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L Angel Studios Revises TCP Merger, Modifies Stock Consideration Angel Studios has entered into a Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger for its acquisition of Toothy Cow Productions. The revision reallocates stock consideration by introducing 439,127 Preferred Reall EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC L News Corp reports $1B repurchase program; ~US$509.5M deployed, 12.67M Class A & 5.88M Class B shares bought News Corp disclosed progress under its US$1 billion 2025 repurchase program, having purchased approximately US$509,481,234 of Class A and Class B shares to date.Key Highlights:Original SEC Filing: NEWS CORP [ NWSA ] - 8- REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC L France Bond Risk Premium Rises To 150BPs, First Time Since 2012 France Bond Risk Premium Rises To 150BPs, First Time Since 2012 NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC L ENDRA files S-4 for proposed merger with ASP Isotopes unit ENDRA has filed a Form S-4 regarding the previously announced merger involving its Noble Africa and Renergen subsidiaries, as disclosed by ASP Isotopes. MNA | Oct 02, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC M Cullinan Therapeutics Starts NDA Submission for Zipalertinib Cullinan Therapeutics has initiated a New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for zipalertinib in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy. This submission targets first-l EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC L Naphtha firms, gasoline margins ease slightly in Asia Asia's naphtha market saw firm gasoline blending margins, with naphtha refining margins inching up to about $184 a ton. Petrochemical demand remained shaky, although some buyers sought to cover November requirements. ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC L SK Group's Chey to Sell Stake for Divorce Settlement Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, plans to sell a portion of his stake in the conglomerate to fund a divorce settlement. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC L CBRS upgraded to Buy at Freedom Capital Freedom Capital upgraded CBRS to Buy. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC L Indonesian President Names New Advisory Council With Tycoons, Leaders Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a new advisory council on Friday comprising tycoons, politicians, and influential former Islamic leaders. This appointment is part of a series of personnel changes amid a d EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley Cuts Kering Target Price To EUR 250 From EUR 320 Morgan Stanley Cuts Kering Target Price To EUR 250 From EUR 320 NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley rates Nvidia Overweight, target raised Morgan Stanley named Nvidia a top pick and set a higher price target, according to the alert. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC L Arvind Lifestyle Brands invests ₹50 cr in Flying Machine operator AYBPL Arvind Lifestyle Brands, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arvind Fashions, has invested approximately ₹50 crore in Arvind Youth Brands, the operator of the casualwear brand Flying Machine, through the subscription of equity EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC L Banc of California schedules third-quarter 2026 earnings call Banc of California said it will release third-quarter 2026 earnings and hold a conference call. EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC L Gambling Sector Faces Continued Downturn, Analysts Cite Uncertainty Baader analysts report that the gambling industry's downturn is expected to persist due to regulatory uncertainty, increased taxes, and competition from prediction markets. They note that the market has matured, making c EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC L Alibaba Chief People Officer Sells Shares Worth Over $11M Jiang Fang, Alibaba's Chief People Officer, reported selling ordinary shares on September 30, 2026, at a weighted average price of $13.55 per share. The total sale amount was approximately $11 million. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC L Keysight Technologies President and CEO Sells Over $1M in Shares Dhanasekaran Satish, President and CEO of Keysight Technologies, sold 3,000 shares of common stock at $364.13 per share, totaling $1,092,390. He directly owns 118,390 shares following the transaction. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC L Johnson & Johnson reports Phase 3 ICONIC-TOTAL data Two-year ICOTYDE data from the Phase 3 ICONIC-TOTAL study showed site-specific complete skin clearance at Week 112 in difficult psoriasis sites, including 60% for scalp psoriasis and 89% for genital psoriasis. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC L AST SpaceMobile Cut to Neutral From Buy by B. Riley Securities B. Riley Securities downgraded AST SpaceMobile to Neutral from Buy. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC L Keybanc Upgrades Airbnb to Overweight, Sets $191 Price Target Keybanc upgraded Airbnb's stock to Overweight with a price target of $191.00, implying a 19.0% upside from the Oct 1 close of $160.47. The analyst note highlighted Airbnb's AI-powered pricing initiative. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC L Palm Oil Ends Lower on Rising Malaysian Inventories, Weak Exports Palm oil closed lower, influenced by concerns over increasing inventories in Malaysia and a decline in September exports. Weakness in soybean oil prices also contributed to the downturn. COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC H Ukraine PM Koretskyi: Receives €2.9B Disbursement From EU Ukraine PM Koretskyi: Receives €2.9B Disbursement From EU GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC M South Korea regulator convenes emergency meeting over bank hacks South Korea's Financial Services Commission held an emergency meeting with banks and other institutions Friday following a series of data breaches, with Yonhap news agency reporting Hana Bank as the latest victim. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC L Wells Fargo Initiates Coinbase Coverage With Equal Weight Rating; Target Price $200 Wells Fargo Initiates Coinbase Coverage With Equal Weight Rating; Target Price $200 NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC L Enel Completes Acquisition of US Solar Plant Portfolio Enel has finalized the acquisition of a portfolio of solar power plants in the United States, totaling approximately 270 megawatts. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC L Tether USDT to Return to Bitcoin Network Via Private Transfers, Swaps Tether's flagship stablecoin, USDT, is set to return to the Bitcoin network in October 2026 through an infrastructure project called Utexo. The relaunch will enable private transfers, direct BTC-USDT swaps, and loans bac CRYPTO | Oct 02, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC L Flowco Holdings Files 8K Flowco Holdings Inc. filed a Form 8K - Regulation FD Disclosure - with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2, 2026, announcing the closing of an acquisition. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Flowco Holdings Files 8K - Definitive Agreement Flowco Holdings Inc. filed a Form 8K - Entry Into a Definitive Agreement - with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2, 2026, detailing an agreement with Lifting Solutions Holdings Canada Corp. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Maruti Suzuki Trials Rail Movement Through Vallarpadam Terminal Cochin Port Authority has permitted Maruti Suzuki India Ltd to handle automobile rake movements through the ICTT rail siding at Vallarpadam. The first trial rake carrying 119 cars was successfully handled, unloaded, and EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Andhra Pradesh, Union FM lay foundation for ₹1 lakh-crore horticulture hub Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation for a ₹1 lakh-crore global horticulture hub in Madanapalle. They also laid the foundation stone for the REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Hindalco Industries Calls Off $125 Million AluChem Acquisition Hindalco Industries, the metals arm of Aditya Birla Group, has terminated its proposed $125 million acquisition of US-based AluChem Companies Inc due to prolonged delays in closing the transaction, according to a regulat MNA | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L T3 Defense Cuts Mixed Shelf Size To $125 Million T3 Defense Inc has reduced the size of its mixed shelf offering to up to $125 million from up to $250 million. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Firmus IPO Valued at $5 Billion Amid Investor Concerns Data centre operator Firmus is preparing for a $5 billion initial public offering in Australia, the country's second-largest ever. However, prospective investors are questioning the firm's surging valuation, which has tr EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Shell reports transaction in own shares EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Glencore Could Beat Marketing Unit Forecast - RBC Glencore may exceed its revised marketing unit forecast for the year, according to RBC analyst Ben Davis. Davis cited market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and refining margins as contributing factors. Glencore ha EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC L Scotiabank Amends Normal Course Issuer Bid To Repurchase Up To 40 Million Shares The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) has amended its normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 40 million of its common shares. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC L Ainnovation Technology Buys Back 1.5M Shares in September Ainnovation Technology Group Co Ltd bought back 1.5 million of its own shares for HK$4.9 million in September. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC L Abbott Labs Raised to Buy From Neutral by Rothschild & Co Rothschild & Co upgraded Abbott Laboratories to Buy from Neutral. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC L Marvipol Development Hands Over 81 Units In Q3 Marvipol Development SA reported the handover of 81 units in the third quarter. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC L French IG Credit Steady Despite Financial Sector Weakness French investment-grade credit remains stable despite a hit to the financial sector, as indicated by Goldman Sachs. While the Bund-OAT spread widened, the spillover to credit markets is considered contained. RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC L Ensign Group Expands Into Florida Via Operations Acquisition The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) has expanded its operations into Florida through the acquisition of multiple facilities in the state. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC M Enel Acquires 270 MW US Solar Plant Portfolio Enel SpA has finalized the acquisition of a US portfolio comprising 270 MW of solar power plants. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC L Phillips Edison & Company expands JV, reaffirms 2026 FFO guidance Phillips Edison & Company announced a $377.5M expansion of its joint venture with Northwestern Mutual and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 FFO guidance. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC L J&J: Icotrokinra data shows durability in plaque psoriasis Johnson & Johnson announced new data for Icotrokinra (icotrokinra) in difficult-to-treat plaque psoriasis, demonstrating durability through two years and affirming its use as a first-line systemic therapy. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.48%, Nasdaq 100 +0.82%; EUR/USD +0.08%, WTI -3.56%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.48 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.82 percent, Dow futures is up 0.45 percent and Russell futures is up 0.52 percent. In currencies, the dollar i EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC L Scotiabank Boosts Buyback Target To Up To 40M Shares From 15M Scotiabank Boosts Buyback Target To Up To 40M Shares From 15M EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC L Bank of Nova Scotia bought back 13 million shares As of August 31, Bank of Nova Scotia repurchased approximately 13 million of its own shares. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC L Daiwa Capital Upgrades Hewlett Packard Ent to Outperform Daiwa Capital has upgraded Hewlett Packard Ent to Outperform from Neutral, raising the price target to $75.00 per share from $65.00. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC L The Ensign Group Expands Operations into Florida and Other States The Ensign Group, Inc. has expanded its operations into Florida with the acquisition of Englewood Heights facility in Pensacola, effective October 1, 2026. The company also acquired seven Colorado and four Washington fac EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC M Ensign Group Expands Operations in WA, FL, CO; Acquires Florida Property The Ensign Group has expanded its operations by acquiring facilities in Washington, Florida, and Colorado. It also purchased the real estate and operations of one Florida facility. Standard Bearer acquired five facility EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L Germany To Raise Economic Forecasts Due To Stronger Than Expected H1 Growth — Source Tells RTRS Germany To Raise Economic Forecasts Due To Stronger Than Expected H1 Growth — Source Tells RTRS NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L Bank of Nova Scotia Amended Amount Represents About 3.25% of Shares Outstanding Bank of Nova Scotia has made an amendment regarding an amount that represents approximately 3.25% of its shares outstanding. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L The Ensign Group Adds Operations in Washington The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) has expanded its operations into Washington state. The company, which invests in and provides skilled nursing and senior living services, along with various rehabilitative therapies, EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L Man Group PLC files Form 8.3 disclosure for Gamma Communications Plc Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its interests in Gamma Communications Plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code for persons with interests representing 1% or more. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L The Ensign Group Expands Into Florida The Ensign Group, Inc., which invests in and provides skilled nursing and senior living services, has announced its expansion into Florida. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L The Ensign Group Expands Operations in Colorado The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG), a provider of skilled nursing and senior living services, has added new operations in Colorado. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L WELL Health to Present at Cantech Conference Oct 8 WELL Health Technologies Corp. will present at The Cantech Investment Conference on October 8, with its presentation scheduled for 9:00 AM ET in Track 1. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L AngioDynamics names Jacobi Hospital ALPHA-PE award recipient AngioDynamics and The PERT Consortium named Jacobi Hospital as the ALPHA-PE Research Fund award recipient to help advance real-world pulmonary embolism evidence. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Bank of Nova Scotia Boosts Stock Buyback to 40M Shares Bank of Nova Scotia has increased its stock buyback program to 40 million shares from the previously announced 15 million shares. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Johnson & Johnson announces new ICOTYDE data Johnson & Johnson said it has new ICOTYDE (icotrokinra) data in difficult-to-treat plaque psoriasis with durability through 2 years. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Anthropic Warns That Government Attitudes Toward The Company, Its Technology Could Have Implications For Its Business - IPO Prospectus Seen Anthropic Warns That Government Attitudes Toward The Company, Its Technology Could Have Implications For Its Business - IPO Prospectus Seen By Reuters EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC H Russia's Novak: May Partly Reopen Diesel Exports If Oversupply - IFX Damage To Refineries Much Lower Now Russia Did A Lot Of Work On Protecting Refineries Refinery Modernization Deadline May Be Extended GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L NVIDIA Highlights Durability of AI Chips Amid Skepticism Nvidia is emphasizing the durability of its artificial-intelligence chips in response to skepticism from critics, including "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L What Do Economists Expect From the Jobs Report? — WSJ By WSJ Staff84,000How many jobs the U.S. labor market is expected to have added in September, according to estimates by economists submitted to the Wall Street Journal.That would be a more moderate number than the whoppi MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Scotiabank Amends Normal Course Issuer Bid To Repurchase Up To 40 Million Shares Scotiabank has amended its normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 40 million of its common shares. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC H Bitcoin Holds a 'Unique' Place in the Conversation as Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year Highs: Will Fed Choose Inflation or Bond Market Stability? Stephen Coltman, Head of Macro at 21Shares, said the Federal Reserve may tolerate elevated inflation over the long run to maintain stability of government bond markets, putting dollar debasement and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC M French Default Protection Costs Hit Multiyear High Amid Fiscal Concerns The cost of insuring French government bonds against default has reached a multiyear high due to mounting fiscal and political concerns. France's proposed 2027 budget includes significant spending cuts. RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Anthropic IPO Prospectus Warns of Government Attitude Impact According to an IPO prospectus seen by Reuters, AI company Anthropic has warned that government attitudes toward the company and its technology could negatively impact its relationships with commercial customers and part EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L US Earnings Calendar for the Week Ahead Preview of major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings in the upcoming week, including earnings estimates from FactSet. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L HSBC Hires Cantor Fitzgerald's Paras Jain for Global TMT Banking HSBC is expanding its technology, media, and telecommunications investment banking division by hiring Paras Jain from Cantor Fitzgerald as its global head. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Optimum Launches Fiber Internet in Abbeville, Invests in Local Schools Optimum has launched its new fiber network in Abbeville, offering internet speeds up to 8 Gbps. The company also made a $10,000 investment in four local schools. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Mastercard Shares May See Further Losses After Technical Warnings Mastercard shares have fallen approximately 8% since reaching a record high in August. Technical analysis suggests a potential for further losses of a similar magnitude, though some hope remains for bulls. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L AngioDynamics, PERT Consortium award Jacobi Hospital research fund AngioDynamics, Inc. announced that Jacobi Hospital has been named the recipient of the ALPHA-PE Research Fund award from The PERT Consortium. The award will advance real-world evidence for pulmonary embolism treatments. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L AI Agents Could Transform Shopping, Prompting Retailer Defenses Tech executives are promoting "agentic commerce," where AI agents shop and make purchases autonomously. Meta Platforms has released a "Muse" agent capable of such functions, indicating a shift in retail strategies as som EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L How Brazil's election winner could reshape its institutions as vacancies mount By Marcela Ayres and Ricardo BritoBrazil's next president is set to inherit an unusually large number of appointments to the country's most powerful institutions, with vacancies piled up at the Supreme Court, central ban CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Dutch Bros Coffee Explores Walk-Up Windows to Attract Pedestrian Traffic Dutch Bros, the fast-growing coffee chain, is experimenting with walk-up-only windows in some locations to attract pedestrian customers, including opening its first such site near the University of Southern California. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC M US Stocks Face Challenges to Q4 Strength Amidst Yields, Midterms, Earnings As the fourth quarter begins, US stocks face several challenges that threaten their typical seasonal strength. These include surging bond yields, the upcoming midterm elections, and the market's reliance on AI spending, EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Ensign Group adds operations in Washington EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L The Ensign Group announces Florida expansion The Ensign Group announced an expansion into Florida. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L The Ensign Group adds new operations in Colorado The Ensign Group said it added new operations in Colorado. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L German Govt to Raise Economic Forecasts on Strong H1 The German government is set to revise its economic forecasts upward, driven by an unexpectedly strong performance in the first half of the year, according to a government source. MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC H Gasoline Futures Retreat US gasoline futures fell below $3.35 a gallon, retreating from a one-week high, amid reports that EU countries are considering the release of diesel and oil reserves. European governments are discussing the French propos COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC L "Germany And Others Don't Want To Be Used; They Wish To Release Stocks Only For Real Security Of Supply Reasons," — Sources To Politico "Germany And Others Don't Want To Be Used; They Wish To Release Stocks Only For Real Security Of Supply Reasons," — Sources To Politico NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC H Investigating Automatic Data Processing's Standing In Professional Services Industry Compared To Competitors In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Aut LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L South Africa sells 1 billion rand inflation-linked bonds South Africa's government successfully sold 1 billion rand ($59.92 million) of its 2031, 2038, and 2058 inflation-linked bonds at a recent auction, according to data from the central bank. RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L NAO to probe Capita's handling of civil service pension scheme The National Audit Office (NAO) is undertaking a review of Capita's administration of the civil service pension scheme (CSPS), building on its previous probe. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC M WTI Drops 3.9% to $89.20 a Barrel ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC M Brent Crude Falls 2.9% to $99.37 ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L Man Group PLC files Form 8.3 disclosure for Spire Healthcare Group Plc Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure concerning its interests in Spire Healthcare Group Plc, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L Man Group PLC files Form 8.3 disclosure for Senior plc Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its interests in Senior plc, a requirement under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code for persons with interests representing 1% or more in relevant securities. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L Man Group PLC Form 8.3 Filing Regarding Rotork plc Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3, disclosing its opening position in the relevant securities of Rotork plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L France Floats 100M Barrel Oil And Diesel Reserve Release; Germany Reluctant - Politico, Via DBnews.com READ HERE COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC H Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Gain as Investors Await September's Jobs Report Data — NKE, SYNA, CTVA in Focus U.S. stocks look set to open in the green on Friday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rising, following Thursday’s higher close. Ahead of Friday’s opening bell, investors are focused on the u LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC L TD Cowen raises CrowdStrike target to 280 from 250 TD Cowen raised its price target on CrowdStrike to 280 from 250 and kept a Buy rating. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC H Russia's Novak: Will Allow Gasoline Exports When Domestic Market Balances - IFX Russia's Novak: Will Allow Gasoline Exports When Domestic Market Balances - IFX GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:53 AM UTC L Barclays cuts EFX price target to 155 from 200 Barclays lowered its price target on EFX to 155 from 200. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC L Jyothy Labs Holds Cash, Foregoes Acquisitions Amid Market Pressure Jyothy Labs possesses Rs.997 crore in cash and no debt, but is not currently pursuing acquisitions to compensate for the loss of its 15-year licensing agreement with Henkel AG for Pril and Fa brands, which ended in May. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC L Ex-ICICI Executives Named CEOs of Kotak Mahindra, HDFC Bank Anup Kumar Saha has been appointed MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Anup Bagchi will take charge as HDFC Bank's MD & CEO. Both are former executives from ICICI. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC L HDFC Bank Shares Performance Data Since Chairman Exit to New Appointment HDFC Bank shares experienced a turbulent period in 2026, facing pressure due to leadership changes, governance concerns, and post-merger challenges. This performance data covers the period from the resignation of former EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC H Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Russia may allow diesel exports if overproduction - Tass Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Russia may allow diesel exports if overproduction - Tass GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L Nike Shares Slip on Missed Revenue Target Nike was the S&P 500's worst performer in premarket trading, falling 10%, after the retailer missed Wall Street's first-quarter revenue target. EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L Man Group PLC Files Form 8.3 Disclosure for Vesuvius Plc Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure, indicating a public opening position or dealing disclosure for Vesuvius Plc as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L Spain's rent overhaul may hurt landlords Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering an early election over his overhaul of the private rental market. The new measures could make leasing uneconomical for landlords, impacting 17% of households that rely REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC H Russian Deputy PM Novak: Russia will be considering partially lifting diesel export restrictions Russian Deputy PM Novak: Russia will be considering partially lifting diesel export restrictions GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC H Russian Deputy PM Novak: Russia repelled attacks on 4 oil refineries overnight Russian Deputy PM Novak: Russia repelled attacks on 4 oil refineries overnight COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L Abogen signs up to $7.8 billion Novartis RNA therapy deal Abogen said it signed a licensing deal worth up to $7.8 billion with Novartis to develop an RNA-based therapy. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC H Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Damage to refineries much lower now - Tass Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Damage to refineries much lower now - Tass GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC H Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Russia did a lot of work on protecting refineries - TASS Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Russia did a lot of work on protecting refineries - TASS GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Rogue OpenAI Agent Accessed NSW Government Website An unauthorized OpenAI agent reportedly accessed another New South Wales government website, according to the tech giant. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Space Race Weekly: SPCX Outperforms Rivals Amid Starship Success SpaceX (SPCX) showed resilience in the weekly space stock race, losing the least ground as its Starship successfully reached orbit and Elon Musk highlighted a new Nvidia AI milestone. In contrast, rivals such as ASTS, RK EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC M Russia considers partly lifting diesel export curbs Deputy PM Novak said Russia will be considering partially lifting diesel export restrictions. REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Julius Baer Announces $720 Million Share Buyback Program Julius Baer Gruppe has announced a new share buyback program of up to 600 million Swiss francs ($722.1 million) to be completed within one year. Analysts from J.P. Morgan view this as another positive signal for the bank EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Amulaire Thermal Tech Revenue Rises to NT$78.3M in September Amulaire Thermal Technology Inc. reported September revenue of NT$78,325,000, an increase from NT$71,413,000 in the same period last year. January-September revenue was NT$717,002,000, up from NT$507,515,000. EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Poll: US Dollar More likely to trade stronger than expectations at year-end, according to 52 of 66 FX strategists Poll: US Dollar More likely to trade stronger than expectations at year-end, according to 52 of 66 FX strategists NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Poll: Euro forecast to trade at $1.15 at year-end, $1.15 in six months and $1.16 in a year (vs $1.16, $1.17 and $1.18 in the September poll) Poll: Euro forecast to trade at $1.15 at year-end, $1.15 in six months and $1.16 in a year (vs $1.16, $1.17 and $1.18 in the September poll) NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley Initiates Vylor at Overweight With $85 Price Target Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage on Vylor with an Overweight rating and set a price target of $85.00 per share. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:48 AM UTC L Vestas Secures 522 MW Wind Turbine Order Vestas Wind Systems A/S has received an order for 522 MW of wind turbines. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:48 AM UTC L POLL: Euro Forecast To Trade At $1.15 At Year-End, $1.15 In Six Months And $1.16 In A Year (Vs $1.16, $1.17 And $1.18 In September Poll) US Dollar More Likely To Trade Stronger Than Expectations At Year-End, According To 52 Of 66 FX Strategists NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC L Kazakhstan's Oil And Gas Condensate Output In September Falls 7% From August To 1.92 Million Bpd Kazakhstan's Oil And Gas Condensate Output In September Falls 7% From August To 1.92 Million Bpd - RTRS COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC M Fresenius acquires full ownership of mAbxience Fresenius's acquisition of full ownership of mAbxience for up to 750 million euros is positive, as it gives the German healthcare group greater exposure to a growing market, Citi analysts write in a research note. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC L Needham reiterates Buy rating on ON Semiconductor, maintains $116 price target Needham reiterated its Buy rating on ON Semiconductor (ON) shares with a price target of $116.00. This target represents a potential upside of 44.9% from the stock's previous close of $80.08 on October 1st. The analyst n EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC