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Thu, Oct 08, 2026 - Page 36

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L ASOS says hackers accessed additional customer details ASOS said its 48-hour investigation found hackers gained access beyond initially thought, including some personal information such as names and contact details. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Rockwell Automation launches Digital CMC Consortium for pharmaceutical development Rockwell Automation and industry leaders launched the Digital CMC Consortium to accelerate digital transformation in pharmaceutical development. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L RCI Hospitality reports fiscal 2026 club and sports bar sales RCI Hospitality Holdings reported club and sports bar sales for fiscal 2026’s fourth quarter and for the year ended Sept. 30, 2026, with results excluding non-core operations and subject to final closing. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L TSMC chairman buys 29 shares in Form 4 filing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Chairman Wei Che-Chia reported buying 29 shares at $396.95 each in a Form 4 filing. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L St-Georges Eco-Mining files Q1 financial statements, trading resumption steps St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. said it filed unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the first quarter, along with management’s discussion and analysis and required management certifications, and p EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Survey: Half of Medicare Beneficiaries Skipped Care Over Coverage Confusion A survey says half of Medicare beneficiaries skipped medical care in the past year due to confusion over their coverage. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L NetEase Cloud Music and gamma announce new China strategic partnership NetEase Cloud Music (NTES) and gamma announced a new strategic partnership in China covering music from artists including Ye, Mariah Carey, Sexyy Red, Usher, Snoop Dogg, and more. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L SOPHiA GENETICS and Myriad Genetics launch prostate score collaboration EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Friedman Industries rebrands Texas Tubular Products to Friedman Tubular EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Stephens sets Presidio Production $15 price target Stephens & Co. announced a $15.00 per share price target for Presidio Production, per Benzinga. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Marvell to showcase AI data center infrastructure at OCP Global Summit 2026 Marvell said it will showcase its AI data center infrastructure solutions at OCP Global Summit 2026, Oct. 12–15 in San Jose. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L VideoRay selected for Navy mine countermeasure prototype effort AeroVironment said its wholly owned subsidiary VideoRay is supporting an AEVEX-led team selected for a prototype Other Transaction Agreement with the U.S. Navy and DIU’s Mine Countermeasure program. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L First American Mortgage Solutions launches equiLite title policy for HELOCs First American Mortgage Solutions LLC announced the launch of equiLite™, a title insurance policy designed to help lenders manage title risk on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans within its equiSo EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Jefferies cuts ONE Gas price target to $80 Jefferies cut its ONE Gas price target to $80.00 from $103.00 and cut the rating to Hold from Buy, according to ratings coverage cited by Benzinga. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L WTO forecasts 2026 global goods trade expanding 3.9% versus 1.9% March estimate WTO forecasts 2026 global goods trade expanding 3.9% versus 1.9% March estimate NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Maximus schedules FY2026 Q4 and year-end call Maximus will release its FY2026 Q4 and year-end results (for the three months and fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2026) on Nov. 19, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET the same day. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L WTO forecasts global economic growth of 2.6% in 2026 WTO forecasts global economic growth of 2.6% in 2026 NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L World Trade Organization upgrades forecast for global goods trade to 3.9% in 2026, 4.1% in 2027 World Trade Organization upgrades forecast for global goods trade to 3.9% in 2026, 4.1% in 2027 NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Amazon unveils higher-end Android tablets with Alexa+ Amazon said it unveiled a new slate of higher-end tablets that run on Google’s Android OS and for the first time include its Alexa+ voice assistant, positioning the devices as premium offerings. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L WTO lowers services trade forecast for 2026 as Middle East conflict disrupts transport and travel WTO lowers services trade forecast for 2026 as Middle East conflict disrupts transport and travel NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC H Scott Bessent's Advisor Defends Real Yield Spike, Showcasing 'Trending Lower' Inflation Measures Since Biden's Presidency David Zervos, counselor to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, published market data showing four key core inflation measures have been “trending LOWER” since the 2024 election, attributing the rise in 10-year Treasur LIVE | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L WTO forecasts AI investment-driven global trade growth The World Trade Organization said new forecasts show global goods trade volumes growing at the fastest pace since the rapid globalization period ended by the global financial crisis, citing an AI investment boom. MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L EVA Live Inc to attend 2026 Maxim Growth Summit EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Myriad Genetics and SOPHiA GENETICS announce prostate genomic collaboration EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Astera Labs announces Aries 7 PCIe 7 signal conditioning portfolio Astera Labs (ALAB) announced Aries 7, described as the industry’s first PCIe 7 signal conditioning portfolio across copper and optical interconnects. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Elevra Lithium signs spodumene supply agreement with LG Energy Solution EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Immuno to participate in upcoming investor conferences IMUNON (IMNN) will participate in upcoming investor conferences. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Stagwell schedules webcast on financial results for ended Sept. 30, 2026 EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Friedman Industries to rebrand Texas Tubular Products as Friedman Tubular EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC H Effective Fed Funds Rate 3.88% October 7 vs 3.88% October 6. Effective Fed Funds Rate 3.88% October 7 vs 3.88% October 6. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Kodiak AI and Charger launch autonomous trucking between Dallas and Laredo Kodiak AI and Charger USA have launched autonomous trucking between Dallas and Laredo, per the TradeXchange Newsdesk wire. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Fortun Holdings to Present at LD Micro Main Event Fortun Holdings, Corp. plans to present at the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Fervo Energy launches “Ground Truth” six-part podcast Fervo Energy (FRVO) launched “Ground Truth,” a six-part podcast about the creation of America’s next-generation geothermal company. ENERGY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Femasys to Exhibit at ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo Femasys plans to exhibit at the ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Tenable uses OpenAI GPT cyber models in agentic security review Tenable said it is using OpenAI GPT cyber models to advance an agentic security review in the CyberAgents Exchange. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Airship AI secures $1.7M in incremental software platform awards AISP reports $1.7 million in incremental software platform awards. Validated contract backlog expands to a record $30.6 million. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Privia Health to report Q3 2026 results on Nov. 5 Privia Health (PRVA) plans to report its third quarter 2026 results on Thursday, November 5. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Texas Roadhouse to Announce Third-Quarter Earnings on Nov. 5, 2026 Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH) announced it will report third-quarter earnings on November 5, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Nucor to expand utility towers facility in Indiana EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC L TD Cowen initiates Morgan Stanley coverage with Hold, $210 target TD Cowen started coverage on Morgan Stanley with a Hold rating and a $210 price target. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC L JP Morgan initiates Marriott Vacations with Overweight, $125 target JP Morgan initiated coverage on Marriott Vacations with an Overweight rating and a $125 price target. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC L Lamb Weston price target raised to $55 by Stephens Stephens & Co. raised its price target for Lamb Weston Holdings to $55 from $50 and maintained an equal-weight rating. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC L TD Cowen resumes M&T Bank coverage with Hold, $245 target TD Cowen resumed coverage of M&T Bank with a Hold rating and a $245 price target. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC L Piper Sandler initiates LCNB coverage with Neutral, $20 target Piper Sandler initiated coverage of LCNB (LCNB) with a Neutral rating and a $20 price target. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC L Skydance’s Ellison says linear/cable remains high-margin EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC L J.P. Morgan reiterates Unite outperform on quality management J.P. Morgan analysts Neil Green and Krishna Sathwik Beechu said Unite has a high-quality, university-aligned portfolio and a strong management team, reiterating an outperform rating and a 640 pence target. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC L Mizuho keeps Medetronics Group at Outperform, raises target to $28 Mizuho maintained the Outperform rating on the company and raised its price target to $28.00 from $26.00, per a Benzinga ratings action. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC L TD Cowen resumes HBAN coverage with Buy, targets $18 TD Cowen resumed coverage on Huntington Bancshares, assigning a Buy rating and a $18 price target. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L TSMC COO reports 14-share purchase Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd Chief Operating Officer Mii Yuh-Jier reported buying 14 shares at $396.95 each in a Form 4 filing. The filing put the transaction value at $5,399. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC M Treasury yields hover near multiyear highs ahead of 30-year auction U.S. Treasury yields were near multiyear highs, with the 10-year around 5.324% (peaking at 5.353%), the 2-year around 4.812%, and the 30-year around 5.696%, as investors weighed comments from Fed officials and a 30-year RATES | Oct 08, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L Farsoon Technologies adjusts A-share private placement plan EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L Alwasail Industrial signs SAR 11.97 mln contract Alwasail Industrial Company SJSC (Tadawul:4148) signed an SAR 11.97 million contract with Al-Sabq Al-Arabi Trading and Contracting, according to TradingView News. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L Press Release: Orbit International Reports Consolidated Bookings of Approximately $8,200,000 for the Third Quarter 2026 OPG Bookings In Excess of $3,800,000 for the Third Quarter 2026 OEG Third Quarter 2026 Bookings of Approximately $4,400,000 OPG Bookings Through 9/30/26 Have Exceeded 2025 Total Bookings HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 08, 2026 (G GEOPOLITICS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L Tourmaline and Topaz close $330.6m bought-deal share offering EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L EU lawmakers urge Commission to tackle crypto in anti-corruption strategy MEPs are urging the European Commission to address corruption risks tied to crypto assets, including opaque ownership structures and related digital tools in its upcoming anti-corruption strategy. REGULATION | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L Mizuho raises Hyatt Hotels price target to $222 Mizuho raised its price target on Hyatt Hotels to $222.00 per share from $221.00, with the stock maintained at Outperform. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L BMO raises Marvell price target to $325 from $250 BMO Capital raised its Marvell (MRVL) price target to $325 from $250 and kept a Market Perform rating, citing a larger AI infrastructure opportunity than previously expected. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L Micron cash return favored via buybacks over stock split Micron is leaning toward returning excess cash through share repurchases rather than a stock split, as its four-digit share price draws attention. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC M US stock futures slip on inflation worries Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures fell as investors weighed strong earnings against concerns inflation could stay high longer. MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC M Applied Digital shares rise after 322% surge in quarterly revenue Applied Digital (APLD) shares jumped about 4% in early trading after quarterly revenue rose 322% year over year to $341.9 million and the company outlined plans for a larger AI data-center footprint. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC H Helen of Troy shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 adjusted EPS results and raised its FY27 GAAP EPS guidance. Helen of Troy shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 adjusted EPS results and raised its FY27 GAAP EPS guidance. LIVE | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L Gold.com subsidiary acquires Wine Cellar Club Gold.com subsidiary acquires Wine Cellar Club COMMODITIES | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L JP3E Holdings issues $19.21M in stock warrants to leadership JP3E Holdings issues $19.21M in stock warrants to leadership EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L Arqit Quantum reports FY2026 revenue growth, $51M cash Arqit Quantum reports FY2026 revenue growth, $51M cash EARNINGS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L General Fusion says LM26 reaches 1 keV milestone General Fusion said its LM26 demonstration machine reached more than 1 keV, or above 12 million degrees Celsius, using its low-speed compression approach. The company said the result is the first time a fusion machine ha EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L Raiffeisen sees firm dollar risk for Czech koruna Raiffeisen Research says the koruna could extend recent declines if the dollar stays strong, with the euro above 24.40 koruna. It keeps a year-end euro forecast at 24.30 koruna but sees risks skewed to a weaker koruna. FX | Oct 08, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L WTW: Global M&A market hits new high amid bigger deals EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC H JPMorgan: G7 Emergency Release Targets Diesel, but Much of the Headline Volume Appears Previously Committed Record diesel prices have intensified pressure on governments to intervene, while wide transatlantic arbitrage has drawn more US diesel into Europe. US shipments to Europe rose from roughly 200-250kbd before the war to a GEOPOLITICS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L Amerx initiates Buy rating on Zscaler Benzinga reports that Amerx initiated coverage of Zscaler with a Buy rating. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L Mizuho cuts Antero Resources price target to $51 Mizuho cut its Antero Resources price target to $51.00 from $57.00, while maintaining an Outperform rating. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L US Sec State Rubio: Portugal Should Buy The F-35 Fighter Jets US Sec State Rubio: Portugal Should Buy The F-35 Fighter Jets REGULATION | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L Skydance Debuts on NYSE after media merger EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L BETR Better Home & Finance announces $30M share repurchase program Better Home & Finance (BETR) announced a $30 million share repurchase program. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L Better Home & Finance announces $30 million share repurchase EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L Goldman cuts Sunrun price target to $11 from $13 EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L Smoltek gets conditional approval for NGM listing Smoltek Nanotech Holding said it received conditional approval to list on Nordic Growth Market, with trading expected to start on Oct. 26, 2026. The company plans to delist from Spotlight Stock Market and later seek a du EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC L StoneX raises Third Coast Bancshares target to $56 StoneX raised its price target for Third Coast Bancshares to $56.00 per share from $54.00, while maintaining a Buy rating. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC L Primech subsidiary earns 2026 LowCarbonSG Gold Leader recognition Primech Holdings said its Singapore subsidiary received the 2026 LowCarbonSG Gold Leader recognition after a 17.5% year-on-year reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company said the period compared April 20 EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC L Uber and Pony.ai plan to launch robotaxis in London MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC H PepsiCo Admits Its Soda Business Is Falling Behind Rivals PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP ) stock rose in Thursday’s premarket trading after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue. However, PepsiCo lowered its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook as its LIVE | Oct 08, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC L Wyld Networks corrects warrant proceeds disclosure Wyld Networks issued a correction to a previous press release about potential proceeds from warrants. The company also said the proposed directed instrument issue remains subject to shareholder approval at an extraordina EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC L Wyld Networks corrects warrant proceeds in financing release Wyld Networks said the total additional proceeds from full exercise of warrants should be SEK 16.5 million, not SEK 4.5 million, in a corrected press release on its convertible and warrant issue. The company said the res EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC H Trump's former defense secretary sees no end in sight for Iran war — to the benefit of America's 'greatest adversary' Mark Esper, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense during Trump's first presidential term, said he did not see the conflict ending in the foreseeable future. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC L GM exhibition brings Charlie Wiggins’ historic race car back to public GM says Charlie Wiggins’ historic race car—lost for more than 90 years—returns to the public in a new exhibition. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC L First Solar maintained at Buy by Goldman Sachs EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC H Goldman Sachs: September FOMC Minutes Reinforce Hawkish Bias, but December Hike Still Data-Dependent The September minutes showed unanimous support for the 25bp hike to 3.75%-4.00%, with officials judging that progress on inflation had not been sufficient. Almost all participants saw inflation risks tilted to the upside CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC H Beyond Air Affirms FY2027 Sales Guidance of $16.000M-$18.000M vs $16.715M Est Beyond Air (NASDAQ: XAIR ) affirms FY2027 sales outlook from $16.000 million-$18.000 million to $16.000 million-$18.000 million vs $16.715 million estimate. LIVE | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC M Huayu Automotive unit plans 11% stake acquisition Huayu Automotive Systems unit plans to acquire an 11.0% stake in an auto parts firm. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Insider sales reported at multiple companies A Dow Jones/Washington Service report lists SEC insider sales of at least $250,000 across numerous companies late Wednesday and early Thursday. The filing-style roundup is searchable but routine and narrow in immediate m EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Insider purchases reported for COE, CRBG, VRA A set of insider purchase transactions—covering 51Talk Online Education Group (COE), Corebridge Financial (CRBG), and Vera Bradley (VRA)—was filed with the SEC late Wednesday and early Thursday. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Nucor investment expected to create 100 jobs EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Physicswallah shares rise on Motilal Oswal call for further upside Motilal Oswal says Physicswallah’s shares have risen strongly and sees potential for additional upside. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Bernstein keeps Market Perform on McDonald's, cuts target to $250 Bernstein maintained its Market Perform rating on McDonald's and cut its price target to $250.00 from $295.00. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC M US weekly jobless claims fall to 197,000 Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 2,000 to 197,000 for the week ended October 3. MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Alm. Brand fixes coupon for Oct 12, 2026–Jan 12, 2027 Alm. Brand fixed the interest coupon for the period 12.10.2026–12.01.2027 at 5.97% p.a. for DK0030497953 (Tier 1), calculated as 3 months CIBOR 2.57% + 3.40%. RATES | Oct 08, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Nucor to invest $105M to add utility pole capacity EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC M Wall Street set for lower open as oil jumps US stocks were on track for a lower open on Thursday, with oil prices surging and Treasury yields near multi-year highs raising inflation concerns ahead of earnings season. MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L Analyst reiterates Buy on Raymond Realty, cites target price A broker call reiterated a Buy stance on Raymond Realty and referenced a target price versus CMP, alongside commentary on its transition toward an asset-light MMR platform. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L ECGI Holdings eliminates $2.56M convertible obligation ECGI Holdings eliminates $2.56M convertible obligation NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L Nexalin Technology notifies Nasdaq compliance on minimum bid price Nexalin Technology notifies Nasdaq compliance on minimum bid price NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L Unity Software rises on back of Raymond James upgrade Unity Software rises on back of Raymond James upgrade NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L World Bank forecasts Nigeria growth averaging 4.4% through 2028 The World Bank expects Nigeria’s economy to grow by an average 4.4% annually through 2028, with inflation gradually declining and poverty easing if reforms are sustained and service delivery improves. MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L Haemonetics shares rise on CSL rollout target CSL Plasma expects to complete the rollout of Haemonetics devices and disposables under their supply agreement by end-2027, after which Haemonetics shares rose in premarket. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L Global Arena files 8-K on asset sale agreement Global Arena Holding said it entered into an amended asset purchase agreement for its election-services business. The deal includes cash, assumed liabilities and GES Acquisition stock, and remains subject to closing cond MNA | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L France’s Lescure Says Not in Dysfunctional Bond Market French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the bond market is working properly and that France doesn’t need a “hand of god” intervention after the premium investors demand to hold its debt soared in recent weeks. NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Dip To 197,000 WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dipped from an upwardly revised level in the week ended October 3rd.The repo MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L DFDS drops Algeciras-Ceuta acquisition EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L JPMorgan sees little chance of U.S. crypto bill passage this year JPMorgan analysts said the Clarity Act is unlikely to become law in the U.S. this year, citing the congressional calendar and the Senate vote pattern. The note points to fading prospects for crypto legislation before yea CRYPTO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L Who will benefit more from AI agents when it comes to spending — companies or you? There’s an agent arms race unfolding, supercharging the battle for your wallet NEWS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L RB Global appoints Steve Steinberg as CFO RB Global appointed Steve Steinberg as its new chief financial officer and expects full-year results at the high end of its guidance. EARNINGS | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC M Bitcoin falls 1.2% as portfolio debate grows Bitcoin fell 1.2% to $82,422 as a market note said the asset is increasingly competing with other asset classes for long-term portfolio allocation. The note said the decline should be viewed in the context of bitcoin’s b CRYPTO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L Goldman Sachs on France: Le Pen Remains Favourite as National Rally Sets Out Fiscal Plans Polling models continue to show Marine Le Pen as the favourite for next year’s presidential election, with Rassemblement National also seen as likely to secure a parliamentary majority. That has increased focus on the pa MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L Market Talk: Euro faces further downside on French fiscal risks A note cites political instability, rising European debt costs and energy inflation risks as factors leaving the euro vulnerable. The euro was down 0.1% to $1.1184, near its lowest level in over 16 months. FX | Oct 08, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L Beyond Air files 8-K Regulation FD disclosure Beyond Air Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on October 8, 2026, disclosing Regulation FD information. The filing says the material is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC L Beyond Air files 8-K on operations and financial condition Beyond Air said it issued a press release with preliminary, unaudited revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and reaffirmed its previously issued revenue guidance for calendar 2026 and 2027. The company said it EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC L Amerx initiates CrowdStrike at underweight Amerx initiated coverage of CrowdStrike Holdings with an underweight rating, according to Benzinga ratings actions. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC L US weekly continuing claims rise to 1.716 million MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC L HSBC downgrades Itau Unibanco to Hold, sets $9.1 target HSBC Securities downgraded Itau Unibanco Holding SA to Hold from Buy and set a $9.1 price target, compared with the prior Buy rating. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC L JP Morgan downgrades HubSpot to Neutral, targets $240 JP Morgan downgraded HubSpot to a Neutral rating and set a $240 price target, down from an Overweight rating. EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC L US initial jobless claims rise to 197,000 MACRO | Oct 08, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC