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M Re:Build to triple Rock Hill footprint with new $20 million, 130,000 sq ft manufacturing facility Re:Build announced plans to invest approximately $20 million in a new 130,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, which will triple the company's footprint there. The expansion is ex EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC M IMF: Hedge fund assets near $13tn, warrants closer scrutiny Hedge fund assets have more than tripled to nearly $13 trillion in early 2026 from $4 trillion in 2013, the IMF said, warning their use of leverage and opacity can inject risks into the financial system. They now account MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC L Four nations' insurance bodies form alliance on economic resilience Insurance trade bodies from Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand signed a memorandum in London to launch the Four Nations Insurance Alliance. The partnership will focus on climate risk, premium affordability and cyb MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC L Canada Ivey PMI falls in September, prices index rises Canada's economic activity expanded at a slower pace in September as a measure of inflation pressures rose, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed. The seasonally adjusted index decreased to 58.2 last month fro MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC M Aegean Airlines to launch Athens-Damascus route on Dec. 2, 2026 Aegean Airlines will launch a new direct Athens-Damascus route on Dec. 2, 2026, expanding its Middle East network. Service will run up to four times weekly during the winter season. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC M Fumex acquires Filtrabox from PAT Technology Systems Fumex Air Filtration Systems, a Vance Street portfolio company, has acquired Filtrabox, a purification solutions maker owned by PAT Technology Systems. The deal aims to expand Fumex's product range and geographic reach. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC M Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN Raises 2026 Net Profit Guidance Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S increased its 2026 net profit forecast to $180—230 million from $140—190 million, attributing the revision to strong operations and firmer rates. Expected sales gains from signed transaction EARNINGS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC M EU Commission proposes safeguards for new members' voting rights The European Commission proposed measures to prepare the EU for new members like Ukraine and Moldova, including a safeguard to suspend a new member's voting rights for 15 years if it violates EU values. REGULATION | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC L 3M Announces Upcoming Investor Event 3M has announced an upcoming investor event. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC L Warner Bros. Discovery to Delist Common Stock and Euro Notes Warner Bros. Discovery has notified Nasdaq of its intent to delist its common stock following its merger, converting shares to cash and requesting a trading halt and delisting. The company also plans to voluntarily delis EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC L Warner Bros. Discovery: Zaslav, Wiedenfels step down as directors and officers Warner Bros. Discovery announced that David M. Zaslav and Gunnar Wiedenfels have ceased their roles as directors and officers following the merger, with their separations effective October 6 and October 16, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC L Warner Bros. Discovery Refinances Debt Post-Merger Warner Bros. Discovery has executed multiple financing actions tied to the SKYD merger, adding subsidiary guarantees to SKYD notes and guaranteeing SKYD’s amended credit facility. The company also repaid and terminated t EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC L KBR wins engineering contract for Aramco’s Marjan field KBR announced it received an engineering contract from Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Company) to support operations across the Marjan offshore field in the Arabian Gulf. MNA | Oct 06, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L SEB CEO Johan Torgeby Resigns By Mauro OrruSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken said Johan Torgeby had decided to resign as president and chief executive for personal and family-related reasons.The Sweden-based bank said Torgeby, who has been at the helm fo GEOPOLITICS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC M NY Fed: Supply chain pressures rose in September Supply chain pressures increased modestly in September, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose to 1.28 from an upwardly revised 1.20 in August. MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L Uber to Acquire ezCater for $2.3 Billion in Food-Delivery Expansion — Barrons.com By Ty RoushUber announced a $2.3 billion deal to acquire catering platform ezCater on Tuesday, expanding its food-delivery business into workplace meals and larger group orders.The all-cash deal would give Uber Eats acce MNA | Oct 06, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts Penske Auto Price Target to $210.00 Barclays has cut its price target on Penske Auto Group to $210.00 per share from $225.00. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC H TSX Edges Higher as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Ease The S&P/TSX Composite Index edged higher near 35,500 on Tuesday amid easing oil prices and a pullback in global bond yields. Oil prices fell as resilient Middle Eastern crude exports and a G7 emergency stockpile release COMMODITIES | Oct 06, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC M Mattel shares dip as Ariel pushes for sale, cites stalled turnaround Mattel shares fell 2.6% after major shareholder Ariel Investments urged the Barbie maker to explore a sale, citing a stalled turnaround and profitability, in a letter seen by Reuters. Ariel, which holds a 5.4% stake, sai EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Nexans: AQR Capital Management discloses net short position AQR Capital Management disclosed a 0.49% net short position in Nexans shares. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC M Yemen conflict: forces counter-attack Houthis for Bab el-Mandeb coast Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces launched a counteroffensive to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb shipping route and other territory seized by the Iran-aligned Houthis last month. The conflict has complex sh GEOPOLITICS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Citadel Securities (Europe): net short position in DBT 0.57% Citadel Securities (Europe) disclosed a 0.57% net short position in DBT (FR001400LO86). EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Capital Fund Management discloses 0.5% net short position in Bureau Veritas Capital Fund Management disclosed a 0.5% net short position in Bureau Veritas shares. REGULATION | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Winton Capital discloses 1.03% net short position in Nexity Winton Capital Management has disclosed a net short position of 1.03% in Nexity shares. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Technip Energies: Capital Fund Management discloses net short position Capital Fund Management disclosed a 0.81% net short position in Technip Energies. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Medtronic says FY26 Impact Report shows 68% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity vs FY20 baseline Medtronic released its fiscal 2026 Impact Report, citing more than 82 million patients served worldwide. R&D investment totaled $2.9 billion, supporting more than 315 product approvals in major markets, including FDA cle EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC M NASDAQ TRADE HALT CONTINUES REASON NOT AVAILABLE EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Nasdaq resumed at 10:08 AM MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Siemens Energy Shares Hit 4-week High Siemens Energy shares increased to 150.16 EUR, the highest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Siemens Energy AG gained 0.85%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 42.75%. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC M US software stocks hit fresh 2026 highs as AI disruption fears fade The S&P 500 software and services index rose 1.3% on Tuesday to its highest level since November 2025. Analysts said stronger earnings and AI partnerships have helped the sector recover. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC M Spiko raises $90mln Series B led by NEA, Flourish Ventures Spiko has raised $90 million in a Series B funding round led by NEA. Flourish Ventures and Index Ventures also participated. Spiko uses a software and API platform to distribute regulated cash funds for SMBs and individu MNA | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts Owens Corning Price Target to $162.00 Barclays analyst Chase Ballew reiterated an Overweight rating on Owens Corning and cut the price target from $177 to $162. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L World stocks climb to two-week high; S&P 500 opens at record World stocks rose to two-week highs on Tuesday, buoyed by falling oil prices and retreating bond yields. The S&P 500 opened at a record high for the first time since mid-August, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was on track f MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Viridien: Walleye Capital discloses 0.8% net short position Walleye Capital has disclosed a 0.8% net short position in Viridien shares. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L AT&T to Form New Fiber JV With GIP, CPP Investments AT&T Inc. has announced an agreement to form a new U.S. fiber joint venture with Global Infrastructure Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. This venture aims to accelerate the expansion of fiber internet se EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Worldline: Squarepoint Ops discloses 1.19% net short position Squarepoint Ops disclosed a 1.19% net short position in Worldline shares, according to an AMF filing. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC L Renault: Squarepoint discloses 0.61% net short position Squarepoint Ops disclosed a 0.61% net short position in Renault shares. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Mercialys: Citadel Advisors discloses 0.50% net short position Citadel Advisors disclosed a 0.50% net short position in Mercialys. REGULATION | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Eutelsat Communications: Citadel Advisors discloses 0.69% net short position Citadel Advisors disclosed a 0.69% net short position in Eutelsat Communications as of Oct. 5, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Valeo: Citadel Advisors discloses net short position Citadel Advisors disclosed a 1.29% net short position in Valeo shares, according to an AMF filing. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Ubisoft: Citadel Advisors takes 0.70% net short position Citadel Advisors disclosed a 0.70% net short position in Ubisoft Entertainment shares. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Abivax: Marshall Wace discloses net short position Marshall Wace disclosed a 0.5% net short position in Abivax shares, AMF data showed. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Alstom: Marshall Wace discloses 0.78% net short position Marshall Wace disclosed a 0.78% net short position in Alstom shares. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Cedra Healthcare selects RxERP for pharmaceutical distribution expansion Cedra Healthcare LLC has deployed the serialized RxERP platform to support its expanding pharmaceutical distribution business. This move provides a DSCSA-compliant foundation for unit-level serialization and traceability EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC M Hungary proposes 1% wealth tax on assets above $3.08 million from 2027 Hungary's government has proposed a wealth tax targeting individuals with assets exceeding 1 billion forints ($3.08 million), Prime Minister Peter Magyar said. For wealth above 1 billion forints, the annual tax would be REGULATION | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Canada Ivey PMI SA Sep: 58.2 (prev 64.3) Canada Ivey PMI SA Sep: 58.2 (prev 64.3) MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Barclays Maintains NorthWestern Energy at Overweight Barclays has maintained its Overweight rating on NorthWestern Energy Group. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Raymond James Raises First Merchants to Outperform Raymond James has upgraded First Merchants to Outperform from Market Perform. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L U.S. Trade Deficit Widens To Seventeen-Month High In August WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - A report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed the U.S. trade deficit widened by more than expected in the month of August.The Commerce Department said the trade deficit increased t EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC L Coffee Hits 4-week High Coffee increased to 300.55 USd/Lbs, the highest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Coffee gained 2.72%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 20.29%. NEWS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L EU Commission Proposes Rule For New Members; Could Suspend Their EU Voting Rights If They Backslide On ‘EU Values’ EU Commission Proposes Rule For New Members; Could Suspend Their EU Voting Rights If They Backslide On ‘EU Values’ NEWS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L Wall Street Bonuses Expected to Reach New High Wall Street's record bonus haul from 2025 is anticipated to be surpassed this year, driven by strong profits from corporate dealmaking, IPOs, and artificial intelligence ventures. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L Woonhave NV agrees to buy 113 rental homes in Breda Woonhave NV signed a purchase agreement for 113 rental homes in the De Faam redevelopment in Breda, including 80 mid-market apartments, 23 market-rate apartments, and 10 market-rate homes. Construction for one of the apa EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC M Marvell raises 2028 revenue forecast to $20 bln on AI data center demand Marvell Technology Inc. raised its 2028 revenue forecast to about $20 billion, citing strong demand for its chips used in data centers. The company had forecast $18 billion in revenue in August. Analysts were expecting r EARNINGS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC M Option Care Health to be taken private in $5.8 bln deal with McKesson, CD&R Option Care Health shares jumped 33% to $31.07 after McKesson and Clayton Dubilier & Rice agreed to buy the company in a deal valued at about $5.8 billion including debt. Shareholders will receive $32.05 per share, a 37. MNA | Oct 06, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC M Hungary Proposes Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich Hungary's government has proposed a wealth tax targeting individuals with assets exceeding 1 billion forints ($3.08 million). The proposal was announced by Prime Minister Peter Magyar as a fulfillment of a campaign promi REGULATION | Oct 06, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L Rockwell Automation expands industrial cybersecurity services to support Fortinet firewalls Rockwell Automation has introduced two new additions to its SecureOT industrial cybersecurity solution suite: Firewall Managed Services with Fortinet and Infrastructure Managed Services. These new offerings aim to provid EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L LicenseFortress launches AI licensing and governance division Software licensing advisory firm LicenseFortress announced its new AI Licensing and Governance Services division, designed to help businesses control AI usage, manage consumption costs and protect contractual rights. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L DBV Technologies: short position disclosed by Deep Track Biotechnology Deep Track Biotechnology Master Fund disclosed a 1.86% net short position in DBV Technologies. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L Tabaya Holdings September sales rise 16.4% YoY Tabaya Holdings Co. Ltd. reported September total sales rose 16.4% year-on-year, with same-store retail and online sales up 10.5% despite adverse weather. Final figures may differ slightly due to revenue recognition chan EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L Warner Bros. Discovery: Aggregate Skydance Ticking Fee At $41.89 Mln Warner Bros. Discovery: Aggregate Skydance Ticking Fee At $41.89 Mln NEWS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L US beef/pork packer margins — Hedgersedge Estimated margins for U.S. beef and pork packing companies, according to Denver-based livestock marketing advisory service HedgersEdge.com LLC. (In dollars per head for cattle and hogs). Beef - Tuesday Oct 6 + 108.85 Mon EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L Porter Airlines Expands London International Airport Footprint With Five Domestic Routes For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Porter Airlines Expands London International Airport Footprint With Five Domestic Routes Coast-to-coast network launching spring 2027 Porter A GEOPOLITICS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC H Marvell Raises 2028 Revenue Forecast to $20 Billion on AI Data Center Demand Marvell has raised its 2028 revenue forecast to approximately $20 billion, driven by robust demand for its chips used in AI data centers. The company's shares saw an early trading surge of nearly 9%. EARNINGS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC M NASDAQ resumes trading at 9:43 AM ET The Nasdaq Stock Market has resumed trading. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC L German group seeks injunction to block Rosatom role in fuel project German environmental group BUND plans to ask a court for an emergency injunction to halt the expansion of a nuclear fuel fabrication plant that would involve cooperation with Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC M NASDAQ TRADE HALT CONTINUES REASON NOT AVAILABLE AT 10:03 AM ET EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC L Syrian Petroleum Company CEO: Syria imports 6 mln cubic metres a day from Azerbaijan and Jordan, domestic production around 9 mln cubic metres a day Syrian Petroleum Company CEO: Syria imports 6 mln cubic metres a day from Azerbaijan and Jordan, domestic production around 9 mln cubic metres a day NEWS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC L NASDAQ volatility trading pause at 10:03 AM ET Nasdaq halted trading in unspecified securities due to a volatility trading pause. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC L Sapiens International launches Sapiens Brain AI foundation for insurance platform Sapiens International Corporation NV launched Sapiens Brain, a native AI foundation for its SapiensAIP platform, aimed at accelerating AI adoption among insurers and shortening delivery cycles for new AI capabilities. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC H Ray Dalio Says China Doesn’t Want More US Debt, Japan Wants Its Money Back Ray Dalio says the Treasury market could face a new pressure point as China cuts its U.S. debt exposure and Japan looks to recover some of the money it has lent Washington. “The Chinese don’t want to continue to accumula LIVE | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC M Germany to buy four more TKMS frigates for $6.3 bln Germany plans to buy four more Meko A-200 frigates from shipyard TKMS for about €5.6 billion ($6.3 billion), according to a finance ministry document. Parliamentary approval is expected on Thursday. This follows a decisi REGULATION | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC M Lamb Weston lifts annual forecasts, shares jump Lamb Weston shares jump as much as 9.5% to $48.81, set for their best day since July 2025. The frozen fries supplier raises annual revenue growth forecast to low-single digit rate from prior view of flat to 1% rise and u EARNINGS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC M PRESS DIGEST — Canada — October 6 Oct 6 (Reuters) — The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Globe And Mail *Emera said it would acquire Canadia EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC M BAE Systems wins Lockheed Martin contract for F-35 electronic warfare systems BAE Systems has won a contract from Lockheed Martin to supply electronic warfare systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, covering production deliveries for F-35 Lots 20-22 and retrofits for older aircraft. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts Louisiana-Pacific Price Target to $88.00 Barclays lowered its price target on Louisiana-Pacific to $88.00 per share from $92.00. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC L Spain Industrial Output Growth Moderates in August Spain's industrial production grew at a slower pace in August, increasing 1.5 percent year-over-year compared to a 2.5 percent rise in July, according to INE. MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC L Germany To Order Four More TKMS Frigates For $6.3 Bln Germany To Order Four More TKMS Frigates For $6.3 Bln — RTRS Citing Document NEWS | Oct 06, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC H Lamb Weston Hldgs Reports Q1 2027 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript On Tuesday, Lamb Weston Hldgs (NYSE: LW ) discussed first-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This content is powered APIs. For comprehensive financial data and tran LIVE | Oct 06, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts Lithia Motors Price Target to $375.00 From $415.00 Barclays analyst downgraded Lithia Motors' price target to $375.00 per share from $415.00. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC L Latvia Industrial Production Grows 0.3% in August Latvia's industrial production expanded by a calendar-adjusted 0.3 percent year-on-year in August, reversing a 0.2 percent decrease in July, according to data from the Official Statistics Portal. MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC H Euro Could Recover if Fed Lifts Rates Gradually — Market Talk The euro should continue to recover from its recent selloff versus the dollar as the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates beyond what the market has already priced in, TD Securities strategists say in a no CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 06, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC M US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.58%, Nasdaq 100 +0.63%; EUR/USD +0.28%, WTI -1.71%, WBD leads volume US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.58 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.63 percent, Dow futures is up 0.59 percent and Russell futures is up 0.03 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC M Germany Orders Four More TKMS Frigates for $6.3 Billion Germany plans to purchase four additional Meko A-200 frigates from shipyard TKMS for approximately €5.6 billion ($6.3 billion). Parliamentary budget committee approval is expected on Thursday. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC M Duke Energy to release Q3 2026 results Nov. 5 Duke Energy will release third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 5 and will host an earnings conference call at 10 a.m. ET on the same day. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L CN sets quarterly Western Canada grain movement record at 7.94 MMT in Q3 CN set a quarterly record for grain movement in Western Canada in Q3 2026, transporting 7,940,000 metric tonnes. This volume represented a 6.15% increase from the previous record set in 2020. The company plans to maintai COMMODITIES | Oct 06, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L Yamaha Motor, John Deere partner on future side-by-side vehicles Yamaha Motor entered an agreement with John Deere to collaborate on developing certain future side-by-side vehicles. The partnership pairs Yamaha powertrain and vehicle design with John Deere product development, US manu EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC M FedEx Dataworks and Stripe to collaborate on global commerce solutions FedEx Dataworks and Stripe will collaborate to create new solutions combining supply chain intelligence and financial infrastructure, with a first joint solution planned for early 2027. The companies aim to expand access EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC M AT&T forms fiber JV with BlackRock's GIP and CPP Investments AT&T said it will form a fiber joint venture with BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, combining Forged Fiber 37 and Gigapower. AT&T will own 50% of the venture. The deal, MNA | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Hackett Group: AI investment cuts IT process costs 27%-35% New benchmarks from The Hackett Group show that disciplined AI investment can cut IT process costs by 27%-35%, reduce staffing levels by 34%-44%, and increase project ROI by 1.5x-2.5x. The analysis also indicated a 75% p EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Onterris hosts EPA Administrator for PFAS treatment tech briefing Onterris hosted EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at its Portland, Maine office to review PFAS drinking-water treatment options, highlighting its SORBIX RePURE system and investment plans for U.S. regeneration capacity. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC M Eastman Chemical updates financial calendar for Q3 2026 results release and webcast call Eastman set its Q3 2026 financial results release for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, around 4:15 p.m. ET, with advance slides and a webcast/teleconference scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC H Chile Cuts 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 0.7% Chile's government, led by Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz, has lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to 0.7%, a decrease from the previously estimated 1.8%. The government also anticipates a re MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Pfizer declares Q4 2026 dividend of $0.43 a share Pfizer declared a USD 0.43 fourth-quarter 2026 dividend on its common stock, payable Dec. 7, 2026 to shareholders of record Nov. 6, 2026. This marks its 352nd consecutive quarterly dividend. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Cardlytics partners with Rove to expand card-linked offers Cardlytics has partnered with travel rewards platform Rove to distribute its Cardlytics Rewards Platform, adding personalized merchant offers to Rove members who can earn rewards on purchases by linking a payment card. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Einride, EASE Logistics launch daily driverless electric truck freight runs in Ohio Einride and EASE Logistics have started daily SAE Level 4 driverless electric freight operations between EASE warehouses in Marysville, Ohio, utilizing two cab-less trucks on scheduled routes monitored by remote operator MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC M Eleving Group launches exchange offer for 2023/2028 bonds Eleving Group is offering holders of its 2023/2028 bonds the chance to exchange them for new 9% senior secured 2026/2032 bonds. Bonds not exchanged will be redeemed early at 101%. RATES | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC M Blaze Energy raises $6.5M seed round led by Propeller Ventures Blaze Energy raised USD 6.5 million in a Seed round for low-carbon maritime shipping engine retrofits. Hax portfolio company develops fuel-flexible combustion technology designed to let existing ship engines run on multi EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC M Medline Inc. (MDLN) shares fall after FDA warning letter Medline shares fell about 12.8% to $36.67 on August 5, 2026, after the FDA published a warning letter detailing "significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for finished pharmaceuticals." Th EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Gamma launches Gamma 5 to eliminate "AI smell" from generated content AI-powered platform Gamma has launched Gamma 5, a complete rebuild of its platform aimed at removing the perceived "AI smell" from AI-generated visual content. The new version aims to preserve speed while helping teams m EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Onterris showcases PFAS treatment tech to EPA Administrator Zeldin Environmental solutions company Onterris hosted EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin last week to demonstrate its patented PFAS treatment and regeneration technology. The company's SORBIX RePURE system uses special resins to cap EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L MolinaCares Accord grants $50,000 to boost Southern Arizona direct care workforce The MolinaCares Accord has granted $50,000 to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona to fund its Direct Care Workforce Resource Program. The grant aims to address the shortage of in-home care workers in Pima County, s MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Canada Ivey PMI 58.2 in September, unadjusted 61.9 Canada's seasonally adjusted Ivey Purchasing Managers Index came in at 58.2 for September, while the unadjusted index was 61.9. MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC M AT&T Forms Fiber Joint Venture With BlackRock GIP, CPP Investments AT&T is forming a fiber joint venture with BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to accelerate expansion across U.S. communities. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Planatome Signs Multiphase Agreement With U.S. Surgical Tool Supplier Planatome will nano-polish surgical tools for an undisclosed major U.S. supplier, with full integration planned for 2027. The agreement targets the rapidly growing robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical market. EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Focal Point achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification Focal Point announced its information security management system has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, independently validating its management of information security risks within the scope of its AI procurement EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Centurion Infrastructure Group partners with BridgePeak Energy Capital Centurion Infrastructure Group and BridgePeak Energy Capital have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the delivery of reliable energy infrastructure on federal installations by combining automated engineering an MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Hackett Group: AI benchmarks show IT cost reduction and ROI improvement New research from The Hackett Group quantifies how leading organizations use AI investment to reduce IT process costs by 27%-35% and improve project ROI by 1.5X-2.5X. The benchmarks also show benefits extending to other EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Burckhardt Compression delivers in-transit repairs to reduce shipping downtime Burckhardt Compression's expanded marine services offer expert repair support at sea, including two recent compressor cylinder liner repairs completed mid-Atlantic and during transit across the Atlantic. This in-transit MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Farms and Fuels Alliance asks for Canadian ethanol credit multiplier by end of 2026 Canada's Farms and Fuels Alliance is urging the federal government to finalize amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations, specifically requesting a minimum 1.4x credit multiplier for Canadian-made ethanol by the end of 20 REGULATION | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L ISG launches marketing advisory practice to improve ROI Information Services Group (ISG) launched ISG Marketing Advisory, a consulting, design, and implementation services practice for enterprise marketing leaders. The new practice aims to strengthen financial accountability EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Cardlytics partners with Rove for rewards platform Cardlytics Inc. announced a new partnership with Rove, a universal airline mile program, extending the Cardlytics Rewards Platform and diversifying its supply footprint. The partnership allows Rove members to earn reward EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Ontario wait times rise as report says private funding outpaces hospitals The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Ontario paid for-profit facilities $4.1 billion between 2017 and 2025, while wait times increased for eight of 12 priority procedures. The report also says public hospital MACRO | Oct 06, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Lumin Digital launches behavioral intelligence tool for credit unions and banks Lumin Digital has launched Lumin Signal, a new capability that provides banks and credit unions with insights into user behavior within digital banking platforms. 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