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M FatPipe schedules investor webinar for November 4 to present Q2 results FatPipe announced an investor webinar on November 4 to present its Q2 financial results. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Midnight Plans Shielded Deposit-Token Template for Q1 2027 Midnight plans to introduce a template for token issuance, cash redemption and transfer controls, targeting institutional use on bank balance sheets. CRYPTO | Oct 16, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Axe Compute Signs Penguin Solutions for Multi-Year AI Infrastructure Partnership Axe Compute named Penguin Solutions a multi-year strategic partner to accelerate its build-to-order AI infrastructure program. The program has a stated value of $3.45 billion. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L Lockheed Martin Delivers C-130J-30 Aircraft for US Navy TACAMO Program Lockheed Martin delivered a C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft destined for the U.S. Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out program, according to a news release. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC M Flerie Merger With Biosergen Approved by Sweden’s Bolagsverket The merger is expected to register on Oct. 23, 2026. Biosergen will be delisted Oct. 22; holders as of Oct. 26 are to receive 1 Flerie share per 31 Biosergen shares, around Oct. 28. MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC M US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.04%, Nasdaq 100 -0.82%; EUR/USD +0.32%, WTI -0.27%, WBD leads volume US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.82 percent, Dow futures is up 0.53 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent. In currencies, the dollar ind EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC L Berenberg Says Publicis Could Reach Top of 4.5%-5% Growth Guidance Berenberg analysts say Publicis Groupe could deliver full-year organic net revenue growth at least at the top of its 4.5% to 5% guidance range. They say the fourth quarter will be the swing factor. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC L H.B. Fuller Sees DIY Beauty Growth Driving Demand for Professional Results at Home H.B. Fuller’s beauty market analysis identifies at-home treatments as an increasingly deliberate lifestyle choice, driven by convenience, control and cost efficiency. Euromonitor’s 2025 beauty survey found 77% of DIY bea NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC L For fishermen, Britain's climate — driven octopus boom is an opportunity, and a threat UK octopus landings up nearly 1,500% since 2021 Boom creates export windfall but hits shellfish stocks Value of UK octopus exports up nearly 8,000% in a year By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) — A surge in octopus NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC L AI 'espionage' is a reality that companies need to be 'wary of,' Jay Clayton says AI "amplifies" existing cybersecurity risks toward U.S. digital infrastructure, Clayton said on "Squawk Box." NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC M Punjab National Bank Q2 Profit Rises 12.8% to Rs 5,532 Crore Punjab National Bank reported a 12.8% year-on-year increase in net profit for the September quarter of FY27, to Rs 5,532 crore. The bank said it sees no immediate need to raise deposit rates after the RBI rate hike. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC H Igrene clarifies full — year report has not been reviewed by auditor Igrene corrected its earnings release for September 2025—August 2026 to clarify that it had not been reviewed by an auditor. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artifici EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC L Tercera finds share of IT services firms focused on single software partner falls to 5% Tercera released its 2026-2027 Tercera 30 ranking of software and AI vendors offering IT services firms the greatest services growth potential. A July 2026 survey of 378 technology services leaders found 5% of firms focu NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC L Mary Chia Holdings Appoints Lim Hoon Tong as Independent Non — Executive Director Mary Chia Holdings appointed Lim Hoon Tong (Lin Yunzhong) independent non-executive director, effective October 17, 2026. Lim will chair the nominating committee and serve on the audit and remuneration committees. He has NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC L BRIEF — Fitch Says Portugal's 2027 Budget Consistent With Falling Debt Despite Tax Relief Oct 16 (Reuters) — Fitch: Fitch Ratings: Portugal's 2027 Budget Consistent With Falling Debt Despite Tax Relief Source text:... (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC L MSCI Rules Put Strategy’s Index Membership at Risk Strategy faces potential removal from MSCI’s global equity indexes under rules adopted Thursday, putting passive investment in the company’s shares at risk. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC M Antofagasta Q3 Copper Production Rises 7% to 151,900 Tonnes Antofagasta said third-quarter copper production rose 7% sequentially to 151,900 tonnes, driven by higher output at Los Pelambres. Year-to-date production fell 8% to 436,900 tonnes, reflecting lower grades at Centinela. COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC L Karpelès Says Ledger Should Have Acted on Earlier Implant Warnings Mark Karpelès said he knew of at least two people who contacted Ledger about malicious hardware implants months before its latest security crisis. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC M Beretta Reports Preliminary Results of Cash Tender Offer for Ruger Shares Beretta Holding said its offer sought to buy up to 2,400,184 outstanding Sturm, Ruger & Company shares for $44.80 per share in cash. The offer expired at one mi… MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC L ADP Shares Hit 12-month High ADP shares increased to 289.90 USD, the highest since October 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Automatic Data Processing gained 6.31%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 2.9%. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC L Historian Warns AI Boom Has Entered a Manic Phase Historian Liaquat Ahamed compared the AI boom to the railroad expansion before the Panic of 1873, warning that competition, overbuilding and debt could undermine returns. He said the boom could continue for another year EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC L Goldwein Questions Sanders’ Social Security Tax Plan and Funding Claims Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget questioned whether raising or eliminating the Social Security payroll tax cap would fund the benefits Sanders proposed. Goldwein said raising or repealing t REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC L White House AI Chief Says Espionage Is a Reality of AI Race White House Super Intelligence Force Chair Jay Clayton said commercial and state-sponsored espionage are realities AI companies and the government must guard against. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC L Historian Warns AI Boom Resembles 1873 Railroad Bubble A Pulitzer-winning historian says the NVDA-led AI boom resembles the 1873 railroad bubble. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC L Fitch Says Portugal's 2027 Budget Aligns With Falling Debt Despite Tax Relief RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC L RNAi drugmaker City prices upsized IPO at $18 per share RNAi drugmaker City prices upsized IPO at $18 per share EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC L McGraw Hill leans into AI with new tools for students and instructors McGraw Hill leans into AI with new tools for students and instructors NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC M Cumulus Media Closes $100 Million ABL and Issues $50 Million Convertible Notes The company closed an asset-based revolving credit facility and issued senior secured PIK toggle convertible notes under its reorganization plan. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC L Capitol Federal Sets Jan. 26, 2027 Annual Meeting Capitol Federal said its annual stockholders meeting will be held Jan. 26, 2027. The voting record date is Dec. 4, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC H TSX Gains as Banks and Energy Shares Climb The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose more than 0.5% to above 36,000 on Friday, supported by gains in the banking and energy sectors. The oil rally lost momentum, offering some relief to credit-sensitive stocks that had been CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC L Vontier Makes Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies 2027 List Vontier was named one of Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies 2027, recognizing its environmental stewardship and sustainability performance. The ranking evaluates publicly available environmental data, including emis NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC L Here's how the CoreWeave sell-off is affecting OpenAI vs. Anthropic valuations The spread is widening between AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic as a sell-off in CoreWeave leads neocloud stocks lower. NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC H Vontier Named One of America's Greenest Companies 2027 by Newsweek For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Vontier Named One of America's Greenest Companies 2027 by Newsweek Recognition highlights Vontier's continued leadership in advancing sustaina NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC L 3030 DVD issues 9,350,831 warrants to board members 3030 DVD board members subscribed today for 9,350,831 warrants granted at the October 7, 2026, extraordinary general meeting. Each warrant gives the holder the right to one new share. * Chairman Einar J. Greve subscribed NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC L BRIEF — Archer Wins 3 — Year Drilling Contract In Argentina Oct 16 (Reuters) — Archer Ltd: Awarded 3-year Drilling Contract With Ypf In Argentina With 2-year Option Contract Estimated At Usd 100-110 Million Including Extension Years Source text:... Further company coverage: ARCHA NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC L Archer wins three — year drilling contract with YPF Archer won a three-year drilling contract from YPF for two rigs in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta, announced October 16, 2026. The agreement includes a two-year extension option, with an estimated total value of USD 100-110 mil NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC M AkzoNobel and Axalta Offer Remedies for $25 Billion Merger A European Commission filing showed the companies offered remedies on Thursday in an effort to secure EU antitrust approval for their merger. MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC M M&T Bank Reports Third-Quarter EPS of $5.08, Revenue of $2.536 Billion M&T Bank reported third-quarter earnings of $5.08 per share and revenue of $2.536 billion, above analyst estimates of $4.96 per share and $2.533 billion, respectively. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC M IBC Advanced Alloys FY26 Sales Rise 9.8%; Adjusted EBITDA Turns Positive FY2026 sales were $19.5 million, up 9.8% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA was $591,000 versus a $400,000 loss. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 19.4% year over year to $5.7 million, driven by defense and electronics dema EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L IBC Advanced Alloys Reports Improved FY2026 Financial Results IBC Advanced Alloys said sharply higher fiscal fourth-quarter sales were driven by increasing demand from the defense and electronics industries. EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L Vontier Named One of Newsweek’s Greenest Companies for 2027 Vontier said it was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greenest Companies for 2027. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L Union Pacific CFO Jennifer Hamann to Retire in Early 2027 Union Pacific announced that Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027 after a 35-year career. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC M DLF Q2 Net Profit Rises 10.3% to ₹1,301.35 Crore DLF reported consolidated net profit attributable to owners of ₹1,301.35 crore for the September quarter of FY27, up 10.3% year on year from ₹1,180.09 crore. The headline says EBITDA margin shrank to 2%. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L Putin's Envoy Dmitriev: The US Finance Ministry asked our RDIF Fund to facilitate a diesel deal. Putin's Envoy Dmitriev: The US Finance Ministry asked our RDIF Fund to facilitate a diesel deal. NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L Archer Wins Three-Year Drilling Contract in Argentina EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC M FMC Shares Dropped 31% After Dismal Guidance FMC issued dismal financial guidance, and its stock fell 31% Thursday. The body is truncated before the full guidance figures are available. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L Russia and US discuss Arctic and LNG projects Putin envoy Dmitriev said Russia and the US are discussing projects in the Arctic and LNG. ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC L Nvidia Financing Partnerships Aim to Mobilize More Than $500 Billion Nvidia signed preliminary agreements with six financial institutions to develop financing platforms intended to mobilize more than $500 billion in third-party capital for AI infrastructure over time. The agreements do no EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC H Putin's Envoy Dmitriev: Russia and the US discuss projects in the Arctic and LNG. Putin's Envoy Dmitriev: Russia and the US discuss projects in the Arctic and LNG. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC L TOP Financial Group discloses updated share capital and public float; shares down TOP Financial Group discloses updated share capital and public float; shares down EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC L Wall Street trades mixed as tech struggles continue Wall Street trades mixed as tech struggles continue NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC L Steadright Critical Minerals upsizes private placement, appoints new director Steadright Critical Minerals upsizes private placement, appoints new director NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC L Urban Company Board to Consider Fundraise The board is scheduled to consider raising funds through equity shares or equity-linked securities, including via a QIP or preferential allotment. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC L Experts Bullish on Groww Parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures Shares Experts expressed bullishness on shares of Groww parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures after SEBI acted on the Closing Auction Session. The report says the stock saw strong buying but provides no magnitude. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC M Gold Set for Weekly Drop as Traders Weigh Fed Signals Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,175.34 an ounce and down 0.4% for the week, as traders weighed the prospect of further Fed rate hikes after hotter-than-expected US inflation data. COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L Stocks in Canada Hit 5-week High TSX increased to 36412.00 Index Points, the highest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Canada Stock Market Index (TSX) gained 2.52%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 19.46%. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L Union Pacific CFO Jennifer Hamann to Retire in Early 2027 Union Pacific said CFO Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027 after 35 years with the company. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC M Alector Prices $75 Million Share Offering; Stock Rises 6% Alector priced an underwritten offering of 36.6 million common shares at $2.05 each. Its shares rose 6% to $2.03 in morning trading. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC H Union Pacific CFO Jennifer Hamann to retire in early 2027 Oct 16 (Reuters) — Railroad operator Union Pacific said on Friday its Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027, after 35 years with the company. Hamann was appointed CFO in January 2020, making h MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L BRIEF — Farm 51 Group Says Court Rejects Injunction Request Regarding IP Rights To "Chernobylite" Games Oct 16 (Reuters) — Farm 51 Group SA: Court Rejects Injunction Request Regarding Intellectual Property Rights To Chernobylite 1 And Chernobylite 2 Games Court Decision Does Not Resolve Substance Of Dispute Over Chernobyli NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L Ferguson Enterprises Senior VP — Waterworks Robert Anthony Camposano Jr. reports disposal of common shares worth $121,544.25 Ferguson Enterprises Senior VP—Waterworks Robert Anthony Camposano Jr. sold 386 common stock shares on Oct. 14-15, 2026. Sales comprised 201 shares at $220.63 on Oct. 14 and 185 shares at $224.5 on Oct. 15. A separate Oc REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L BRIEF — Semight Instruments Plans To Seek Hong Kong Listing Oct 16 (Reuters) — Semight Instruments Co Ltd: Says It Plans To Seek Hong Kong Listing Source text Further company coverage: (Reporting by Beijing Newsroom) ((yukun.zhang@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L IBC Advanced Alloys FY26 net loss narrows 35% to $2.21 million IBC Advanced Alloys’ net loss narrowed 35% year over year to $2.21 million for the year ended June 30, 2026. Annual revenue rose 10% to $19.51 million. * Fourth-quarter net loss more than tripled year over year to $296,0 EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC H WRAPUP 1 — US import prices increase; post largest annual gain in more than four years ( ) Import prices increase 1.1% in September, above economists' expectations for a 0.8% gain Imported inflation jumps 8.1% year-on-year, largest gain in more than four years Report caps a week of strong inflation reading CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC H US's AI task force sets path for study and reviews, leader tells CNBC WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) — A new government task force on AI used its inaugural meeting to set up protocols, a risk study and various committees, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton told CNBC on Friday, a d GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L Gigante Salmon hosts Q3 2026 results webcast Gigante Salmon will host its third-quarter 2026 results presentation on October 20, 2026, at 09:00 CEST. The management presentation will be webcast in Norwegian. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technol EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L EQS — News: Lenire Now Included in U.S. ENT Clinical Practice Guidelines — First New Treatment Added by American Academy of Otolaryngology Since Establishment of the Academy's Tinnitus Guidelines EQS-News: Neuromod Devices / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous Lenire Now Included in U.S. ENT Clinical Practice Guidelines — First New Treatment Added by American Academy of Otolaryngology Since Establishment of REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L Semight Instruments Plans to Seek Hong Kong Listing EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L Court Rejects Injunction Request Over Farm 51 Group’s Chernobylite IP Farm 51 Group says a court rejected an injunction request concerning intellectual-property rights to its Chernobylite games. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L Goldman Sachs increases total voting rights in Nagarro to 9.78% from 9.73% Goldman Sachs increased its total voting rights in Nagarro to 9.78% from 9.73%, with the threshold crossed on October 12, 2026. Voting rights attached to shares rose to 2.46% from 0.73%. * Holdings through instruments de EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC M U.S. Industrial Production Climbs More Than Expected in September Federal Reserve data showed U.S. industrial production increased in September, following an uptick in August. The report said the increase was more than expected. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L EQS — PVR: Nagarro SE: Release 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: Nagarro SE Nagarro SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 16.10.2026 / 15:44 CET/CEST MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC H Germany, Portugal reaffirm 'unwavering' support for Ukraine BERLIN, Oct 16 (Reuters) — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel on Friday reaffirmed their countries' steadfast backing for Ukraine, saying that Russia had shown no willingn GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L MEDIA — Bank of America taps high — grade bond market after turbulent week — Bloomberg News Source link: — Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy (globalnewsmonitoring@thomsonreuters.com) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L UAE had ‘clear incentives’ to influence Telegraph coverage, Ofcom finds Regulator cites Gulf state’s record on press freedom among concerns in report into RedBird IMI’s failed bid for newspaper REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L Rhön — Klinikum Hosts Public Lecture on Postmortem Organ Donation Rhön-Klinikum's Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder) will host a public lecture on postmortem organ donation on November 24, 2026, at 4 p.m. Stephanie Berger, coordinator for the German Organ Transplantation Foundation's North/East NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC M US Import Prices Post Largest Annual Gain in More Than Four Years US import prices increased more than expected in September, with higher energy costs and a range of other goods contributing to the rise. The report adds evidence of inflation pressures. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC L StoneX Maintains Buy Rating on First Financial Bankshares, Sets $38 Target StoneX maintained its Buy rating on First Financial Bankshares and a $38 price target. The target implies 20.3% upside from the Oct. 15 close of $31.59. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC L CXMT preliminary January- September net income 131b-132.5b yuan. CXMT preliminary January- September net income 131b-132.5b yuan. NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC L BofA's Hartnett leaning risk-off for next month BofA's Hartnett leaning risk-off for next month NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Union Pacific CFO to retire in early 2027 Union Pacific CFO to retire in early 2027 NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L BofA’s mood ring cools: Bull & Bear Indicator slides to 7.4 from 8.1 BofA’s mood ring cools: Bull & Bear Indicator slides to 7.4 from 8.1 NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Bank of America Taps High-Grade Bond Market After Turbulent Week EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Africa CDC Says Over $700 Million in Congo Ebola Funds Unaccounted For Africa CDC and Congolese health authorities called for greater transparency, saying information from aid organisations left more than $700 million in donor funds unaccounted for. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Ferrari Unveils Automated Flight Control Technology for Hypersail Yacht Ferrari unveiled flight-control technology for its 100-foot Hypersail ocean-going sailboat on Oct. 16, 2026; development has generated more than 20 patents. The project entered its final construction phase with hull pain NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Fidelity China Special Situations sees signs of stabilization in China’s property market Fidelity China Special Situations manager Dale Nicholls highlighted attractive Chinese valuations in a podcast examining the country's investment outlook. Nicholls pointed to growing competitiveness in AI and robotics, a GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Africa CDC says over $700 million in Ebola response funds unaccounted for in Congo DAKAR, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Africa's top public health body and Congolese health authorities this week called for greater transparency in the use of Ebola response funds, saying financial information provided by aid organi NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Instinct Bio Technical Company, subsidiary of Instinct Bio Technical Company Holdings, swings to six — month profit after tax of USD 90,251 Instinct Bio Technical Company, Instinct Bio Technical Company Holdings' subsidiary, reported USD 90,251 net profit for six months ended May 31, 2026. The result reversed a USD 206,817 net loss a year earlier; revenue ro REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC H Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: The diesel deal benefits all consumers of the fuel. Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: The diesel deal benefits all consumers of the fuel. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC H Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Russian diesel supplies set to help balance global market. Russia’s Deputy PM Novak: Russian diesel supplies set to help balance global market. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC H AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Zenith National Insurance Group’s Members For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Zenith National Insurance Group’s Members AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC L All for One Group SE Publishes Voting Rights Announcement Under WpHG All for One Group SE disseminated a voting rights announcement under Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC M Rocket Lab Delays First Neutron Launch to 2027 After Dome Defects Found Rocket Lab confirmed the first Neutron launch will slip into 2027 after inspections found air pockets between carbon-fiber layers in the rocket’s forward propellant dome. Shares fell 7.85% Wednesday and another 6.64% Thu EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC L Deutsche Bank reportedly plans crypto custody launch in Germany The bank reportedly intends to debut crypto custody services in Germany and expand across Asian financial centers in 2027. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC H Russian Fuel Flows Fell in Early October Before Diesel Ban Eased Russia’s refined fuel shipments declined in early October before the government loosened a diesel export ban. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC H Ibovespa Rises as IBC-Br Rebounds and Oil Rally Eases The Ibovespa rose nearly 1% to trade near 206,000 on Friday following fresh economic activity data and a slowdown in the oil rally. The BCB’s Economic Activity Index rose 0.3% in August from July, in line with market exp COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC L Palo Alto Networks Shares Hit 4-week Low Palo Alto Networks shares decreased to 356.10 USD, the lowest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Palo Alto Networks lost 5.19%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 73.31%. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC L The Dow Jones Index Opens 0.48% Higher The Dow Jones Index is gaining 253 points or 0.48 percent on Friday. Leading the gains are Amgen (2.80%), JPMorgan (2.34%) and Chevron (1.67%). Top losers are UnitedHealth (-1.97%), Cisco Systems (-1.90%) and Alphabet (- NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC L Hitachi Energy Plans C$479 Million North American Manufacturing Expansion Hitachi Energy plans to invest C$479 million, equivalent to more than $330 million, in its North American insulation and components business by constructing a new transformer insulation factory in London. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC H Defense Earnings Preview: Strong backlogs meet supply chain and margin risks Defense Earnings Preview: Strong backlogs meet supply chain and margin risks EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC L Revelation Biosciences announces 1-for-7 reverse stock split Revelation Biosciences announces 1-for-7 reverse stock split EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC L Industrial production rises 0.7%; capacity utilization at 76.9% Industrial production was 0.7% versus 0.4% expected; capacity utilization was 76.9% versus 76.5% expected. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC L StoneX Maintains Buy Rating on Equity Bancshares, Sets $58 Target StoneX maintained its Buy rating on Equity Bancshares with a $58 price target. The target implies 24.3% upside from the October 15 close of $46.68. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC L Moody's RMS estimates Isaias will cost insurers $3.5 billion By Scott Vincent Oct 16 (The Insurer) — Moody’s RMS Event Response has estimated insured losses from Hurricane Isaias will total between $2.5 billion and $4.5 billion, with a best estimate of $3.5 billion, the company sa EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L Shanghai Electric Showcases 19 Integrated Solutions at CIIF 2026 Shanghai Electric showcased 19 integrated solutions at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai on Oct. 12-16, 2026. The portfolio spanned industrial AI, robotics and energy equipment, emphasizing AI integration GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L BRIEF — Zhongguancun Science — Tech Leasing Buys Pig Processing Equipment For RMB 23.00 Million Oct 16 (Reuters) — Zhongguancun Science-Tech Leasing Co Ltd: Buys Leased Assets Iii For Rmb23.00 Million On Oct 16, 2026 Leased Assets Iii Are Equipment Related To Pig Processing Further company coverage: 1601.HK (reuter NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L Allwyn announces interim distribution of €0.20 per share Allwyn announced an interim dividend of €0.2 per common share, payable November 12, 2026. The ex-dividend date is October 21, 2026; shareholders on record October 22, 2026, qualify. Disclaimer: This news brief was create NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L BRIEF — PHSC Announces Lorraine Young Resigns As Non — Executive Chair Oct 16 (Reuters) — PHSC PLC: Phsc - Lorraine Young Resigns As Non-executive Chair Effective 31 December 2026 Source text:... Further company coverage: PHSC.L (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L US Industrial Production YoY Actual 2.25% (Forecast -, Previous 1.42%) US Industrial Production YoY Actual 2.25% (Forecast -, Previous 1.42%) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L CANADA STOCKS — TSX opens higher as energy shares lead gains Oct 16 (Reuters) — Canada's main stock index opened higher on Friday, led by gains in energy shares, while investors weighed Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem's warning on persistent energy-price pressures on interest EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC H EQT Publishes Q3 2026 Announcement Transcript EQT announced an all-cash acquisition of Stockbridge for USD 375 million, with an earn-out of up to USD 175 million. CEO Per Franzén, CFO Gustav Segerberg and shareholder relations head Olof Svensson attended the October EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L EQS — News: CLASSIC FUSION TRIBUTO: A GOLDEN RETURN TO THE 1980 ORIGIN EQS-News: Hublot SA / Key word(s): Product Launch CLASSIC FUSION TRIBUTO: A GOLDEN RETURN TO THE 1980 ORIGIN 16.10.2026 / 15:35 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ════════════ COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L BRIEF — Capricorn Energy Adjourns Court Meeting And General Meeting For DNO Offer Indefinitely Oct 16 (Reuters) — Capricorn Energy PLC: Capricorn Energy Plc Dno Asa - Dno Offer Court And General Meetings Adjourned Capricorn Energy - Adjourns Court Meeting And General Meeting For Dno Offer Indefinitely Source text: NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC H BRIEF — Octopus AIM Vct 2 Says Co Entered Into Discussions Regarding A Possible Merger Oct 16 (Reuters) — Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC: Octopus Aim Vct 2 - Proposed Merger Aims To Create Larger Aim-focused Vct And Deliver Cost Synergies Octopus Aim Vct 2: Entered Into Discussions Regarding A Possible Merger, Whic MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L LHV Group Reports Own-Share Acquisitions on Nasdaq Tallinn LHV Group says it acquired its own shares on Nasdaq Tallinn from 9 October to 15 October 2026, under a resolution approved at its 26 March 2025 general meeting. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L Zhongguancun Science-Tech Leasing Buys Pig Processing Equipment for RMB 23 Million EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L StoneX Maintains Buy Rating on Microsoft, Sets $600 Target StoneX maintained its Buy rating on Microsoft and a $600 price target. The note says the target implies 11.2% upside from the Oct. 15 close of $539.44. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L Warsh Offers No Fed Policy or Rates Outlook at IMF Chat Fed Chair Warsh did not comment on monetary policy or the rates outlook during an IMF fireside chat in Thailand. He said the world economy has shown resilience and discussed the importance of central-bank credibility and RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC L CDER Establishes Board to Oversee Exclusivity Decisions The board will oversee certain determinations, including whether exclusivity should be granted, its type and scope, and provide recommendations focused on clarity and consistency. REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC M FMC Shares Fall 2.1% Premarket After Outlook Cut FMC cut its third-quarter outlook and forecast up to $675 million in charges related to price cuts and changes to its U.S. pricing model. Its shares fell more than 30% Thursday. EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC