Fri, Oct 02, 2026 - Page 24
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Forecasters expect US dollar gains to fade in coming year
FX strategists polled by Reuters anticipate the US dollar will relinquish most of its recent gains over the next year. Despite a rally of over 3% in the greenback since early September, forecasters made only minor adjust
FX | Oct 02, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC
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Bull CEO: Memory remains Europe's supercomputing weakness
The CEO of French supercomputer maker Bull stated that while Europe is improving its local sourcing of supercomputer components, memory remains the primary gap in the supply chain. He noted that Bull can now source appro
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC
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Enliven Therapeutics Initiated at Overweight by Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Enliven Therapeutics with an Overweight rating and a price target of $70.00 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC
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J.D. Wetherspoon Shares Climb on Revenue Rise, Strong Start to Year
J.D. Wetherspoon shares rose 7% to 869.50 pence, leading the FTSE 250 index, after the pub chain reported higher sales and revenue for fiscal year 2026 and a strong start to fiscal 2027.
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC
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Table: Taiwan Taffeta Fabric Sep Rev NT$96.1M Vs NT$117.0M
Taiwan Taffeta Fabric Co. Ltd. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$96,050,000 NT$117,012,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$926,577,000 NT$1,179,294,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This conten…
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC
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EDGE Completes Development Of Mk 82 Penetrator Munition
EDGE has completed the development of its Mk 82 Penetrator Aircraft Munition.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC
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Euro Holds Near Recent Low Despite Stronger Inflation
The euro remained below $1.13, close to its lowest level since May 2025, despite stronger-than-expected Eurozone inflation data. Annual inflation accelerated to 3.8% last month, its highest level since September 2023 and
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC
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Sterling Seen Supported Vs Euro Amid Debt Fears
Sterling is likely to remain supported against the euro during any renewed selloff in global government debt, according to Ebury strategist Matthew Ryan. He noted that widening yields between French and German government
FX | Oct 02, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC
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Toyota Motor Thailand Plants Suspension Extended Until October 10
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that operations at its plants in Thailand, including Toyota Auto Works, will remain suspended until October 10.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC
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Kazakhstan September oil, condensate output down 7% from August: source
Kazakhstan's crude oil and gas condensate production fell 7% in September compared to August, reaching 7.65 million metric tons due to maintenance at the Karachaganak field, according to an industry source.
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC
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European Stocks Extend Gains
European stocks extended their gains on Friday, with the STOXX 50 rising 1.1% and the STOXX 600 adding 0.9%, supported by lower oil prices and government bond yields. Reuters reported that EU countries discussed a French
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC
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Eurozone Inflation Jumps to Three-Year High
Eurozone inflation accelerated to its highest level in three years last month, driven primarily by soaring energy prices. The uptick in inflationary pressures could influence the European Central Bank's monetary policy d
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC
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Middle East Crude Premiums Gain on Higher Bids; Trade Light
Spot premiums for Middle East crude benchmarks Oman, Dubai and Murban increased on Friday, driven by higher bids. Trade activity remained subdued due to China's holiday season. On a weekly basis, premiums showed little m
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC
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Caixabank Creates New AI And Data Division
Caixabank SA has established a new division focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data to drive its transformation initiatives.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC
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BTIG maintains Buy rating on Nike, $50 price target
BTIG reiterated a Buy rating on Nike and set a $50.00 price target.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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Aave founder: V3 unaffected by $305K exploit on third-party adapter
Aave founder Stani Kulechov stated that the Aave v3 protocol was not impacted by an exploit that drained approximately $305,000 from two Safe multisig wallets. The exploit targeted a third-party adapter built on top of t
CRYPTO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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German Bund Yields Ease as Bond Selloff Pauses
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield fell further below 3.45% after touching a 17-year high, as the sharp selloff in European government bonds paused and investors weighed demand for safe-haven assets against expectations for fu
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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Sanofi, Regeneron drug successors may trail rivals, Citi says
Potential successors to Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' Dupixent drug may not perform as well as rival treatments being developed by Pfizer and AbbVie, according to Citi analysts.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:35 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs Upgrades Cboe Global Markets to Neutral From Sell
Goldman Sachs analyst upgraded Cboe Global Markets to Neutral from Sell.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:34 AM UTC
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Eurozone Inflation Rises To 3.8%
BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - Eurozone inflation accelerated more than expected in September on energy and food prices, flash estimate from Eurostat showed Friday.Inflation rose to 3.8 percent in September from 3.2 percent in Aug
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:34 AM UTC
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Nvidia Reinstated As Top Pick At Morgan Stanley
Nvidia Reinstated As Top Pick At Morgan Stanley
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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US futures rise as yields, oil ease ahead of jobs data
US stock index futures advanced Friday, tracking a drop in Treasury yields and easing oil prices. Investors are awaiting key jobs data for further direction.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Scatec Secures Funding for 900MW Wind Project in Egypt
Norway's Scatec has secured funding for its $716 million Shadwan onshore wind farm in Egypt. Initial operations are expected to begin by the end of 2027, with the Arab Energy Fund providing the financing.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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UK's Ofgem Nears Decision On New Chief Executive
UK energy regulator Ofgem is reportedly closing in on a new Chief Executive, with interim CEO Tim Jarvis considered the frontrunner for the permanent role.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Hospital stocks face pressure amid Supreme Court drug pricing concerns
Stocks of Indian hospital companies have declined following the Supreme Court's inquiry into high mark-ups on cancer medicines. The court questioned the government on the applicability of the 16% trade margin for such dr
REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Tata Aeris Sedan Launched in India, Competes with Maruti Dzire
Tata Motors has launched its new compact sedan, the Aeris, in India on September 25. The petrol version starts at Rs. 5.29 lakh ex-showroom, with an iCNG version costing Rs. 6.29 lakh ex-showroom.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Volvo Car Withdraws 2026 Guidance Amid Deteriorating Market
Volvo Car announced it is withdrawing its previously issued 2026 volume and cash-flow guidance due to an increasingly challenging market situation and worsening near-term outlook, which has led to lower-than-expected sal
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.51%, Nasdaq 100 +0.84%; EUR/USD +0.09%, WTI -4.27%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.84 percent, Dow futures is up 0.53 percent and Russell futures is up 0.64 percent. In currencies, the dollar i
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Foghorn Therapeutics Cut to Neutral From Buy by BTIG
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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ZAWYA: Qatar’s consumer price index rises in July 2026
By Staff WriterDoha, Qatar: Qatar’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 102.78 points in July 2026, based on the updated 2024 base year (2024=100), up 0.71 percent month-on-month compared with June 2026.The National Plann
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Poland Sells 51-Week T-bills Worth PLN 3.00 Billion
Poland's Ministry of Finance announced the sale of 51-week Treasury bills totaling PLN 3.00 billion.
RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Hong Kong August retail sales rise 5.6%
Hong Kong's retail sales value rose 5.6% year-on-year in August to HK$32.1 billion, marking the 16th consecutive month of gains, according to government data.
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Tribal Group Plc Files Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)
Tribal Group Plc has filed Form 8.5 (EPT/RI), a public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status dealing in a client-serving capacity, in accordance with Rule 8.5 of the Takeove
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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TNL Mediagene To Sell Japan Unit For $5.5M In CEO-Led MBO
TNL Mediagene has entered a definitive agreement to sell all shares of its Japanese business for $5.5 million via a management buyout led by its CEO. The deal includes at least $2.5 million in cash at closing and the rem
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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German Monday spot price falls on expected wind surge
The German Monday spot electricity price decreased due to an anticipated increase in regional wind power generation, with solar output also expected to rise.
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Palantir, Armada partner on sovereign AI operating system deployment
The companies said Palantir will validate and integrate its AI software on Armada's Galleon data centers, while Armada will manage deployments and connect sites through its Sovereign AI Grid.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Coforge Plans To Hire Over 660 Staff At Poland Centre By 2027
Coforge has expanded its engineering centre in Kraków, Poland, and plans to increase its workforce there from more than 375 engineers to over 660 by 2027. The expanded centre will support AI-led engineering, cloud, and m
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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India's Healthcare AI Sector Eyes Commercial Viability
India's healthcare AI sector is shifting from pilot projects to commercial applications, with hospitals exploring AI for capacity optimization, remote patient monitoring, and post-discharge care as potential revenue stre
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Apollo Tele-Emergency Expands Remote Cardiac Care Access
Apollo Tele-Emergency has extended its specialist cardiac care services to a remote village, enabling a 70-year-old STEMI patient to receive emergency clot-busting treatment before transfer for angioplasty. This initiati
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Chandrasekaran Family Pursues TVS Motor Component Park in India
A company owned by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s family is developing a Rs 330-crore industrial park in Karnataka to manufacture auto components for TVS Motor Company.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Campari US sales boosted by Sarti Rosa launch, analysts say
Bernstein analysts anticipate Campari's new Sarti Rosa aperitif will positively impact U.S. sales for the third quarter, ahead of the Italian drinks group's earnings report.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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TNL Mediagene Agrees to Sell Japanese Business in Management Buyout
TNL Mediagene has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Japanese business through a management buyout. The transaction was unanimously recommended by the Company's Special Committee.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Trump schedule includes briefing, policy meeting and Mobile trip
The White House released President Trump’s Friday schedule, including an intelligence briefing, a policy meeting and travel to Mobile, Alabama, for remarks at the Mitchell Center.
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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High Government Debt Adding Fuel to Global Bond-Market Selloff
While high oil prices are the direct trigger for the current global bond market selloff, high government debt levels are considered a significant background risk factor. The extent of debt's contribution remains a debate
RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Executive Payouts Trend More Common, WSJ Reports
Special executive payouts, once a rare incentive, are increasingly becoming a standard perk for CEOs and senior leaders, according to a Wall Street Journal report. These one-off awards were historically used to retain ta
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Partners Group Fund Restructuring Detailed by Barclays Analysts
Barclays analysts detailed the restructuring of Partners Group Holding's Global Value SICAV evergreen private capital fund. The fund is being moved to an umbrella structure with two sub-portfolios, separating compounding
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Gunvor rebrands as Centalion, plans Singapore redomicile
Commodities trader Gunvor announced it has rebranded as Centalion and intends to move its domicile to Singapore from Cyprus. This move follows a management buyout in December 2025 and aims to leverage Singapore's legal f
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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US Businesses May Need to Spend 9% of GDP on AI
Believers in the artificial-intelligence boom need to take a very close look at the number: 9% of GDP. That is how much American businesses and consumers eventually have to spend per year on the services of companies lik
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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LB Pharmaceuticals initiated at Buy by Needham
Needham initiated coverage on LB Pharmaceuticals with a Buy rating.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC
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Pollen Street Group Limited Files Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) Disclosure
Pollen Street Group Limited has filed Form 8.5 (EPT/RI), a public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status dealing in a client-serving capacity, in accordance with Rule 8.5 of
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC
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Gooch & Housego plc Files Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)
Gooch & Housego plc has filed a Form 8.5 (EPT/RI), a public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status dealing in a client-serving capacity, as per Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:29 AM UTC
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Needham initiates LBRX at Buy, PT 68
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Table: Ledtech Electronics Sep Rev NT$70.5M Vs NT$47.9M
Ledtech Electronics Corp. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$70,547,000 NT$47,949,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$590,077,000 NT$575,642,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This content was autom…
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley names NVIDIA top pick
Morgan Stanley renamed NVIDIA as a top pick.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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European Shares Rebound Ahead of Key Data
European stocks saw a rebound on Friday, recovering from a recent bond market selloff. Investors are awaiting crucial inflation data from the euro zone and a significant US jobs report for insights into future monetary p
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Porsche Ends Web3 Project After Less Than Four Years
Porsche is shutting down its Web3 project and Pioneers Circle community, a little under four years after launching its 911 NFT collection. The company announced the conclusion on X, stating the project had 'expanded our
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Glencore raises 2026 marketing profit outlook to over $5 billion
Glencore said it now expects 2026 marketing adjusted operating profit to exceed $5 billion, well above its long-term guidance, driven by a near-record first-half performance linked to volatile oil, gas, and freight marke
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC
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Firmus IPO Valued at $5 Billion Amid Investor Doubts
Australian data centre operator Firmus is preparing for its $5 billion initial public offering, the country's second-largest ever. However, prospective investors are questioning the firm's surging valuation, citing an "u
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC
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Sobha Realty Expands to US and Australia, Secures Land
Sobha Realty has begun operations in the United States and Australia, acquiring land for its first residential projects in North Dallas, Texas, and Southeast Queensland. This expansion is the next phase of the developer'
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC
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Exxon, Chevron Head Into Earnings With Venezuela, LNG and Higher Oil Prices in Focus
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE: XOM ) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX ) head into third-quarter earnings with investors focused on refining margins, crude prices, production growth, and the impact of geopolitical disruptio
LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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Rothschild raises Abbott to Buy, target 127 from 119
Rothschild upgraded Abbott Laboratories to Buy and lifted its price target to 127 from 119.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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Hitron Technologies Reports September Revenue
Hitron Technologies reported September revenue of NT$783.0 million, a slight increase from NT$781.8 million in the same period last year.
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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Northrop Grumman cut to Sector Perform at RBC, target lowered
RBC lowered Northrop Grumman to Sector Perform from its prior rating and cut the price target.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Stocks Tumble on High Treasury Yields and Oil Prices
Hong Kong stocks experienced their steepest one-day drop in over six months at the start of October. The decline was driven by a surge in the 10-year US Treasury yield to a two-decade high and rising oil prices, which ne
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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Airbnb downgraded to Overweight at KeyBanc
KeyBanc downgraded Airbnb to Overweight and set a 191 price target.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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India's Shyam Metalics to Invest $5.19B in Maharashtra Steel Plant
Shyam Metalics and Energy has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government to invest 500 billion rupees ($5.19 billion) to establish a steel plant in the western Indian state.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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Zambia 10Y Bond Yield Hits Near 14-year Low
Zambia 10 Year Government Bond Yield decreased to 14.77%, the lowest since October 2012. Over the past 4 weeks, Zambia Government Bond 10y lost 102.00 basis points, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 371.00 basis po
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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Samsung Ups Memory Chip Prices, European Chip Stocks Rally
European chip stocks saw a rally following a report that Samsung Electronics is increasing prices for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips to approximately $4 per gigabit, a threefold increase from current rates.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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Sterling set for biggest weekly rise against euro
Sterling was on track for its biggest weekly rise against the euro in months due to concerns over the fiscal outlook of indebted euro area countries. However, the pound was set for its third straight weekly drop against
FX | Oct 02, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC
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Euro Stays Higher Vs Dollar After Eurozone Inflation Data
The euro remained slightly higher against the dollar after September's eurozone inflation data revealed an acceleration beyond economists' expectations. Annual inflation increased to 3.8% from 3.2% in August, surpassing
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC
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ASTS downgraded to Neutral by B. Riley; price target cut
B. Riley reiterated a Neutral rating for ASTS and cut its price target from 85.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC
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DP World Expands Contract Logistics Network in Thailand
DP World announced the opening of a new contract logistics distribution center in Bang Na, Thailand, expanding its logistics capacity and ability to support customers in key manufacturing and consumer sectors.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC
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Daiwa upgrades HPE to Outperform
Daiwa upgraded Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Outperform and set a 75 price target.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Stocks Post Largest Loss Since March
Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index closed down 2.6% at 23972.29, its steepest daily percentage decline since March, influenced by a sell-off in financial stocks. HSBC Holdings fell 5.4% amid concerns over potential UK
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC
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FTSE Straits Times Index Falls 1.3% for Week
The FTSE Straits Times Index experienced a decline of 1.3% over the course of the week.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Elavon International rated Overweight at Morgan Stanley, target 70
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage or reiterated a positive view on ELVN with a 70 target.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Asia Diesel Markets Ease, Regrade Jumps to Wider Premium
Asia's diesel markets eased amid softer ICE gasoil futures and potential supply increases from the West. Regional fundamentals remained largely unchanged, while the regrade strengthened to a wider premium.
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Gamma Communications Plc Files Form 8.5
Gamma Communications Plc has filed Form 8.5 (EPT/RI), a public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status dealing in a client-serving capacity, in accordance with Rule 8.5 of the
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Eurozone CPI YoY Flash Actual 3.8% (Forecast 3.7%, Previous 3.2%)
Eurozone CPI YoY Flash Actual 3.8% (Forecast 3.7%, Previous 3.2%)
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Citi raises Strategy target to $240
Citi raised its price target on Strategy to $240 from $136 and kept a Buy rating after lifting its 12-month Bitcoin forecast to $113,400.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Amazon explores $8B GPU SPV deal
FT says Amazon is exploring an $8 billion special-purpose vehicle for GPU assets, with outside investors owning the chips and Amazon leasing them back.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC
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El Salvador Halts Bitcoin Accumulation Under IMF Deal
El Salvador has agreed to stop further Bitcoin accumulation as part of a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This agreement was part of the IMF's second and third reviews, which authorized an immediate disbu
REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC
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Further Reports That France Proposes Release Of 50M BBL Europe Diesel, 50M Oil By IEA Members
Further Reports That France Proposes Release Of 50M BBL Europe Diesel, 50M Oil By IEA Members
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC
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Hedge Funds Face September Challenges Amid Rate and AI Market Swings
Global hedge funds experienced difficulty achieving positive returns in September due to rising bond yields, increased oil prices, and volatile AI stock performance, according to market analysis.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC
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Sangsangin to Buy 1 Billion Won of Own Shares
Sangsangin Co Ltd announced plans to acquire 1 billion South Korean Won worth of its own shares.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC
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Flowco: Sellers May Receive Up to C$10M Based on Lifting Solutions' 2027 Results
Sellers are eligible to receive up to C$10 million based on Lifting Solutions' 2027 results, with payments expected in early 2028.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC
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Vylor Initiated at Outperform by BMO Capital
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Needham Initiates LB Pharmaceuticals With Buy, $68 Target
Needham initiated coverage on LB Pharmaceuticals's stock with a rating of Buy and a price target of $68.00. The price target implies an upside of 82.4% from the Oct 1 close of $37.28.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Italy Retail Sales Recover 0.3% In August
Italy's retail sales increased 0.3 percent on a monthly basis in August, reversing a 0.4 percent decrease in July. Economists had expected a decrease.
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC
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Flowco Funds Deal With Borrowings Under ABL Facility
Flowco has funded a deal utilizing borrowings under its ABL facility.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC
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U.S. Treasurys Stabilize, French Yield Spreads Jump on Fiscal Worries
U.S. Treasury yields stabilized on Friday after reversing Thursday's rise to multidecade highs, as elevated yields attracted investors. The gap between French government bonds and their German peers, however, continued t
RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC
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Flowco Acquires Lifting Solutions Energy Services
Flowco Holdings Inc. has completed its acquisition of Lifting Solutions Energy Services Inc., expanding its portfolio of production optimization, artificial lift, and emissions management solutions for the oil and natura
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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UK Stocks: Berenberg raises Vodafone target, Deutsche Bank cuts St James's Place
Berenberg increased its price target for Vodafone to 140 pence from 123 pence, maintaining a 'buy' rating. Deutsche Bank Research downgraded St James's Place.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC
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Akastor ASA Sells Vessel For ~$21.6M
Akastor ASA announced that its subsidiary DDW Offshore has completed the sale of the vessel ‘Skandi Peregrino’ for approximately $21.6 million. Following this sale, DDW Offshore no longer owns any vessels, marking a late
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC
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Heating Oil Falls for 2nd Day
US heating oil prices slipped below $4.50 per gallon on Friday, extending losses for the second session, as efforts to relieve a global fuel shortage raised hopes of improved availability. European Union members are disc
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC
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Ebola deaths in Congo exceed 4,000, government data shows
The number of Ebola-related deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 4,000, according to government data released on Friday.
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC
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Tikehau Capital Discloses Share Repurchases
Tikehau Capital will conduct share repurchases between September 25, 2026, and October 1, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC
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Dof Group Signs Letter of Intent for Contract
Dof Group ASA has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a large contract.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC
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Anup Bagchi to Prioritize Six Key Areas as New HDFC Bank CEO
Anup Bagchi is set to assume the role of HDFC Bank CEO on October 27, with his initial focus on restoring confidence, strengthening growth and profitability, enhancing customer experience, and aligning talent.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC
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Raymond Lifestyle Appoints Publicis Groupe India As Integrated Marketing Partner
Raymond Lifestyle Limited has appointed Publicis Groupe India as its integrated marketing partner, consolidating creative, media, performance marketing, CRM, digital, reputation, and technology capabilities under a custo
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC
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Table: Alpha Networks Sep Rev NT$2.42B Vs NT$2.27B
Alpha Networks Inc. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$2,417,119,000 NT$2,268,204,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$17,622,682,000 NT$16,054,782,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This conte…
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC
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Volvo Cars Withdraws Sales Outlook After Weak Q3
Volvo Cars has withdrawn its sales outlook for the year following a disappointing third quarter, particularly in China and the U.S., its two largest markets. The company shipped approximately 11% fewer vehicles in Q3 com
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC
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Multiple stocks go ex-dividend Friday Oct. 2
CSCO, PM, BMY and other stocks are scheduled to go ex-dividend Friday, Oct. 2, with listed payout amounts.
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC
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ZCMD, RETO announce reverse stock splits
ZCMD will do a 1-for-2 reverse split and RETO a 1-for-20 reverse split on Friday Oct. 2.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC
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South African rand heads for fourth weekly loss as dollar strengthens
The South African rand was set for a weekly loss of nearly 2% on Friday, pressured by a stronger dollar and rising global bond yields as investors reduced exposure to riskier assets.
FX | Oct 02, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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Sweden Parliament Speaker: Asked Social Democrats To Resume Attempt To Form Govt
Sweden Parliament Speaker: Asked Social Democrats To Resume Attempt To Form Govt
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC
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Coal India gets Buy upgrade from Nuvama, target price hiked
Nuvama Institutional Equities upgraded Coal India to Buy and raised its target price, citing strong growth in volumes and e-auction premiums driven by higher thermal power generation, lower coal inventories at power plan
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC
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EU countries discussed releasing diesel stocks on French proposal
European Union countries discussed a French proposal to release diesel stocks amid pressure from the US to help reduce surging fuel prices, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC
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Senegal Power Cuts Underscore Need for Gas Generation, Minister Says
Senegal experienced power cuts in September, highlighting the country's need to adopt gas for electricity generation, according to the energy minister.
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC
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Amazon Hikes Chip-Rental Prices, Reportedly Moves Nvidia Processors Off Balance Sheet
Amazon is increasing prices for renting high-performance microchips, indicating a financing crunch among hyperscalers. The company is also reportedly planning to sell and then lease back Nvidia processors.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC
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Airbus Delivered 68 Planes in September, Jefferies Estimates
Jefferies analysts estimate that Airbus delivered 68 commercial aircraft to customers in September, including seven A220s, 56 A320neos, two A330neos, and three A350s.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:07 AM UTC
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Jim Cramer Says Investors Who Bet AI Would Destroy Software Stocks ‘Blew Up’ — Salesforce, Veeva and Palantir Led Q3 Comeback: Stocks to Watch Ahead
Jim Cramer said Thursday that enterprise software’s resurgence was one of the defining stock market stories of the third quarter, despite fears that AI could disrupt the sector. He pointed to the strong performance of Ve
LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 09:07 AM UTC
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Amazon explores offloading $8B Nvidia chips to investors
Amazon shares edged higher premarket after a report that the company is exploring a deal to offload approximately $8 billion worth of Nvidia chips to outside investors via a new financing vehicle.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC
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Eurozone Inflation Hits Three-Year High on Energy Costs
Eurozone inflation accelerated to its highest level in three years last month, primarily driven by escalating energy prices. This rise occurs amid increasing government bond yields, which may prompt caution from the Euro
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC
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Flowco Holdings Closes $113M Lifting Solutions Acquisition
Flowco Holdings Inc. completed its acquisition of Lifting Solutions for approximately $113 million in cash, funded through its ABL facility. The deal includes up to C$10 million in contingent consideration based on 2027
MNA | Oct 02, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC
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Liwe H1 Net Loss At €9.4 Million
Liwe Espanola SA reported a net loss of €9.4 million for the first half of the year.
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC
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Plus500 Maintains Strong Cash Position
Plus500 announced it has maintained a strong cash position.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:04 AM UTC
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Plus500 Sees Trading in Line With Views
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:03 AM UTC
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Eurozone CPI, September 2026 - Full Report
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MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 09:03 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.49%, Nasdaq 100 +0.81%; EUR/USD +0.06%, WTI -3.97%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.81 percent, Dow futures is up 0.5 percent and Russell futures is up 0.64 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC