board of Directors Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, “Valero”) announced today that M NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC L NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd files Rule 8.3 dealing disclosure A Rule 8.3 public opening position/dealing disclosure has been filed under the UK Takeover Code, covering positions (or subscription rights) of a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC L FORM 4P BORR - Borr Drilling Ltd* DIRECTOR: Troim Tor Olav P | 150,000 | $4.38 | $656,925 FORM 4P BORR - Borr Drilling Ltd* DIRECTOR: Troim Tor Olav P | 150,000 | $4.38 | $656,925 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC L Poll: UK home prices to rise 1.3% in 2026, 2.0% in 2027 and 3.3% in 2028 (1.8%, 3.0%, 3.0% in Q2 poll). Poll: UK home prices to rise 1.3% in 2026, 2.0% in 2027 and 3.3% in 2028 (1.8%, 3.0%, 3.0% in Q2 poll). NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC L RTRS Poll - UK Home Prices To Rise 1.3% In 2026, 2.0% In 2027 And 3.3% In 2028 (1.8%, 3.0%, 3.0% In Q2 Poll) London Home Prices To Fall 1.4% In 2026, Rise 0.9% In 2027, 2.5% In 2028 (-0.3%, 2.0%, 3.0% In Q2 Poll) NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC H Credit Agricole: Treasury Yields Expected to Stay High Into 2027 Rates are expected to remain elevated over the coming months after the recent bond selloff driven by inflation concerns, large fiscal deficits, heavy corporate issuance and expectations for a hawkish Fed. The 2-year Trea CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC H AIxCrypto Holdings Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript On Friday, AIxCrypto Holdings (NASDAQ: AIXC ) discussed third-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This content is powered APIs. For comprehensive financial data and LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC L Ocean Power Technologies reports WAM-V® surf-zone testing progress OPT says it is using U.S. Army Surf-Zone Testing to evaluate WAM-V® 8 and gather data and operational insights for further platform development and sensor integration for nearshore operations. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC L Eleco Plc files Rule 8.3 dealing disclosure Form 8.3 public opening position/dealing disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC L Progressive reports results for month ended August 31, 2026 Progressive Insurance parent Progressive Corporation reported results for the month ended August 31, 2026, with additional details in its complete monthly earnings release. EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC M FAA approves Boeing waiver to sell additional 777F freighters FAA approved Boeing’s waiver allowing sale of another 35 777F freighters for three years beyond January 2028, after Boeing had requested the approval in December 2025. REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC L Entera Bio initiated by Leerink with $9 target, Outperform rating Leerink Partners initiated coverage on Entera Bio Ltd. (ENTX) with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a $9 price target. ENTX closed at $3.03 per share on September 17, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC M Swiss gold exports jump 65% in August; UK shipments surge Swiss customs data show Swiss gold exports rose 65% in August vs July, with shipments to the UK surging to their highest monthly level in seven years. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC M On Holding signs Kylian Mbappé away from Nike On Holding said it has signed French footballer Kylian Mbappé as it enters the soccer market, snapping him up from Nike. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC L SMX SMXWW - Global Tensions Highlight the Need for Greater Plastic Recycling; the Age of Parity Has Made It Possible SMX SMXWW - Global Tensions Highlight the Need for Greater Plastic Recycling; the Age of Parity Has Made It Possible NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC L France's Pres. Macron: We are mulling options to release strategic energy reserves. France's Pres. Macron: We are mulling options to release strategic energy reserves. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Top Big Cap Negative News Movers Premarket: XENE: -23% Announces Azetukalner NDA Submission to FDA for Focal Seizures and Provides Update on Psychiatry Clinical Program Top Big Cap Negative News Movers Premarket: XENE: -23% Announces Azetukalner NDA Submission to FDA for Focal Seizures and Provides Update on Psychiatry Clinical Program REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Valero appoints Matt Audette to board and audit committee Valero elected Matt Audette as an independent director and named him to the Board’s Audit Committee, effective immediately. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Raymond James raises Oscar Health price target to $42 Raymond James maintained Oscar Health at an Outperform rating and raised its price target to $42 from $34, per Benzinga ratings actions. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Top Big Cap Positive News Movers Premarket: ONON: +6% signs Kylian Mbappé STUB: +5% Upgraded to BUY @ Citi BRUN: +4.5% Talk initiated OUTPERFORM @ Northland CAVA: +3% Announces a $100 Million Share Repurchase Program Top Big Cap Positive News Movers Premarket: ONON: +6% signs Kylian Mbappé STUB: +5% Upgraded to BUY @ Citi BRUN: +4.5% Talk initiated OUTPERFORM @ Northland CAVA: +3% Announces a $100 Million Share Repurchase Prog NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Valero Energy appoints Matt Audette to its board Valero Energy (VLO) named Matt Audette to its board. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Valero elects Matt Audette as independent director to board Valero said Matt Audette was elected an independent director and joined the Audit Committee, effective immediately. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Top Small Cap Negative News Movers Premarket: SDST: -33% Sales Agreement ABTS: -23% Securities Purchase Agreement VWAV: -21% 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split Effective September 22, 2026 DAIC: -20% Momentum Mover HCAI: -19% Momentum Mover DCX: -17% Momentum Mover DTSS: -16% Momentum Mover Top Small Cap Negative News Movers Premarket: SDST: -33% Sales Agreement ABTS: -23% Securities Purchase Agreement VWAV: -21% 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split Effective September 22, 2026 DAIC: -20% Momentum Mover HCAI: -19% EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Top Small Cap Positive News Movers Premarket: TNMG: +133% TNL Mediagene's The News Lens Launches TNL Daily, a Subscription Newsletter GIPR: +107% Momentum Mover IMCC: +86% Momentum Mover SSM: +61% Momentum Mover TRUG: +44% Announces New Initiatives with Polymath to Develop Financing Opportunities for Franchisees TCRT: +42% Patent talk on name CTNT: +29% Momentum Mover BENF: +25% Announces Upcoming Launch of AltLens MEDS: +24% Litigation Settlement Extinguishes ~$19 million In Liabilities and Ret Top Small Cap Positive News Movers Premarket: TNMG: +133% TNL Mediagene's The News Lens Launches TNL Daily, a Subscription Newsletter GIPR: +107% Momentum Mover IMCC: +86% Momentum Mover SSM: +61% Momentum Mover TRUG: +4 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L French Pres Macron: Considering Options To Release Strategic Energy Reserves French Pres Macron: Considering Options To Release Strategic Energy Reserves NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC L Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC CAPACITY POSTING — TIM for September 19, 2026, through September 21, 2026 ( This is the verbatim text of a critical notification provided by the pipeline operator to its shippers. 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This item may be followed by a news story dependin CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — Italy's debt burden rising at alarming rate, economy minister says Italian borrowing costs jumped at auction last week Inflation bound to rise if wars continue, minister says Italy hoping for early exit from EU budget procedure (Adds details and background) By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Sept CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC L Swiss sportswear brand On signs French footballer Mbappé from Nike, FT reports Sept 18 (Reuters) — Sportswear brand ON Holding has signed Kylian Mbappé as it enters the soccer market, snapping up the French player from Nike, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the ma EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC L Marshall Monteagle AGM drew 70.04% shareholder turnout Marshall Monteagle held its annual general meeting on Sept. 18, 2026, with all items put to shareholders carried. 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Testing produced data to guide development of the 16-foot and 22-f NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC M Bitcoin holds above $78,000 for third straight gain day Bitcoin was up about 2% at $78,078, marking its third consecutive day of gains as a tech rebound lifted broader risk assets amid renewed inflationary concerns and higher U.S. interest rates. CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC