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Baan Holding starts execution works for Playocity entertainment project
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:26 AM UTC
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Takeover offer for Berentzen-Gruppe AG
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:26 AM UTC
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Singapore labor market stayed resilient in 2Q, MOM data shows
Ministry of Manpower data showed total employment (excluding migrant domestic workers) rose by 11,400 in 2Q, with unemployment staying low.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 05:25 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures muted as weaker crude and firmer ringgit weigh
Malaysian palm oil futures were muted Monday; benchmark FCPOc3 for December delivery fell 2 ringgit (0.04%) to 4,896 ringgit ($1,201.4). Softer crude and a firmer ringgit curbed buying amid thin participation.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 05:24 AM UTC
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Technip Energies signs licensing collaboration with SABIC for LDPE technology
Technip Energies said it has agreed a licensing collaboration with SABIC for CTR LDPE technology.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:24 AM UTC
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CTOS Digital appoints Chan Siew Mei to Risk Committee
CTOS Digital Berhad announced the appointment of Madam Chan Siew Mei, 60, as a member of its Risk Committee, effective September 25, 2026. She is an Independent and Non-Executive Director.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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OM Holdings announces October 2026 special general meeting
OM Holdings Limited will hold a special general meeting on Oct. 15, 2026, to vote on resolutions including the company's re-domiciliation from Bermuda to Singapore, adoption of a new constitution, and a change of company
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Amica Q2 Net Profit At 2.8 Mln Zlotys
Sept 21 (Reuters) — Amica SA: Reported On Friday Q2 Net Profit At 2.8 Million Zlotys Q2 Revenue At 555.3 Million Zlotys Q2 Operating Profit At 11.4 Million Zlotys Source text:... Further company coverage: AMCP.WA (Gdansk
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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Dilip Buildcon declared L-1 bidder for 400 Kv GIS Solapur/Paranda Switching Station Project
Dilip Buildcon Limited has been declared the L-1 bidder for the 400 Kv GIS Solapur/Paranda Switching Station Project. The order is valued at 12.65 billion rupees.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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CTOS Digital Berhad Appoints Madam Chan Siew Mei as Audit Committee Chairperson
CTOS Digital Berhad announced the appointment of Madam Chan Siew Mei as Chairperson of its Audit Committee, effective September 25, 2026. She was appointed as an Independent and Non-Executive Director. The committee comp
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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CTOS DIGITAL BERHAD - MADAM NIRMALA A/P DORAISAMY CEASES AS AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
CTOS DIGITAL BERHAD announced on 21 Sep 2026 the cessation of Madam Nirmala A/P Doraisamy as Chairman of the Audit Committee. She was 59 years old. The committee composition remains with members Lynette Yeow Su-Yin and D
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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JPMorgan expects Nifty to target ~27,000 by late January
JPMorgan’s Rajiv Batra said he sees the Nifty moving toward the firm’s base case of around 27,000 between early/mid-November and the end of January.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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Asian tech stocks rise on AI optimism; Trump-Xi meeting in focus
Emerging Asian stocks rose on Monday, led by chip-related shares, as investors awaited a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week for signals on trade ties and the global
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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JPMorgan Raises Year-End Targets for Two-, 10-Year Treasury Yields — Market Talk
0522 GMT - The Federal Reserve's next interest-rate hike is expected to come in December, JPMorgan rates strategists say, confirming their previous view. Against this backdrop, they raise their year-end 2026 targets for
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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Qatar issues new e-commerce licence for approved online sales
Qatar introduced a new e-commerce licence allowing eligible businesses to conduct approved commercial activities through their own websites.
REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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Nokia shares rise ahead of EURO STOXX 50 entry
Nokia shares (NOK) climbed nearly 1% in the overnight session late Sunday as the company is set to join the EURO STOXX 50 on Monday. The report also says Nokia extended its partnership with Microsoft to develop an AI-rel
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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Amica Q2 net profit at 2.8 mln zlotys
Amica SA reported Q2 net profit of 2.8 mln zlotys.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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Dilip Buildcon declared L-1 bidder for 400 kV GIS project
Dilip Buildcon Limited has been declared L-1 bidder for the 400 kV GIS Solapur/Paranda switching station project.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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Qatar Airways CEO says not yet passing fuel price rise
Jet fuel prices have risen 90% since the start of the year, but Qatar Airways has not yet passed the increase to customers, CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater said.
ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs record $433 million inflow as BTC tops $81,000
On September 18, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $433 million inflows after two days of heavy outflows, helping weekly net inflows return to positive territory. Bitcoin held above $81,000.
CRYPTO | Sep 21, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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Qatar launches Doha Investment platform to accelerate growth
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced the launch of Doha Investment, described as a dedicated investment platform aimed at accelerating Qatar
REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 05:20 AM UTC
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Galp refining unit seen boosting Q/Q profit before Q3
Berenberg says Galp’s refining unit is expected to post much higher quarter-on-quarter profit, supported by elevated product cracks, ahead of the Portuguese firm’s third-quarter results.
ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:20 AM UTC
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Tata Group stocks fell up to 10% Friday amid Tata Sons dispute
Stocks across Tata Group came under heavy pressure on Friday last week, slipping up to 10%, with investors losing over Rs. 52,000 crore. The pressure followed escalation in the dispute over Tata Sons leadership and futur
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:20 AM UTC
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RBC BlueBay finds value in five-year Treasurys near 5% yields
RBC BlueBay fixed income CIO Mark Dowding says five-year U.S. Treasurys offer some value as yields approach 5%, while remaining more circumspect about longer-dated maturities amid heavy debt issuance.
RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 05:19 AM UTC
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Russian Defence Ministry: Russian Forces Hit Cargo Vessel At Ukraine's Port Of Odesa
Russian Forces Also Hit Logistics Centres, Warehouses And Ukrainian Ports
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:19 AM UTC
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Australia immigration curbs seen modestly impacting REITs, Moody's says
Moody's Ratings says the Australian government's immigration policy changes to curb net overseas migration are likely to slow population growth and have a modest impact on REITs.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:19 AM UTC
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Russia Strikes Gas Distribution Station In Ukraine - TASS
Russia Strikes Gas Distribution Station In Ukraine - TASS
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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Qatar Energy Minister: LNG capabilities could normalize in weeks
Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO said LNG capabilities could return to normal within a couple of weeks if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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CTOS DIGITAL BERHAD director Madam Nirmala A/P Doraisamy resigns
Madam Nirmala A/P Doraisamy resigned as an Independent Director of CTOS DIGITAL BERHAD effective Sept. 21, 2026, due to retirement.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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CTOS Digital appoints Chan Siew Mei as Independent Director
CTOS Digital Berhad has appointed Madam Chan Siew Mei as an Independent and Non-Executive Director, effective September 25, 2026.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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CTOS DIGITAL BERHAD APPOINTS MADAM PUTRI NORLISA BINTI MOHD NAJIB AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
CTOS Digital Berhad announced the appointment of Madam Putri Norlisa Binti Mohd Najib as an Independent Director, effective September 25, 2026. She brings over 20 years of legal experience, specializing in banking and fi
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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EQS — WpÜG: Takeover Offer / Target company: Berentzen — Gruppe Aktiengesellschaft; Bidder: Blitz 26 — 877 GmbH (zukünftig Sazerac Germany H
EQS-WpÜG: Blitz 26-877 GmbH (zukünftig Sazerac Germany Holding GmbH) / Takeover Offer Takeover Offer / Target company: Berentzen-Gruppe Aktiengesellschaft; Bidder: Blitz 26-877 GmbH (zukünftig Sazerac Germany Holding Gmb
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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Masar sells four land plots for 603.8 million riyals
Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction: Masar announced the sale of four plots of land within its Masar Destination for a total transaction value of 603.8 million Saudi riyals.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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Sazerac unit offers Berentzen shareholders EUR 5.55 per share
Blitz 26-877, a Sazerac-owned holding company, launched a cash offer for all Berentzen-Gruppe shares at EUR 5.55 each, with a minimum acceptance threshold of 50% plus one share. Closing is expected in Q4 2026, subject to
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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Phancy ranks first in IDC AI computing resource management assessment
Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (6682.HK) ranked first overall in IDC's 2026 China AI Computing Resource Management Platform Technology Capability Assessment, receiving full scores in four dimensions.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC
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India's G R Infraprojects gains on winning 4.26 bln rupee highway project
Shares of India's G R Infraprojects rose as much as 5.9% to 874.95 rupees on Wednesday after the infrastructure firm said it received a letter from the National Highways Authority of India declaring Sept. 7 as the appoin
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC
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Singapore approves DKSH's HPV cervical lesion spray gel
DKSH Healthcare secured Singapore regulatory clearance for Colpofix, a prescription vaginal spray gel device targeting HPV-related cervical lesions.
REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Dai Ichi Karkaria Gets Tax Penalty Of 1.52 Million Rupees For Fy2024 — 25
Sept 21 (Reuters) — Dai Ichi Karkaria Ltd: Dai Ichi Karkaria - Gets Tax Penalty Of 1.52 Million Rupees For Fy2024-25 Source text:... Further company coverage: DAIK.BO (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC
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FDA accepts Roche Lunsumio+Polivy supplemental BLA; EMA CHMP backs Ocrevus ages 10+
Roche said the FDA accepted a supplemental BLA for Lunsumio with Polivy in 2L+ DLBCL based on SUNMO data. Roche also said the EMA CHMP backed Ocrevus IV for pediatric relapsing multiple sclerosis in patients age 10+ afte
REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Porsche Automobil Holding warns VW 2026 ROS cut
Porsche Automobil Holding SE Pref (XETR:PAH3) said Volkswagen’s cut to 2026 operating ROS and a ~€6bn non-cash impairment will lower PAH3’s equity-accounted earnings, but the impairment will not affect PAH3’s adjusted or
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Moody’s: Islamic banks in Bahrain/GCC have strong buffers
Moody’s Ratings says Islamic financial institutions across Bahrain and the wider GCC are positioned to maintain superior credit strength and outperform conventional lenders despite regional tensions.
RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Siemens reshapes as Healthineers outlook lifts earnings
Recap: Siemens Healthineers separation follows Diagnostics separation; Siemens reports strong free cash flow and share buybacks plus an upgraded earnings outlook, attributed largely to tariff refunds, with high goodwill
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Delivery Hero reprices debt and raises FY26 guidance
Delivery Hero SE said strong market demand and lender confidence enabled a debt repricing and an FY26 guidance increase. Separately, a Bank of America WpHG filing on Sept 10, 2026 disclosed a mid-cycle shift in its repor
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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L'Oréal H1 revenue €23.77B; shares ~5.6% below GF Value
L'Oréal reported H1 revenue of €23.77B (+5.8%) and a 21.3% operating margin. L'Oréal Luxe sales were near €8B (like-for-like +5.1%). The stock trades about 5.6% below GF Value 91.24 as its market-cap lead over LVMH is de
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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SAP boosts sponsored ADR buybacks; expands SAP Business AI Platform
SAP SE said its sponsored ADR buybacks increased to 8,305,886 shares after recent XETRA repurchases. It also announced a deal to expand its SAP Business AI Platform with AWS and the rollout of AI skills programs in the U
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Unite keeps FY2026 guidance on student demand outlook
Unite Group plc kept FY2026 guidance, forecasting 95% beds sold, like-for-like income growth of 0.5—1.0% and adjusted EPS of 41.5—43.0p, supported by strong UK student demand including rising undergraduate acceptances, 5
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Thales markets Hexaforce sovereign AI and joins UGAP cloud consortium win
Thales SA is marketing Hexaforce as a sovereign, non-ITAR AI command-and-control solution for European and NATO defense customers, and has joined a UGAP consortium for public cloud services and infrastructure.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Zealand Pharma update: partners sought and U.S. trial enrollment
Zealand Pharma is courting global commercial partners and enrolling an extra late-stage U.S. trial tied to its glepaglutide NDA, while continuing share buybacks on Nasdaq Copenhagen under its DKK 1.3bn repurchase program
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Capgemini shares rise as firm shifts to software and AI
Analysts say Capgemini SE is moving from labor-heavy services toward software and AI via new pricing models; shares rose 4.9% to €107.85. The firm also agreed to sell Capgemini Government Solutions to ITC Federal as it r
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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DHL expands in Colombia via Open Market acquisition
DHL AG said it acquired Open Market to deepen its Colombia footprint, adding warehouses, staff, expanded transport, packaging, and temperature-controlled and health logistics to support Strategy 2030.
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Berenberg upgrades BMW to Buy; cites restructuring, cost savings
Berenberg upgraded BMW to Buy, citing restructuring, cost savings, and upcoming Neue Klasse EV launches that it says offset China headwinds. BMW repurchased 410,911 shares under its 2025/2027 buy-back.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Games Workshop interim dividend declared; AGM resolutions passed
Games Workshop Group PLC says trading to 30 Aug 2026 is in line with board expectations and declares an interim dividend of £0.70, raising the 2026/27 total to £3.00. Payment is set for 27 Nov with ex-dividend on 22 Oct,
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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OMV to fund standalone €600m Austrian hydrogen project
OMV says it will press ahead solo on a ~€600m Austrian hydrogen project, largely financed with a €450m EIB loan and expected Austrian public support.
ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Vallourec lands Subsea7 and EnEarth subsea pipe and casing orders
Vallourec (VK) won an engineering supply contract to produce ~130 km of sour-service insulated line pipe for Petrobras’ Sepia 2 FPSO via Subsea7, and received a 3,000 t order from EnEarth for premium casing and accessori
ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Standard Chartered growth in Taiwan and Thailand bond backing
Standard Chartered says Taiwan private banking AUM rose 70% YoY and client count increased 40% to July. The bank also backs Thailand’s 25 billion baht sustainability-linked bond tied to climate and biodiversity targets.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Barratt Redrow reports FY26 volumes, revenue and net cash
Barratt Redrow reported 17,667 homes, c.£6.06bn revenue and adjusted PBT of £572.8m, returning cash via dividends and a £100m buyback, while warning weak demand from higher mortgage rates is forcing incentives despite a
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Intertek deal terms recap; Credit Agricole discloses >1% stake
Intertek Group plc agreed deal terms with Bidco on 18 June 2026 and set out the shareholder vote and conditions in a 15 July Scheme Document. A lender presentation said the terms were final unless topped by a third-party
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Sandoz accelerates generic tirzepatide and semaglutide approvals
TradingView News recap says the FDA accepted Sandoz’s filing for generic tirzepatide, and it won Canadian and Brazilian approvals for semaglutide (including Owozy in Brazil), plus a collaboration to expand biosimilar and
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Commerzbank faces leadership change as Germany demands listing HQ
A weekly recap says Commerzbank is dealing with proposed leadership change moves amid UniCredit takeover talks, while Germany insists it remain listed and keep SME lending. The bank states its supervisory board backs its
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Equinor expands LNG footprint with PTT Trading deal
Equinor signed its first long-term LNG deal with PTT Trading/PTT International, targeting ~7 Mtpa LNG by 2030, while continuing share buybacks and fuel sales and citing other supply/production updates including Bacalhau
ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Next posts H1 revenue and pre-tax profit; EAT win
Next plc reported H1 revenue of GBP 3,540m and pre-tax profit of GBP 569m. An Employment Appeal Tribunal win removed a potential £30m back-pay hit. UK headwinds dented Next-brand sales by £7m, while gains came from WOBL
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Weekly drug-trial and regulatory update recap for AstraZeneca
A weekly recap of AstraZeneca pipeline developments highlights Enhertu efficacy in HER2-mutant NSCLC (PFS/ORR gains), CHMP and NHS progress for HER2 breast cancer adjuvant therapy, and ongoing uncertainties around safety
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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BASF plans mid-2027 IPO for Agricultural Solutions unit
BASF says it is preparing a mid-2027 IPO of its Agricultural Solutions unit in Frankfurt, hiring Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan and previewing details at a Nov 24 capital markets day. BASF also report
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Airbus recaps ATR turboprops fumes grounding; deliveries up 9% YTD
ATR turboprops linked to Airbus are grounded over cockpit and cabin fumes as Airbus faces safety probes. Airbus says deliveries are up 9% YTD, and A220/A321XLR are opening hundreds to thousands of new routes; an Ethiopia
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Indra invests $7.5M in Kansas radar plant, pursues FAA digital radio deal
Indra Sistemas is investing $7.5M in its Kansas radar plant and pursuing a $244M FAA digital radio contract, and has joined Microsoft’s Intelligent Security Association to align future security solutions.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Novartis halts VHB937 ALS trial; Kisqali approved in Egypt
Novartis halted its mid-2011-stage VHB937 ALS trial after Phase 2 ASTRALS missed primary and secondary endpoints, while continuing to explore VHB937 for Alzheimer’s. Kisqali received approval in Egypt as adjuvant therapy
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Babcock launches £200m buyback and issues £250m six-year bond
Babcock International Group PLC (LSE:BAB) launched a £200m buyback, issued a £250m six-year bond to extend maturities and boost liquidity, completed a CEO handover to Harry Holt, and reiterated FY guidance ahead of H1 re
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Mercedes-Benz Group discloses Morgan Stanley collar-linked puts up to 1.66%
Mercedes-Benz Group said Morgan Stanley holds collar-linked puts that could convert into up to 1.66% voting rights (or cash). The company also reported buybacks of 1,606,805 shares, including 916,805 shares bought by a b
REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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BMPS tenders Banco BPM offer; Crédit Agricole may seek better terms
BMPS launched an Aug 21 tender offer for 1.567 BMPS shares per Banco BPM share. Crédit Agricole, a major ~29% holder, may press for changed terms, price concessions, or a broader three-way deal.
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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HSBC flags second interim dividend, buybacks and simplification savings
HSBC Holdings PLC reported a second interim dividend alongside sizable buybacks, while trimming non-core revenue and targeting $2B of simplification savings. The company also leaned into Hong Kong, wealth flows, and Gift
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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UPM names WISA CFO and targets Nasdaq Helsinki listing for demerger
UPM-Kymmene says it will demerge WISA and complete the split by Oct 31, 2026, with WISA expected to begin trading on Nasdaq Helsinki around Nov 2, 2026; Lasse von Hertzen is appointed WISA’s Chief Financial Officer to le
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Banco Santander buybacks, preferred redemption date, AXA court payout trimmed
Santander is cited for repurchasing ~18.2% of 2021 shares, a Court of Appeal trimming a £677M AXA payout, and a $25 redemption of Series I preferred set for Oct 15; the item also mentions SAN leading underwriting and a £
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Poste Italiane reopens Sept 21–25 cash-and-share bid for TIM
Poste Italiane reopened a Sept 21–25 bid for Telecom Italia, offering €1.97/share cash plus a 0.218 share exchange in a €13bn cash-and-stock package, aiming to raise its stake toward ~90% and possibly delist TIM.
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Bayer sells €3bn minority stake; Kerendia FDA approved
Bayer sold minority stakes in its contraceptives unit for €3bn to Apollo-led funds and KKR while retaining control. The company received FDA approval for Kerendia with a hyperkalemia safety note.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Entain cuts ~400 customer-care roles; CEO warns on UK tax hikes
Entain PLC says it is cutting about 400 customer-care roles and is weighing further asset sales. CEO Stella David warned UK tax hikes and regulatory gaps are squeezing costs and value, and urged ministers to close unlice
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Weekly Recap: Bluefield Solar deal closure and summer power sales
Drax Group plc (LSE:DRX) closed the £561m Bluefield Solar deal and integrated assets, boosting 2026 adj. EBITDA guidance to ~£680—711m while selling contracted summer power at £175.9/MWh, planning a 100MW Selby data cent
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Weekly Recap: India festive staffing rise and Agentforce 360 Salesforce deal
Adecco Group AG (SIX:ADEN) sees India festive staffing up 15—20% with 250—270k temp/gig roles, logistics +30—35% and temps getting 10—15% pay rises, while globally it is launching Agentforce 360 via an unlimited Salesfor
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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ING Groep repurchases INGA ADRs and redeems AT1 CoCo notes
ING Groep repurchased 1.38M INGA ADRs at €31.82 in September and said it will redeem $1.5B of 5.75% Perpetual AT1 CoCo notes on Nov 16, 2026 (record Nov 13).
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Bollore SE reports 15% H1 2026 adjusted EBITA decline
Bollore SE said H1 2026 adjusted EBITA fell 15%, citing weaker Communications results at Groupe Canal+ and UMG. The company reported a steep fall in net cash after paying exceptional dividends and provided no numerical g
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Amundi buys 9.9% ICG stake, signs 10-year distribution deal
Amundi SA bought a 9.9% economic stake in ICG for ~€620M and signed a 10-year exclusive global distribution deal. The company also completed a €500M buyback of 5.9M shares (~2.9%), pending a cancellation decision.
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Intesa Sanpaolo wins shareholder approval for €35bn MPS bid
Intesa Sanpaolo has received shareholder backing for its €35bn bid for Monte dei Paschi, but Italy’s antitrust authority has opened a formal probe into competition impacts across banking and insurance as it awaits regula
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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RWE boosts M31 stake, signs 433 MW Oracle virtual PPA
RWE increased its stake in M31 to a majority position, taking its Amprion stake to about 58% pending approvals. The company also signed a 433 MW virtual PPA with Oracle for Panther Creek wind farms and issued an oversubs
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Var Energi sells $750M 5.75% notes, considers extraordinary dividend
Var Energi ASA sold $750M of 5.75% senior notes due 2031 at roughly par, yielding 5.774%. CEO Nick Walker said the company may consider an extraordinary dividend if strong oil and gas prices and its financial position al
RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Anglo American declares 23c interim dividend; EU probe into MMG deal
Anglo American plc announced an interim dividend of $0.23 per share payable 29 September 2026. The company is also facing an EU probe opened in Nov 2025 regarding its deal with MMG, with regulators assessing concerns ahe
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Deutsche Bank keeps Kingfisher at Hold; raises target to 300p
Deutsche Bank upgraded Kingfisher to Hold and lifted its price target to 300p, raising FY27 profit forecasts. Kingfisher also selected PwC as its statutory auditor for the year ending 31 Jan 2029, pending shareholder app
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Berenberg cuts Stellantis to Hold, trims target to €5.10
Berenberg downgraded MIL:STLAM to Hold, trimming its target to €5.10, citing margin and inventory strains. It also weighed selling idle Brampton and issued a 97,349-vehicle U.S. recall note.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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AXA rolls out 2027–2029 plan; Citi reiterates €50.40 Buy
AXA SA introduced a 2027–2029 plan targeting EPS/ROE gains, mid-teens BVPS CAGR and cash remittances, alongside disciplined AXA XL underwriting and AI deployment. Citi maintained a Buy with a €50.40 target as the stock t
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Swiss debate on UBS rules weighs AT1 for foreign units
Swiss Parliament is considering a compromise on UBS Group AG TEMP (SIX:UBSG): foreign units meeting half capital rules could use AT1 rather than full CET1. UBS says about $13bn AT1 is needed; the finance minister backs t
REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Nestle unit under temporary administration; Indian shares down ~3%
Moscow put Nestle’s Russian unit under temporary administration, affecting coffee, infant formula and pet food. India’s FSSAI filed cases over alleged infant formula and baby food issues, while Indian shares for Nestle r
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Reckitt expands Mucinex capacity in Wilson, NC; builds Nutley R&D center
Reckitt Benckiser is expanding U.S. manufacturing, lifting its Wilson, North Carolina investment to $400M and adding 234,000 sq ft to boost Mucinex capacity. It is also consolidating North American commercial and R&D tea
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Smiths Group buys 1,884,669 LSE shares; Barclays resumes coverage
Smiths Group bought 1,884,669 LSE shares from HSBC on 6 July 2026 and Barclays resumed coverage on 18 Sep 2026 with an Equal Weight rating and a 2,740p target.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Soitec raises €500M via 0.50% ORNANEs due 2033
Soitec SA raised €500M via 0.50% ORNANEs due Sep 2033, priced at a €206.46 conversion price (≈55% premium) with ~6.2% potential dilution; proceeds earmarked for corporate use. The offering was heavily oversubscribed and
RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Bilfinger cuts guidance, launches Program Agile; up to 1,500 job cuts
After H2 results fell short, Bilfinger launched Program Agile, cut guidance, and announced up to 1,500 job cuts. It said it expects €75m one-time costs and measures aimed at roughly €75m annual savings as it restructures
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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ICG cancels treasury shares; readies PE secondaries investor product
ICG plc canceled 6,897,364 treasury ordinary shares on 16 Sep 2026. Following the cancellation, it reported 275,363,297 ordinary shares and 15,280,825 non-voting shares (total voting rights 275,363,297) as it prepares a
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Deutsche Bank boosts buybacks and launches MiCA-regulated crypto gateway
Deutsche Bank raised U.S. prime lending rates, increased share buybacks, and launched a regulated crypto gateway added to the EU MiCA register supporting BTC, ETH, and select stablecoins, with intent to pursue tokenized
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Tesco sales rise 1.7% and upgrades petrol forecourt tech
Tesco reported a 1.7% sales rise for the 12 weeks to Sept. 6, 2026, while market share slipped for a fourth period. The company is upgrading petrol forecourts with Gilbarco Veeder-Root DOMS PSS 5000 and Invenco payment t
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Shell reports Q2 cash and warns of LNG and oil losses
Shell says Q2 included $9.8B adjusted profit, $21.4B operating cash flow, and $17.5B free cash flow, but warned of lost supply (~36M t LNG and 1.6B bbl oil) amid low European gas stocks and seasonal pressure as LNG marke
EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Infineon sells NOR Flash and FRAM to Winbond for $1.12B
Infineon (IFX) will sell NOR Flash and FRAM to Winbond for $1.12B, while focusing on power infrastructure and AI data-center demand.
MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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VINCI completes Sept 7–11 treasury share purchases
VINCI said it executed treasury share purchases Sept 7–11, 2026 under its April 14, 2026 buyback program, with daily and market totals posted on its website. August autoroutes traffic showed light vehicles down 6.2% YoY
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Wolters Kluwer cancels 7.8M treasury shares; updates CCH Axcess key
Wolters Kluwer canceled 7.8M treasury shares, reducing issued shares to 224.72M (2,276,510 remaining) and introduced a Designated Vendor Integrator Key to centralize and secure third-party API authorization and managemen
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Glencore faces $2B Singapore lawsuit and suspends Peter Hill
Glencore is reported to face a $2B Singapore lawsuit, with internal probes and a suspension of iron-ore head Peter Hill over ties to trader Radiant World. The company has reportedly booked a sub-$500M provision, is selli
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto declares 211c interim ADR dividend; files $10bn EMTN base prospectus
Rio Tinto plc announced a 211.00 US cents interim Sponsored ADR dividend for H1 to June 30, payable Sept 24. It also filed a $10bn EMTN Base Prospectus naming US finance vehicles as issuers with Rio Tinto plc/Ltd as guar
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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UniCredit urges Commerzbank leaders to step down; issues €750M AT1
UniCredit says it is pressing for control of Commerzbank and is urging CEO Bettina Orlopp and chairman Jens Weidmann to quit. The bank also bolstered capital by issuing €750M PerpNC 12/2031 AT1 notes to support Tier 1 ra
RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Russian defence ministry: Russian forces also target logistics centres, warehouses and Ukrainian ports - TASS
Russian defence ministry: Russian forces also target logistics centres, warehouses and Ukrainian ports - TASS
NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Masar sells four plots in Masar Destination
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesperson: any new strike will prompt Tehran to alter war geography and armaments - Fars News
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesperson: any new strike will prompt Tehran to alter war geography and armaments - Fars News
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC
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Bahrain says non-oil revenues rose 15% in 2025
Bahrain reported non-oil revenues grew 15% last year versus actual 2024 results, based on consolidated final accounts for FY ended Dec. 31, 2025.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC
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Yen steadies as intervention threat persists
The yen steadied after a sharp drop last week, with investors watching potential FX intervention amid ongoing interest-rate outlook concerns.
FX | Sep 21, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Russian defence ministry: Russian forces strike cargo ship in Ukraine's Odesa port
Russian defence ministry: Russian forces strike cargo ship in Ukraine's Odesa port
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Dai Ichi Karkaria receives Rs 1.52m tax penalty for FY2024-25
Dai Ichi Karkaria Ltd received a tax penalty of 1.52 million rupees for FY2024-25.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Direct Drive Tech Limited, The Robotics Technology Company with Direct Drive Technology as Core Capability, Announces its Plan to List on th
HONG KONG, Sept 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Direct Drive Tech Limited (the 'Company', stock code: 06731) announces its Global Offering and the listing of Shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limite
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Rupee strengthens 24 paise to 95.72 per dollar
In early trade on Monday, the rupee rose 24 paise to 95.72 versus the US dollar, supported by a slight moderation in crude oil prices and a positive trend in domestic equities.
FX | Sep 21, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC
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EQT fund leads $250 mln investment in live entertainment platform Fever
EQT's Scaleup Europe Fund led a $250 million primary equity financing round for Fever, a global technology platform for live entertainment that operates in over 55 countries. Point72 Private Investments and Baillie Giffo
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC
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UK stocks seen opening higher; property sellers raise asking prices
Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 0.3% higher on Monday. British property sellers have increased the prices they want for their homes for the first time since May, according to property website Rightmove. Oil pric
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC
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Anupam Rasayan shares drop after ₹180 crore block deals
Anupam Rasayan India shares fell nearly 5% on Sep. 21 after block deals involving 15.44 lakh shares (1.41% of equity) worth ₹180 crore at ₹1,170 per share just after the open.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC
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GI Genius availability linked to higher adenoma detection odds
Cosmo N.V. said a VHA cluster-randomized study of 334K colonoscopies found GI Genius availability was associated with 22% higher odds of detecting an adenoma, with adenoma detection rising from 50.7% to 54.9% at CADe sit
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Sambhv Steel Tubes shares surge 8%, rally up 24% in two days
Sambhv Steel Tubes Ltd shares rose more than 8% Monday, extending a sharp rally to 24% over two days, with volumes several times their recent average. Investors are focused on the company’s steel expansion plans and a pr
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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ASX short-selling recap highlights most shorted stocks, Week 39
TradingView recaps the most heavily shorted ASX stocks and the biggest week-over-week changes in short interest, noting short-selling data is four days behind due to reporting timing.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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GI Genius study reports higher adenoma detection in routine colonoscopies
A randomized evaluation using more than 334,000 colonoscopies across U.S. Veterans Health Administration facilities reported improved adenoma detection.
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Nomura sees Indonesia colocation capacity rising sixfold by 2030
Nomura analyst Ahmad Maghfur Usman says Indonesia colocation data-center capacity is expected to grow six times between 2026 and 2030, even after potential construction delays. Nomura initiates coverage of Total Bangun P
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 05:10 AM UTC