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Tue, Sep 22, 2026 - Page 39

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L Pine Labs shares slip on reported Mastercard stake sale Pine Labs shares fell about 1% in early BSE trading on Tuesday, Sept. 22, amid a likely block deal in which Mastercard Asia-Pacific reportedly sold its entire stake. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC L SkinBioTherapeutics appoints Rachel Parsonage CEO; Alyson Levett chair SkinBioTherapeutics says Rachel Parsonage has been appointed CEO and Alyson Levett as chair on a permanent basis. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC L UBS CEO Ermotti: See Good Momentum In Wealth Management In Transactions Expect Number To Be Up Year-On-Year NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC L Life Settlement Assets reports HY net asset value of $96.2m Life Settlement Assets PLC reported HY net asset value of $96.20 million, or $2.30 per share. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC M Foodwell Corp to divest 2 billion won of own shares Foodwell Corp says it will divest 2 billion won worth of its own shares on KRX (005670). EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC M Meesho shares surge 12% after UBS lifts target to Rs 260 UBS raised its Meesho target price to Rs 260 from Rs 2 and kept a “buy” rating, with the stock up as much as 12% in Tuesday trading. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC M Iron ore slips as demand outlook softens and yuan strengthens Iron ore futures on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange fell on Tuesday, ending a four-day winning streak, pressured by a weaker near-term demand outlook and a stronger yuan on the yuan-denominated contract. ENERGY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC L UBS CEO: The fee pool is going to be down UBS CEO: The fee pool is going to be down NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC L UBS CEO Ermotti: AT1 proposal still increases costs for us UBS CEO Ermotti: AT1 proposal still increases costs for us NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC M Hydrogen Utopia International submits UK LCFF application for waste-to-saf facility Hydrogen Utopia International PLC says it has advanced Fuels submitted an application to the UK LCFF for a waste-to-SAF facility. ENERGY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC L NHTSA closes engineering analysis on 129,092 Honda vehicles for rear-view camera failure REGULATION | Sep 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC L South Africa Leading Indicator Jul: 118.2 (prev 116.6) South Africa Leading Indicator Jul: 118.2 (prev 116.6) NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC L Jaguar Land Rover to recall some U.S. vehicles for loss of drive power NHTSA says Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling some U.S. vehicles as increased loss of drive power raises the risk of a crash. REGULATION | Sep 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC H Paramount settles states’ lawsuit, clearing way for Warner Bros takeover Paramount and the states have reached an agreement that averts a lengthy antitrust trial and clears the way for the Warner Bros. takeover, reducing the risk the deal would be pushed into mid-2027. REGULATION | Sep 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC M PHSC reports £1.15 mln revenue for first four months PHSC said revenue for the first four months to 31 July 2026 was £1.15 mln, up 6.5%. EARNINGS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC L Smiths FY26 pretax profit from continuing ops falls Smiths Group reported FY26 profit before tax from continuing operations decreased to 245 million pounds from 317 million pounds. Earnings per share from continuing operations fell to 49.3 pence from 74.1 pence. EARNINGS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC M Corvex urges Whitbread to add board seat via GM Corvex Management urged Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, to hold a general meeting and include activist investor James Gemmel on its board, saying Whitbread’s strategic review didn’t address underlying challenges. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L Purehealth expands SEHA clinics network across Abu Dhabi AD Media Office says Purehealth is expanding the SEHA clinics network across Abu Dhabi. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L Sunda Energy Announces Placing & Subscription To Raise £5.25 Mln At 1.5 Pence Per Share Sunda Energy PLC LSE:SNDA EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L Finland Jobless Rate Falls To 9.1%, Lowest In 11 Months HELSINKI (dpa-AFX) - Finland's unemployment rate decreased further in August to the lowest level in nearly a year, figures from Statistics Finland showed on Tuesday.The jobless rate among the 15-74 age groups dropped to MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L China Foreign Ministry: Han To Give Comprehensive Account Of China's View On Current International Situation, Regional, Intl Issues China Foreign Ministry: Han To Give Comprehensive Account Of China's View On Current International Situation, Regional, Intl Issues GEOPOLITICS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L PharmaResearch launches REJURAN products in Hungary on Sept. 14 MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L UBS CEO Ermotti: 90% CET1 Capital Requirements Is Fundamentally The Same As 100% Backing Not In Control Of Outcome But Don't See 90% As Compromise 50-50 Capital Proposal Still Increases Required Tier 1 Capital It Entails An Annual Additional Cost Of $2 Billion Proposal About Aligning Swiss With EU, UK Swiss NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC M Bureau Veritas raises 2027–2028 revenue growth outlook Bureau Veritas revised up its revenue growth outlook and expects EUR 1 billion revenue from AI-driven markets and services by 2030. EARNINGS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC M India's PI Industries jumps most in 3 months on new insecticide registration * PI Industries shares climb as much as 4.6% to 2,428.7 rupees, biggest intraday rise in over three months. * The gain follows the company's registration for Pioxaniliprole, India's first indigenously developed crop prot COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC M India bank liquidity surplus down sharply from record India's banking system liquidity surplus has fallen to 4.92 trillion rupees ($51.36 billion) as of Monday, down from over 6 trillion rupees the previous day. The surplus had hit a record high of 11.16 trillion rupees on MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L Colruyt Group expands Spar Asper store to full Spar outlet Colruyt Group will reopen an expanded Spar store in Asper (Gavere) on Sept. 24, upgrading it from Spar Compact. The format shift brings access to national Spar leaflet promotions and widens the store’s commercial offerin EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L Blue Bird appoints Bambang Utoyo, Wiwiek M. Daryanto to audit committee Blue Bird reshaped its audit committee effective Sept. 22, 2026, replacing two members. Bambang Utoyo joined the audit committee, taking the seat previously held by Agung Nugroho Soedibyo. Wiwiek M. Daryanto joined as a EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L South Africa business cycle indicator down 0.9% in July South Africa's composite leading business cycle indicator fell 0.9% month-on-month in July, central bank data showed. The indicator collects data on vehicle sales, business confidence, money supply and other factors to g MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L Jefferies says Singapore banks’ wealth growth may cut rate sensitivity Jefferies analysts say structural wealth management growth at Singapore banks could reduce sensitivity to interest rates, with wealth increasingly acting as a second earnings engine that may cushion lenders during easing EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L OHB replaces Cancom in Germany's TecDAX index OHB SE (OHBG.DE) will join Germany's TecDAX index, replacing Cancom, effective today. The move follows STOXX's scheduled index review. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L SMG names Daniel Hendel managing director of real estate from Feb. 2027 SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding AG named Daniel Hendel managing director, Real Estate, effective Feb. 1, 2027. He will succeed Martin Waeber, who will shift to non-executive board and advisory work. Chief Corporate O EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC M Evonik to cut 3,200 jobs globally in reorganization Evonik Industries AG is implementing a three-year reorganization program called "Evonik Tailor Made" to sharpen its growth focus. The program will cut 3,200 jobs worldwide, including 2,150 in Germany, to fund investments EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC M Indian central bank likely intervenes to support rupee The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in the foreign exchange market on Tuesday, six traders said, keeping up its market interventions to support the currency. The rupee was at 95.8150 per dollar. State-run banks w CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 22, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC L Saudi: Danger Has Passed In Najran Province Saudi: Danger Has Passed In Najran Province NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC L Uber Freight to expand European 4PL with new investment Uber Technologies (UBER) said its subsidiary Uber Freight plans to expand its European fourth-party logistics (4PL) business, citing new investment in operations and dedicated product and engineering resources. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC M Kingfisher first-half profit beats expectations across regions, RBC says RBC Capital Markets says Kingfisher’s first-half adjusted profit before taxes was ahead of consensus in all regions, including room for a business rates refund in the U.K. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC L China Foreign Ministry: Vice President Han Zheng To Attend UNGA In New York Sep 24-26 China Foreign Ministry: Vice President Han Will Meet With Un Secretary General GEOPOLITICS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC L Hi-View Resources CEO to attend Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek Hi-View Resources says CEO R. Nick Horsley will be in Beaver Creek, Colorado during the week of the 2026 Precious Metals Summit. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC M Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka long-term rating to 'B-' Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency default rating to 'B-' from 'CCC+' on Tuesday, citing macro-stabilization policies and structural reforms that eased external financing risks. RATES | Sep 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC M RBI likely intervened to support rupee after oil-price pressure Six traders said the Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in the FX market on Tuesday to support the rupee amid high oil prices and weak portfolio flows. USD/INR was at 95.8150 per dollar, up marginally versus its pre FX | Sep 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC L Africa Bitcoin Corp CEO Warren Wheatley resigns Africa Bitcoin Corporation accepted CEO Warren Wheatley’s resignation, effective Sept. 21. Stafford Masie continues as interim CEO while the board runs a process to appoint a permanent CEO. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC L Balfour Beatty wins GBP 65 million Edinburgh Airport terminal expansion contract Balfour Beatty won a c.£65 million contract in May 2026 to expand Edinburgh Airport’s South East Pier. Two-storey terminal extension adds eight departure gates, lifting capacity as part of a more than £500 million invest FX | Sep 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC L Boeing, Twilio, W. P. Carey among U.S. stocks with analyst rating changes Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Boeing, Twilio and W. P. Carey, on Tuesday. Highlights: Jefferies cuts Boeing target price to $265 from EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC L Alleima appoints Fredrik Lundberg to chair nomination committee for 2027 AGM Alleima named its nomination committee for the 2027 annual general meeting, with Industrivärden’s Fredrik Lundberg as chair. Other members include Bo Selling of Lundbergföretagen, Jan Dworsky of Swedbank Robur Fonder, an EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC M Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to B-; outlook stable RATES | Sep 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC L Swedbank Robur Technology fund wins slot on Swedish pension platform procurement Swedbank Robur Technology fund has been selected for Sweden’s Fondtorgsnämnden procurement for active technology equity funds on the premium pension platform. The fund, managed by an investment team led by Christian Blin EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC M Power Metallic intercepts 5.7 meters of 14% CuEq at Lion deposit Power Metallic Mines' deep drilling extended its Lion copper zone, with hole PML-26-125 hitting 5.70 meters grading 14% CuEqRec at nearly 800 meters vertical depth. The prior deepest intercept was 1.95 meters at 7.95% Cu COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L SMG names Daniel Hendel managing director of real estate SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding AG named Daniel Hendel managing director of Real Estate, effective Feb. 1, 2027, succeeding Martin Waeber. Hendel has been managing director of ImmoScout24 Germany since April 2025, wi EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M South Korean shares pare early gains on oil price caution South Korean shares closed marginally higher on Tuesday, paring significant early gains as caution over oil prices and bond yields overshadowed investor sentiment ahead of local holidays. The benchmark KOSPI index ended EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L SMG Swiss Marketplace Group names new Real Estate chief, CCO to depart Daniel Hendel will succeed Martin Waeber as Managing Director Real Estate at SMG Swiss Marketplace Group on February 1, 2027. Separately, Chief Corporate Officer Jessica List will leave the company at the end of April 20 EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L London Stock Exchange admits new securities to trading on AIM The London Stock Exchange's AIM market has admitted new ordinary shares for Ampeak Energy Limited, Borders & Southern Petroleum Plc, Clean Power Hydrogen plc, Empyrean Energy Plc, Galantas Gold Corporation, Gfinity plc, EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L MRG Finance UK PLC debt cancelled from London Stock Exchange MRG Finance UK Plc 8.75% NOTES DUE 26/10/2026 have been cancelled from admission to trading on London Stock Exchange at the company's request. RATES | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M Nicaragua state institutions committed crimes against humanity, UN experts say UN experts said Nicaragua's state institutions have coordinated to carry out enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary detention of political opponents, constituting crimes against humanity. The report documented im GEOPOLITICS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Xpansiv, Verdane Partner for Capital Raise to Fund Acquisitions, Expansion Xpansiv, an infrastructure provider for energy transition markets, has announced a strategic partnership with European growth investment firm Verdane. Verdane is leading a capital raise for Xpansiv to support its acquisi MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M GoCardless Processes First Agentic Account-to-Account Payment in UK Bank payment company GoCardless has processed the first agentic account-to-account transaction in the UK, an AI-driven donation for the Trussell charity. The transaction was completed through an AI agent within the FCA's MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Saudi Civil Defense Alerts Of Potential Danger In Najran Area- Statement Saudi Civil Defense Alerts Of Potential Danger In Najran Area- Statement NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L EU rail suppliers lose €97 billion annually from closed markets - study European rail companies miss business opportunities worth €97 billion per year because trade barriers restrict their access to foreign markets, according to a study by Bain & Company for the European Rail Supply Industry MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M Pope Francis begins France visit, confronts abuse crisis legacy Pope Leo begins a four-day visit to France on Friday, aiming to bolster the Catholic Church's standing after a 2021 report revealed widespread child abuse by clergy. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M US fuel market splits as EV uptake creates two-tier system The rise of electric vehicles in the US is creating a two-tiered fuel market, with EV owners' costs determined by local electricity prices and gasoline car users' costs tied to global oil markets. EV charging averages $1 ENERGY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Syngenta launches new technology to boost crop yields using plant biology Syngenta announced EXORT™ technology, a new class of biologicals designed to enhance crop yields by optimizing plants' natural biological mechanisms. The technology, based on naturally occurring microRNAs, has shown cons COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Semarchy enhances intelligent data products with new AI-native capabilities Semarchy announced new expanded AI-native capabilities for its Intelligent Data Products, designed to turn governed enterprise data into trusted, agentic intelligence. The enhancements focus on providing built-in context MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L EV battery maker Titan to buy Australia's Global Lithium in $237 million deal Sept 22 (Reuters) — Australia's Global Lithium Resources agreed on Tuesday to a nearly A$333 million ($237 million) takeover by a local unit of UAE-based battery materials firm Titan Lithium Group, sending its shares soa MNA | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L BlackRock to buy into Mynt IPO BlackRock is set to buy into GCash owner Mynt's IPO, which is priced below its maximum expected range, according to Bloomberg News. MNA | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Nile Pharmaceuticals board proposes bonus share issue The board of EL NILE COMPANY FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES has proposed issuing 0.37 bonus shares for every existing share. The company also restated its fiscal year net profit after tax to EGP 256.4 millio EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Analysts tweak targets on European stocks including LVMH, Burberry Analysts at JP Morgan, Citigroup, RBC, Berenberg, Jefferies and Panmure Liberum revised ratings and price targets on several European companies on Tuesday. JP Morgan initiated coverage on Atalaya Mining Copper SA with an EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M Evonik to launch restructuring second phase in 2027 Evonik said it will launch the second phase of its restructuring programme in 2027, including sales of two businesses, with the next phase running through 2029. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M Evonik to launch second phase of restructuring in 2027, plans unit sales Evonik plans to divest Oxeno and Syneqt, which together employ about 4,300 people. The sale process for Syneqt is set to begin in 2027, while talks with investors regarding Oxeno are underway. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L PTA — CMS: Serviceware SE: Share Buyback: Announcement pursuant to Art. 5(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 Serviceware SE by Investor Relations edicto GmbH Announcement according to article 2 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 Idstein (pta/22.09.2026/09:00) — Purchase of Own Shares — 15th Interim Notification In the period from FX | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Share Buyback: Announcement pursuant to Art. 5(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 Serviceware SE by Investor Relations edicto GmbH Announcement according to article 2 of the Regulation (EC) 2016/1052 Serviceware SE: Share Buyback: Announcement pursuant to Art. 5(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No. 59 FX | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC M UBS raises GAIL target to ₹215, keeps Buy rating UBS lifted its GAIL (India) target price to ₹215 from ₹205 while keeping a “Buy” rating. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Kering’s Gucci overhaul timing seen uncertain ahead of Q3 RBC Capital Markets analysts say Kering’s third-quarter results are unlikely to be pivotal for Gucci’s core brand, despite efforts to regain consumer interest with new designs under creative director Demna. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Edge Total Intelligence selected finalist for maritime AI innovation challenge Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL; OTCQB: UNFYF; FSE: Q5I) was recognized as an AI innovator and selected to present in ATI Horizons: Critical Technology Spotlight on autonomy, AI and cyber. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Serviceware SE repurchases 3,063 shares in Sep week Serviceware SE repurchased 3,063 shares from 14—18 Sep 2026 at ~€13.1 average price, totaling €40,242.90. Cumulative 2026 buybacks reach 95,463 shares. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Serviceware SE repurchases 3,063 shares; total 95,463 Serviceware SE repurchased 3,063 shares from 14–18 Sep 2026 under its 2026 buyback, bringing total repurchased shares to 95,463. Buybacks were executed by ICF BANK AG. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC M Oil prices rise on persistent Strait of Hormuz shipping risks Brent crude futures rose 1.7% to $102.07 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz shipping risks kept Middle East supply concerns in focus, with investors awaiting signs of diplomatic progress over Iran. ENERGY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC L Share Buyback: Announcement pursuant to Art. 5(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 Serviceware SEby Investor Relations edicto GmbHAnnouncement according to article 2 of the Regulation (EC) 2016/1052Serviceware SE: Share Buyback: Announcement pursuant to Art. 5(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2 EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC M TTEC opens Cairo CX operation for Volkswagen UK under 7-year deal TTEC launched a Cairo customer experience operation supporting Volkswagen Group UK across digital and voice channels, under a seven-year collaboration expanding TTEC’s automotive CX role. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC L Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, CAD, GBP, CHF, USD, EUR, AUD, GBP - Weakest Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, CAD, GBP, CHF, USD, EUR, AUD, GBP - Weakest NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.05%, Nasdaq 100 -0.01%; EUR/USD -0.01%, WTI +1.19%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In currencies, the doll EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC L Serviceware SE reports interim own-share purchases for mid-September period Serviceware SE announced a “15th Interim Notification” for its own-share buyback under EU regulations, stating that a total of 3,063 shares were purchased during the period from 14.09.2026 to 18.09.2026 (inclusive). EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC L TTEC launches automotive CX programme in Cairo with Volkswagen UK TTEC says it launched an automotive customer experience (CX) programme in Cairo, expanding its automotive CX capabilities in Egypt, as part of a seven-year strategic collaboration with Volkswagen Group UK Ltd. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC L South Korean shares end slightly higher as oil-price caution persists KOSPI closed up 0.15% after cutting earlier gains, with caution over oil prices into the holiday period. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC L accesso Technology Group launches agentic AI for visitor attraction workflows accesso Technology Group introduced agentic AI capabilities intended to automate analysis, forecasting, reporting, and work across operations in visitor attractions. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC L Study says EU rail suppliers lose €97B annual business A 2026 World Rail Market Study says rail suppliers are shut out of about €97 billion ($111 billion) of annual business due to trade barriers restricting access to foreign markets. MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC L Rapid EV uptake splits US fuel market by electricity costs Commentary says growing US EV adoption is creating a two-tier fuel market: some drivers’ costs track global oil, while others depend on local electricity prices, making geography more important. ENERGY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC H Titan to buy Australia’s Global Lithium in A$333m deal Global Lithium Resources (ASX:GL1) agreed to a nearly A$333 million ($237 million) takeover by a local unit of UAE-based battery materials firm Titan Lithium Group, sending shares up about 50%. MNA | Sep 22, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC M Mitsubishi Corporation to raise Ayala stake to 20% Mitsubishi Corporation agreed to invest approximately ¥120B to increase its voting interest in Ayala Corporation to 20% after Ayala’s share repurchase. Closing is expected within FY2026, subject to regulatory and tender MNA | Sep 22, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC L Mitsubishi to deepen alliance with Ayala via additional share investment Mitsubishi Corporation said it entered a definitive agreement with Ayala Corporation to acquire additional shares in AC and further strengthen their strategic alliance. MNA | Sep 22, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC L ICYMI | OpenAI President, MAGA Inc Donor To Attend Trump-Xi State Dinner — Politico READ HERE NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC L Nile Pharmaceuticals Board Proposes 0.37 Bonus Share For Every Existing Share EL NILE COMPANY FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES EGX:NIPH EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC L Arvato Systems migrates European medicines verification platform to Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud Arvato Systems has migrated its National Medicines Verification System to Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud to support prescription verification across 15 European countries. The system, which handles hundreds of millions of che EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC M Petro Matad says PetroChina Mongolia cannot process invoices pending talks Petro Matad said PetroChina Mongolia is unable to process its invoices pending internal discussions, and has instructed Petro Matad to cease Block XX deliveries, shutting in Heron-1 and Gazelle-1 wells. ENERGY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC M Indian IT stocks drop 1.3% on weak demand and AI pressures Indian IT stocks dropped 1.3%, making them the top sectoral loser against the benchmark Nifty 50's 0.2% decline. Analysts from CLSA and Goldman Sachs cited subdued near-term demand and a challenging outlook for FY27 due EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC L Tenity appoints former Partners Group executive Felix Haldner to board Tenity appointed Felix Haldner to its board of directors on Sept. 22, 2026. Haldner previously served as a partner and executive board member at Partners Group, leading Investment Structures. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC L Mapfre Re CEO seeks discipline in terms despite favourable market Mapfre Re CEO Miguel Angel Rosa called for continued discipline on terms and exclusions despite favourable market conditions, highlighting the need to strike a long-term balance between the interests of cedants and carri MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC M Gold slips as higher-for-longer rate outlook pressures bullion Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,319.39/oz by 0652 GMT as investors priced in higher-for-longer US rates while awaiting Fed comments. COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC M Smiths Group guides 4% organic growth for fiscal 2027 J.P. Morgan says Smiths Group reported resilient results despite challenging conditions and guided for 4% organic growth in fiscal 2027, broadly in line with consensus. EARNINGS | Sep 22, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC L Danone Upgraded To Hold From Sell At Deutsche Bank Danone Upgraded To Hold From Sell At Deutsche Bank NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC L Kuwait enacts government sukuk law for sovereign financing Kuwait enacted a government sukuk law allowing Islamic debt instruments to be part of its sovereign financing framework. REGULATION | Sep 22, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC L Nickel Extends Gains on Indonesia Supply Cut Nickel traded around $16,400 per tonne, extending gains as concerns over supply disruptions in Indonesia emerged. Smelters at the Morowali Industrial Park will cut nickel pig iron production due to an El Niño-driven wate NEWS | Sep 22, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC L TAIEX Hits Record High at Close The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, advanced 81 points, or 0.2%, to close at 47,800 on Tuesday, gaining for the fifth straight session and hitting a record high, mainly buoyed by gains in electronic technology. Th COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC L France Retail Sales Ex-Auto (M/M Jul: 0.8% (prev 0.4%) France Retail Sales Ex-Auto (M/M Jul: 0.8% (prev 0.4%) MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC L Petro Matad says it cannot process invoices pending internal discussions Petro Matad Ltd said it cannot process its invoices with PetroChina Mongolia pending internal discussions. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:54 AM UTC L Mission Group says David Morgan to step down as non-executive chair David Morgan will step down as non-executive chair of Mission Group Plc on December 31, 2026, and will be succeeded by John Carey. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Quantum Base Says Anthony Clayden To Step Down As Interim Head Of Finance Anthony Clayden will step down as interim head of finance at Quantum Base Holdings PLC at the end of October 2026. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Rentokil Agrees To Sell Solitude Lake Management, Vertex Aquatic Solutions To Bain Capital Rentokil Initial Plc has agreed to sell Solitude Lake Management, Llc and Vertex Aquatic Solutions to Bain Capital for $230 million cash-free, debt-free. Net cash proceeds are expected to be $180 million. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L BTV Vier Länder Bank supervisory board member buys bond BTV Vier Länder Bank supervisory board member Dr. Andreas König bought a BTV Vier Länder Bank bond for EUR 50,000, priced at 95.63, on Sept. 21, 2026, outside a trading venue. RATES | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Seed Innovations plans to raise capital via new securities Seed Innovations said it intends to raise additional capital through a new issuance of securities, which will utilise the Capital Access Window Facility. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Record PLC appoints Albert Soleiman as CFO and to board Record Plc said it has appointed Albert Soleiman as its Chief Financial Officer and to the board, effective Sept. 28, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Portmeirion Group names Adrian Wilding interim CFO Portmeirion Group PLC said Adrian Wilding has been appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer. Jonathan Hill is to leave Portmeirion and the board on September 25, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Magle Group completes SEK 203 million debt restructuring Magle Chemoswed Holding completed a financial restructuring of its debt and capital structure, issuing super senior bonds with a total nominal amount of up to SEK 203 million. The company executed a debt-for-equity swap, EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L REG — Forterra plc — Director / PDMR Shareholding For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: RNS Number: 7673V Forterra plc 22 September 2026 22nd September 2026 Forterra plc Director / PDMR Shareholding Forterra plc (the "Company") wa RATES | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC M Kingfisher lifts annual profit guidance after strong first-half Kingfisher raised full-year profit guidance after reporting a 9.9% increase in first-half profit, citing market-share gains in the UK, Poland and Spain. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Sulnox Group, Spring Marine sign four-year supply deal Sulnox Group Plc has signed a four-year supply agreement with Spring Marine covering 34 vessels and 600,000 litres of Sulnox Eco. Spring Marine will also invest up to £1.10 million in Sulnox at 40 pence per share. ENERGY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L UBS AG: Pre-stabilisation notice for BBVA 7yr Green Senior Preferred bonds UBS AG (as Stabilising Manager) gives notice that it may stabilise the offer of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.'s 7yr FXD Green Senior Preferred bonds. Stabilisation period expected to start Sept 22, 2026 and end by RATES | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L TP ICAP Group: Sarah Linstead to succeed Philip Price as Group General Counsel Philip Price to step down as Executive Director and Group General Counsel effective Sept 30, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Corvex Management Requisitions Meeting For Whitbread Board Seat Corvex Management said it has requisitioned a general meeting to elect James Gemmel to the board of Whitbread Plc, adding that the board's recent strategy review "failed to address Whitbread's underlying challenges." EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Exsim Hospitality Berhad completes warrant conversion, issues new shares Exsim Hospitality Berhad has issued 468,000 new shares following the conversion of warrants, at an issue price of MYR 0.2300 per share. The company's latest issued share capital stands at 2,323,421,527 units, with a tota EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC L Microlise Remains Committed To Medium-Term Margin Ambitions Microlise Group Plc stated its board is confident in delivering FY26 revenues and adjusted EBITDA in line with market expectations. The company expects OEM revenues to plateau in late FY27 and anticipates no material sup EARNINGS | Sep 22, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC