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M France Presents Austerity Budget Amidst Investor Concerns Over Debt France is set to unveil its 2027 budget bill, which will include unpopular austerity measures aimed at reducing the deficit and reassuring increasingly nervous bond investors ahead of next year's presidential election. REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC M PZ Cussons backs FY profit expectations as Q1 sales grow PZ Cussons reported that group LFL revenue grew 4.5% in the first quarter, and expectations for full-year operating profit remain unchanged. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC M AWS raises reserved GPU prices again Wells Fargo says AWS will raise reserved GPU compute prices by 15% on October 7, after a 20% increase in July. It would be the fourth consecutive quarterly increase, with H100/H200 and B200/B300 pricing now up materially EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC L MRPL Explosion: Karnataka Minister Directs Maximum Compensation, Job For Deceased Worker's Brother Following an explosion at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), Karnataka Minister UT Khader has instructed the company to provide maximum compensation to the family of the deceased worker and offer a per EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC L Needham Maintains Buy on Vicor, $350 Price Target Needham maintained its Buy rating on Vicor's stock and set a price target of $350.00, implying a 21.1% upside from the September 30 close. The analyst note also highlighted a strong revenue growth outlook, with Vicor rai EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC L Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors Report Strong September Sales Maruti Suzuki India reported a 24.4% year-on-year increase in total sales for September 2026, reaching 2,36,013 units. Tata Motors' commercial vehicle sales also saw significant growth, jumping 42.4% to 51,062 units. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC L Micron Technology Price Target Maintained At $1650.00 By Needham Needham maintained the price target for Micron Technology at $1650.00 per share. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC L London Rubber Prices Report - Oct. 1 Daily London rubber prices in European cents a kilogram, reported by the Rubber Trade Association of Europe. COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC L BJ's Restaurants Raised to Outperform From Neutral by Mizuho EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC M PFE tilrekimig phase 2 study meets primary endpoint Tilrekimig showed statistically significant skin clearance in a phase 2 atopic dermatitis study, meeting its primary endpoint at week 16 across all evaluated doses. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC M SML Mahindra Shares Fall 4% After Strong September Sales Jump SML Mahindra's share price declined by over 4% during Thursday's trading session. This occurred despite the company reporting an 18% increase in sales for September. The stock opened at Rs. 6,501 and touched an intraday EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC M Hero Motors shares double IPO price, gain 104% Hero Motors shares surged to Rs.167.45 on Thursday, marking a 104% increase from their IPO price of Rs.82. The company's market capitalization reached Rs.7,564.96 crore. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC L Indonesia to Raise Tax-Free Income Threshold Indonesia plans to increase its tax-free income threshold for the first time in ten years. The government expects this measure to boost disposable income and stimulate economic activity. REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 09:53 AM UTC L BTIG upgrades United Therapeutics to Buy BTIG upgraded United Therapeutics to Buy with a price target of $728. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:53 AM UTC L Wells Fargo adds Roblox to Tactical Ideas List Wells Fargo added Roblox to its Tactical Ideas List, citing a favorable 2027 setup, bookings growth below historical CAGR and easing comparisons over the next four quarters. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L ISS Urges ASX Shareholders to Reject Executive Pay Report Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) investors vote against its executive pay report, citing a misalignment between executive bonuses and the company's recent EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Kyiv Mayor: Authorities Halt Metro Services, Road Transport After Drone Strikes Bridge Over Dnipro River Kyiv Mayor: Authorities Halt Metro Services, Road Transport After Drone Strikes Bridge Over Dnipro River NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Trafigura Secures $4.4 Billion Credit Facility Commodity trading firm Trafigura has secured a $4.4 billion syndicated revolving credit facility and term loan facilities. RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L Oman, Uzbekistan pursue stronger economic partnership Oman and Uzbekistan are working to enhance their economic relations by focusing on concrete trade, investment, and industrial projects. The two nations are exploring opportunities to expand trade, improve market access, MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L Danske Bank Disclosure: Insider Share Sales During Buy-Back In connection with its share buy-back program, Danske Bank A/S is reporting continuous pro-rata share sales by APMH Invest A/S, a person discharging managerial responsibilities. These transactions are in compliance with EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC M Zealand Pharma Shares Fall on Obesity Drug Trial Dropout Data Zealand Pharma shares fell 8.5% after German partner Boehringer Ingelheim reported late-stage clinical trial results for an obesity drug candidate licensed from the Danish biotech, showing a nearly one-fifth patient drop EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L Elara Securities names ICICI Bank top pick; warns auto sector of margin risks Elara Securities has selected ICICI Bank as its top stock pick, citing strong growth prospects and low risk. The firm also expressed caution regarding the automobile sector, highlighting concerns over rising raw material EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:48 AM UTC L Japanese smelter Furukawa plans 3% cut in second-half copper output Japanese smelter Furukawa plans to produce 21,497 metric tons of refined copper in the second half of the 2026 financial year, a decrease of 3% compared to the same period in the previous year. COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:48 AM UTC L Sarandos says Netflix growth trails target Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is not growing as fast as he wants and that some initiatives are creating headwinds to growth. He said live programming uses 5% of Netflix's $20 billion content budget but dri EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:47 AM UTC L Needham reiterates Buy on Micron, sets $1650 target Needham reiterated its Buy rating on Micron Technology's stock with a price target of $1650.00, implying a 54.9% upside from the previous close. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC L Diesel timespreads gain; jet fuel premiums near five-month high Asia's diesel markets were buoyed by concerns of tighter regional supplies for October, with October-November timespreads back at two-week wide levels and cash premiums extending gains.Talks of lowered October exports fr GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC M Samsung Electronics Raises Galaxy S26 Smartphone Prices Amid Chip Costs Samsung Electronics has increased the prices of its flagship Galaxy S26 smartphones due to rising memory chip prices, according to a Yonhap news agency report. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC L Indonesia Appoints Arrmanatha Nasir as Foreign Minister Indonesia has appointed Arrmanatha Nasir as its new Foreign Minister, according to the Presidential Secretariat. REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC M Euro Credit Default Protection Costs Climb Amid Weakening Risk Appetite The cost of insuring euro credit against default is rising, with high-yield credit default swaps reaching their highest in nearly six months. This increase reflects investor caution driven by elevated oil prices and infl RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC L Nuveen completes acquisition of Schroders SDR MNA | Oct 01, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC L BJRI downgraded to Outperform at Mizuho, PT 76 Mizuho downgraded BJRI to Outperform and set a price target of 76. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC L Enbridge neutral at Goldman, target $50 Goldman Sachs initiated Enbridge at Neutral with a $50 price target. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC L BMO initiates NESR at Outperform, $39 target BMO started coverage of NESR with an Outperform rating and a $39 price target. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC L TC Energy Raised to Buy From Neutral by Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Jaros assigned TC Energy a buy rating, upgrading it from neutral. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC L HEG Advanced Materials unit wins ₹127.35 crore battery order Replus Engitech, a subsidiary of HEG Advanced Materials, said it received orders worth ₹127.35 crore from Indus Towers for lithium-ion battery banks in a regulatory filing. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC M Gold and silver prices edge higher on festive demand outlook Gold and silver prices rose in domestic futures trade on Thursday, October 1, with both precious metals gaining as markets assessed the outlook for US interest rates and investors looked ahead to the upcoming festive and COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC L Micron valuation seen too low if chip supply tightens An analyst said Micron’s valuation looks too low if supply tightness in memory chips persists, citing the company’s earnings-call comments on 2028 supply expectations. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC L Japan FM Said Tokyo Working To Ease Tensions, Boost Diplomacy - Tasnim, Via DBnews.com READ HERE NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC L US Challenger Job Cuts (Y/Y) Sep: -19.9% (est -20.0%; prev -38.5%) US Challenger Job Cuts Total: 43.281K (prev 52.881K) NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC H Iran and Japan foreign ministers discuss US talks in call - Tasnim Iran and Japan foreign ministers discuss US talks in call - Tasnim GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC M Adani Energy Solutions Shares Jump 5%, Outperforming Group Shares of Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) rose nearly 5% in intraday trading, outperforming other Adani Group stocks. The company's stock also saw a significant increase in trading volume, more than 3.53 times the EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:39 AM UTC L Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank; target of Rs 500: Prabhudas Lilladher Prabhudas Lilladher's research report on Kotak Mahindra BankMr. Anup Saha receives RBI approval to be appointed as MD & CEO for 3-years, w.e.f. 1 st Jan’27. Having joined KMB in Jan’26, he is an Executive Director (since EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC L Elara’s Bino Pathiparampil cites Kotak growth runway Elara Securities’ Bino Pathiparampil said Kotak Mahindra Bank has room to leverage its balance sheet for robust expansion, citing a favorable sector setup for medium- to long-term investment. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC L Elara Securities: Hospital stocks attractive amid regulation concerns Hospital stocks are an attractive medium-term investment, with potential government regulation on margins expected to have a limited impact of 5-10 percent on the sector's bottom line, according to Bino Pathiparampil, He EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC L Man Group PLC Files Form 8.3 Disclosure for RHI Magnesita N.V. Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3, which is a public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure, related to RHI Magnesita N.V. This disclosure is required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code for individuals or entities EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC L Man Group PLC files Form 8.3 for Gamma Communications Plc Man Group PLC submitted a Rule 8.3 Form under the Takeover Code for Gamma Communications Plc, disclosing a public opening position and related dealing/interest details by a person with relevant securities interests of at EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC L Japan's Mitsui Kinzoku expects H2 zinc output up 32% y/y Mitsui Kinzoku plans to produce 117,700 metric tons of refined zinc in the second half of the 2026 fiscal year, up 32% from a year ago. COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC L Kremlin on economic cooperation with the US: We believe we can be working together for our mutual benefit right now Kremlin on economic cooperation with the US: We believe we can be working together for our mutual benefit right now NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC H Kremlin: Dmitriev reports to Putin on the results of his contacts with the US, Russia-US dialogue is continuing Kremlin: Dmitriev reports to Putin on the results of his contacts with the US, Russia-US dialogue is continuing GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC L Syrian Officials And Hezbollah Met In Turkey Last Month In First Known Meeting Between Longtime Foes - Sources Tell RTRS Meeting In Turkey Covered Mutual Security Concerns, And Progress Was Made NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L Baroda Extrusion Receives Purchase Orders Worth 278.3 Million Rupees Baroda Extrusion Ltd has received purchase orders totaling 278.3 million rupees, scheduled for execution in September 2026. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L Blue Dart Express Unit Receives Tax Demand Notice Blue Dart Express's unit has received a show cause notice for a total tax demand of 271 million rupees. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L Enbridge Price Target Set at $50.00 by Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Enbridge with a price target of $50.00 per share. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L Russia LNG Exports Up 13.9% Jan-Sept Russia's liquefied natural gas exports from January to September reached 24.6 million metric tons, marking a 13.9% increase year-on-year. Supplies from the Arctic LNG 2 project contributed to this rise. ENERGY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L Kardemir Announces Solar Power Plant Investments To Cut Energy Costs Kardemir announced investments in solar power plants aimed at reducing energy costs and carbon footprint. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L Jardine Cycle & Carriage Changes Name to Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia Jardine Cycle & Carriage has officially changed its name to Jardine Matheson Southeast Asia, effective immediately. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:35 AM UTC L BMW's Strategy is Evolution, Not Revolution, Citi Analysts Say Citi analysts described BMW's strategy as an evolution rather than a revolution, noting the company's new plans and targets of 3%-5% auto EBIT margins for 2028 and 8%-10% for early next decade. This comes as BMW's profit EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:35 AM UTC L US Challenger Job Cuts, September 2026 - Full Report READ HERE NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:35 AM UTC L Amazon plans major U.S. delivery network expansion by 2029 Amazon aims to expand its own delivery network from about 23,700 U.S. ZIP codes today to roughly 39,400 by 2029, according to an internal planning document reviewed by Business Insider. The plan would cover about 95% of EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:35 AM UTC M Boiron Enters Exclusive Talks to Acquire Hivital Labs Boiron SA has entered into exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of Hivital Labs. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:34 AM UTC L S&P Revises ENI SPA OTLK To Stable From Negative; Affirms At ‘A-‘ S&P Revises ENI SPA OTLK To Stable From Negative; Affirms At ‘A-‘ NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC L Galfar Engineering Receives Final ICC Arbitration Award vs Petrofac Oman Galfar Engineering and Contracting has received a final arbitration award from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in its dispute with Petrofac E&C Oman. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC H Kremlin On Dmitriev's Talks In US: Unfortunately, US Links Realisation Of Joint Economic Projects To Settlement In Ukraine Dmitriev Reports To Putin On Results Of His Contacts With US, Russia-US Dialogue Is Continuing On Economic Cooperation With US: We Believe We Can Be Working Together To Our Mutual Benefits Right Now GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC M Dell signs MOU for Japan AI infrastructure project Dell said it signed an MOU with JERA and RHAELM to develop a standardized model for large-scale AI infrastructure in Japan, starting with a 400 MW project in Chiba. The initial site is expected to exceed $15 billion in t EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L Rakovina partners with Celvion to apply AI to ATR program Rakovina Therapeutics said it has a research collaboration with Celvion Therapeutics to use Celvion’s EMphora AI and real-world data to identify combination therapies, biomarkers, and patient subgroups for Rakovina’s ATR EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC M Swiss Franc Rebounds Amid Risk-off Mood The Swiss franc rebounded from recent lows against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, as investor sentiment in European stock markets remained weak amidst a hardening in global bond yields. FX | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L JPMorgan rates KURA Overweight, PT 30 EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC H European Companies Expected To Report 19.4% Increase In Q3 Earnings - LSEG IBES Data Expected To Report 10.6% Rise In Q3 Revenue EARNINGS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L Man Group PLC: Form 8.3 Disclosure Filed Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure, detailing positions in relevant securities representing 1% or more, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L Man Group PLC Files Form 8.3 Regarding Rotork plc Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure, which pertains to opening positions or dealing disclosures by entities holding 1% or more of the relevant securities, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L Rakovina Therapeutics, Celvion Therapeutics Ink Precision Cancer Drug Development Pact Rakovina Therapeutics and Celvion Therapeutics are partnering to utilize AI and real-world clinical data to advance precision cancer drug development, focusing on identifying optimal combination therapies, predictive bio EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L Amazon added to conviction list at Goldman $AMZN Amazon added to conviction list at Goldman $AMZN NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC M Oracle reportedly signs $7B AI compute deal with Tencent The five-year agreement would give Tencent access to roughly 100,000 advanced AI chips across Oracle data centers in Southeast Asia, with about 30% paid upfront, according to the Financial Times. MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L NRX Pharmaceuticals Maintained at Buy by Ascendiant Capital Ascendiant Capital has maintained its Buy rating on NRX Pharmaceuticals. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L PB Fintech slips below ₹980 IPO price after selloff PB Fintech shares fell again on Oct. 1, dropping below the ₹980 IPO price as the post–draft IRDAI distribution-norms selloff extended into a sixth straight session. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advises on ADIA Share Sale in Lenskart Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas provided Indian legal counsel to Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited concerning the sale of shares by ADIA in Lenskart. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L JBM Auto leads India electric bus registrations in September JBM Auto registered 274 electric buses in September 2026, the highest among manufacturers in India, for a 33% share of monthly registrations, citing Vahan data in an exchange filing. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L Chainlink Price Holds Bullish Structure Targeting Higher Levels Chainlink (LINK) is trading around $14.37, maintaining a bullish structure as buyers target higher price levels. Investors are watching for the cryptocurrency to hold the $13-$14 support region to resume its upward momen CRYPTO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L XPEV September deliveries rise 5% month over month XPEV delivered 41,256 vehicles in September, up 5% from August. Third-quarter deliveries totaled 118,390, up 15% from the prior quarter. The L03 topped 10,000 monthly deliveries for the first time. EARNINGS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L Challenger Report: Firms Cite Market, Economic Conditions, Closings for Sept Layoffs The latest Challenger report indicates that firms primarily cited market and economic conditions, along with business closings, as the main drivers for layoffs in September. MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L Ex-Government Sector Layoffs Total 550,185 Year-to-Date in Sept. 2026 Ex-government sector layoffs reached 550,185 year-to-date in September 2026, compared with the same period of 2025. MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC M US CHALLENGER: LAYOFFS 573,195 IN SEPT. 2026 YEAR TO DATE, -39% FROM SAME PERIOD OF 2025 US CHALLENGER: LAYOFFS 573,195 IN SEPT. 2026 YEAR TO DATE, -39% FROM SAME PERIOD OF 2025 EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC M US CHALLENGER: LAYOFFS 43,281 IN SEPT., -20% FROM SEPT. 2025; -18% FROM AUG US CHALLENGER: LAYOFFS 43,281 IN SEPT., -20% FROM SEPT. 2025; -18% FROM AUG EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L US Firms Plan to Hire 90,787 in Sept vs 12,325 in Aug US companies announced plans to hire 90,787 employees in September, a decrease from 117,313 in the same month last year but an increase from 12,325 in August. MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L Goldman upgrades OXY to Buy, target 69 EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC H Energy-driven inflation and fiscal worries lift U.S. Treasury yields Middle East tensions are seen sustaining energy-driven inflation risks, while concerns about the U.S. fiscal outlook are cited as keeping upward pressure on Treasury yields, with the 10-year and 30-year rising to new 24- RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Nokia partners with ICEYE on secure space communications Nokia said it is partnering with ICEYE to develop secure European space communications systems for defense and security applications. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L U.S. Employer Layoff Plans Fall in September U.S.-based employers announced 43,281 job cuts in September, a decrease of 18% from August, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Year-to-date, announced job cuts are down 39%. MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Rising Mortgage Rates, Record Prices Hamper Home Buyers With mortgage rates exceeding 7%, home buyers are exploring strategies like larger down payments, adjustable-rate mortgages, or cash purchases to manage monthly payments amid a rare combination of high rates and record p EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.17%, Nasdaq 100 +0.59%; EUR/USD -0.31%, WTI +2.39%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.59 percent, Dow futures is down 0.35 percent and Russell futures is down 0.23 percent. In currencies, the doll EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Cancer Test Faces Insurer Payout Question The prospect of a blood test that could screen for dozens of cancers at once has advanced, but questions remain about whether insurers will cover the cost. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Investors Wary of Slowdown in US Corporate Profit Boom Investors are showing hesitancy regarding the sustainability of the current robust US corporate profit growth, which is a key driver of stock market gains. As companies prepare to report third-quarter earnings, this caut EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L US Challenger Layoffs Actual 43.281k (Forecast -, Previous 52.881k) US Challenger Layoffs Actual 43.281k (Forecast -, Previous 52.881k) NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Hong Kong Equities Seen at Attractive Valuations OCBC Group Research indicates that Hong Kong equities are trading at attractive valuations, with the Hang Seng Index at a 10.2X 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio and a 3.5% dividend yield. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC L Wells Fargo adds MSFT to Tactical Ideas List Wells Fargo added Microsoft to its Tactical Ideas List, citing realization of its AI advantage across the stack, the upcoming November Ignite event and new segment reporting. Price target: $725. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC L Fujairah Fuel Oil Supplies Rebound As Q3 Imports Surge To 2.6M Tons - RTRS, Via DBnews.com READ HERE COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC M Mayasheel Ventures receives LOA for order worth 208.3 Million Rupees Mayasheel Ventures Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for an order valued at 208.3 million Indian Rupees. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC M Sanofi to pay Regeneron up to $8B Sanofi said it will pay Regeneron up to $8 billion to expand its long-acting drug pipeline. MNA | Oct 01, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC L Remsons Industries Approves Exit From Joint Venture Remsons Industries Ltd announced its approval to exit a joint venture in Aircom Remsons Automotive. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC L Amazon added to Goldman Sachs conviction list Goldman Sachs added Amazon to its conviction list. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC M IT shares buck trend amid market crash; Mphasis, Coforge, Infosys rise up to 5% IT shares extended gains in Friday's trading session, bucking the broader market trend and domestic equity market crash. This rise comes after US inflation data showed a slower-than-expected increase in August, reducing EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L UAE's Fujairah Restores Fuel Oil Supplies, Boosts Asia Exports Fuel oil supplies at Fujairah, a major bunkering hub in the UAE, have increased in recent months, enabling the resumption of ship refuelling operations and an increase in exports to Asia, according to industry sources an ENERGY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L Man Group PLC Files Form 8.3 Disclosure for Vesuvius Plc Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure concerning its interests in Vesuvius Plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The filing details positions or rights to subscribe for relevant securities representi EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC M Germany Greenlights EV Batteries for Home Power and Grid Feed Germany's energy regulator has issued new rules permitting electric vehicle owners to utilize their car batteries for home power or to supply electricity back to the grid. This marks a significant advancement for vehicle REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L Atossa Therapeutics Price Target Raised to $25.00 by Ascendiant Capital Ascendiant Capital raised its price target on Atossa Therapeutics to $25.00 per share from $24.00. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC H UAE orders probe into Flydubai cockpit stabbing incident The UAE prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into an incident aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC M Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach Raise LPG Prices for October Saudi Aramco has increased its official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 9% to 11% for October. Algeria's Sonatrach also lifted its LPG prices for the same month. These increases are attributed to risi ENERGY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC L Amazon Added To Conviction List At Goldman Amazon Added To Conviction List At Goldman NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC L National Energy Reunited initiated as Outperform by BMO BMO Capital initiated National Energy Reunited at Outperform and set a $39.00 price target, per Benzinga. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:26 AM UTC L Jera, Dell Team Up for $15 Billion AI Infrastructure Project in Japan By Kimberley KaoJapan's Jera, Dell Technologies and U.K.-based infrastructure firm Rhaelm are teaming up on an artificial-intelligence infrastructure project that could cost more than $15 billion to develop.The three com EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:26 AM UTC L Liquidia Price Target Cut to $72.00 from $110.00 by Needham Needham lowered its price target for Liquidia to $72.00 per share from $110.00. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:26 AM UTC L Microsoft Added To Wells Fargo Q4 26 Tactical Ideas List Microsoft Added To Wells Fargo Q4 26 Tactical Ideas List NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC L Oct. 1 earnings schedule: ACN, AYI, MKC, NKE ACN, AYI and MKC are scheduled to report before the market open on Thursday, Oct. 1, while NKE is due after the close. EARNINGS | Oct 01, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC L Thursday ex-dividend list includes PGR, APD, MRSH A batch of stocks is set to go ex-dividend on Thursday, Oct. 1, including PGR, APD, MRSH and several others. MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC L Stock splits for Thursday Oct. 1 MYPS will do a 1-for-10 reverse split, BGM a 1-for-30 reverse split, and KUST a 1-for-10 reverse split. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC H Swiss Bond Yield Climbs Amid Bond Selloff The yield on the Swiss 10-year government bond climbed above 0.6% after reaching a one-week low, tracking a broader bond selloff as elevated energy prices continued to pressure inflation. Swiss inflation rose to 1%, its CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC L Retail Investors Pile Into Bond ETFs Attracted by Treasury Yields Following a difficult third quarter, U.S. Treasury bonds are attracting retail investors, who are increasingly directing their funds into bond exchange-traded funds, according to September fund flow data. RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC M Mitsubishi Materials sees 18% drop in H2 copper output Mitsubishi Materials Corp plans to produce 142,284 metric tons of refined copper in the second half of the 2026 fiscal year, an 18% decrease from the same period a year earlier. COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L Ascendiant Capital Maintains Buy on SINTX Technologies, Keeps $12.50 Price Target Ascendiant Capital maintained its Buy rating on SINTX Technologies and set a price target of $12.50, implying a 460.5% upside from the previous closing price of $2.23. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC H Dollar Climbs to 16-Month Peak on Expected Fed Rate Hikes The dollar reached a 16-month high against a basket of currencies as expectations of further interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve continue to support its strength. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari noted FX | Oct 01, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC