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Fri, Sep 18, 2026 - Page 35

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H ECB President Lagarde: We'll Decide On Rates Meeting By Meeting — RTE Radio Growth Is A Bit More Promising Than We Thought CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC H ECB's President Lagarde: Growth is a bit more promising than we thought. ECB's President Lagarde: Growth is a bit more promising than we thought. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC H ECB's President Lagarde: We'll decide on rates meeting by meeting. ECB's President Lagarde: We'll decide on rates meeting by meeting. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC L BolognaFiere partners with G. Pirrera Eventi to run Forlener, Forester and BOSTER from 2027 BolognaFiere entered a strategic partnership with G. Pirrera Eventi to expand its forestry-wood-energy trade show portfolio. From 2027, BolognaFiere will directly organize Forlener, Forester, BOSTER Nord-Ovest with G. Pi NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L First Berlin upgrades 2G Energy to buy, sets EUR 76 price target First Berlin upgraded 2G Energy to Buy, lifted its 12-month target price to EUR 76 from EUR 73. H1/26 US orders reached EUR 350 million, driven mainly by data center demand; the largest single order exceeded EUR 100 mill EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L Amundi raises Aixtron voting stake to 3.1% from 0% Amundi raised its total voting rights in Aixtron to 3.1% from 0%, crossing the 3% threshold on Sept. 11, 2026. Stake comprised 3.07% voting rights from shares, equal to 3,487,588 votes. Instruments added 0.02% via securi EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L Porsche produces battery cells using 100% recycled cathode materials in recycling pilot Porsche Automobil Holding SE reported a battery recycling milestone at Porsche, producing cells using cathode material made entirely from recycled metals. Pilot cells use recycled lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese recov NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley cuts Scout24 voting rights to 3% from 4.43% Morgan Stanley cut its combined stake in Scout24 to 3% from 4.43%. * Equity voting rights fell to 2.73% from 3.1%. * Voting rights via instruments dropped to 0.27% from 1.32%. * Threshold was reached on Sep. 11, 2026. Di NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L EQS — PVR: Salzgitter Aktiengesellschaft: 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: Salzgitter Aktiengesellschaft Salzgitter Aktiengesellschaft: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide di MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L BRIEF — Seatwirl Gets Nod To Transfer Remaining S2x Grant To Verti — Go Sept 18 (Reuters) — SeaTwirl AB (publ): Seatwirl Has Received Approval From The Swedish Energy Agency To Transfer The Remaining S2x Grant To Verti-go Remaining Grant Amounts To Just Over Three-quarters Of Original Grant NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L BRIEF — Nexa Dynamics Wins 1.6 Billion Won Order Nexa Dynamics Co Ltd: Nexa Dynamics: Wins 1.6 Billion Won Order Source text:... Further company coverage: 351320.KQ NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L Three students killed in Philippine school shooting including suspected gunman, mayor says MANILA, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Three people were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, including the 16-year-old suspected gunman, with eight others injured, the town's mayor said. Four of the e NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC M Moody’s upgrades Dalian Wanda Commercial Management and Wanda HK ratings Moody’s upgraded Dalian Wanda Commercial Management’s corporate family rating to Caa2 from Ca and upgraded Wanda Commercial Properties’ CFR to Caa3 from C; the outlook was revised to positive. REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Pearson buys assessment technology provider ITS MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Norden discloses PDMR share dealings tied to buyback Norden reported transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and closely related parties, including pro rata sales by A/S Motortramp, in connection with its ongoing share buy-back program. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Spain FinMin Cuerpo: There Is Openness To Bring Canada, EU Together Spain FinMin Cuerpo: There Is Openness To Bring Canada, EU Together NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC H Nigeria agriculture is over 22% of GDP but small share of exports Stakeholders at FirstBank Agric & Export Expo in Lagos said agriculture contributes over 22% to Nigeria’s GDP but accounts for only a small share of merchandise exports. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC M BOJ policy rate seen unlikely above 2% amid market talk Capital Economics’ Marcel Thieliant says Japan’s policy rate is unlikely to rise above 2%, as higher levels could push the BOJ into restrictive territory after the rate was raised to 1.25%. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L SeaTwirl gets approval to transfer remaining S2x grant SeaTwirl AB (publ) (OMXSTO: STW) said it received approval to transfer the remaining S2x grant to Verti-Go. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC M Nexa Dynamics wins 1.6 billion won order Nexa Dynamics Co Ltd (KRX:351320) won an order worth 1.6 billion won. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC M Karamtara Engineering shares keep rallying after IPO Stock rose about 7.4% on Sept. 17 to a record high, and is up about 50% from its IPO price. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC L Metals Commodities Updates: Silver Rises by 2.75% Top commodity gainers are Silver (2.75%), Platinum (1.53%) and Gold (1.29%). Biggest loser is Steel Rebar (-0.51%). COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC H Landmark Bancorp Reports Q2 2026 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript On Thursday, Landmark Bancorp (NASDAQ: LARK ) discussed second-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, 08:05 AM UTC M Copper set for weekly gain as China demand offsets US tariff uncertainty LME three-month copper rose 0.3% to $14,539/mt, supported by stronger physical demand in China despite US tariff uncertainty and higher interest rates. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC L VNT - Tesco Partners with Vontier to Elevate Forecourt Automation and Integration VNT - Tesco Partners with Vontier to Elevate Forecourt Automation and Integration NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC L Rolls-Royce: Selected To Lead EU's Elevated Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Project — Website Rolls-Royce: Selected To Lead EU's Elevated Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Project — Website NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC M Norden repurchases 200,000 shares; buyback up to 73.19M DKK NORDEN says it repurchased 200,000 shares since 14 Aug 2026 for 73.19M DKK under its up to $25M buy-back. Treasury shares total 2,625,936 (8.75%) of 30,000,000 shares. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC L GWM adds 3.0L turbodiesel option to Tank 500 SUV range in South Africa GWM expanded its Tank 500 seven-seat SUV range in South Africa with a new 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 170kW and 620Nm, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC H Ukraine fuel prices rise by up to 10% in September, data shows KYIV, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Retail prices for motor fuel in Ukraine have risen by 8% to 10% since the start of the month, tracking gains in European prices, and diesel has edged close to the psychological threshold of 100 COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L SEB announces shareholder meeting SEB will hold its annual general meeting in Stockholm on March 23, 2027. The meeting will vote on board-related proposals, based on recommendations prepared by the shareholder nomination committee. Disclaimer: This news NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC H ISG says UK public sector shifts to platform — based digital delivery amid fiscal, cyber pressures ISG report flags a shift in U.K. public sector digital delivery toward shared platforms, reuse-first procurement, resilience, data sharing, AI-ready services. Fiscal constraints tighten scrutiny on outcomes, pushing depa NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L Pearson acquires assessment technology provider ITS Pearson acquired ITS, a Baltimore-based assessment technology provider focused on managing, delivering, and reporting assessment programs. Deal expands Pearson’s assessment and verification capabilities, targeting growth NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L Taboola makes offer to acquire finance — focused ad network Dianomi Taboola launched an offer to acquire Dianomi, expanding its performance advertising reach into a premium network focused on finance audiences. Dianomi serves advertisers in business, finance, lifestyle sectors across hun MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L BRIEF — YTO Express August Courier Business Revenue Up 8.0% Y/Y Sept 18 (Reuters) — YTO Express Group Co Ltd: SAYS AUG COURIER BUSINESS REVENUE UP 8.0% Y/Y TO 5.8 BILLION YUAN ($865.96 million) Source text Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6978 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Be NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L Hornbach to open six new DIY megastores in Germany in spring 2027 HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA plans six new Germany DIY megastores, targeting spring 2027 openings, lifting expansion momentum. Sites stem from Hellweg’s insolvency process; takeover slated for early December 2026, foll MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L Tesco partners with Vontier to deploy forecourt payments, fueling tech across 700 — plus sites Tesco partnered with Vontier to deploy Gilbarco Veeder-Root fuelling systems, Invenco outdoor payments across more than 700 UK petrol stations. Rollout targets tighter forecourt automation, integrated pump-to-POS operati NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC M Nestle reviews options for Russia unit after Kremlin seizure Nestle said it is assessing options for its Russian unit after Moscow transferred control to external administrators, the latest step by the Kremlin to seize local assets of international conglomerates. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.36%, Nasdaq 100 +0.66%; EUR/USD +0.07%, WTI -1.95%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.66 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent. In currencies, the dollar i EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L YTO Express August courier revenue up 8.0% y/y EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC L South Africa’s first offshore wind farm delayed pending new data Environmental impact study for South Africa’s proposed first offshore wind farm on the east coast has stalled, awaiting new technical information from developers, the appointed consultancy said Thursday, 17 September 202 ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC M Taboola to Acquire Dianomi; deal expected to close end-2026 Taboola announced an offer to acquire Dianomi, with closing expected by end-2026, subject to regulatory and Dianomi shareholder approvals. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC H Euro Area August 1-year CPI expectations rise to 3%; 3-year rises to 2.9%. Euro Area August 1-year CPI expectations rise to 3%; 3-year rises to 2.9%. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC L Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc files Form 8.5 dealings disclosure A Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) public dealing disclosure was filed by an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status, covering client-serving dealings under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC L Gamma Communications files Form 8.5 public dealing disclosure The company filed a Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, covering dealings in a client-serving capacity. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC M Rupee snaps losing streak as oil eases; yields stay >7% Rupee sentiment may stay in focus as easing crude supports the currency, while RBI intervention and global rate expectations continue to influence moves; India bond yields remain above 7%. FX | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC L Gooch & Housego plc files Form 8.5 public dealing disclosure Filing is a Rule 8.5 (Takeover Code) public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status, in a client-serving capacity. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC M Thailand doubles public solar power scheme to 10 GW Thailand will double its public solar power scheme to 10 gigawatts from 5 GW previously, government spokesperson Lalida Periswiwatana said Friday. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC M Investec double-upgrades Supreme Industries to Buy Investec upgraded Supreme Industries to “Buy” from “Sell” and raised its target to ₹3,860 from ₹3,500 after shares rose as much as 3.3% on Friday, September 18. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC M Hyperliquid launches manual borrows using HYPE or BTC collateral Hyperliquid launched manual borrows, letting users post HYPE or BTC as collateral to borrow USDC or USDT. Supplied and borrowed quote assets earn interest at rates set by utilization in the new market. CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC L Silver Pony enters media services contract i2i Agreement Silver Pony Resources Corp. (CSE: PONY; FSE: BJ40; OTCID: PONIF) says it has entered into a media services contract (the “i2i Agreement”). EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC L PSO - Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Provider, ITS PSO - Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Provider, ITS NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC L U.K. public sector moves toward platform-based delivery approach A research report says U.K. public-sector organizations are planning common platforms, data sharing, and AI-ready services to support reuse, resilience, and AI readiness. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC M Tesco to integrate Vontier with Gilbarco and Invenco fuelling tech Vontier says Tesco will integrate Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Invenco technologies as part of a scalable fuelling solution, using Vontier technologies for forecourt automation and integration. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC M Poland August industrial output rises but misses forecasts Poland’s industrial output increased in August, supported by a rebound in export demand, but the growth rate was below analysts’ expectations. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC L Energy Commodities Updates: Heating Oil Falls by 2.15% Top commodity losers are Heating Oil (-2.15%), Brent Oil (-2.13%) and Crude Oil (-2%). Gains are led by Natural Gas UK (1.67%) and Natural Gas EU (1.67%). COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC L Eurozone Current Account Eurozone Current Account NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC M Pearson acquires assessment technology provider ITS EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC M Lennar CEO warns higher interest rates test affordability CEO Stuart Miller says elevated mortgage rates are squeezing housing affordability, tempering expected improvement for the homebuilder as inflation pressures budgets and resale inventory rises. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:59 AM UTC H Ivanhoe Mines Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN ) held its second-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday. 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, 07:59 AM UTC M India net direct tax collections rise 13% in April 1–September 17 period India’s net direct tax collections increased 13% year-on-year to 12.1 trillion rupees ($126.28 billion) from April 1 to September 17, the tax department said. Gross direct tax collections rose over 15% year-on-year. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:58 AM UTC L EU’s Dombrovskis: Given Limited Fiscal Space, Prudent Budgets Key EU’s Dombrovskis: Given Limited Fiscal Space, Prudent Budgets Key NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:58 AM UTC L BUZZ — Barclays upgrades Soitec to 'overweight' on AI — photonics opportunity * Barclays upgrades Soitec to "overweight" from "equal weight" and raises its PT by 82% to €200, saying the French semiconductor-wafer maker is being reshaped by demand for AI data centre networking * Barclays expects ph CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L DWS Investment lifts Salzgitter voting stake to 3.2% from 2.66% DWS Investment raised its Salzgitter voting stake to 3.2% from 2.66%. Position reflected 1,925,706 shares attributed via equity collateral received through transfer of title. Threshold crossing date: Sep. 14, 2026. Discl EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L Laiqon launches LAIQON SICAV Global Equities Dynamic fund Oct. 1 Laiqon launched LAIQON SICAV - Global Equities Dynamic, a new Luxembourg equity sub-fund, with sales starting Oct. 1, 2026. Strategy targets high-growth global stocks, typically about 25 holdings, with high tracking erro EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L Reserve Bank of India: Government Stock — Auction Results: Cut — off Link to Reserve Bank of India website EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC H EQS — News: LAIQON: New Luxembourg SICAV launches and new equity fund established EQS-News: LAIQON AG / Key word(s): Funds LAIQON: New Luxembourg SICAV launches and new equity fund established 18.09.2026 / 09:55 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ══════════ EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L EQS — News: Sungrow and be.storaged strengthen partnership for gigawatt — hour — scale battery storage projects EQS-News: Sungrow / Key word(s): Contract/Joint Venture Sungrow and be.storaged strengthen partnership for gigawatt-hour-scale battery storage projects 18.09.2026 / 09:55 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L Rhön — Klinikum Campus Bad Neustadt hosts talk on clinical ethics committee work Rhön-Klinikum hosted a hospice association lecture at its Bad Neustadt campus on Sep. 18, 2026, spotlighting its clinical ethics committee. Neurological rehabilitation chief Volker Ziegler outlined how the committee supp NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L BUZZ — Nestle India slips after food regulator initiates legal action over infant nutrition products * Shares of Nestle India reverse course to fall 2.1%, after rising as much as 1.41% earlier in the session * India's food safety regulator FSSAI says it initiated legal action against co over alleged non-compliance with REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L GoTyme Bank expands Shari'ah-compliant SME business funding in South Africa GoTyme Bank said it is expanding access to “Shari'ah for Business,” a Shari'ah-compliant funding solution for qualifying South African businesses, aligned with Islamic finance principles. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC H Full Transcript: Covenant Logistics Gr Q2 2026 Earnings Call Covenant Logistics Gr (NYSE: CVLG ) held its second-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday. Below is the complete transcript from the call. APIs provide real-time access to earnings call transcripts and financial d LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC H ECB's Kaasik: We must prevent second-round effects. ECB's Kaasik: We must prevent second-round effects. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC H ECB's Kaasik: We Must Prevent Second-Round Effects More Tightening Needed If Inflation Risks Materialize - Exact Level Of Neutral Rate Not A Big Concern Now CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC H ECB's Kaasik: Exact level of neutral rate not a big concern now. ECB's Kaasik: Exact level of neutral rate not a big concern now. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L Danish Police Investigating Incident At US Embassy Danish Police Investigating Incident At US Embassy NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC M Taiwan central bank seen likely raising rates in December DBS economist Ma Tieying says Taiwan’s central bank is likely to raise its policy rate by 12.5 bps to 2.125% in December, adding that its inflation outlook may be too sanguine. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC L EU's Economy Commissioner Dombrovskis: Not at this stage proposing EU-wide windfall tax. EU's Economy Commissioner Dombrovskis: Not at this stage proposing EU-wide windfall tax. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC L EU’s Dombrovskis: Not At This Stage To Propose EU-Wide Windfall Tax Windfall Tax Will Be Touched Upon - Ready To Engage In Discussions On Windfall Tax NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC H Full Transcript: Check Point Software Q2 2026 Earnings Call On Thursday, Check Point Software (NASDAQ: CHKP ) discussed second-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For real-time access t LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC H HUTCHMED (China) Reports H1 2026 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript HUTCHMED (China) (NASDAQ: HCM ) released quarterly financial results and hosted an earnings call on Thursday. Read the complete transcript below. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For real-time access to our entire LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC L EU's Economy Commissioner Dombrovskis: Windfall tax will be touched upon. EU's Economy Commissioner Dombrovskis: Windfall tax will be touched upon. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L EU Economy Commissioner Dombrovskis: Economy is proving resilient. EU Economy Commissioner Dombrovskis: Economy is proving resilient. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Equinor signs long — term LNG agreement with Thailand's PTT Trading (Adds quote, background in paragraphs 2-4) OSLO, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Equinor said on Friday it has signed a long-term agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Thailand's PTT Trading (PTTT). "The agreement under COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC H REG — South32 Limited — Daily Buy — Back Notification For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: RNS Number: 3736V South32 Limited 18 September 2026 18 September 2026 South32 Limited (Incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 20 EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC L UPDATE 1 — UK's Healey to press EU to include UK in 'Made in Europe' policy (Changes sourcing, adds background) LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) — British finance minister John Healey will urge his counterparts in the European Union not to exclude Britain from the bloc's "Made in Europe" industrial pol NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC L US pharmacy chain Walgreens plans tech centre in India's Chennai, expected to create 250 jobs Sept 18 (Reuters) — US-based pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to establish a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. A pact with Walgreens India is expected to NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC L BRIEF — China Nuclear Engineering & Construction January — August New Contracts Totalled 52.4 Billion Yuan Sept 18 (Reuters) — China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Corp Ltd: JAN-AUG NEW CONTRACTS TOTALLED 52.4 BILLION YUAN ($7.82 billion) Source text Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6978 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC L Norway’s Gassco schedules — 19.8 mcm per day outage for September 18 at 0400 — September 22 at 0400 OSLO, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Norwegian gas system operator Gassco scheduled a gas outage involving -19.8 million cubic metres per day at Nyhamna from September 18 at 0400 to September 22 at 0400, it said in a market message NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC L Clece regains Barcelona home care services contract starting Oct. 16 Clece won back Barcelona City Council’s home care services contract, effective Oct. 16, resuming a mandate it held from 2015 to 2020. Contract term set at three years, starting with about 2,300 staff serving roughly 11,3 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC L UKMTO: Received Delayed Report From 16th Sep That A Tanker Was Struck By Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz READ HERE NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC M Indonesia awards six oil and gas blocks; tenders eight more Indonesia’s energy ministry said it awarded six oil and gas blocks with total estimated resources of 8.28 billion barrels of oil and 2.3 billion standard cubic feet of gas, and put eight additional blocks up for tender. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC L French Stocks Slip, Set for 6th Weekly Fall The CAC 40 fell 0.6% on Friday, retreating after two consecutive sessions of gains and heading for its sixth straight weekly decline as investors weighed the latest decisions from major central banks. Notably, the Federa COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:52 AM UTC M WTI futures down 2% to $99.89 a barrel WTI futures were down 2% at $99.89 a barrel. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC L China Nuclear Engineering & Construction contracts total 52.4 billion yuan For January-August, China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Corp Ltd reported total new contracts of 52.4 billion yuan. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC L Investec H1 adjusted EPS guidance expected in line For the six months ended 30 September, Investec guided adjusted EPS to 41.7p–43.3p, with headline EPS expected at 38.1p–39.7p. EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC L SK Hynix: Nothing Decided On Building Chip Plant In Japan SK Hynix: Nothing Decided On Building Chip Plant In Japan NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC L Walgreens plans Global Capability Centre in Chennai, India Walgreens plans to establish a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, expected to create 250 jobs. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC L SK Hynix: Nothing decided on building chip plant in Japan. SK Hynix: Nothing decided on building chip plant in Japan. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:49 AM UTC M Equinor signs long-term LNG agreement with Thailand's PTT Equinor has signed a long-term LNG agreement with Thailand’s PTT International Trading Pte Ltd. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:49 AM UTC L iPhone 18 Pro models go on sale in India Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max began selling in India on Friday, Sept. 18, with large customer turnout at Apple Stores and authorized retailers. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC M GPT Infraprojects shares jump up to 9% in BSE trade GPT Infraprojects shares rose as much as 9% in morning trade on the BSE on Friday, extending gains for a second session. The stock opened at Rs.119 versus a prior close of Rs.113.15. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC M Bharat Forge shares jump after QIP launched at Rs. 1,947 floor Bharat Forge shares rose Friday after the company launched a qualified institutional placement (QIP) at a floor price of Rs. 1,947 per share. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC H Erdogan And Trump May Discuss Initiatives For Negotiations On Ukraine At A Meeting In New York, According To A Ria Novosti Source In The Turkish Cabinet. Erdogan And Trump May Discuss Initiatives For Negotiations On Ukraine At A Meeting In New York, According To A Ria Novosti Source In The Turkish Cabinet. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC M Toyota estimates factory automation could cost $6.4 billion yearly from 2028 Toyota (TSE:7203) estimates factory modernization via automation and robotics could cost 1 trillion yen ($6.4 billion) annually starting in 2028. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Chinese EV maker BYD recalls more than 180,000 cars over brake pedal risk (Adds details, Nio's recall; paragraphs 2-6) BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) — China's market regulator said on Friday electric vehicle maker BYD will immediately recall more than 180,000 cars to resolve a manufacturing defec GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC L BUZZ — Dmart pricing edge not enough to drive footfall, says HSBC; cuts TP * Discounts offered at Dmart stores not enough to encourage customers to visit physical stores, given added time at checkout and out-of-pocket travel costs — analysts at HSBC Global Investment Research * Brokerage firm r CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC M BYD recalls 183,211 Qin and Tang vehicles over brake risk China’s market regulator said BYD will immediately recall more than 180,000 cars to address a manufacturing defect affecting a brake pedal component. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC L USD/JPY Extends Gains Up 1% AS Ueda Speaks USD/JPY Extends Gains Up 1% AS Ueda Speaks NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC H AGI Reports Q2 2026 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript AGI (NYSE: AGBK ) reported second-quarter financial results on Wednesday. The transcript from the company's second-quarter earnings call has been provided below. APIs provide real-time access to earnings call transcripts LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 07:44 AM UTC H GSC Research sets Orbis price target at EUR 11.6, reiterates buy rating GSC Research reiterated a Buy rating on Orbis, citing stronger first-half 2026 earnings despite weaker overseas performance. Price target set at EUR 11.6, based on a 12-month view; rating last changed on May 5, 2022. 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REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 07:42 AM UTC M Alpha Bank to buy back €500 million in bonds RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:42 AM UTC M Mazagon Dock shares rebound after finance director flags up to Rs 15,000 cr shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders rose nearly 2% on Friday, snapping a six-session losing streak, after Director (Finance) Ruchir Agrawal said the company is looking at an investment of up to Rs 15,000 crore in a shipyard in Mah EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:41 AM UTC M Gold rises above $4,400 as yields ease, oil softens Gold moved above $4,400/oz, supported by lower Treasury yields and easing oil prices, according to market talk. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:41 AM UTC L peaq partners with Doosan Robotics to test on peaqOS Advanced Blockchain AG said its portfolio company peaq partnered with Doosan Robotics, with the first robot testing on peaqOS and plans to expand after trials. 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