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Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Page 21

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L Worsening water crisis sparks protests in Mexico's Guadalajara Concerns rise over water quality in major Mexican city Study finds lead, mercury, nitrates and E. coli in household samples President rebukes authorities after dozens injured in violent protest By Cassandra Garrison GUAD NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC L Families wait for answers after Nigerian military plane crash Military plane disappeared from radar screens on October 5 Search for remains continues after air disaster Relatives question response to crash By Ben Ezeamalu LAGOS, Oct 16 (Reuters) — More than a week after a Nigerian NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC L Tesla receives approval for self — driving tech in Slovakia Oct 16 (Reuters) — Slovakia approved Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, the company said in a post on X on Friday. The rollout will begin soon, it added. (Reporting by Hyunsu Yim in Barcelona;) ((mailto:Hyunsu.Yim@t NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC L The stock market has already crashed: Why a Wall Street veteran says Nike is the ultimate turnaround trade. Larry McDonald says the S&P 500’s record chasing is hiding lots of companies with sliding stocks. He has ideas on how to play that. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:29 PM UTC L BRIEF — Mobvoi Unit Provides Loan For RMB 12 Million Oct 16 (Reuters) — Mobvoi Inc: Unit Provides Loan For Rmb12 Million Further company coverage: 2438.HK (reuters.briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC H In Yemen's besieged Taiz, families take shelter as Houthis close in Key front in Yemen's reignited civil war Hospitals have four days of fuel left, WHO says Houthi capture of Taiz would be a turning point TAIZ, Yemen, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Ali Hassan and his family took shelter under a stai GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC L BUZZ — CoreWeave drops as debt load compounds AI buildout concerns (Updates) * Shares of neocloud firm CoreWeave fall 7.3% to $64.6 * The stock is on track for its worst week since November 2025 * CRWV down 15.1% for the week, as of last close * Its $50 bln debt load and the broader cos CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC M Tesla Receives Approval for Self-Driving Technology in Slovakia Tesla said Slovakia approved its Full Self-Driving system and that rollout will begin soon. REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC L Borr Drilling COO Harvey Edward Snowling Reports Disposal of $1.47 Million in Common Shares Borr Drilling Chief Operating Officer Harvey Edward Snowling sold 300,000 common shares at $4.91 each on October 14, 2026. He also acquired 300,000 common shares at $4.91 each that day. * The filing reported exercises of REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC H TREASURIES — US yields fall in choppy session as investors eye Fed rate hold in October December hike odds stand at 91.4%, LSEG data shows September industrial output rises 0.7% against 0.4% economist forecast US export prices rise 2.2% in September against 1% consensus expectations By Sinéad Carew Oct 16 ( CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC L Parkview Health agrees to acquire Ovation Healthcare Parkview Health signed an agreement to acquire Ovation Healthcare on Oct. 16, 2026, expanding its national shared-services platform for healthcare providers. The deal aims to reduce administrative costs and strengthen ru MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC L Riksbank Publishes Conditions for Government Bond Auctions The Riksbank published special terms and conditions for government bond auctions. The Swedish-language version prevails if it conflicts with the English translation. RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC L Davidson Kempner Files Form 8.3 Disclosure on easyJet The filing is an opening position and dealing disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The supplied text is truncated and does not specify the disclosed positions. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC L Mobvoi Unit Provides RMB 12 Million Loan EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC M Citizens Financial Group Reports Q3 2026 Results in Earnings Call Transcript Citizens Financial Group reported Q3 2026 EPS of $1.41, up 8.5% sequentially and 34% year over year, and record revenue. The board raised the dividend 13% to $0.52 per share and increased common-share repurchase capacity EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC H Lumber Trades Near One-Month High Lumber futures held around $535 per thousand board feet, remaining near their highest level in over a month, as US-Canada trade tensions persisted. The US Department of Commerce lowered antidumping and countervailing dut MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC L Two Sigma halts real estate fundraising and cuts staff Two Sigma has halted fundraising for its real estate unit and cut staff. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC L Tempus AI website no longer lists marketing chief Patty Spiller SprucePoint commentary says Patty Spiller was recently removed from Tempus AI's website as chief marketing officer. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC M Fangda Special Steel Technology to Acquire Holding Company EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC L Fiera Capital downgraded to Sell equivalent at RBC Capital Markets Fiera Capital downgraded to Sell equivalent at RBC Capital Markets NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC M US Treasury Yields Fall in Choppy Trading Treasury yields fell Friday as investors assessed economic data and traders bet the Fed's next rate hike would not come until December. Trading was choppy after the 10-year yield swung between 5.329% and [truncated]. RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC L Higher Oil Prices Lift Canada’s Purchasing Power Unevenly Royal Bank of Canada says real gross domestic income grew 3.1% year on year in 2Q, nearly triple real GDP growth, after a 46% surge in oil added about C$12 billion per quarter to export revenue. ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC H DIARY — Political and General News Events from October 16 Oct 16 (Reuters) — For other diaries, please see: Political and General News POL/DIARY Top Economic Events M/DIARY Emerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARY Government Debt Auctions D/DIARY US Federal Reserve FED/DIARY CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC L Tikehau Capital discloses share repurchases from Oct. 9 to 15 Tikehau Capital disclosed share repurchases covering Oct. 9–15, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC H Tikehau Capital: Disclosure of Shares Repurchases From 09 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Tikehau Capital: Disclosure of Shares Repurchases From 09 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 Regulatory News: In accordance with Article 5 of EU EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC L Berenberg Sees AstraZeneca’s HPP Drug as Potential Strensiq Franchise Expander Berenberg analysts say AstraZeneca’s HPP treatment could replace and expand its existing $2 billion Strensiq franchise, with launch-related regulatory risk appearing surmountable amid unmet need. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC L SMTC November 230 calls see offer-side activity The alert reports 3,561 contracts at $0.75, expiring November 20. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC L BRIEF — Train Alliance Sells 120,000 Sqm Land In Hallsberg Oct 16 (Reuters) — Train Alliance AB (publ): Agrees To Sell 120,000 Sqm Land In Hallsberg Deal Value About Sek 120 Million, Sek 1,000 Per Sqm Deal Results In Capital Gain Of About Sek 86.5 Million Buyer Pays Deposit Of S NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC L BRIEF — Tekfen Holding Says Kenan Alpdundar Steps Down As CFO As Of October 15 Oct 16 (Reuters) — Tekfen Holding A.S.: Tekfen Holding - Kenan Alpdundar Steps Down As Cfo As Of October 15 Source text:... Further company coverage: TKFEN.IS (Gdansk Newsroom) ((gdansk.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com; +48 5 NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC L BRIEF — Tesla Says FSD Approved In Slovakia — X Post Oct 16 (Reuters) — Tesla: Fsd Approved In Slovakia - X Post Source (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC L Train Alliance Sells 120,000 Sqm of Land in Hallsberg EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC L Tekfen Holding CFO Kenan Alpdundar Steps Down October 15 EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC L Tesla Says FSD Approved in Slovakia Tesla says its Full Self-Driving system has been approved in Slovakia. REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC M US Seeks Exchange of Up to 17 Million Barrels From Strategic Reserve The Department of Energy issued a request for proposal for an exchange of up to 17 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC L Blue Origin plans $330 million Florida expansion to ramp New Glenn launches Blue Origin said it's targeting multiple flights per week of its New Glenn rocket by the end of the decade. NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC L USDA Reports 558,000 Tons of Soybean Sales to China USDA reported a new flash sale of 558,000 tons of U.S. soybeans to China and 236,000 tons sold to unknown destinations. COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC L CLF December 13 call-option activity A 5,000-contract CLF call-option trade was offered at $1.27, expiring December 18. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC L 4 reasons why Bank of America is in 'risk-off' mode for the next month The near-term case against stocks is growing, according to Bank of America. NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC L ICE Canola Futures Dip Slightly Friday Morning Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly lower Friday morning, with weakness in vegetable oils and a stronger Canadian dollar cited. COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC L Canada Housing Sales and Prices Fell in September, Capital Economics Says Capital Economics' Stephen Brown says rising mortgage rates have pushed Canada's housing market into reverse, with sales and prices both falling in September. He sees scope for further price declines in coming months. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC H GRAPHIC — Supertanker rates fall from record highs Gulf of Oman to China rate slips from record, Baltic Exchange data shows Lower demand for tankers on Oman route helps lower rates, Kpler analyst says US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut fr CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC L Train Alliance agrees to sell Hallsberg land for 120 million kronor Train Alliance agreed to sell about 120,000 square meters of land in Hallsberg to a private buyer for approximately SEK 120 million. The sale price of SEK 1,000 per square meter will generate a capital gain of about SEK NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC L France's Macron warns EU leaders they need budget deal before year — end, say diplomats By Michel Rose BRUSSELS, Oct 16 (Reuters) — French President Emmanuel Macron has warned EU leaders they should agree the bloc's next long-term budget before the end of the year because elections in several countries, inc NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC L TABLE — Czech state debt rises in third quarter PRAGUE, Oct 16 (Reuters) — The Czech Republic's gross central government debt rose to 3.882 trillion crowns ($179.76 billion) in the third quarter, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. The share of state debt to gross do CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC M Hain Celestial shares fall after report of possible Chapter 11 filing Hain Celestial shares are trading lower after a report said the company is weighing a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC L Investors Prepare for Data Dump That Will Determine Canada Rate Path Two key economic data releases Monday could make or break the case for a Bank of Canada interest-rate hike later this month. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC L TD Cowen Downgrades Varonis Systems to Hold, Sets $49.75 Target TD Cowen cut its rating on Varonis Systems to Hold and set a $49.75 price target. The target implies 5.1% upside from the Oct. 15 close of $47.34. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC H A stock-market ‘sell’ signal has been silenced — but these Bank of America strategists say it’s too early to buy Even though October’s correction has brought about some relief for bond markets and revivified the rate sensitive sectors of the stock market, Bank of America’s strategists recommend staying risk-off until after the midt CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC L Macron Urges EU Leaders to Reach Budget Deal Before Year-End Two diplomats said French President Emmanuel Macron warned that elections in several countries, including France, could make agreement on the EU's next long-term budget harder to secure. REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC L Nanox signs Italy deal to expand AI bone assessment technology Nanox signs Italy deal to expand AI bone assessment technology NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC L NatWest withdraws as New York Fed primary dealer The New York Fed says NatWest has withdrawn as a primary dealer. RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC L S&P 500 Steady as Warsh Boosts Expectations of Rate Hold The S&P 500 Index was little changed on Friday, as indications that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady this month heartened investors despite continued worries about the viability of the artificial intel CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC L TD Cowen Reiterates Buy Rating on Semtech, Keeps $215 Price Target TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating on Semtech and maintained a $215 price target. The target implies 49.1% upside from the Oct. 15 close of $144.21. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC L SynBiotic Plans to File for Insolvency SynBiotic plans to file for insolvency at Münster Local Court, according to its October 16, 2026, announcement. Difficult cannabis market conditions hurt its business and financial position, preventing it from securing f NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC M Travelers Reports Q3 2026 Core Income of $1.95 Billion Travelers reported core income of $1.95 billion, or $9.18 per diluted share, and core return on equity of 22.1%. The insurer posted a combined ratio of 86.8% and underwriting income of $1.4 billion. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L RHÖN-KLINIKUM Corrects Major Holdings Notice RHÖN-KLINIKUM issued a corrected voting-rights notification under WpHG. The reported threshold change occurred on 14 October 2026 and is linked to Michael Burkhart’s election to the shareholders’ committee. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L BRIEF — Emlak Konut REIT Says Sale Of 3,269 Independent Units With A Total Gross Area Of 439,418 Sqm Was Realized — In Period Of 1 Jan — 30 Sept Oct 16 (Reuters) — Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S.: Emlak Konut Reit - Sale Of 3,269 Independent Units With A Total Gross Area Of 439,418 Sqm Was Realized-in Period Of 1 January — 30 September Emlak Konut NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L Koss Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting Koss shareholders elected five directors at the annual meeting held on October 14, 2026. Shareholders also ratified Wipfli LLP’s appointment as the independent registered public accounting firm. Disclaimer: This news bri REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L BRIEF — Anthropic Has Opened A Line Of Communication With New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, Following His Letter Earlier This Week — Bloomberg News Oct 16 (Reuters) — Anthropic Has Opened A Line Of Communication With New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, Following His Letter Earlier This Week - Bloomberg News Source text: [ (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L Anthropic Opens Talks With New York City Comptroller Mark Levine Anthropic opened a line of communication with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine following his letter earlier this week. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L RHÖN-KLINIKUM Corrects Voting Rights Announcement Release RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG issued a correction to a 15 October release under Article 40(1) of the WpHG for Europe-wide distribution. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC L Emlak Konut REIT Reports Sales of 3,269 Units in Period The company said sales of 3,269 independent units, with a total gross area of 439,418 square meters, were realized from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC H Italy names senior Israelis, Katz in probe over Gaza flotilla activists Italy widens Gaza flotilla probe to Defence Minister Katz Top military, naval, police officials also under investigation Probe alleges abuse of detained Italian activists ROME, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Israeli Defence Minister GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L Michael Burkhart discloses 95.09% indirect voting rights in Rhön — Klinikum Rhön-Klinikum disclosed Michael Burkhart's 95.09% voting interest as of October 14, 2026, comprising 63,672,666 indirectly held voting rights. The holding reflects acting in concert with other individuals in connection w NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L EQS — PVR: RHÖN — KLINIKUM AG: Correction of a release from 15/10/2026 according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe — wide distribution EQS Voting Rights Announcement: RHÖN-KLINIKUM Aktiengesellschaft RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG: Correction of a release from 15/10/2026 according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objec MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L Cumulus Media Deregisters Class A Common Stock Cumulus Media filed a termination notice on October 16, 2026, to deregister its Class A common stock. The securities carry a par value of $0.0000001 per share; the filing also seeks to suspend reporting obligations. Appr REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L Absa Corrects Interest Payment to ZAR 29.53 Million, Due October 23 Absa Bank corrected the interest payment on ASC391 to ZAR 29.53 million, payable October 23, 2026. The coupon rate is 7.81%; the correction dated October 16, 2026, revises the amount published October 13, 2026. ASC391 ca CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC H US manufacturing output rises in September WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) — US factory production increased in September, but lost considerable momentum in the third quarter amid headwinds from the Middle East conflict, which has snarled supply chains and raised en CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC H Saudi — led coalition says it intercepts missiles and drones over Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Oct 16 (Reuters) — The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on Friday that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards the Saudi Red Sea city of Yanbu, two cruise missiles over the Red Sea NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L French-German Yield Spread Widening Weighs on Euro, Strategist Says Standard Chartered's Steve Englander says widening French-German government bond yield spreads have hurt the euro, possibly as much as widening Treasury-German spreads. FX | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L TD Cowen Maintains Hold Rating on PNC, Sets $240 Target TD Cowen maintained its Hold rating on PNC and set a $240 price target, implying 11.7% upside from the Oct. 15 close of $214.94. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L Anthropic opens communication with NYC comptroller after letter Anthropic has opened a line of communication with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, following his letter earlier this week, Bloomberg reports. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC L Congo Arrests Hundreds of Chinese Miners in Copper Heartland About 300 Chinese nationals working in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s copper belt were detained earlier this week as part of a crackdown on illegal mining, according to people familiar with the matter. COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L ICICI Direct Initiates Buy Rating on GEE With Rs. 170 Target ICICI Direct initiated coverage of GEE Ltd with a Buy rating and a Rs. 170 target price. The brokerage's target implies 37% upside from the current market price. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L KMI Dec. 30 put-option activity reported Put activity on the bid side was reported at 7,286 contracts and $0.28; the alert says the options expire Dec. 18. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L FACTBOX — US natgas end — of — season storage seen at three — year low in October Oct 16 (Reuters) — US natural gas storage is on track to end the April-October summer injection season at a three-year low of 3.826 trillion cubic feet (tcf) on October 31, 2026, according to analysts' estimates. That co COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Mexico urges Volkswagen, workers to resume talks after wage deal rejected (Adds detail and context) Oct 16 (Reuters) — Mexico's labor ministry called on Friday on Volkswagen and workers at its facility in the Mexican state of Puebla to resume talks following the rejection of a wage increase pr NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC L RBC Capital Maintains Hold Rating on PNC Financial Services, Sets $240 Target RBC Capital maintained its Hold rating on PNC Financial Services and kept a $240 price target. The target implies 11.7% upside from the Oct. 15 close of $214.94. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC L Mexico Urges Volkswagen and Workers to Resume Wage Talks Mexico’s labor ministry urged Volkswagen and workers at its Puebla facility to resume negotiations after workers rejected a proposed 13.16% across-the-board wage increase for two years. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC H LIVE MARKETS — Wall Street mixed as chip rout extends Nasdaq dips, S&P 500 ~flat, Dow gains Materials up most among S&P sectors; Tech biggest laggard Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.8% Dollar falls; US crude, bitcoin both ~flat; gold up slightly US 10-year Treasury yield edges d CRYPTO | Oct 16, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L BUZZ — Howmet rises after Morgan Stanley adds to top pick list * Howmet Aerospace shares rise 2.3% to $224.69 * Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag moves HWM to "Top Pick" in commercial aerospace * Views recent sector selloff as overdone; robust demand, constrained capacity and pr EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L McKesson Shares Hit All-time High McKesson shares increased to an all-time high of 1013.00 USD. Over the past 4 weeks, McKesson gained 13.09%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 29.41%. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L Wall Street Stocks Mixed as Chip Rout Extends U.S. stock indexes were mixed early Friday as chip stocks remained weak. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L UK family entertainment market draws growing international interest, Savills says Savills analysis identifies growing international interest in UK family entertainment centers, supported by resilient consumer spending on experiences. Entertainment spending consistently exceeded historical benchmarks t NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC H Rockefeller Global Family Office Strengthens Presence in Naples, Florida, Welcoming The Kellam Group For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Rockefeller Global Family Office Strengthens Presence in Naples, Florida, Welcoming The Kellam Group Rockefeller Global Family Office, the wea REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L Lloyd's approves Credeq syndicate in principle; Asta named managing agent By Ashish Tiwari Oct 16 (The Insurer) — Lloyd's has granted in-principle approval for Credeq Syndicate 1998, with Asta Managing Agency appointed as managing agent and Credeq set to serve as coverholder, the company said NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L Nasdaq to Resume Trading in UCFI and UCFIW on Oct. 19 Trading in CN Healthy Food Tech Group’s common stock and warrants will resume at 9:00 a.m. ET on Oct. 19, 2026. The securities were halted on Oct. 1, 2025. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead Atlanta and Macon Stations Thomas will lead WXIA, WATL and WMAZ, succeeding Kristie Gonzales, who becomes a vice president of ad sales for TEGNA’s Northeast and Southeast regions. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L Coop Pank Corrects Year in 2027 Financial Calendar Notice Coop Pank says the Estonian-language announcement misstated the year of the audited annual report due on 17 March 2027; it should refer to the 2026 report. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L Lilly plans to study and improve ibogaine, neuroscience leader says Lilly’s neuroscience leader said the company wants to study and improve the psychedelic ibogaine. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead Atlanta and Macon Stations Thomas moves from president and general manager of TEGNA’s Tampa and Jacksonville stations to lead WXIA, WATL and WMAZ. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L Nasdaq Sets October 19 Trading Resumption for CN Healthy Food Tech Group Trading in CN Healthy Food Tech Group Corp.'s common stock and warrants is scheduled to resume at 9:00 a.m. ET on October 19. Trading was halted on October 1. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L Baltic Dry Index at Over 3-Month Low The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell about 1.3% to a fresh low since June 30 at 2,515 points on Friday, marking its tenth consecutive daily declin NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L TD Cowen Reiterates Buy Rating on Charles Schwab, Keeps $129 Target TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating and $129 price target for Charles Schwab. The target implies 37.0% upside from the Oct. 15 close of $94.16. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC L TEGNA appoints Tim Thomas to lead Atlanta and Macon stations Tim Thomas will lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC M Apple Shares Gain as Reported iPhone Duo Delivery Estimates Extend to December Bloomberg reports that delivery estimates for Apple's first foldable smartphone were pushed into December and beyond shortly after preorders opened. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC H Flerie secures Swedish approval for Biosergen merger Swedish Companies Registration Office cleared Flerie's merger with Biosergen, with registration expected on October 23, 2026. Biosergen will dissolve, transferring assets and liabilities to the acquirer; operations will MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC L Investors pare Fed rate-hike bets after Warsh declines to guide Investors reduced bets that the Federal Reserve will raise rates this month after Chairman Kevin Warsh declined to guide on the next move. Markets were steadying at the end of a rocky week. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC L Devonian Health Group Says US IPO Timing Remains Undetermined Devonian Health Group continues preparations with ThinkEquity for its planned US IPO; offering closing and NYSE American trading dates remain undetermined. Common shares and warrants are slated to list on NYSE American u EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC H AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Fidelity Life Association, A Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company; Affirms Credit Ratings of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and Its Life/Health Subsidiaries For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Fidelity Life Association, A Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company; Affirms Credit Ratings of Industrial All EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L Aluar Hosts Community Workshop on Battery Storage Project's Environmental Impact Aluar will host a public consultation on its Goya battery storage project on October 27 at 3 p.m. The meeting at Club Huracán Goya, Corrientes, will include presentation of the project's environmental impact assessment a NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L Qatari PM says Israel must withdraw from Lebanese territory Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister reiterated that Israel must withdraw from all Lebanese territories. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC H AkzoNobel Announces Extraordinary General Meeting AkzoNobel will hold an extraordinary general meeting on November 30, 2026, on proposals related to its planned all-share merger of equals with Axalta. Shareholders will vote on amending the combined company's articles to MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC H Democrats press Kirkland again on law firm's deal with Trump By David Thomas Oct 16 (Reuters) — A trio of Democratic US lawmakers lodged a new request for Kirkland & Ellis to turn over records related to a deal the law firm made with Republican President Donald Trump last year, vo GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC H Biosergen secures Swedish regulatory clearance for merger with Flerie The Swedish Companies Registration Office has cleared implementation of the merger between Flerie and Biosergen. Registration is expected October 23, 2026, dissolving the company and transferring all its assets and liabi MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L FatPipe Announces Investor Webinar to Present Fiscal 2027 Q2 Results FatPipe will host an investor webinar on Nov. 4, 2026, to present fiscal 2027 second-quarter financial results. The webinar runs from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, with business updates followed by a brief question-a EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L BUZZ — Truist Financial rises on Q3 profit beat * US lender Truist Financial's shares up 2.6% at $47.85 * Co reports Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.16, beating analysts' estimates of $1.11 - LSEG data * Adjusted revenue of $5.3 billion, however, falls short of estimate of $5.3 CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L Chinese, US Youth Forge Friendships Across Borders EQS Newswire / 16/10/2026 / 16:00 CET/CEST BEIJING, CHINA — 1 Media OutReach Newswire — 16 October 2026 — In response to President Xi Jinping's initiative to invite 100,000 young Americans to China over the next five yea GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L Indian fitness firm Cult.fit gets regulatory nod for IPO Oct 16 (Reuters) — India's markets regulator has approved the initial public offering of fitness services firm Cult.fit, showed a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) update on Friday. 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