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M Besi shares fall 6% on UBS downgrade to 'sell' citing hybrid bonding risks BE Semiconductor Industries shares fell around 6% after UBS downgraded the Dutch chip-equipment maker to "sell" from "buy" and slashed its price target to €159, citing slower-than-expected adoption of hybrid bonding. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC M IEA board to meet Wed. on proposed oil, diesel stocks release -diplomats The International Energy Agency's board will hold an informal meeting on Wednesday to discuss a proposed release of oil and diesel stocks, two EU diplomats said. A surge in diesel prices has become a global political and ENERGY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L Dekuple expands internationally with new offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Poland ADL Partner SA has expanded its international presence by opening new offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Poland. The group reported a 37.1% increase in net revenue outside France during the first half of 2026. Dekuple main EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L Equinor updates Snohvit Future project cost estimate to NOK 26.5 billion Equinor ASA updated the cost estimate for the Snohvit Future project to NOK 26.5 billion in 2026 value, with the project timetable remaining unchanged. The investment estimate now corresponds to NOK 15.2 billion. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L Table: Ruentex Materials Sep Rev NT$595.0M Vs NT$625.6M Ruentex Materials Co. Ltd. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$594,998,000 NT$625,565,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$5,180,198,000 NT$5,383,655,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This cont… EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L Crypto Updates: Ether Drops by 3.09% Top crypto losers are Ether (-3.09%), XRP (-2.10%) and Bitcoin (-1.81%). CRYPTO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L BE Semiconductor Faces Potential Weak Demand for Hybrid Bonding Tech UBS analysts indicate that BE Semiconductor Industries may experience lower-than-anticipated adoption of its hybrid bonding technology in the coming years. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:29 AM UTC L Airtel Introduces Free Annual International Roaming With New Postpaid Plans Bharti Airtel has launched new postpaid plans offering customers one complimentary international roaming trip annually, as telecom operators increasingly bundle overseas connectivity with premium mobile offerings. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC L Table: Primax Electronics Sep Rev NT$6.25B Vs NT$5.43B Primax Electronics Ltd. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$6,247,351,000 NT$5,432,592,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$51,361,418,000 NT$45,238,950,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This c… EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC L Pennon shares tumble on rights issue, dividend cut The water utilitiy company said it planned to raise around £550m through a fully underwritten 7-for-15 rights issue, with 220.3m new shares priced at 250p each. The issue price represents a 35.5% discount to the theoreti EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC M Asian LNG Prices Rise, Boosting European Gas Prices Amid Low Inventories Dutch and British gas prices increased Wednesday morning, mirroring gains in Asian liquefied natural gas markets. Concerns over tight competition for limited supply and low storage levels overshadowed bearish factors lik ENERGY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC L IMF's Georgieva: World Economy Is Holding Up Well Yields Are Going Up As A Response To Fundamentals NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC L Result of the auction of 2.00 per cent DGB 2028 and 2.25 per cent DGB 2035 Bids, sales, cut-off price, pro rata and yield are presented in the table below:Settlement: 09 October 2026 EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:27 AM UTC M RUM Group Rises Premarket on Analyst Initiation with Over 200% Upside Target RUM Group (RUM) shares advanced in premarket trading Wednesday after Lake Street initiated coverage with an implied upside of over 200%. The analyst highlighted RUM's strategic shift into AI data centers and neocloud inf EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:27 AM UTC L Equinor Updates Snohvit Project Cost Estimate Equinor has updated the cost estimate for its Snohvit Future Project. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:27 AM UTC L Oman Food Holding Company Revenue Jumps 40% Oman Food Holding Company's revenue has surged by 40% as part of a strategic initiative to consolidate food-sector companies under a unified umbrella. The aim is to enhance integration, efficiency, and competitiveness wh EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:27 AM UTC M Equinor raises Snohvit Future cost estimate to NOK 26.5 billion Equinor lifted the Snohvit Future cost estimate to NOK 26.5 billion in 2026 value. Schedule held unchanged, with onshore compression start planned for 2029. Electrification of Hammerfest LNG still targeted for 2030. ENERGY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC M Vietnam central bank says inflation above target but remains under control Vietnam's annual inflation in September was 5.08%, up from 4.89% in August, putting pressure on monetary policy management for the rest of the year, according to central bank deputy governor Pham Thanh Ha. The country ha CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 07, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC L Chevron CEO warns against 'unwise' diesel export ban, saying it could make things worse Chevron CEO warns against 'unwise' diesel export ban, saying it could make things worse NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC M Rechi Precision Reports September Revenue of NT$1.46B Rechi Precision Co. Ltd. reported September revenue of NT$1,455,416,000, compared to NT$1,195,200,000 in the prior year. January-September revenue was NT$16,984,431,000 versus NT$16,024,433,000. EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC M Vietnam Central Bank: Inflation Above Target But Under Control Vietnam's annual inflation in September surpassed the target, putting pressure on monetary policy for the remainder of the year, according to central bank deputy governor Pham Thanh Ha. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 07, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC L UN report: 67% of child arrivals in Europe last year were unaccompanied The UN report found that while overall child arrivals fell 25% from the previous year, the proportion travelling alone rose to 67%. More than 20,000 children were recorded as unaccompanied. MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC M China General Plastics Reports September Revenue NT$739.7M vs NT$744.0M China General Plastics Corp. reported September revenue of NT$739,672,000, down from NT$744,029,000 in the same period last year. For January-September, revenue was NT$7,393,187,000 compared to NT$7,385,423,000. EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC H Bulgaria halts search for crew of ship hit by drone in Black Sea Bulgaria has halted its search for the missing crew of a ship that sank after being hit by a drone on Tuesday about 70 nautical miles off its coast, Vice-Admiral Rumen Nikolov of the Maritime Administration Executive Age ENERGY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC L Europe's economic footing stronger than expected, ING economist says Europe's economic position relative to the U.S. may be stronger than widely anticipated, according to Marieke Blom, ING Group's chief economist and head of research. She noted that Europe's broader economy was minimally MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC M SamsungFN Reit: Q2 net profit down 11% to KRW 2.9bn, revenue up 13% to KRW 15.13bn SamsungFN Reit posted KRW 2.9 billion in net income for May 1-July 31, down 11% from Feb 1-Apr 30. Revenue climbed 13% to KRW 15.13 billion, while operating profit rose 11% to KRW 9.9 billion period-on-period. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC L Qonto launches platform on EU SME cash buffers, AI spend, late payments The new Qonto Insights platform uses anonymized data from French, German, Italian and Spanish SMEs. September data showed a median cash runway of 18.5 days, a rise of 0.4 days. Average AI tool spending was EUR 34.46, up EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC L Wealthy investors see rates/yields as top growth risk, Deutsche Bank poll A Deutsche Bank poll of around 200 family offices and wealthy individuals found 37% believe rates and yields are the greatest risk to global economic growth, followed by inflation (23%) and AI risks (17%). 73% expect Asi MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC L Moody's Ratings upgrades notes in Madrid RMBS I, II transactions Moody's Ratings has upgraded the ratings of four notes in Madrid RMBS I, FTA and Madrid RMBS II, FTA. The notes are backed by residential mortgage loan contracts originated by Caja de Ahorros y Monte de Piedad de Madrid RATES | Oct 07, 2026, 08:24 AM UTC L IMF's Georgieva: Govts Need To Act With No Delay — BBG TV US, Japan, France, Italy All In Focus - Germany Is A Happy Exception NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:24 AM UTC L Wealthy Investors View Rates, Yields as Biggest Growth Risk: DB Poll A Deutsche Bank poll revealed that wealthy investors perceive rising interest rates and yields as the primary threat to global economic growth. The survey also indicated that a significant majority expect Asia to remain EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC L Table: LongDa Construction & Dev Sep Rev NT$88.9M Vs NT$375.8M LongDa Construction & Development Corp. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$88,858,000 NT$375,809,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$1,444,303,000 NT$4,456,678,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Excha… EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC L Digital Realty prices €1B of guaranteed notes due 2036 Digital Realty prices €1B of guaranteed notes due 2036 NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC L Europe Sentiment: Bonds and Oil Releases Europe Sentiment: Bonds and Oil Releases COMMODITIES | Oct 07, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC L IMF's Managing Director Georgieva: US, Japan, France, Italy all in focus. IMF's Managing Director Georgieva: US, Japan, France, Italy all in focus. NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC M Taiwan Inflation Surges to Over Two-Year High Taiwan's inflation reached a more than two-year high in September, with the consumer-price index rising 2.73% year-on-year, exceeding the 2.4% expected by economists. This increase adds pressure on the central bank regar MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC L Dana Gas, Levidian Commission First Graphene Production Unit in UAE Dana Gas and Levidian have commissioned the first LOOP 20 unit at the Sharjah Graphene Park, initiating commercial graphene production in the UAE with an annual capacity exceeding one tonne. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC L Shareholder Value Beteiligungen NAV per share rises 5% YTD to EUR 120.79 Shareholder Value Beteiligungen reported NAV of EUR 120.79 per share as of Sept. 30, 2026. NAV rose about 5.0% from EUR 115.06 at the start of the year. EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC L IMF's Managing Director Georgieva: Deficit, debt going up thanks to crises. IMF's Managing Director Georgieva: Deficit, debt going up thanks to crises. NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC L Bitcoin Slips to One-Week Low as Stocks Surge Bitcoin fell to a one-week low overnight, failing to benefit from the optimism driving U.S. equity markets higher after a fresh tech rally. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite reached new records on Tuesday, continuing a te CRYPTO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC L Mecachrome names Thierry Francou president from Jan. 1, 2027 Mecachrome appointed Thierry Francou as president effective Jan. 1, 2027, replacing Christian Cornille. Francou has led Eurenco as CEO since 2019. Cornille will become chair of the supervisory board. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC M European stocks down, euro hits 16-month low vs pound, French bonds sell off European shares fell in early trading, part of a broad cross-asset selloff. The euro dropped to its lowest level in 16 months against the pound, and French 10-year yields rose 10 basis points. The STOXX 600 was down 0.3% MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC H European Stocks, Euro Lower; French Bonds Sell Off European shares are down in early trading, part of a broad cross-asset selloff. The euro has fallen to its lowest in 16 months against the pound, and French bond spreads have widened again. MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC L Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical sees 9-month net profit up 170%-190% Y/Y Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd reported that its net profit for the first nine months of the year rose between 170% and 190% year-on-year. EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC M Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical 9-month net profit up 170%-190% Y/Y Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd sees nine-month net profit at 1.03 billion-1.10 billion yuan ($153.63 million-$164.07 million), up 170%-190% year-on-year. EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC M Euro zone bond yields diverge; French fiscal worries, oil prices in focus Germany's 10-year yield rose 1.6 basis points to 3.4969%, Italy's 10-year yield rose 9 bps to 4.6261%, and French 10-year yields climbed 9.7 bps to 4.8437%. The spread between German and French 10-year bond yields widene RATES | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC M Gulf stocks subdued as Saudi-Houthi hostilities escalate Major Gulf stock markets were subdued in early trade as fighting intensified on several fronts between Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index slipped 0.2%. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC L Table: IEI Integration Sep Rev NT$888.1M Vs NT$505.0M IEI Integration Corp. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$888,083,000 NT$504,961,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$6,778,513,000 NT$4,953,745,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This content w… EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC H 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton on Regrets Over Inventing AI: Calls for FDA-Like Rules Before Releasing Models, Says Public Pressure Like Climate Change Could Drive Action The “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton said public pressure, not lawmakers alone, will ultimately force meaningful regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), comparing the dynamic to how climate change was eventually add LIVE | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC L Hacksaw Gaming expands Czech Republic reach with Sazka Hry Hacksaw Gaming said it is expanding its Czech Republic reach with Sazka Hry. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC L TORM plc Increases Capital Via Restricted Share Unit Exercise TORM plc has executed a capital increase to accommodate the exercise of Restricted Share Units as part of its incentive program. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC L TORM plc capital increase for RSU exercise TORM plc said it is increasing share capital in connection with the exercise of restricted share units under its incentive program. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC L Hollywood Bowl: Valuation May Understate Business Strength, Market Talk Shore Capital analyst Greg Johnson suggests Hollywood Bowl Group's valuation does not fully reflect its business strength, noting that fiscal 2026 results could exceed expectations despite challenges like hot U.K. summer EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC L Table: Taiwan Fertilizer Sep Rev NT$1.17B Vs NT$1.09B Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$1,169,858,000 NT$1,093,632,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$9,818,068,000 NT$9,363,157,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This cont… EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC H European shares, euro drop on energy shock, fiscal worries European stocks and the euro declined on Wednesday as oil prices surpassed $100 amid renewed Middle East tensions and ongoing fiscal concerns. The MSCI world stocks index fell 0.28%, while Europe's STOXX 600 also registe MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC L Vietnam inflation remains under control, says central bank deputy governor Vietnam's annual inflation in September has put pressure on monetary policy management but prices remain under control, according to Pham Thanh Ha, the country's deputy central bank governor. FX | Oct 07, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC M Gulf Bourses Subdued Amid Escalating Saudi-Houthi Hostilities Major Gulf stock markets traded lower in early trade on Wednesday as fighting intensified between Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are reportedly push GEOPOLITICS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC L Bodycote: JPMorgan Chase lifts voting rights to 8.28% JPMorgan Chase increased its voting rights in Bodycote to 8.28% from 7.94% on Oct. 2. The stake comprises 4.19% via shares and 4.09% through financial instruments, primarily cash-settled equity swaps. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC L HSBC Said to Eye Job Cuts in Wealth Management Unit (Video) HSBC Said to Eye Job Cuts in Wealth Management Unit (Video) NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC L K33 expands management services agreement with Sixty Six Capital, lifts annual fee to CAD 330,000 K33 expanded its management services agreement with Sixty Six Capital, adding resources and support under the existing arrangement. Annual management fee rises to CAD 330,000 from CAD 200,000. Sixty Six plans to appoint EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC M WVT Group buys Italian hygiene specialist ÈCOSÌ WVT Group acquired Italian hygiene specialist ÈCOSÌ from Europe Capital Partners VI, marking WVT's first direct presence in Italy and positioning the group for expansion. MNA | Oct 07, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC L K33 AB expands management services agreement with Sixty Six Capital K33 AB (publ) has expanded its management services agreement with Sixty Six Capital, increasing the annual management fee to CAD 330,000. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC L Siam Piwat to Invest US$300 Million (THB10 Billion) in ICONPHUKET, The Icon of Southern Wonders, Opening in 2029 EQS Newswire / 07/10/2026 / 10:15 CET/CEST • ICONPHUKET will create a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Retail-Attraction & Entertainment Destination, featuring 12 extraordinary world-class attractions designed to captivate globa MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC L Porsche CEO: Reset In China Is Important, Prepared To Scale Up Again If There Is A Recovery Porsche CEO: Reset In China Is Important, Prepared To Scale Up Again If There Is A Recovery GEOPOLITICS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC H DAX Snaps 3-day Gain Frankfurt’s DAX 40 fell 0.8% to around 25,240 in early trading on Wednesday, snapping a three-session winning streak, as renewed gains in oil prices and elevated bond yields weighed on sentiment. Brent crude rose back ab COMMODITIES | Oct 07, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC L Europe LNG demand to cap shipping rates, but Asia buys could lift them Europe's demand for liquefied natural gas is expected to keep shipping costs capped this winter, while a resurgence in Asian buying could constrain vessel availability and lift freight costs. LNG freight rates have falle ENERGY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC L EOS Investment Management sells 54 MWp Italian solar portfolio to Sonnedix EOS Investment Management sold a 54 MWp operating Italian solar portfolio to Sonnedix. The assets include a 46.5 MWp plant in Sardinia and a 7.4 MWp plant in Lazio, both of which began commercial operation in 2025. MNA | Oct 07, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC L Reports That EU Prepares Temporary Import Cap On Chinese Hybrid Cars Reports That EU Prepares Temporary Import Cap On Chinese Hybrid Cars NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC L Table: USI Corp Sep Rev NT$3.75B Vs NT$3.61B USI Corp. - Taiwan Figures in New Taiwan dollars. 2026 2025 Revenue NT$3,754,555,000 NT$3,613,952,000 Jan-Sep Revenue NT$32,527,414,000 NT$34,227,095,000 Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange This content was aut… EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC M Oil Rises After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Oil prices increased in early European trading, with Brent crude surpassing $100 a barrel. Attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia have elevated regional tensions and threaten export recovery. Brent crude is up GEOPOLITICS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC L Greek foreign minister: vertical gas corridor the backbone for transporting US gas to Europe Greek foreign minister: vertical gas corridor the backbone for transporting US gas to Europe NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:13 AM UTC M IMI to acquire iSMA Controlli for €63m IMI will acquire iSMA Controlli for €63 million, integrating its automation platform to enhance IMI's smart building technology offerings. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:13 AM UTC L Rwanda Tungsten Miner Eyes New York IPO as Munitions Metal Soars Trinity Metals is talking to potential advisers and investors for a US initial public offering as surging tungsten prices bolster the Rwandan miner’s plans to expand output. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC L Volkswagen Sets Aside £725 Million for UK Motor Finance Payout The UK financing arm of Volkswagen AG has made a £725 million ($960 million) provision to cover the costs of a plan to compensate British customers who were overcharged for car loans. NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC L Russia Registers First Crypto Exchanges and Custodians Under New Law Russia has registered its first cryptocurrency exchange operators and digital custodians under new crypto regulations. The Bank of Russia published its registers, listing four exchange operators and five custodians. REGULATION | Oct 07, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC M Aker BP projects Yggdrasil and Valhall-Fenris costs up 9.8% and 23% Aker BP's Yggdrasil and Valhall-Fenris projects off Norway face cost increases of 9.8% and 23% respectively from nominal estimates a year ago, according to government budget data. The Yggdrasil project's cost is now expe ENERGY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC L SAIC Motor: September sales down 7.67% y/y to 406,051 units SAIC Motor Corp Ltd said on Thursday its September sales fell 7.67% year-on-year to 406,051 units. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC M Lan Fa Textile Reports September Revenue of NT$84.8M, Down from NT$102.1M Lan Fa Textile Co. Ltd. reported September revenue of NT$84,775,000, a decrease from NT$102,095,000 in the prior year. Year-to-date revenue for January-September stood at NT$749,003,000, compared to NT$897,502,000 for th EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L SAIC Motor September Sales Fell 7.67% To 406,051 Units SAIC Motor reported that its September sales decreased by 7.67% year-over-year, reaching a total of 406,051 units. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L INVL fund sells 2,600 hectares of Latvian forest to Danish investors INVL Asset Management’s Sustainable Timberland and Farmland Fund II sold over 2,600 hectares of forestland in Latvia to a Danish-owned company. Proceeds will be reinvested, and the fund manages 21,000 hectares across the MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC H Bulgaria halts search for crew of ship hit by drone Bulgaria has halted its search for the missing crew of a ship that sank after being hit by a drone on Tuesday about 70 nautical miles off its coast, Vice-Admiral Rumen Nikolov of the Maritime Administration Executive Age MACRO | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group plans 350 billion yen Japan infrastructure fund Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group is planning a Japan infrastructure fund of approximately 350 billion yen as early as 2028, and is considering investments in data centres and battery storage for the fund, Nikkei reported. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L K33 Expands Sixty Six Capital Deal, Lifts Fee K33 has expanded its management services agreement with Sixty Six Capital, increasing the annual fee to CAD 330,000 from CAD 200,000. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L Sweden's Industrivarden NAV Rises 17% in Nine Months Industrivarden reported a 17% increase in its net asset value over the first nine months of the year. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L Banca Generali: September net inflows at €554 million Banca Generali SpA reported total net inflows of €554 million in September. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L Bharti Airtel raises postpaid tariffs; analysts see follow-on from rivals Bharti Airtel has increased its postpaid tariffs. Equirus Securities noted that in the past decade, other telecom operators have followed suit within days of such hikes, a trend that assumes significance now. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L Deutsche Lufthansa AG to Publish Financial Reports Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced it will publish its financial reports in accordance with Articles 114, 115, and 117 of the German Securities Act (WpHG). EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC M Yi Jinn Industrial reports September revenue of NT$258.7M Yi Jinn Industrial Co. Ltd. reported September revenue of NT$258.7 million, compared to NT$217.8 million in the prior year. January-September revenue was NT$2,157,454,000 versus NT$2,341,581,000 in the prior year. EARNINGS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC L Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Plans 350B Yen Japan Infrastructure Fund Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group is planning an infrastructure fund for Japan with approximately 350 billion yen, according to Nikkei. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC M Sunex SA: Q3 preliminary sales revenue 82.7 mln zlotys Sunex SA reported consolidated preliminary sales revenue of 82.7 million zlotys for the third quarter of 2026. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Wadinko takes minority stake in thermal energy storage startup Heatwacht Wadinko has invested in Heatwacht Holding, a Dutch scale-up focused on thermal energy storage systems. The funding will support Heatwacht's working capital, product development, commercial scale-up, market expansion, and EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L LCK Global Kedaton issues corrected response to Indonesia Stock Exchange query LCK Global Kedaton provided a correction to its Sept. 15, 2026 exchange-response letter, clarifying explanations tied to securities registration reports for May 31 and June 30, 2026, and referencing financial performance EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC M Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.92%, Hang Seng +0.38%, KOSPI -1.98%, ASX 200 +0.48% Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.92 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.38 percent, the KOSPI closed down 1.98 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.48 percent. Asian volume leaders were AIA G EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Banca Generali Sept Net Inflows €554 Million Banca Generali reported total net inflows of €554 million for September. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Borouge International expands European recycling capacity Borouge International announced investments to expand its European mechanical recycling capacity at its sites in Niedergebra, Germany, and Wildon, Austria. The expansion strengthens its ability to meet growing customer d EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC M Jordan buys up to 120,000 tons of wheat in new tender Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling wheat sourced from optional origins. The deadline for price offers is October 13. Shipment was sought between Janu COMMODITIES | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Lufthansa schedules 2026 annual financial report for March 5, 2027 Deutsche Lufthansa AG has scheduled the publication of its annual financial report for fiscal year 2026 for March 5, 2027. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Agricultural Commodities Updates: Sugar Rises by 1.31% Top commodity gainers are Sugar (1.31%) and Rice (0.68%). Biggest loser is Palm Oil (-0.72%). COMMODITIES | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC M Sunex Reports Q3 Preliminary Sales Revenue Of 82.7 Mln Zlotys Sunex SA reported preliminary consolidated sales revenue of 82.7 million Zlotys for the third quarter. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC M Kenyan Appeal Court Halts New Shipping Rules Kenya's Court of Appeal has suspended new maritime transport regulations, providing a temporary reprieve for international shipping lines ahead of their November license renewals. REGULATION | Oct 07, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC L Wednesday FX Option Expiries (Via Forex Flow) EUR/USD: 1.1300 ( 2.89b), 1.1400 ( 1.72b), 1.1255 ( 1.23b) USD/JPY: 163.50 ($910.8m), 155.00 ($848.3m), 155.34 ($793m) AUD/USD: 0.6940 (AUD689.9m), 0.7050 (AUD570.4m), 0.6934 (AUD452m) USD/CAD: 1.3735 ($388.1m), 1.4200 ( NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC L Europe markets in red as renewed oil gains weigh on sentiment Europe markets in red as renewed oil gains weigh on sentiment COMMODITIES | Oct 07, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC L Tesla uses PR push and flawed safety data in EU FSD drive, Reuters reports Tesla uses PR push and flawed safety data in EU FSD drive, Reuters reports NEWS | Oct 07, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC L Borouge International Expands European Recycling Capacity Borouge International has expanded its European recycling capacity to strengthen the supply of circular materials. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC L Itcenentec acquiring real estate worth 74 billion won Itcenentec Co Ltd is acquiring real estate valued at 74 billion won. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L BlackRock trims Zalando stake to 5.33% BlackRock trimmed its aggregate Zalando voting stake to 5.33% on Oct. 1, down from 5.36% previously. Equity voting rights rose to 5.01% from 4.98%. Voting rights via instruments fell to 0.32% from 0.38%. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC L UK's CMA serves pre-emptive action order on BT Group, TalkTalk, Platform X The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Oct 6 it served a pre-emptive action order on BT Group, TalkTalk, and Platform X Communications. REGULATION | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC M India banking liquidity surplus to decline by financial year-end: RBI Chief India's banking system liquidity surplus, averaging 7.3 trillion rupees ($75.49 billion) since September, is expected to be absorbed by the end of the financial year, according to Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Ma CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Wartsila signs five-year service agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas Wartsila Oyj Abp has signed a service agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas to support the operational reliability of two newbuild vessels. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Hacksaw Gaming partners with Sazka Hry for Czech online casino expansion Hacksaw AB has partnered with Sazka Hry, an Allwyn Česko brand, to distribute its casino games in the Czech Republic, expanding its reach to operators representing over 30% of the locally licensed online gaming market. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC M Itcenentec Acquires Real Estate Worth 74 Billion Won Itcenentec Co Ltd (KRX:010280) is acquiring real estate valued at 74 billion South Korean Won. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L AlzeCure Pharma to present at Redeye Neurology Day AlzeCure Pharma will attend Redeye Neurology Day in Stockholm on Oct. 15, 2026, where CEO Martin Jönsson will present an update on outlicensing agreements with Eli Lilly and QuantumCell. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Hvm Co Ltd to invest 9.6 billion won in new facility EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Tekova signs four construction contracts worth EUR 11 million in Q3 2026 Tekova signed contracts for four construction projects in Q3 2026 with a combined value of about EUR 11 million. Sites span Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Uusimaa. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC M TSE to remove nearly 700 firms from Topix, add 35 The Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to remove nearly 700 firms from its main Topix index and add 35 companies in the first major reshuffle of its main index. After the reshuffle, the Topix index will be composed of 986 stocks EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L UK's CMA Served Order On BT Group, TalkTalk, Platform X The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) stated that a Pre-Emptive Action Order was served on BT Group, TalkTalk, and Platform X Communications on October 6. REGULATION | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Tekova Oyj signs four building deals worth around EUR 11 mln Tekova Oyj announced that it signed four building deals in the third quarter valued at approximately EUR 11 million. EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Wärtsilä signs five — year service agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas for two new LNG carriers Wärtsilä signed a five-year service agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas covering two newbuild LNG carriers. Order booked in Q3 2026. * Contract targets higher availability through optimized maintenance planning, predictive ma ENERGY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Infineon deepens quantum chip partnership with ZuriQ Infineon expanded its collaboration with Swiss quantum computing start-up ZuriQ to develop scalable trapped-ion quantum chips, aiming to scale quantum processing units beyond a nine-ion 3x3 array. Infineon will contribut EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC L Utkarsh Small Finance Bank share price jumps 7% after Q2 business update: Why it matters to investors; how share fared New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Utkarsh Small Finance Bank share price jumped almost 7% on Wednesday, October 7, after the company posted strong business updates for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026 (Q2FY27).The u EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC