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L Warsh says Fed credibility is essential to its influence Warsh said maintaining and enhancing the Federal Reserve's institutional credibility is essential to its influence. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC M Bessent Says US Will Intensify Economic Pressure on Iran Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would intensify economic pressure on Iran. The report says a naval blockade is curbing oil exports and Iranian seaborne crude exports were at zero as of Oct. 5. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC L UK Watchdog Proposes Tougher Scrutiny of Microsoft Software Microsoft Corp.’s grip on business software is making it harder for customers to switch providers, the UK’s antitrust watchdog said as it proposed tougher oversight of the technology giant. NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC L OCK Group partners with Tinggi Murni for Andaman Island telecom infrastructure venture OCK Group on October 16, 2026, announced subsidiary OCK Setia Engineering's joint venture agreement with Tinggi Murni. The venture will develop and operate telecommunications and digital infrastructure across both phases NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC L Employees Provident Fund raises stake in Nestlé Malaysia to 14.871% Employees Provident Fund Board bought 1,600 Nestlé (Malaysia) ordinary shares on Oct. 13, 2026, in the open market. The purchase increased its direct holding to 34,871,400 shares, representing a 14.87% stake. Disclaimer: EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC L Stablecoin issuer Circle to push into 40 new markets, CEO says By Selena Li BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Stablecoin issuer Circle is making a major push to enter about 40 emerging and developing countries around the world as blockchain adoption is expected to scale up significantly, CRYPTO | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC H Israeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack By Pesha Magid ABU FALAH, West Bank, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Clad in black and their faces masked, dozens of militant Israeli settlers burned olive trees and threw rocks at Palestinians in a coordinated attack on Friday on a GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC H RCS — Intnl. Biotechnology — Investor Presentation via Investor Meet Company For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: RNS Number: 3166Z Intl. Biotechnology Trust PLC 16 October 2026 International Biotechnology Trust Plc ("Ibt") Investor Presentation via Invest EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — DATUK LOW HOCK KEONG Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) OCK GROUP BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name DATUK LOW HOCK KEONG Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Shares Details of changes No Date of ch EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC L Yeo Hock Cheong Raises Direct Stake in Elridge Energy to 9.118% Yeo Hock Cheong acquired 10,700,000 ordinary shares in Elridge Energy Holdings on Oct. 15, 2026. His direct stake rose to 182,367,200 shares, or 9.12%. * He also held an indirect interest of 335,420,400 shares, or 16.77% EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC L BRIEF — Jayaswal Neco Industries Says Sept — Quarter Profit 2.3 Billion Rupees Oct 16 (Reuters) — Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd: Sept-quarter Profit 2.3 Billion Rupees Sept-quarter Revenue From Operations 21.94 Billion Rupees Source text:... Further company coverage: JAYN.NS (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonr EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L DISCLOSURE ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION Disclosure On Quarterly Production MENTIGA CORPORATION BERHAD Production figures for current quarter and year to date Individual Quarter (quarter) Cumulative Period Current Year Quarter Preceding Year Corresponding Quart COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L OTHERS Eastern & Oriental Berhad ("E&O" or "Company") — Press Release: E&O Partners with OCK to Integrate Digital Connectivity into Andaman Island OTHERS Eastern & Oriental Berhad ("E&O" or "Company") — Press Release: E&O Partners with OCK to Integrate Digital Connectivity into Andaman Island Eastern & Oriental Berhad Type Announcement Subject OTHERS Description Ea EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD ("EPF BOARD") Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) PETRONAS CHEMICALS GROUP BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD ("EPF BOARD") Address 5TH FLOOR, EPF TOWER No. 1, Per MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L Immediate Announcement on Shares Buy Back Immediate Announcement on Shares Buy Back POWER ROOT BERHAD Date of buy back 16 Oct 2026 Description of shares purchased Ordinary Shares Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Total number of shares purchased (units) 4,000 Min EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC H Asia Distillates — Diesel cash diff back at pre — war level; Nov refiner sales at discount SINGAPORE, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Asia's diesel markets had a bumpy week, with cash premiums easing back to pre-war levels, as traders assessed the impact of a strategic stock release in the West and sufficient regional supp EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L Change of Company Secretary — YONG HAZADURAH BINTI MD HASHIM Change of Company Secretary BURSA MALAYSIA BERHAD Date Of Change 19 Oct 2026 Type Of Change Retirement Designation Company Secretary License No LS0006674 Name YONG HAZADURAH BINTI MD HASHIM Working experience and occupat EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L OTHERS OCK GROUP BERHAD ("OCK" OR "COMPANY"): — Shareholders Agreement between OCK Setia Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and Tinggi Murni Sdn. Bhd. OTHERS OCK GROUP BERHAD ("OCK" OR "COMPANY"): — Shareholders Agreement between OCK Setia Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and Tinggi Murni Sdn. Bhd. OCK GROUP BERHAD Type Announcement Subject OTHERS Description OCK GROUP BERHAD ("O EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES (CHAPTER 6 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): OTHER ISSUE OF SECURITIES NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES (CHAPTER 6 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): OTHER ISSUE OF SECURITIES DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN APPLICABLE TO THE FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND IN RESPECT OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2026 ("24th D EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC H Romania resumes search for seven missing sailors from drone — hit ship BUCHAREST, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Romania resumed a search on Friday for seven sailors missing from a chemical tanker hit by a drone near its Black Sea coast, the latest in a series of attacks highlighting risks to commercia COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L BRIEF — Cosmos Technology International Says Unit Accepts Purchase Order Amounting To 3.93 Million RGT Oct 16 (Reuters) — Cosmos Technology International Bhd: Unit Accepts Purchase Order Amounting To 3.93 Million Rgt Unit Accepts Purchase Order From Deca Solutions For Supply To Sada Further company coverage: COSO.KL (reut NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L BlackRock cuts stake in CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust to 7.99% from 8% BlackRock's deemed stake in CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust fell to 7.99% from 8% on Oct. 14, 2026. The disposal of 338,400 units for SGD 744,724.32 reduced its holdings to 637,749,508 units. Disclaimer: This news NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L Circle Plans to Enter About 40 New Markets, CEO Says Circle CEO and chairman Jeremy Allaire told Reuters the stablecoin issuer is making a push to enter about 40 emerging and developing countries. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L OCK Group’s Low Hock Keong receives 375,204 shares through share dividend OCK Group director Datuk Low Hock Keong received 375,204 ordinary shares directly through a share dividend on Oct. 8, 2026. His direct holding reached 12,882,004 shares, representing 1.21%. * A further 6,345 dividend sha EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L S — UBG Takes Stake in Marketing Services Provider PROWERB S-UBG has taken an equity stake in PROWERB to support the marketing services provider's next growth phase. Christopher Messina and Michael Bauer join the management team and become shareholders. Digital chief Philipp Göt NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC L MONTHLY PRODUCTION FIGURES (MINING / PLANTATION / TIMBER) Monthly Production Figures (Mining / Plantation / Timber) Mentiga Corporation Berhad Type Announcement Subject MONTHLY PRODUCTION FIGURES (MINING / PLANTATION / TIMBER) Description Mentiga Corporation Berhad ("Mentiga" o EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC L Semico Capital Director Tai Lee Chuen Acquires 806,000 Shares Director Tai Lee Chuen acquired 806,000 Semico Capital ordinary shares in the open market on Oct. 15, 2026, at RM 0.62. His direct stake reached 0.22%. Indirect interests totaled 238,363,600 shares, or 66.21%. Disclaimer EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC L BRIEF — China's securities regulator approves Dongshan Precision's Hong Kong IPO plan Oct 16 (Reuters) — China Securities Regulatory Commission: Approves Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing's Hong Kong Ipo Plan Source text Further company coverage: 002384.SZ (Reporting by Beijing Newsroom) ((yukun.zha GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC H Ukrainian attacks kill two in Russian — held Luhansk region, says Russian — installed governor MOSCOW, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Two civilians were killed as a result of Ukrainian attacks on the Russian-controlled Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine in the past 24 hours, the region's Russian-installed governor Leonid Pasec GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC L Tesla Demonstrates Roadster Prototype With Aerial Stunts and Thrusters Tesla said the Roadster is targeted for production in 2028, claims a top speed above 230 mph and 0–60 mph acceleration in under one second, and lists three versions, including an invitation-only Rocket model. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC M Jayaswal Neco Industries Reports Sept-Quarter Profit of 2.3 Billion Rupees EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC L Asia Diesel Cash Premiums Ease to Pre-War Levels Asia’s diesel cash premiums eased to pre-war levels as traders assessed a Western strategic stock release and sufficient regional supplies ahead of November. ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC L Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA extend automated-driving partnership The companies will combine MB.OS with NVIDIA’s Hyperion, Alpamayo and Halos systems to support SAE Level 4 driving and robotaxis. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC L Cosmos Technology Unit Accepts Purchase Order Worth 3.93 Million RGT EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC L China Approves Dongshan Precision's Hong Kong IPO Plan China's securities regulator approved Dongshan Precision's Hong Kong IPO plan. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC L ICICI Securities Rates ICICI Lombard General Insurance a Buy, Sets Rs 2,000 Target ICICI Securities issued a buy rating and set a Rs 2,000 target for ICICI Lombard General Insurance, citing sectoral challenges including lower growth, lower pricing, competition and higher loss ratios. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC H Eurozone September CPI estimate holds at 3.8% year over year Headline CPI is estimated at 3.8% year over year, 0.6% month over month, and core CPI at 2.5% year over year; all match estimates and previous readings. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC M Indian Bank Reports Q2FY27 PAT of INR 34.6bn, Up 15% YoY Indian Bank reported Q2FY27 PAT of INR 34.6bn, up 15% year over year, with net interest income rising 18%. EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC L ICICI Securities Sets Rs 2,130 Target for Tata Communications ICICI Securities recommends buying Tata Communications. Its report says Q2FY27 EBITDA grew 21.2% year over year and digital portfolio revenue rose 18.6%; digital EBITDA margin improved to negative 3.6% from negative 6.9% EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC L Goldman Sachs rates Klaviyo neutral Goldman Sachs assigned Klaviyo a neutral rating. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC L Goldman Sachs upgrades Zeta to Buy, sets price target EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC L Eurozone Swung to a Trade Deficit in August The eurozone recorded a goods trade deficit in August, with higher energy imports and weaker machinery and vehicle trade weighing on the balance. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC L Earnings scheduled for Friday, October 16 CFG, MTB, RF, TFC and TRV are listed before the market opens; no companies are listed after the market close. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC M Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Makes No New Inflation Comments at IMF Meeting Warsh spoke for about half an hour at an IMF meeting in Bangkok but said little about the recent inflation flare-up, according to Barron’s. RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Companies go ex-dividend Friday, Oct. 16 Listed ex-dividend amounts: EOG $1.02, DEO $1.20, WSM $0.76, SNX $0.48, WSO $3.30, AYI $0.20, JAN $0.05, MGRC $0.49, KWR $0.53, DCOM $0.25 and CBRL $0.25. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L KNDI reverse stock split scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 KNDI is listed for a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on Friday, Oct. 16. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MR TAI LEE CHUEN Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) SEMICO CAPITAL BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MR TAI LEE CHUEN Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Share Details of changes No Date of ch MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — MR YEO HOCK CHEONG Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) ELRIDGE ENERGY HOLDINGS BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name MR YEO HOCK CHEONG Nationality/Country of incorporation Malaysia Descriptions (Class) MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MR YEO HOCK CHEONG Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) ELRIDGE ENERGY HOLDINGS BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MR YEO HOCK CHEONG Descriptions(Class) Ordinary shares Details of changes N MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Analysts Issue Recommendations on U.K. Stocks The report lists investment-bank recommendations on U.K. stocks, including Berenberg cutting its Antofagasta price target to 4,500 pence from 4,600 pence while retaining a Buy rating. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L LIVE MARKETS — What's next for the AI trade? (Adds new blog) STOXX 600 up 0.6%, set for weekly gain Asia shares bounce as tech worries ease Defence, autos lead S&P futures higher Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters report EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Wong Wai Foo raises direct stake in Timberwell to 56.165% Wong Wai Foo acquired 2,470,000 Timberwell ordinary shares directly on Oct. 13, 2026, through a direct business transaction. Quattrini Holdings disposed of the same number of shares, reducing his indirect interest. His d EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L FPT, NVIDIA Expand Vietnam AI Dataset Tenfold to 1 Million Personas FPT announced an expansion of Nemotron-Personas-Vietnam, an open synthetic-persona dataset grounded in Vietnam's official demographic and labor statistics. It now contains 1,000,000 personas. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Tambun Indah Land's Tsai Chia Ling Resigns From Nomination Committee Tambun Indah Land's nomination committee member Tsai Chia Ling resigned effective Oct. 16, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Timberwell Executive Director Wong Wai Foo Acquires MYR 4.94 Million in Shares Timberwell Executive Director Wong Wai Foo acquired 2,470,000 ordinary shares directly at MYR 2 per share. He also disposed of 2,470,000 indirectly held ordinary shares at MYR 2 per share; each transaction represented 2. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MR WONG WAI FOO Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) TIMBERWELL BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MR WONG WAI FOO Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Shares Details of changes No Date of change MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L DEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): Dealings Outside Closed Period DEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): Dealings Outside Closed Period Greatech Technology Berhad Subject Dealings Outside Closed Period No Salutation Name Designation Description Of "Others" EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — KUMPULAN WANG PERSARAAN (DIPERBADANKAN) KWAP Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) TELEKOM MALAYSIA BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name KUMPULAN WANG PERSARAAN (DIPERBADANKAN) KWAP Address Level 36, Integra Tower The Intermark 3 MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L OTHERS Issuance of commercial papers ("CPs") with an aggregate nominal value of RM250.0 million pursuant to a commercial paper programme of RM500.0 million in nominal value ("CP Programme") OTHERS Issuance of commercial papers ("CPs") with an aggregate nominal value of RM250.0 million pursuant to a commercial paper programme of RM500.0 million in nominal value ("CP Programme") MNRB HOLDINGS BERHAD Type Anno EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Change in Boardroom — MISS TSAI CHIA LING Change in Boardroom TAMBUN INDAH LAND BERHAD Date of change 16 Oct 2026 Name MISS TSAI CHIA LING Age 47 Gender Female Nationality Taiwan, Province of China Designation Non-Independent Director Directorate Non Independent GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES (CHAPTER 6 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): ESOS NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES (CHAPTER 6 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): ESOS RCE CAPITAL BERHAD ("RCE" OR THE "COMPANY") TERMINATION OF THE EXISTING EMPLOYEES SHARE SCHEME ("2020 ESS") AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW EMPLOYEES SHARE EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Cosmos Technology Unit Secures RM 3.93 Million Water Equipment Contract Cosmos Technology International's wholly owned subsidiary Cosmos Instruments accepted a RM 3.93 million order from Deca Solutions on October 16, 2026. The order covers pressure/flow data loggers and advanced pressure man NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Lenovo Retains Place in Three Hang Seng Sustainability Indexes Lenovo retained inclusion in three Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series indexes following the 2026 review, effective September 7, 2026. It earned the highest possible AAA sustainability rating, with the techno NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L BRIEF — Shengyi Technology Sees 9 — Month Net Profit Up 164% — 181% Y/Y Oct 16 (Reuters) — Shengyi Technology Co Ltd: Sees 9-month Net Profit Up 164%-181% Y/y Source text Further company coverage: (Reporting by Beijing Newsroom) ((Shi.Bu@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS PARAGON GLOBE BERHAD ("PGB" OR "COMPANY") DISPOSAL BY PARAGON BUSINESS HUB SDN. BHD. ("PBHSB"), A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PGB, OF PART EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC H OTHERS COSMOS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL BERHAD ("COSMOS" OR "COMPANY") — ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNTING TO RM3.93 MILLION Others Cosmos Technology International Berhad ("Cosmos" Or "Company") - Acceptance Of Purchase Order Amounting To Rm3.93 Million Cosmos Technology International Berhad Type Announcement Subject OTHERS Description COSMOS EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Change in Nomination Committee — MISS KAOY LAY MIN Change in Nomination Committee TAMBUN INDAH LAND BERHAD Type of Board Committee Nomination Committee Date of change 16 Oct 2026 Salutation MISS Name KAOY LAY MIN Age 45 Gender Female Nationality Malaysia Type of change A EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — MR TEO KWEE HOCK Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) TIONG NAM LOGISTICS HOLDINGS BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name MR TEO KWEE HOCK Nationality/Country of incorporation Malaysia Descriptions (Cla MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L ICICI Securities sets Rs 450 target for Karur Vysya Bank ICICI Securities’ research report discusses Karur Vysya Bank’s Q2FY27 profit of INR 7.9 billion, up 37% year over year and in line with its estimates. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC M India Supreme Court Clarifies Yes Bank AT-1 Bonds as Debt The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's ruling that Yes Bank's AT-1 bonds are debt securities and cannot be permanently written off, according to Ashvin Parekh. REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC L ‘It’s a wait-and-see situation’: I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year? “My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while I’m still earning a paycheck.” NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC M Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical 9-Month Net Profit Rises 149.46% Y/Y EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC L Técnicas Reunidas Reaffirms Commitment to Biodiversity Protection Técnicas Reunidas reaffirmed its biodiversity protection commitment on World Nature Protection Day, Oct. 18, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 15. Its sustainability policy and plan formalize environmental commit NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC L Employees Provident Fund Board cuts Sime Darby stake by 1,118,300 shares Employees Provident Fund Board reduced its Sime Darby shareholding by a net 1,118,300 ordinary shares on October 13, 2026. Indirect-interest transactions comprised purchases of 1,196,600 shares and disposals totaling 2,3 EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC L Reach Ten Managing Director Chin Yu Lay Buys MYR 16,000 in Shares Reach Ten Holdings Managing Director Chin Yu Lay acquired 50,000 ordinary shares at MYR 0.32 each. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUB EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC M Shengyi Technology Sees 9-Month Net Profit Rise 164%-181% Y/Y EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC L Arminella Raises Stake in Grand Banks Yachts to 10.07% From 9.99% Arminella increased its stake in Grand Banks Yachts to 10.07% from 9.99%. The shareholder acquired 141,400 shares for SGD 103,222 on Oct. 8, 2026. Its direct holding rose to 18,787,012 voting shares from 18,645,612. Disc EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC H India's frequent FX rule changes raise concerns over policy predictability, Allianz exec says Hedging rule changes may prompt investor caution - Allianz’s Ang Hedging demand may shift offshore, fragmenting markets - Ang RBI may resort to more rate hikes if rupee pressure persists - Ang By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Oct CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MR CHEW HIAN TAT Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) ECOFIRST CONSOLIDATED BHD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MR CHEW HIAN TAT Descriptions(Class) Ordinary shares Details of changes No Date MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC L Change in Principal Officer — MR CHEW ENG KIONG Change in Principal Officer LANDMARKS BERHAD Date of change 31 Oct 2026 Name MR CHEW ENG KIONG Age 63 Gender Male Nationality Malaysia Type of change Retirement Designation Chief Operating Officer Qualifications No Quali EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC L Economic calendar and Fed speaker schedule for Friday, Oct. 16 MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC L BRIEF — Kirin Holdings Company, Limited — Over 770,000 Customer Data For Two Group Companies Confirmed To Have Been Leaked After Unauthorised Access To The Company's System Oct 16 (Reuters) — Kirin Holdings Company, Limited: Kirin Holdings Company, Limited: Over 770,000 Customer Data For Two Group Companies Confirmed To Have Been Leaked After Unauthorised Access To The Company's System Sour NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC L BRIEF — Nanya Technology Buys Machinery Equipment From Murata For T$1.54 Bln Oct 16 (Reuters) — Nanya Technology Corp: BUYS MACHINERY EQUIPMENT FROM MURATA MACHINERY FOR T$1.54 BILLION ($47.57 million) Source text:... Further company coverage: ($1 = 32.3740 Taiwan dollars) (Reporting by Hong Kong GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC M Nanya Technology Buys Machinery Equipment From Murata for T$1.54 Billion Nanya Technology bought machinery equipment from Murata for T$1.54 billion. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC L Austria Inflation Confirmed at a Four-Month High Consumer price inflation accelerated as initially estimated in September, amid higher fuel and heating oil prices, Statistics Austria said. MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC L Sterling Rises as Data Reinforce Bank of England Tightening Bets MUFG Bank's Derek Halpenny says recent economic data reinforce expectations for Bank of England monetary tightening, while sterling looks vulnerable as higher U.K. government bond yields could undermine economic resilien FX | Oct 16, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC L ICICI Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on CEAT, Sets Rs 4,500 Target ICICI Securities says CEAT’s Q2FY27 operating performance was in line with its estimates and notes the company has taken about 13% in price hikes in the domestic replacement market so far, with further increases planned EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC L Berenberg Says Jupiter Fund Products Support Profit Forecast Berenberg analysts say Jupiter Fund Management's products remain attractive despite weaker market sentiment and will bolster underlying profit. They also cite higher assets under management and positive client momentum h EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC L ICICI Securities Recommends Buying Fedbank Financial Services, Sets Rs 200 Target ICICI Securities recommends buying Fedbank Financial Services and sets a target price of Rs 200. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC L ICICI Securities Recommends Buying Bajaj Consumer Care, Sets Rs 760 Target The research report cites Q2FY27 revenue of INR 3,328mn, up about 26% year over year, and EBITDA margin of 24.7%. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC L How high can the Polycab India share price go? Three analysts see it past ₹11,000 Shares of Polycab India Ltd. recovered from the lows of the day on Friday, to trade with gains after its September quarter results that were reported a day prior. 86% of the 36 analysts who have coverage on the stock con EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC M Circle K Polska Files to Acquire Sole Control of Zabka Group Poland's UOKiK says Circle K Polska filed a motion to acquire sole control of Zabka Group. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Allianz Executive Says India FX Rule Changes Risk Policy Predictability An Allianz Global Investors portfolio manager said frequent foreign-exchange rule changes to support the rupee risk undermining policy predictability and fragmenting currency-market liquidity. FX | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC M Shoppers Stop Swings to Quarterly Profit India's Shoppers Stop reported consolidated net profit of 31.1 million rupees for the quarter ended September 30, compared with a loss of 201.1 million rupees a year earlier. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L STADA Launches Enzymatica-Based Virustad Spray in Germany Enzymatica says STADA launched Virustad oral spray in Germany using its ColdZyme technology. Broader impact is expected from the 2027 cold season. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Treasuries saw $3.6 bln inflows in the week, logging 16th weekly inflow; inflows to bond funds totalled $11.8 bln - BofA Treasuries saw $3.6 bln inflows in the week, logging 16th weekly inflow; inflows to bond funds totalled $11.8 bln - BofA NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Poh Huat Director Tay Kim Huat Raises Indirect Stake to 5.703% Poh Huat director Tay Kim Huat increased his indirect holdings by 10,000 ordinary shares on Oct. 15, 2026. The open-market purchase was registered under Tay Li Ping at RM 0.615 per share. His indirect interest rose to 15 EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Bus Cap Appoints Ma Xiyin as Independent Non — Executive Director Bus Cap appointed Ma Xiyin as an independent non-executive director, effective Oct. 16, 2026. Ma is managing director of Aiduke business group, with over 15 years of business experience, including China's new-energy sect GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Bio Port Korea to Buy 44.51% Stake in Family Farm for KRW 2.06 Billion Bio Port Korea will acquire 568 shares in Family Farm for KRW 2.06 billion, securing a 44.51% stake. The cash investment comprises 292 existing shares and a subscription for 276 newly issued shares. Completion is schedul MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — YAYASAN PELABURAN BUMIPUTRA Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) MNRB HOLDINGS BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name YAYASAN PELABURAN BUMIPUTRA Address c/o PERMODALAN NASIONAL BERHAD Level 91, Menara Merdeka May EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MR TAY KIM HUAT Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) POH HUAT RESOURCES HOLDINGS BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MR TAY KIM HUAT Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Shares Details of changes MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Change in Boardroom — MISS MA XIYIN Change in Boardroom BUS CAP BERHAD Date of change 16 Oct 2026 Name MISS MA XIYIN Age 40 Gender Female Nationality China Designation Independent Director Directorate Independent and Non Executive Type of change Appointmen GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Flows to stocks were $64.5 bln in week to Wednesday, $39.1 bln to US stocks, and $10 bln to tech stocks - BofA citing EPFR data. Flows to stocks were $64.5 bln in week to Wednesday, $39.1 bln to US stocks, and $10 bln to tech stocks - BofA citing EPFR data. NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L SyntekaBio Grants Stock Options for 392,000 Shares to Directors, Employees SyntekaBio granted stock options covering 392,000 common shares on Oct. 16, 2026, to 33 directors and employees. The award represents 1.62% of issued shares, bringing total outstanding stock options to 1,132,500 shares. EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L OTHERS PERUSAHAAN SADUR TIMAH MALAYSIA (PERSTIMA) BERHAD ("PERSTIMA" OR THE "COMPANY") — STRIKING OFF OF PERSTIMA TIN PLATE SDN. BHD., A WHOLLY — OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PERSTIMA PURSUANT TO SECTION 550 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 Others Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia (Perstima) Berhad ("Perstima" Or The "Company") - Striking Off Of Perstima Tin Plate Sdn. Bhd., A Wholly-owned Subsidiary Of Perstima Pursuant To Section 550 Of The Companies Act 20 EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Abov Semiconductor Calls Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting to Amend Articles of Incorporation Abov Semiconductor will hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting on Dec. 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. at its headquarters in Cheongju. Shareholders will vote on a 500 million won compensation ceiling for the representative dire NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Sambu Engineering & Construction Faces KRX Delisting Decision by Nov. 13 Sambu Engineering & Construction submitted an improvement plan on Oct. 16, 2026, following its Sept. 21 designation for corporate review. Korea Exchange will decide within 20 business days, by Nov. 13, on delisting, an i NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Lithium — For — Earth Calls Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting Lithium-For-Earth will hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting on Nov. 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Seoul. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. W NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC L Mirae Pushes Back Delivery Dates Under Semiconductor Test Equipment Supply Deal Mirae corrected delivery schedules on October 16, 2026, for its semiconductor testing equipment supply contract with Yiling Trading. One equipment delivery deadline moved to January 25, 2027, from October 15, 2026. Anoth EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC L BRIEF — Huhtamaki Extends Maturity Of €450 Million Credit Facility Oct 16 (Reuters) — Huhtamaki Oyj: Huhtamaki Extends The Maturity Of €450 Million Sustainability-linked Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility For A Further Period Of One Year New Termination Date For Credit Facility Is Nov NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC L Eco — Shop Human Resources Chief Exercises Stock Options for 85,000 Shares Eco-Shop Marketing Chief Human Resource Officer Ng Siew Yen exercised stock options for 85,000 ordinary shares on Oct. 15, 2026. The transaction carried a consideration of MYR 1.13. It was disclosed on Oct. 16, 2026. Dis EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC L BRIEF — South Korea To Extend Oil Fuel Price Cap For Another 4 Weeks — Industry Ministry Oct 16 (Reuters) — South Korea To Extend Oil Fuel Price Cap For Another 4 Weeks - Industry Ministry Source text:... 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New Holland reported leading positions in tractors and combines across participating ma NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC L Teh Kiak Seng raises direct stake in Tambun Indah to 24.12% Tambun Indah Land director Teh Kiak Seng bought 15,500 ordinary shares on Oct. 14, 2026, at RM 0.685 each. He purchased another 20,000 ordinary shares on Oct. 15, 2026, at RM 0.68 each through the open market. The purcha EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — DATO' SERI TAN ENG KEE Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) GREATECH TECHNOLOGY BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name DATO' SERI TAN ENG KEE Nationality/Country of incorporation Malaysia Descriptions (Class) MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — KUMPULAN WANG PERSARAAN (DIPERBADANKAN) Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) INARI AMERTRON BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name KUMPULAN WANG PERSARAAN (DIPERBADANKAN) Address Level 36, Integra Tower The Intermark 348 Jala EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC L MONTHLY PRODUCTION FIGURES (MINING / PLANTATION / TIMBER) Monthly Production Figures (Mining / Plantation / Timber) Sd Guthrie Berhad Type Announcement Subject MONTHLY PRODUCTION FIGURES (MINING / PLANTATION / TIMBER) Description PRODUCTION FIGURES FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 The produc EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MISS NG KIM TENG Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) ECO-SHOP MARKETING BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MISS NG KIM TENG Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Shares Details of changes No Date EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC