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Hyosung Chemical Guarantees USD 23 Million Debt for Subsidiary Hyosung Vina Chemicals
Hyosung Chemical will guarantee KRW 31.02 billion in debt for its 51%-owned subsidiary Hyosung Vina Chemicals. The guarantee covers borrowing from HD Bank - Rach Dua, running from October 16, 2026, to October 16, 2029. G
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Medcotec raises over £2.4 million in Mercia — led funding round
Medcotec, a UK developer of powder transfer valves for pharmaceutical manufacturers, raised over £2.4 million to commercialize its technology. Mercia Ventures led the round through NPIF II - Mercia Equity Finance, alongs
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Beno TNR Revises Share Sale to 5,868,544 Shares After Stock Consolidation
Beno TNR corrected its capital increase on Oct. 16, 2026, cutting new common shares to 5,868,544 from 11,737,089 following a share consolidation. The issue price doubled to 1,704 won from 852 won, reflecting the increase
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Gold Rises 0.7% to $4,200.80 as U.S. Dollar Softens
New York gold futures rose 0.7% to $4,200.80 a troy ounce as the U.S. dollar softened.
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC
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DH Autolead Hosts Investor Meetings for Domestic Institutions
DH Autolead will hold investor relations meetings for domestic institutional investors in Yeouido, Seoul, on Oct. 20-21, 2026. In-person one-on-one and small-group meetings will cover financial performance and business o
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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SD Biosensor Cancels Deal to Acquire 25.19% Stake in Asta
SD Biosensor terminated its planned acquisition of a 25.19% stake in Asta, halting the proposed change in largest shareholder. The agreement covered 4,127,204 common shares at KRW 7,950 each, valuing the transaction at K
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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CFM International Wins Provisional Order for Hundreds of Engines from Turkish Airlines
CFM International said Turkish Airlines agreed to a memorandum of understanding to buy hundreds of engines.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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S — 1 Clarifies No Prior Talks With Largest Shareholder on Tender Offer Terms
S-1 clarified in an October 16, 2026, correction that it held no prior consultations with largest shareholder SECOM on its tender offer. The offer targets up to 4,545,454 common shares, or 11.96% of issued shares, at KRW
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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Bonne Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Seeking to Void Convertible Bond Issues
Bonne faces a shareholder lawsuit seeking to invalidate its fifth and sixth issues of unregistered, coupon-bearing, unsecured privately placed convertible bonds. Each issue totaled 10 billion won; both were issued Aug. 2
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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EUROPE GAS — Prices edge up on lower temperatures, less renewables output
North-west Europe LNG send-out falls, demand seen rising Morgan Stanley lifts winter TTF forecast to €90 per MWh Gas storage seen entering winter at 74%-Morgan Stanley LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Benchmark Dutch and Briti
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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Zelenskyy praises 'real leaders' in Europe, as his strained relationship with Trump overshadows EU summit
Zelenskyy's strained relationship with Trump is clouding the EU summit focused on securing further support for Ukraine.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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UBS Analyst Sees TotalEnergies Keeping $2.5 Billion Buyback Plan
UBS analyst Henri Patricot says TotalEnergies is unlikely to raise its quarterly share buyback above the $2.5 billion already flagged, following the company's third-quarter update.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Dutch and British wholesale gas prices edge up
Benchmark Dutch front-month gas rose €0.42 to €86.85 per megawatt hour by 0814 GMT, while lower temperatures and renewable output are expected to increase demand.
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Hyosung Subsidiary Renews Property Lease Worth KRW 46.8 Million
Hyosung subsidiary Hyosung Investment Development signed a KRW 46.8 million property lease renewal on Oct. 16, 2026. The contract represents 10.14% of the subsidiary's 2025 revenue. * The lease in Sinmae-dong, Suseong Di
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Woosung Materials Delays Share Placement Payment to April 16, 2027
Woosung Materials postponed payment for its KRW 10 billion third-party allotment capital increase to April 16, 2027, from October 16, 2026. The planned listing of 2,500,000 new common shares moves to May 4, 2027, from No
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Lightron Postpones Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting to Dec. 15 From Nov. 2
Lightron postponed its extraordinary shareholders meeting to Dec. 15, 2026, from Nov. 2, 2026, in an Oct. 16 correction. The voting record date shifted to Nov. 2, 2026, from July 24, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Sambu Engineering Says Business Suspension Shortened by 15 Days to End Oct. 25
Sambu Engineering & Construction corrected its civil engineering and building suspension to one month, 15 days, from two months. The suspension now ends Oct. 25, 2026, versus Nov. 9; it began Sept. 10, 2026. The 15-day r
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Medy — Tox Delays Dividend Payment to Nov. 13 From Nov. 9
Medy-Tox corrected its quarterly cash dividend payment date to November 13, 2026, from November 9, 2026. The schedule change reflects coordination with institutions involved in the dividend payment. The dividend is KRW 1
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP — Allied Gold Corporation, Lundin Gold, Telus Corporation
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Allied Gold Corporation, Lundin Gold and Telus Corporation on Friday. Highlights Allied Gold Corporat
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Harmony Gold appoints Alwyn Pretorius, James Boardman as independent non — executive directors
Harmony Gold appointed Alwyn Pretorius and James Boardman as independent non-executive directors, effective October 15, 2026. Pretorius held senior leadership roles at Newmont and executive positions at the miner between
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain by another week
ROME, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Italy has extended by a further week its suspension of the European Union's border-free arrangement with Spain, an Italian government source said on Friday. The extension aligns Italy with the co
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Galliford Try’s Moseley Road Baths restoration draws BBC coverage
Galliford Try is restoring Birmingham's Moseley Road Baths in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Moseley Road Baths Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Funding comes from the UK government, Birmingham City Co
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — IMF chief says AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical framework
Anthropic's Jack Clark backs 'common sense standards' Electricity, digital systems precondition for widespread adoption, IMF says US pushing to rename AI as 'super intelligence' (Adds quotes from Anthropic co-founder Jac
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Eutelsat shares extend rally after Ukraine's Starshield limits
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Shares in European satellite operator Eutelsat soared again on Friday, having added a quarter in value this week after Ukraine flagged speed limits on its military-grade Starlink satellite system, Star
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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EQS — News: Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Reaffirms $400 Million to $460 Million FY2027 Revenue Guidance, Unveils Eight Sintered Magnet Grades Covering an Estimated 75% of Global NdFeB Revenue, and Moves to Answer U.S. Army Call for Rare Earth Magnets
EQS-News: Chainwire / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Reaffirms $400 Million to $460 Million FY2027 Revenue Guidance, Unveils Eight Sintered Magnet Grades Covering an Estimated 75% of Glo
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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UAE's Fujairah September bunker sales rebound slightly
SINGAPORE, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Marine bunker fuel sales at the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah port rose slightly in September after a dip in August, latest Fujairah Oil Industry Zone data published by S&P Global showed. M
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Persistent Systems Shares Tumble 5% After Q2 Results
Persistent Systems shares fell over 5% in Friday trading after the company reported results for the September quarter of FY27.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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EMERGING MARKETS — Indonesian stocks sink most since 1998 on MSCI downgrade warning
JKSE falls over 11% to lowest since November 2020 Rupiah weakens to 18,070 a dollar MSCI says Indonesia's emerging status no longer appropriate Korean stocks rebound from 6-month closing lows (Updates for afternoon trade
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Karur Vysya Bank Shares Rise Nearly 6% to 52-Week High
Karur Vysya Bank shares rose almost 6% in morning trading on the BSE, reaching a 52-week high after the bank reported Q2FY27 results the previous day.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Man Group Assets Under Management Reach $270.9 Billion
Man Group reported $10.1 billion in net inflows, $5.9 billion in positive investment performance and $1.3 billion from other movements over the period.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Stock Futures Edge Higher as Treasurys Hold Steady
Nasdaq futures rose 0.1% after the index reversed sharp intraday losses Thursday and ended higher. Treasurys were steady as markets calmed after volatile trade.
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC
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Fujairah Bunker Sales Rebound Slightly in September
Marine bunker fuel sales at Fujairah rose slightly in September after dipping in August, with monthly sales above 200,000 cubic metres for a third consecutive month.
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC
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Jefferies Sees Ericsson Growing Year on Year in 2027
Jefferies analyst Janardan Menon says Ericsson’s third-quarter outperformance and fourth-quarter outlook point to year-on-year growth in 2027. He expects no material headwind from component costs, citing mitigation measu
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Post Biggest One-Day Fall Since 1998 After MSCI Warning
Indonesian stocks suffered their steepest one-day fall in 28 years on Friday after MSCI said the country was no longer worthy of emerging-market status.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC
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Saab Launches Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator
Saab, FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces developed and launched the demonstrator, completing phase one after successful sea trials. A next phase is expected to add more advanced capabilities.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:13 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Ontex Says Ontex Russia Placed Under Interim Administration
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Ontex Group NV: Russia Placed Under Interim Administration By Russian Presidential Decree On Oct 15, 2026 Government-appointed Interim Administrator Assumes Operational Control Of Ontex Russia Russia R
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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SpareBank 1 SMN Calls NOK 500 Million Debt at Par, Settlement Set for November 2, 2026
SpareBank 1 SMN will exercise its call on SNP ISIN NO0011083487 at par, redeeming NOK 500 million outstanding. Settlement is scheduled for November 2, 2026. The Norwegian FSA has approved the call. Disclaimer: This news
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Ontex Russia Subsidiary Comes Under Government — Appointed Interim Administration
Ontex Group's subsidiary Ontex Russia entered interim administration under an October 15, 2026, Russian presidential decree, disclosed October 16. A government-appointed interim administrator has assumed operational cont
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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TeleMasters Declares Dividend of R 0.003 Per Share
TeleMasters declared a cash dividend of R 0.003 per share, payable November 9, 2026. Shareholders on record November 6, 2026, qualify; the last day to trade is November 2, 2026. Shares trade ex-dividend from November 3,
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Fast Food Indonesia Holds Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting
Fast Food Indonesia shareholders approved Dalimin Juwono’s resignation as Director I at an extraordinary general meeting on October 14, 2026. Achmad Baiquni’s appointment as Director I was approved, effective at the meet
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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South Korea economic chiefs discuss cooperation with US counterparts, says Seoul
SEOUL, Oct 16 (Reuters) — South Korea's finance minister and central bank governor held a joint meeting with US counterparts on Friday to discuss economic conditions as well as economic and financial cooperation between
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Ontex Says Its Russia Business Is Under Interim Administration
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Saab, FMV and Swedish Armed Forces Launch Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle
The organizations launched a demonstrator for a Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle less than one year after the contract was awarded.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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South Korea, US Economic Chiefs Discuss Cooperation
South Korea’s finance minister and central bank governor met their US counterparts Friday to discuss economic conditions and bilateral economic and financial cooperation, Seoul’s finance ministry said.
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Sweden’s Unadjusted Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.1% in September
Statistics Sweden reported the unadjusted unemployment rate fell to 8.1% in September.
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Russian Decree Places Ontex Russia Unit Under Interim Administration
Ontex said a Russian Presidential Decree placed its Russia unit under interim administration, with a state-appointed administrator taking operational control. The unit represents about 5% of group revenue and 7–8% of adj
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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KeyBanc Maintains Meta Platforms Price Target at $900
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Citigroup Raises Galaxy Digital to Buy From Neutral
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight Rating on Meta Platforms
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight Rating on Galaxy Digital
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy Rating on First Tracks Biotherap
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Truist Cuts Sylvamo Price Target to $40 From $49
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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TD Cowen Maintains Hold Rating on LPL Financial Holdings
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight Rating on First Tracks Biotherap
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Citizens Raises Ethos Technologies Price Target to $40 From $33
Citizens raised its price target on Ethos Technologies to $40 per share from $33.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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BMO Capital Maintains Outperform Rating on Semtech
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight Rating on Welltower
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Pivotal Research Raises Meta Platforms Price Target to $930 From $790
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Truist Maintains Buy Rating on Meta Platforms, Raises Target to $1,000
Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating on Meta Platforms and raised its price target to $1,000 per share from $763.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Evercore ISI Raises First Tracks Biotherap Price Target to $70
Evercore ISI raised its price target on First Tracks Biotherap to $70 per share from $65.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Rosenblatt Maintains IonQ Price Target at $100
Rosenblatt maintained its $100 per-share price target for IonQ.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Citigroup cuts Caterpillar price target to $950 from $1,100
Citigroup maintained its Buy rating on Caterpillar while cutting its price target to $950 per share from $1,100.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Rosenblatt Maintains Meta Platforms Price Target at $886
Rosenblatt maintained its $886 per-share price target for Meta Platforms.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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JPMorgan Maintains Overweight Rating on Darling Ingredients
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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World Gym Signs Lease for Second Bangkok Club, Targets 30 Thailand Locations
World Gym signed a lease with Singha Estate for a second Bangkok club at S-OASIS, scheduled to open in Q1 2027. The company plans 30 Thailand locations in five years; its first site, Samrong, surpassed 1,000 presale memb
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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World Gym Announces Second Bangkok Location, Plans 30 Thailand Gyms in Five Years
World Gym signed a lease with Singha Estate for its second Bangkok location and plans to open 30 locations in Thailand over five years.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Soybeans Set for Weekly Loss as US Harvest Weighs on Prices
US soybean futures dipped Friday and remained on track for a weekly loss as expectations of a record US harvest outweighed renewed Chinese buying. The most-active CBOT contract slipped 0.06% to $12.62-1/4 a bushel by 074
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Agricultural Commodities Updates: Palm Oil Gains by 1.89%
Top commodity gainer is Palm Oil (1.89%). Biggest losers are Rubber (-1.51%) and Sugar (-0.97%).
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.39%, Hang Seng -0.69%, Shanghai Composite -1.35%, KOSPI +2.05%, ASX 200 +0.9%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.39 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.69 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.35 percent, the KOSPI closed up 2.05 percent and the ASX 200 closed u
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Fed Chair Warsh Declines to Signal October Rate Decision
Kevin Warsh said he does not prejudge meetings or indicate in advance what he might do at upcoming meetings this year.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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Nordea Posts Third-Quarter Results; Buybacks Paused Amid Discussions
Nordea's third-quarter results were slightly below consensus, with lower-than-expected trading performance and fee income. The company suspended buybacks in response to ongoing discussions.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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Treasury Yields Retreat as Investors Seek Safe Havens
The 10-year Treasury yield fell 0.102 percentage point to 5.086%, its largest one-day retreat in more than a year, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Solara Active Pharma Sciences Says Sept — Quarter Consol Net Profit 284.6 Million Rupees
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd: Sept-quarter Consol Net Profit 284.6 Million Rupees Sept-quarter Consol Revenue From Operations 4.17 Billion Rupees Source text:... Further company coverage: SOLA.NS
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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Safran’s CFM signs preliminary deal with Turkish Airlines for more than 300 engines
Safran's CFM International signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Airlines today for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines, including spares. The engines will power 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with options for 50, or
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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Solara Active Pharma Sciences Reports September-Quarter Consolidated Net Profit of 284.6 Million Rupees
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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DAX at Over 3-Week High
Frankfurt’s DAX 40 rose 0.6% to above 25,500 on Friday, reaching a more than three-week high and extending its gains for a third consecutive session. Market sentiment was supported by easing concerns over AI spending and
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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FTSE MIB Rises on Friday
Milan’s FTSE MIB rose around 0.4% on Friday, recouping some losses from the previous session as investors assessed corporate developments and tracked gains across regional peers. UniCredit gained 0.6% after receiving ECB
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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Hudson Pacific sells Skyport Plaza in San Jose for $75.5M
Hudson Pacific sells Skyport Plaza in San Jose for $75.5M
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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BUZZ — India's Persistent Systems falls on quarterly profit slump
* Shares of Persistent Systems down 3.4% to 5,642 rupees * Stock set for third straight session of losses * Co's Sept-qtr consol profit falls over 25% to 3.52 billion rupees ($37.06 million); consol rev from ops up 30% t
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — South Africa dismisses appeals against exploration in TotalEnergies Block 3B/4B
(Updates Oct 15 story to add TotalEnergies comment) CAPE TOWN, Oct 15 (Reuters) — South Africa's environment minister has dismissed a challenge lodged by conservationists against an environmental authorisation to allow e
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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India Deploys Up to $80 Billion to Defend Rupee as Reserves Face Pressure
India has deployed an estimated $75 billion to $80 billion defending the rupee since special foreign-currency inflow measures began June 8. Foreign-exchange reserves fell to $734.6 billion as of October 2, approximately
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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Nvidia, Mercedes — Benz Expand Partnership to Develop Automated Driving Systems
Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz will expand their strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation driver assistance and automated driving systems. The collaboration combines Mercedes-Benz's MB.OS with its partner's com
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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EQS — News: Anne Hidalgo, Anna Minton and Anacláudia Rossbach, headline HOWS Barcelona
EQS-News: Fira de Barcelona / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Anne Hidalgo, Anna Minton and Anacláudia Rossbach, headline HOWS Barcelona 16.10.2026 / 10:05 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this ann
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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Nokia, SoftBank team up for commercial AI — RAN trial in Japan in 2027
Nokia agreed with SoftBank to conduct a commercial AI-RAN field trial in Japan in 2027 under commercial traffic conditions. The trial will combine Nokia's anyRAN software with SoftBank's AITRAS platform, using Nvidia acc
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Mercedes — Benz And Nvidia Expand Strategic Partnership For Automated Driving
Oct 16 (Reuters) — MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG: Mercedes-benz Group Ag - And Nvidia Expand Strategic Partnership For Safe, Highly Automated Driving Over The Coming Decade Further company coverage: MBGn.DE (Gdansk Newsroom) ((
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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South Africa Dismisses Appeals Against TotalEnergies Block 3B/4B Exploration
South Africa's environment minister dismissed conservationists' challenge to an environmental authorisation for exploration in TotalEnergies-operated Block 3B/4B off the country's West Coast.
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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UBS Initiates Buy Rating on Bouygues
UBS initiated coverage of Bouygues with a Buy rating.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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UBS Initiates Bouygues Price Target at EUR53.60
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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Storskogen Unit Båstadgruppen Acquires Hawedo
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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HKFoods signs national commitment to support employee well — being
HKFoods signed the Toimintakykyinen Suomi commitment to support employee well-being and work ability. The national initiative aims to improve Finns' physical functional capacity by 15% by 2040. Physical capacity is a pri
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Trafigura Appoints Chipokota Mwanawasa As Executive Director, Zambia
Oct 16 (Reuters) — TRAFIGURA: Appoints Chipokota Mwanawasa As Executive Director, Zambia Says In Her New Role, Chipokota Will Coordinate Trafigura’s Activities In Zambia Across Metals And Minerals, Energy, And Associated
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
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Trafigura Appoints Chipokota Mwanawasa as Zambia Executive Director
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
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Asset Managers Curb Inflows Into Gold ETFs on Weak India Rupee
Indian asset managers are restricting fresh investments into gold products ahead of the key festive season when demand is strong, adding to the nation’s efforts to curb appetite for the precious metal amid a historic sli
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Capital B Reports $78 Million First-Half Loss on Bitcoin Impairment
The France-listed Bitcoin treasury company reported a first-half 2026 net loss of $78 million, driven by a $75.8 million Bitcoin impairment charge. The impairment reflected Bitcoin prices as of June 30 and had no direct
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Hikvision Q3 Net Profit Rises 37% Year Over Year
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia Expand Automated-Driving Partnership
Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia expanded their strategic partnership for automated driving.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Metals Commodities Updates: Silicon Gains by 2.65%
Top commodity gainers are Silicon (2.65%), Platinum (1.60%), Copper (0.90%) and Gold (0.26%). Biggest loser is Lithium Carbonate (-2.16%).
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Report: UK Chancellor Considers Higher Taxes on Banks
A report says the chancellor is considering raising taxes on banks. The supplied excerpt also quotes Healey describing Britain’s banks as part of the UK economic crown.
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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South Korea Finance Minister, Central Bank Governor hold joint meeting with us Fed and US Treasury Department - Yonhap.
South Korea Finance Minister, Central Bank Governor hold joint meeting with us Fed and US Treasury Department - Yonhap.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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Nokia and SoftBank Agree to Conduct Commercial AI-RAN Field Trial in Japan
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Nokia, Softbank Agree To Conduct Commercial AI — RAN field Trial In Japan
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Nokia Oyj: Nokia And Softbank Agree To Conduct Commercial Ai-ran Field Trial In Japan Further company coverage: NOKIA.HE (Gdansk Newsroom) ((gdansk.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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Alcoa Shares Rise as CEO Outlines $315 Million Massena East Sale Plan
Alcoa shares traded more than 1% higher. CEO William Oplinger’s Massena East sale plan is part of a push to unlock up to $1 billion by 2030.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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Orexo schedules Q3 interim report presentation
Orexo will release its third-quarter 2026 interim report on October 22 at 7 a.m. CEST. A presentation on October 22 at 2 p.m. features CEO Nikolaj Sørensen and CFO Fredrik Järrsten, followed by a Q&A session. Disclaimer:
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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Unison Capital Partners VI Acquires Stake in Vision Craft
Unison Capital Partners VI acquired shares in Vision Craft on October 16, 2026. Vision Craft acquires staffing and outsourcing businesses. Unison plans further acquisitions through the platform to support growth across i
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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China plans to add AI, solar tech to export controls.
China plans to add AI, solar tech to export controls.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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Airbus Secures Firm Order for 75 A320neo Family Aircraft
Aviation Capital Group placed a firm order for 75 A320neo Family aircraft, bringing its total orders for the type to 190.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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Trump says he won't use nuclear weapons or send ground troops to Iran
Trump said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran or send ground troops as the U.S. reportedly weighs new strike options.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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Treasury Yields Pull Back From Multi-Decade Highs as Chip Stocks Rout
The 10-year Treasury yield traded at 5.085%, down from a 24-year high of 5.36% last week, while the 30-year yield was 5.429%, down from 5.73%. Semiconductor stocks sold off as investors moved into government bonds.
RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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European markets mixed as investors reassess AI spending risks
European markets mixed as investors reassess AI spending risks
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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Intertek gains SWEDAC accreditation to verify emissions across all six EU CBAM sectors
Intertek secured SWEDAC accreditation to verify embedded emissions across all six sectors covered by the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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LME WEEK — Aluminium heads for surplus in 2027 as supply shock fades
LME aluminium has fallen in 2026 despite deficit, Iran war Return of Gulf supply, Indonesia ramp-up come with caveats By Tom Daly Oct 16 (Reuters) — Aluminium is expected to swing into a surplus in 2027, potentially of m
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Saab, Swedish Defense Agencies Complete Sea Trials of Large Unmanned Underwater Prototype
Saab, Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration and Swedish Armed Forces developed and launched a large uncrewed underwater vehicle demonstrator. Development took less than a year from contract award; successful sea trial
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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BASF demonstrates automotive plastics recycling at pilot scale
BASF reported on October 16, 2026, that its PA6 recycling pilots won the MATERIALICA Award for CO2 efficiency. The depolymerization and solvent-based recycling projects also placed second in the Fakuma Innovation Award's
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Axolot Solutions Cuts Mellifiq Stake to About 3% From 19%
Axolot Solutions Holding completed its transaction with Mellifiq, reducing its stake from about 19% to about 3%. The deal restores exclusive AxoPur rights in Sweden and Norway, Japan and the Middle East to Axolot. The tr
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Storskogen’s Båstadgruppen acquires Dutch safety equipment supplier Hawedo
Storskogen’s Båstadgruppen acquired all shares in Dutch personal protective equipment supplier Hawedo on October 15, 2026. The acquisition expands Båstadgruppen into Benelux, providing a direct sales channel in continent
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Aluminium Seen Moving Into Surplus in 2027 as Supply Shock Fades
Analysts expect a surplus potentially exceeding 1 million metric tons in 2027, citing new Indonesian supply and recovering Gulf smelter flows.
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Inside Trinity Rodman's Record Payday
As women’s soccer draws more crowds and lucrative media deals, the NWSL’s salary rules have had to adjust. When it rejected a record deal for star player Trinity Rodman, it triggered a broader fight over who benefits fro
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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European Session Market Picture Shows Mixed Futures, FX and Oil Moves
U.S. index futures were higher, while the dollar index and crude prices fell. EUR/USD rose 0.2%; WTI was at 95.83 and Brent at 102.78.
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Persistent Systems stock slides 3% after Q2 profit slump, margin miss; brokerages divided on outlook
Persistent Systems shares fell more than 3 percent on Friday, after the IT services company's fiscal second quarter earnings disappointed on profitability, despite strong revenue growth. The stock declined 3.4 percent to
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC
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Upbit to End ZIL Trading Support on Nov. 16
Upbit will end all trading support for Zilliqa’s ZIL token at 15:00 KST on Nov. 16, 2026.
CRYPTO | Oct 16, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC