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L Cyabra signs enterprise deal for AI narrative intelligence platform Cyabra, Inc. said it has entered an enterprise agreement to deploy its AI narrative intelligence platform for a Fortune 500 global media and entertainment company. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Cyabra signs enterprise agreement with Fortune 500 media company MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L TD Cowen sets $60 price target for Bank of America TD Cowen announced a $60.00 per-share price target for Bank of America, according to Benzinga’s ratings actions recap. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Cyabra signs enterprise agreement with Fortune 500 media company Cyabra says it secured an enterprise agreement with a global media and entertainment leader, expanding its commercial footprint with AI-powered narrative intelligence. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Blackbird’s elevate.io joins Google Chromebook Perks program Blackbird plc says its elevate.io product is joining Google’s Chromebook Perks, bringing browser-native video editing to Chromebook users, with a UK test market expected to launch in October 2026. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Kalshi deal tied to gambling group's helpline push The National Council on Problem Gambling says it encouraged organizations to prominently display its helpline, while a person close to Kalshi said the prediction market wants responsible-trading terms met before promotin MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Illumisoft Lighting names Bill Weber CSO; grants 500,000 options Illumisoft Lighting Corp. appointed Bill Weber as Chief Strategy Officer effective Oct. 7, 2026, and granted 500,000 stock options with a $1.12 exercise price; the options vest over 24 months and expire in three years, s EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Acuity maintained at Outperform by Oppenheimer Oppenheimer maintained its Outperform rating on Acuity, per Benzinga ratings-action coverage. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L TD Cowen sets $95 price target on Wells Fargo EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Rupee falls 13 paise to close at 96.88 vs dollar The rupee depreciated 13 paise to a provisional close of 96.88 per US dollar. FX | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Google reveals Gemini Agent ready to work for enterprises from single box prompt Google reveals Gemini Agent ready to work for enterprises from single box prompt NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Fortastra raises $30M to develop satellite defense spacecraft Fortastra raises $30M to develop satellite defense spacecraft NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Western Resources completes TSX delisting Western Resources Corp. confirmed its common shares have been delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange, previously announced for Sept. 10, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L TD Cowen sets JPMorgan Chase price target at $370 TD Cowen announced a $370.00 per-share price target for JPMorgan Chase, according to Benzinga. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Illumisoft appoints Bill Weber as Chief Strategy Officer Illumisoft Lighting Corp. says Bill Weber will serve as Chief Strategy Officer starting Oct. 7, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.32%, Nasdaq 100 -0.56%; EUR/USD -0.07%, WTI +3.9%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.56 percent, Dow futures is down 0.52 percent and Russell futures is down 0.61 percent. In currencies, the EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Co-Diagnostics wins first full Vector Smart lab installation Co-Diagnostics said the Ute Indian Tribe Mosquito Abatement Department ordered a full Vector Smart mosquito surveillance laboratory installation. The company said the setup will let the tribe conduct PCR testing of mosqu EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Oppenheimer maintains Outperform rating on Vishay Intertechnology Oppenheimer maintained an Outperform rating on Vishay Intertechnology, per Benzinga ratings actions. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L IQSTEL advances microdrama commercialization via seven mobile operators EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Ucommune announces extraordinary general meeting (EGM) EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Ucommune schedules extraordinary general meeting EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Pacira BioSciences files Form 8-K Pacira BioSciences filed a current report with the SEC under Regulation FD. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L IQSTEL advances microdrama commercialization via outreach to seven mobile operators IQSTEL says it has advanced microdrama commercialization with outreach to seven mobile operators serving approximately 93 million subscribers. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L SentinelOne named SIEM Solution of the Year by CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards SentinelOne announced it was named "SIEM Solution of the Year" for its Singularity AI SIEM data offering in the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2026 program. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Pacira BioSciences files 8-K on merger agreement Pacira BioSciences filed an 8-K saying it and Parent issued a joint press release announcing execution of the merger agreement. The filing says the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report. MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Pacira board approves merger agreement Pacira BioSciences said its board unanimously approved the merger agreement and recommended that stockholders tender their shares to the purchaser. The company also said the merger would be effected under Section 251(h) MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L LatAm economic calendar highlights Brazil CPI, key events MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC H US Stocks Pull Back for 2nd Session US equities fell for a second session on Thursday as Treasury yields rebounded to multi-decade highs and pressured credit conditions for the corporate sector. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, while the Nasdaq 100 and Dow dropped 0 CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L TD Cowen sets $150 Citigroup price target TD Cowen announced a $150.00 per-share price target for Citigroup, according to Benzinga. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC M Pacira BioSciences agrees to Viatris merger deal Pacira BioSciences entered a definitive merger agreement with Viatris and a Viatris subsidiary. The subsidiary plans to launch a cash tender offer for all Pacira shares at $36.50 each, followed by a merger if conditions MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC L Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge for higher turbine fuel costs MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC L DAAQ plans SPAC merger with Titan Strategics Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. said Titan Strategics holds exploration licenses at the Ranstad uranium mine area in Sweden and around the Billingen district. The companies intend to pursue a business combination and fil MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC L Air India and Air India Express revise fuel surcharges Air India Ltd and Air India Express revise fuel surcharges in response to rising aviation fuel prices. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC L Morgan Stanley Bond Veteran Is Bullish for First Time in Decade Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Vishal Khanduja, a top-performing bond investor, is turning bullish on US debt for the first time in a decade, with yields at two-decade highs serving as a check on economic growth. NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Oppenheimer cuts Acuity price target to $415 EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Trump sold between $500,001 and $1 mln of Boeing in August - CNBC. $BA Trump sold between $500,001 and $1 mln of Boeing in August - CNBC. $BA NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Cyabra secures enterprise agreement with a Fortune 500 media and entertainment company EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC H AkzoNobel, Axalta Set To Win Conditional EU Antitrust Approval For $25 Bln Merger — RTRS Sources To Offer To Sell Axalta's Vehicle Refinish Business To Address EU Competition Concerns - EU Approval Seen After Regulators' Preliminary Review MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Microsoft forms new Xbox division XP for film, TV, live events Microsoft said it is creating a new Xbox division, dubbed XP, to extend its gaming franchises into film and television, consumer products, brand/creator partnerships, and live experiences. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC L Co-Diagnostics announces first Full Vector Smart laboratory installation EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC M Diana Shipping signs time charter for m/v G. P. Zafirakis Diana Shipping entered a time charter contract via a wholly-owned subsidiary for its Capesize vessel G. P. Zafirakis with Classic Maritime. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC L Trump sold between $500,000 and $1m of NVIDIA in August - CNBC. $NVDA Trump sold between $500,000 and $1m of NVIDIA in August - CNBC. $NVDA NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC L 3 minutes till open MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC L Co-Diagnostics announces full Vector Smart lab installation EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC L Lelantos says court filing confirms satisfied judgment Lelantos said Profusion Investments filed a Satisfaction of Judgment on Oct. 6, 2026, in Nevada, confirming a prior judgment against the company was satisfied. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC M Natural gas futures extend rally ahead of EIA inventory data U.S. natural gas futures extended gains into a fifth session as traders looked for an eighth straight below-average inventory build; EIA weekly storage data is due at 10:30 a.m. ET. ENERGY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC L OKP Holdings purchases unit property for S$21 million OKP Holdings said its unit bought a property for S$21 million. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L Oppenheimer maintains OSI Systems Outperform rating EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L Lelantos Holdings says legacy judgment resolved Lelantos Holdings said it has satisfied a legacy judgment connected to the Profusion Investments matter. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L NatWest Group pulls back from US and European government bond dealing NatWest Group pulls back from US and European government bond dealing - report NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L St-Georges Eco-Mining reports Q1 results St-Georges Eco-Mining reports Q1 results EARNINGS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L Bank of Montreal asset management unit launches new Latin America index ETF Bank of Montreal asset management unit launches new Latin America index ETF NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L Contractors absorb higher labor costs, Crawford survey says Contractor Connection’s 2026 Managed Repair Market report says 58% of restoration contractors are absorbing higher labor costs to keep pricing steady. The survey also says labor shortages are affecting 86% of respondents EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L Oppenheimer raises Vishay price target to $45 Oppenheimer raised its price target on Vishay Intertechnology to $45.00 from $42.00, according to Benzinga/TradingView. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L Biofrontera submits supplemental NDA to expand Ameluz for full-body AK Biofrontera said it has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand Ameluz® Red Light PDT for actinic keratoses on the full body. REGULATION | Oct 08, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L United Rentals schedules Q3 2026 conference call for Oct. 22 United Rentals, Inc. will hold its Third Quarter 2026 conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. (ET). EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC L Oppenheimer maintains Graham Corp at Outperform Oppenheimer maintained its Outperform rating on Graham Corp, according to Benzinga. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC L Jefferies keeps Porsche at hold on margin outlook Jefferies said Porsche’s investor event and lower-half mid-term margin guidance support a hold rating and 49-euro target. Shares fell 1% to 42.26 euros. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC L DarkIris Inc. prices $6 million public offering DarkIris Inc. announced the pricing of a $6 million public offering. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC L PepsiCo CEO outlines strategy to grow North America CEO Ramon Laguarta says PepsiCo will focus on value for stressed U.S. consumers and evolve its portfolio with new pack sizes and product retooling to match tastes. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC H What’s the TPI? How ECB Can Respond to French Bond Turmoil A sudden selloff of French bonds has stirred memories of the sovereign debt crisis that cascaded across Europe between 2009 and 2015. Attention is now turning to how the European Central Bank might respond. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L Porsche increases stake in Manthey Racing to 67% Porsche AG said it raised its stake in Manthey Racing GmbH to 67% as part of its 'Sportwagenschmiede '35' strategy and the newly created 'Home of Sports Cars' platform. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L Frontdoor sets November 5 third-quarter results call Frontdoor said it will release third-quarter 2026 financial results on November 5 and hold a conference call that morning. The company also said a webcast replay will be available for about 60 days. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC M Poland's Glapinski says November rate hike possible but not expected Polish central bank Governor Adam Glapinski said the Monetary Policy Council could raise rates in November but does not expect to do so. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L Oppenheimer maintains Regal Rexnord Outperform rating EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L Oppenheimer maintains Acuity at Outperform EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC M Sri Lanka shares fall 1.4% as IT, utilities weigh The CSE All-Share index CSELK:ASI ended 1.4% lower at 20,234.34 points, with Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka and Dialog Axiata among the biggest drags. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L TD Cowen initiates Morgan Stanley at Hold EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L Microsoft forms Xbox XP division for film, TV expansion Microsoft says its Xbox unit is forming a new division, dubbed XP, to extend gaming franchises into film and television, live events, and brand partnerships. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L China SXT Pharmaceuticals announces $12 million registered direct offering China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced a $12 million registered direct offering. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L AMD: talk Trump sold some AMD in August EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L Trump sold between $1 mln to $5 mln of AMD in August - CNBC. $AMD Trump sold between $1 mln to $5 mln of AMD in August - CNBC. $AMD NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC L United Rentals schedules third-quarter 2026 conference call United Rentals said it will hold its third-quarter 2026 conference call on Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The company plans to release its third-quarter 2026 press release after the market close on Oct. 21. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC L Ford named its first head of nomenclature Ford named Scott Hauman its first head of nomenclature last December as part of a broader naming and taxonomy effort across the company’s brand and product portfolio. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC L China SXT Pharmaceuticals announces $12M registered direct offering EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC L Oppenheimer cuts OSI Systems price target to $265 EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC L Fitch assigns final ratings to Cardiff auto securitisation Fitch assigned final ratings to Cardiff Auto Receivables Securitisation 2026-1 plc. RATES | Oct 08, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC M Charlton Aria agrees to combine with KQC Quantum Charlton Aria announced a definitive business combination agreement to merge with KQC Quantum, valuing KQC at a pre-money equity value of $80.0 million. MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC L Fitch assigns final ratings to Cardiff auto securitisation Fitch assigned final ratings to Cardiff Auto Receivables Securitisation 2026-1 plc, a static UK auto loan receivables deal originated by Black Horse Limited. The notes were rated from AAA(sf) on class A down to B(sf) on RATES | Oct 08, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC L Trump bought up to $25 million in Meta and millions in SpaceX debt in August - CNBC $SPCX $META President Trump’s August financial disclosure shows he bought as much as $25 million in Meta stock and as much as $5 million in SpaceX debt. Trump’s latest disclosure shows his SpaceX debt purchase was two days before he EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: I am in touch with French colleagues on bonds. German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: I am in touch with French colleagues on bonds. NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Trump Bought Up To $25 Mln In Meta And Millions In SpaceX Debt In August READ HERE NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Fitch assigns final ratings to Cardiff auto securitisation 2026-1 RATES | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Turkish Airlines reports September load factor and passenger growth Turk Hava Yollari says September load factor rose 2.2 percentage points to 86.8% and passenger numbers increased 3.6% to 9 million year-on-year. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC M Greece proposes 10% crypto capital gains tax Greece published draft legislation proposing a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency gains, with the first 500 euros exempt. The exchange of one crypto for another would not trigger a taxable gain, while lending and li REGULATION | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L ARK buys Archer, Joby, Kratos and AeroVironment ARK Invest bought additional shares of Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, Kratos Defense and AeroVironment on Wednesday. It also trimmed Robinhood and DraftKings holdings for a second straight day. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L CNBC: Trump bought up to $25M in META stock, SPACEX debt TradeXchange Newsdesk says CNBC mentioned Trump bought up to $25 million in META stock and millions of SPACEX debt. MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Uxin Limited chairman buys 5,505 shares on 10b5-1 plan Uxin Limited chairman Dai Kun reported a purchase of 5,505 shares at $1.21 each under a 10b5-1 plan, for $6,676. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Blue Star Foods files 8-K on reverse stock split Blue Star Foods said its board approved a 1-for-1,600 reverse stock split effective Oct. 8, 2026. The company expects its common stock to trade on a split-adjusted basis under the BSFC symbol. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L TD Cowen initiates Goldman Sachs at Buy EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Graham Corp kept at Outperform by Oppenheimer EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Trump bought up to $25 mln in meta stock - CNBC citing Aug. report. $META Trump bought up to $25 mln in meta stock - CNBC citing Aug. report. $META EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Biofrontera submits supplemental NDA for Ameluz® full-body actinic keratoses Biofrontera (BFRIW) submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand Ameluz® red light PDT for actinic keratoses on the full body. REGULATION | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Trump bought up to $25 million in Meta and millions in SpaceX debt in August Trump disclosed 517 August trades, including up to $5 million in debt from SpaceX, a major Pentagon contractor and NASA launch provider. NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L EasyJet doubles winter flight cuts amid rising costs Budget airline to scale back capacity by a further 700,000 seats to save on expensive fuel NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L Blue Star Foods files 8-K on shareholder rights change Blue Star Foods Corp. filed a Form 8-K disclosing a modification to shareholders rights. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L FingerMotion starts offtake talks for 9.9 MW Alberta site FingerMotion began offtake discussions for Brooks Campus #1, a 9.9 MW behind-the-meter site in Alberta, with powered land expected in early Q1 2027. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Apple's AI strategy could add $75 per share to valuation, says Dan Ives Apple's AI strategy could add $75 per share to valuation, says Dan Ives NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Nvidia-backed Iambic seeks a valuation exceeding $800M in U.S. IPO Nvidia-backed Iambic seeks a valuation exceeding $800M in U.S. IPO EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Bank of South Carolina GAAP EPS of $0.44, revenue of $7.05M Bank of South Carolina GAAP EPS of $0.44, revenue of $7.05M EARNINGS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Royal Caribbean a standout within an already buoyant industry -- Jefferies Royal Caribbean a standout within an already buoyant industry -- Jefferies NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Mission Produce targets double sales, triple profit by 2035 Mission Produce targets double sales, triple profit by 2035 NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Nucor plans $105M expansion of Indiana utility towers facility Nucor plans $105M expansion of Indiana utility towers facility NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L FingerMotion begins offtake talks for Alberta campus FingerMotion said it has started discussions with prospective offtake clients for capacity at Brooks Campus #1 in Newell County, Alberta. The company said powered land could be available in early first quarter 2027 and i EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Virtuix to showcase Omni One platform at LD Micro event Virtuix plans to demonstrate its Live Omni One, alongside an investor presentation and one-on-one meetings. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Illumina launches SpliceAI2 genomic AI model Illumina introduced SpliceAI2, a new genomic AI model for rare disease research and variant interpretation. The company said it identified 17% more disease-relevant variants than other splicing models in a rare disease d EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC H German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: Germany needs to play an important role within the ECB. German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: Germany needs to play an important role within the ECB. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L PepsiCo's Plan to Win Over Stressed U.S. Consumers — Market Talk PepsiCo has a twofold strategy to grow its North American business, CEO Ramon Laguarta says on a call with analysts. Consumers continue to feel stressed, so now more than ever, it is important to provide value. "We don't EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Charlton Aria Acquisition files 8-K on business combination Charlton Aria Acquisition said it filed an 8-K and attached investor materials for its previously announced business combination with KQC Quantum. The company said a joint investor webcast is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Eas MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Oppenheimer cuts Regal Rexnord price target to $200 Oppenheimer lowered its price target for Regal Rexnord to $200.00 per share from $245.00, per Benzinga ratings coverage. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Frontdoor, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC L Guggenheim initiates Buy rating on Centrus Energy Benzinga reported Guggenheim initiated coverage of Centrus Energy with a Buy rating. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC L Thermo Fisher 12-month target raised to $678.17 EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC L Hexaware names Anthropic preferred partner Hexaware said it entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Anthropic and became a preferred partner in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network. The company said Claude will be integrated into its Zerovity and AgentVerse EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC L Merck raised 12-month price target to $157.48 A reported analyst price-target increase for Merck & Co. sets a new 12-month target at $157.48. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC L Polish MPC chief says MPC ready if CPI risks rise Governor Adam Glapinski said Poland’s Monetary Policy Council is ready to act if CPI risks rise, noting forecasts suggest inflation could return to its 1.5%-3.5% target range in October. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC L Johnson Controls 12-month price target raised to $171.28 A FactSet-tracked analyst action raised Johnson Controls International’s 12-month price target to $171.28. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC L Estée Lauder 12-month price target cut to $107.48 An analyst cut Estée Lauder’s 12-month price target to $107.48, implying 14% upside. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC H TSX Futures Edge Lower as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise Futures linked to Canada’s stock market edged lower on Thursday amid strains in global bond markets and a surge in oil prices. Oil prices surged on reports that the US is planning new strikes against Iran, risking the re COMMODITIES | Oct 08, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC