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BRIEF — Polypeptide Group Definitive Interim Result Of The Public Tender Offer Of Samsung Biologics
Oct 16 (Reuters) — POLYPEPTIDE GROUP AG: Definitive Interim Result Of The Public Tender Offer Of Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd. Samsung Peptide Holds 87.92% Of Polypeptide Share Capital 87.59% Of Polypeptide Shares Tendered
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Vodacom Says Court To Fast — Track Substantive Appeal On Safaricom Acquisition
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Vodacom Group Ltd: Jse: Vod - Update On The Acquisition Of A Controlling Interest In Safaricom Plc Vodacom - Court Of Appeal Hears Stay Application On Safaricom Acquisition On Oct 13, 2026 Vodacom - Co
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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China stocks rebound from 14 — month lows as AI firms unveil buybacks, stellar forecasts
SHANGHAI Oct 16 (Reuters) — China stocks rebounded on Friday from the previous session’s 14-month lows, after a slew of AI-related companies proposed share buybacks or forecast stellar growth, but the market is still on
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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China Stocks Rebound From 14-Month Lows as AI Firms Unveil Buybacks
Chinese stocks rebounded Friday from the previous session’s 14-month lows after AI-related companies proposed share buybacks or forecast strong growth. The market remained on track for its worst week in three months.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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Vodacom Issues Update on Safaricom Deal
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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Mirae Asset Securities issues KRW 50 billion in exchange — traded notes
Mirae Asset Securities is issuing KRW 50 billion of copper futures-linked exchange-traded notes on October 16, 2026. The offering comprises KRW 10 billion of 1x long notes and KRW 20 billion each of leveraged and inverse
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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PRESS DIGEST — Wall Street Journal — October 16
Oct 16 (Reuters) — The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - Netflix named former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief c
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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BRIEF — UCB Annouces FDA Approval For Zilbrysq Autoinjector Self — Administration For Adults Living With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Ucb SA: Announces U.s. Fda Approval For Zilbrysq (Zilucoplan) Autoinjector Self-administration For Adults Living With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Prior To Autoinjector's Approval, Zilbrysq Was Availa
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Soiltech to Host Q3 Results Webcast
Soiltech will host a third-quarter 2026 webcast on October 30 at 08:00 CET. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide ac
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Vietnam's BSR refinery to undergo major maintenance in 2027
(Adds details) HANOI, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Petrovietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corp, also known as BSR, will undergo major maintenance next year, the company said on Friday. It said it had secured crude oil for operati
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Oyak Cimento Fabrikalari Says Erhan Turan Concludes Role As Country Director Of Concrete And Aggregates Operations
Oct 16 (Reuters) — OYAK CIMENTO FABRIKALARI: Oyak Cimento Fabrikalari - Erhan Turan Concludes Role As Country Director Of Concrete And Aggregates Operations Oyak Cimento Fabrikalari - Erhan Turan To Continue At Cimpor Ya
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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UK Stocks — Factors to watch on October 16
October 16 (Reuters) — Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening flat on Friday, with futures unchanged. BANKS: British finance minister John Healey said banks were central to the country's economic future when pressed by
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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China targets practical action from global governance forum next week
BEIJING, Oct 16 (Reuters) — China is aiming to spur more effective and accessible global governance solutions at a forum next week, convened under its push for an alternative governance system for the world. The Chinese
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Soiltech Raises Q3 Revenue Guidance
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Anthropic's Clark says common — sense standards are needed for AI
BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Anthropic's co-founder Jack Clark said on Friday that common-sense standards were needed for AI. Anthropic tests its AI systems and shares that information, but it should not all be voluntary,
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Anthropic Co-Founder Says AI Needs Common-Sense Standards
Jack Clark said some standards for AI should not be voluntary, noting that Anthropic tests its systems and shares information about them.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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UCB Announces FDA Approval for Zilbrysq Autoinjector Self-Administration
The FDA approved Zilbrysq autoinjector self-administration for adults living with generalized myasthenia gravis.
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Metals Rebound as Sentiment Improves After US Inflation Shock
Metals — including copper, aluminum and zinc — rebounded in London after a shaky few days of trading fueled by fears of more aggressive tightening by the Federal Reserve.
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Oyak Cimento Says Country Director Concludes Role
Oyak Cimento Fabrikalari said Erhan Turan has concluded his role as country director of concrete and aggregates operations.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Cyient DLM Shares Plunge 19% Despite Q2 Profit Growth
Shares fell over 19% on Friday despite standalone net profit rising year over year in the September 2026 quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Kakao Moves Oct. 20 Retail Shareholder Meeting to FKI Tower
Kakao’s Oct. 16, 2026, correction moved its minority shareholder meeting to Sapphire Hall, second floor, FKI Tower Conference Center. The meeting remains scheduled for Oct. 20 at 2 p.m., with in-person attendance and a c
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Morning News Call — Europe, October 16
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NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Roche Receives FDA's Approval For Its Enspryng, A First — In — Class IL — 6R Inhibitor
Oct 16 (Reuters) — ROCHE HOLDING AG: Fda Approves Roche’s Enspryng, A First-in-class Il-6r Inhibitor, As The First And Only At-home Subcutaneous Treatment Option For Thyroid Eye Disease (Ted) Roche Holding Ag - Enspryng
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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SinterCast appoints nomination committee for 2027 AGM
SinterCast appointed a four-member nomination committee for its 2027 annual general meeting on October 16, 2026. Ulf Stenbeck, representing the largest shareholder, will chair the committee. Members include Torbjörn Gust
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Roche's Genentech Wins FDA Approval for Enspryng to Treat Thyroid Eye Disease
Roche unit Genentech secured FDA approval for Enspryng to treat adults with thyroid eye disease. Enspryng becomes the first and only at-home subcutaneous treatment for the condition, administered by patients or caregiver
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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FDA Approves Roche’s Enspryng for Thyroid Eye Disease
FDA approved Roche unit Genentech’s Enspryng for adults with thyroid eye disease. Enspryng becomes the first at-home subcutaneous treatment for the condition, with maintenance dosing every four weeks. Disclaimer: This ne
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Samsung Biologics declares PolyPeptide offer successful, subject to remaining conditions
Samsung Biologics declared its offer for PolyPeptide successful, subject to remaining conditions, with its subsidiary and concert parties holding 87.92%. A total of 29,014,418 shares were tendered by October 12, 2026, re
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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PolyPeptide Group: Definitive interim result of the public tender offer of Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.
PolyPeptide Group / Key word(s): Tender Offer PolyPeptide Group: Definitive interim result of the public tender offer of Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd. 16-Oct-2026 / 07:00 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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TABLE — Takakita — 2026 6 — MTH parent forecast
16 Oct 2026 05:00:07 Oct 16 (Reuters) — Takakita PARENT-ONLY EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months to 6 months to Sep 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 LATEST PREVIOUS FORECAST FORECAST Sales 2.89 3.50 Op
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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ANALYSIS — Europe's bond market turmoil shines a spotlight on hedge funds' role in key markets
Hedge funds' sovereign bond holdings have doubled since 2022, IMF says Recent market volatility exacerbated by hedge funds, investors say France a test case as 2027 election looms By Alun John and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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GRAPHIC — How Healey's first UK budget could ripple through markets
Bank shares have lagged partly on fears of a possible windfall tax increase Thirty-year gilt yields briefly topped 6% in October amid a global bond selloff Markets looking for reassurance on fiscal discipline By Samuel I
CRYPTO | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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FDA Approves Genentech’s Enspryng, a First — in — Class IL — 6R Inhibitor, as the First and Only At — Home Subcutaneous Treatment Option for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
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REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Russia hits logistics hub in Odesa region, cargo vessel
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Russian military has hit a logistics facility in Ukraine's Odesa region as well as a cargo vessel en route to Odesa, the defence ministry said on Telegram, adding that they were used for military purpo
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Iberdrola lifts 2026–29 targets, plans 2,000 monthly chargers and €150 million DLT
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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The IPO drought is driving private equity-owned companies to the debt market to pay investors
Private equity firms are increasingly using debt-funded dividend recaps to return cash to investors as exits remain subdued.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Investors Reportedly Weigh Lower $1.5 Trillion Anthropic IPO Valuation
Some existing and prospective investors are considering a valuation of around $1.5 trillion, down from roughly $2 trillion previously anticipated, Reuters reported, citing four people familiar with the matter.
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.16%, Nasdaq 100 +0.17%; USD/JPY -0.1%, WTI -0.64%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.13 percent and Russell futures is up 0.22 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Michael Palin on the Philippines and China’s Power
The Monty Python star reinvented himself as a travel filmmaker, and has now visited more than 100 countries — most recently, the Philippines. ()
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Lavazza Expands to Five Hong Kong Stores, Launches Buffalo Milk Latte
Lavazza expanded to five stores in Hong Kong and launched its Signature Buffalo Milk Latte.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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John Chia Sin Tet Raises Indirect Stake in Unisem With 75,000 — Share Purchase
John Chia Sin Tet acquired 75,000 Unisem ordinary shares through open-market transactions on Oct. 15, 2026, increasing his indirect interest. His indirect holdings reached 343,219,900 shares; direct holdings stood at 148
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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Qatar Reports 99% Self-Sufficiency in Fresh Poultry and Dairy
Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality says domestic production meets 99% of the country’s needs for fresh poultry and dairy, alongside efforts to strengthen food security through sustainable farming and agricultural innovatio
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MR JOHN CHIA SIN TET
Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) UNISEM (M) BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MR JOHN CHIA SIN TET Descriptions(Class) Ordinary shares Details of changes No Date of c
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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J.B. Hunt targets about $700M full-year CapEx as it enters 2027 bid season to repair margins
J.B. Hunt targets about $700M full-year CapEx as it enters 2027 bid season to repair margins
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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Reliance Says Its Satellite Services Await Government Clearances
Reliance said its satellite services are also awaiting government clearances and that it has never feared competition, responding to Elon Musk’s criticism over Starlink’s delayed India entry.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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CGS International Raises Klinique Medical Clinic to Add From Hold
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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Borr Drilling Director Trøim’s Associate Drew Holdings Buys USD 2.3 Million in Shares
Drew Holdings, a close associate of Borr Drilling director Tor Olav Trøim, purchased 500,000 shares at an average USD 4.6 each. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artif
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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SNAPSHOT — India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 10:00 a.m. IST
MUMBAI, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Stocks: The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 0.3% at 74,539, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 advanced 0.3% to 23,079, as IT firms rose after Tech Mahindra's upbeat quarterly earnings, offsetting broa
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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CoreWeave Debt Concerns and Share, Bond Declines Rattle AI Boom
CoreWeave's mounting debt is raising concerns about whether AI demand can justify its data-centre borrowing. Its shares and bonds have tumbled despite the CEO's assurances of a strong contract backlog.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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Sunrest Lifescience and Quick Heal Technologies Gain on Momentum
Sunrest Lifescience and Quick Heal Technologies were highlighted among stocks showing upward momentum, technical breakouts and sustained buying interest on October 16.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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South Korean Won Extends Losses on Capital Outflows
The South Korean won traded around 1,343 per dollar, extending losses as foreign capital outflows and concerns over AI investments weighed on local markets. Foreign investors withdrew a net $19.97 billion from South Kore
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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IndiGo Extends Saudi Arabia Flight Cancellations Through Oct. 24
IndiGo extended cancellations of flights to Saudi Arabian cities through October 24 amid the evolving situation in the Gulf country.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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Bumitama Agri Requests SGX — ST Trading Halt Pending Announcement
Bumitama Agri requested an immediate trading halt for its SGX-ST-listed shares pending an announcement. Trading in all related securities on SGX-ST was also halted. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Techn
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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Emergent Metals Files Restated Q2 2026 Financial Statements
Emergent Metals filed amended and restated interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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Joosung Sea & Air Group’s Stake in JS Link Falls to 28.46% From 28.52%
OrbiTech bought 11,251 voting shares in JS Link on October 16, 2026, at an average 21,165 won per share. Joosung Sea & Air and related parties’ aggregate holdings rose to 10,827,611 shares and convertible bond interests.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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EMERGING MARKETS — Indonesia stocks sink most since 1998 after MSCI flags 'standalone' downgrade
JKSE falls over 11% to lowest level since November 2020 Rupiah weakens to early-August lows MSCI says Indonesia's "emerging" status no longer appropriate Korea stocks rebound from 6-month closing lows (Updates for Asia n
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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Koramco Life Infra REIT issues KRW 14 billion in privately placed unsecured bonds
Koramco Life Infra REIT to issue KRW 14 billion of unguaranteed privately placed bonds on Oct. 16, 2026. The bonds carry a 6% annual interest rate, maturing on Oct. 16, 2028. Proceeds will bolster liquidity; Samsung Secu
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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Vietnam's BSR refinery to undergo major maintenance in 2027
HANOI, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Petrovietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corp, also known as BSR, will undergo major maintenance next year, the company said on Friday. It said it had secured crude oil for operations to year-end
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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IMF chief says AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards
BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday that the risks of artificial intelligence may exceed its opportunities if there are no safeguards. Georgieva said the world needs an ethical found
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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Leads Biolabs Doses First Patient in Opamtistomig Colorectal Cancer Trial
Leads Biolabs said the first patient has been dosed in an open-label Phase Ib/II combination trial of its PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody in metastatic colorectal cancer.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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Blue Owl: Private Credit Redemptions Are Falling
James Clarke, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Institutional Capital at Blue Owl, says redemptions are coming down in private credit following excessive market concerns earlier in the year. He speaks with Haid
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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Emergent Metals Files Restated Q2 Statements, Updates Lahontan Arrangement
Emergent Metals says it filed amended and restated unaudited Q2 2026 financial statements and MD&A and provided an update on its plan of arrangement with Lahontan Gold.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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Saudi Crude Exports via Bab al-Mandeb Recover to 1.5 Million Bpd
Asharq Business reported that Saudi Arabia’s crude exports through the strait reached approximately 1.5 million barrels per day as of October 12, nearly half of pre-war levels.
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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XLSmart Announces IDR 1.92 Billion Interest Payment Due Oct. 16, 2026
XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera announced an IDR 1.92 billion interest payment due Oct. 16, 2026. The payment covers coupon 32 on Obligasi Berkelanjutan I XL Axiata Tahap I Tahun 2018 Seri E at 10.64%. Additional interest of 0
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Dive as MSCI Weighs Standalone-Market Downgrade
MSCI said Indonesia risks removal from its indexes, and Indonesian stocks suffered their biggest drop since the 2008 global financial crisis.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Swiss stocks — Factors to watch on October 16
ZURICH/GDANSK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday: Sika Ag Third-quarter results due. Company Statements Transocean Ltd. Company increased its revolving credit fac
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Prosper Capital Raises Direct Stake in United Malacca to 14.052%
Prosper Capital Holdings acquired 28,304,201 United Malacca ordinary shares through open-market purchases on Oct. 12-14, 2026. Its direct stake reached 29,476,500 shares, or 14.05%. * Total holdings reached 69,987,879 sh
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — PROSPER CAPITAL HOLDINGS SDN BHD
Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) UNITED MALACCA BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name PROSPER CAPITAL HOLDINGS SDN BHD Address UNIT 901, LEVEL 9, WISMA PROSPER Block B, Kelana Cent
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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BUZZ — India's Yes Bank falls more than 17% over two days after AT1 bond ruling
* Shares of Yes Bank fall 2.1% to 17.7 rupees * Stock down 17.2% over two trading sessions * India's Supreme Court upheld on October 15 a Bombay High Court ruling quashing write-off of 84 billion rupees ($884.47 million)
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Arena Reit gains on sale of Edge — operated learning centres
* Shares of Arena Reit rise as much as 1.2% to A$2.5, their highest since October 8 * On track to gain nearly 5% on the week * On Tuesday, real estate investment trust said the Administrator of Edge Early Learning entere
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Nrb Wins 8 Billion Won Order
NRB Inc: Wins 8 Billion Won Order Source text:... Further company coverage
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Dong — A Socio Holdings Co., Wins 13.5 Billion Won Order
Dong-A Socio Holdings Co., Ltd.: Wins 13.5 Billion Won Order Source text:... Further company coverage
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australian miners set for best session since mid — August as iron ore prices rebound
* Australian miners gain 3.3%; on track for their biggest gain since August 20, if trend holds * Iron ore prices rebound, supported by dip buying amid signs of improving steel margins and downstream consumption in top co
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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Persistent Systems shares fall 4% after quarterly profit declines
Persistent Systems' consolidated Q2 net profit fell year over year to Rs 351.5 crore. Its shares declined 4%.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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Prabhudas Lilladher Recommends Buying Tech Mahindra, Sets Rs 1,910 Target
Prabhudas Lilladher cited Tech Mahindra’s Q2FY27 revenue growth of 2.4% quarter over quarter in constant currency and EBIT margin of 14.8%, while setting a Rs 1,910 target. The report says revenue growth and margin expan
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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NRB wins 8 billion won order
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 AM UTC
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Dong-A Socio Holdings Wins 13.5 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 AM UTC
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BUZZ — India's HDFC Life Insurance falls on distribution reforms uncertainity
* Shares of India's HDFC Life Insurance fall 2.3% to 537.85 rupees * Jefferies says slowdown in agency annual premium equivalent growth to 6% from 21% Q/Q and fall in persistency of market-linked policies are key concern
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Employees Provident Fund Board Raises Stake in YTL to 12.497%
Employees Provident Fund Board acquired 1,500,300 ordinary shares in YTL Corporation on Oct. 13, 2026. Its direct holding rose to 1,466,674,970 shares, representing a 12.5% stake. Disclaimer: This news brief was created
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Foreign banks net sell $1 billion of India bonds in first half of October
Foreign banks remained net sellers of Indian government bonds during the first half of the month These lenders net sold bonds worth over 96 billion rupees ($1.01 billion) from October 1 to 15, CCIL data shows This follow
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Change in Boardroom — PUAN MAZNIDA BINTI MOKHTAR
Change in Boardroom PT RESOURCES HOLDINGS BERHAD Date of change 16 Oct 2026 Name PUAN MAZNIDA BINTI MOKHTAR Age 59 Gender Female Nationality Malaysia Designation Independent Director Directorate Independent and Non Execu
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — India's Tech Mahindra jumps over 6% on strong deal wins
(Adds details from paragraph 3 onwards) Oct 16 (Reuters) — Tech Mahindra shares advanced 6.4% on Friday as robust deal wins helped the Indian IT services firm beat quarterly revenue expectations, lifting its peers. The s
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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SIX Exchange Regulator Orders Delisting of Leclanché Shares
SIX Exchange Regulation’s Issuers Committee ordered the delisting of all Leclanché registered shares from SIX Swiss Exchange on October 15, 2026. Trading remains suspended until the final delisting announcement. * Tradin
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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BITcomputer Chairman Raises Stake to 25.02% From 24.93%
BITcomputer Chairman Cho Hyun-jung raised his stake to 25.02% from 24.93% as of Oct. 16, 2026. He purchased 15,000 common shares on the market Oct. 12-14, bringing his holdings to 4,158,920 shares. Disclaimer: This news
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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E&O’s Tee Eng Ho Raises Indirect Stake to 63.599%
Tee Eng Ho increased his indirect stake in E&O to 63.6%, representing 1,587,177,983 ordinary shares. Purchases through Amazing Parade included 1,200,000 shares on Oct. 13, 2026, at an average RM 0.761 per share. A furthe
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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PT Resources’ Chan Foong Ping Leaves Nomination and Remuneration Committee
PT Resources Holdings announced Chan Foong Ping's departure from its nomination and remuneration committee, effective Oct. 16, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Change in Audit Committee — PUAN MAZNIDA BINTI MOKHTAR
Change in Audit Committee PT RESOURCES HOLDINGS BERHAD Date of change 16 Oct 2026 Name PUAN MAZNIDA BINTI MOKHTAR Age 59 Gender Female Nationality Malaysia Type of change Appointment Designation Chairman of Audit Committ
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Change in Boardroom — MISS CHAN FOONG PING
Change in Boardroom PT RESOURCES HOLDINGS BERHAD Date of change 16 Oct 2026 Name MISS CHAN FOONG PING Age 55 Gender Female Nationality Malaysia Designation Independent Director Directorate Independent and Non Executive T
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — DATO' TEE ENG SENG
Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name DATO' TEE ENG SENG Nationality/Country of incorporation Malaysia Descriptions (Class) Ordi
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Kospi leads Asian rebound as technology selling eases
South Korea’s Kospi leads Asian rebound as technology selling eases
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Northrim BanCorp Non-GAAP EPS of $0.60 misses by $0.05, revenue of $59.65M beats by $4.4M
Northrim BanCorp Non-GAAP EPS of $0.60 misses by $0.05, revenue of $59.65M beats by $4.4M
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — DATO’ SERI TEE ENG HO
Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name DATO’ SERI TEE ENG HO Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Shares Details of changes No
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Change in Nomination and Remuneration Committee — MISS CHAN FOONG PING
Change in Nomination and Remuneration Committee PT RESOURCES HOLDINGS BERHAD Type of Board Committee Nomination and Remuneration Committee Date of change 16 Oct 2026 Salutation MISS Name CHAN FOONG PING Age 55 Gender Fem
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS BERHAD
Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) RANHILL UTILITIES BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS BERHAD Address Level 22, Menara Prudential Persiaran TRX Barat Kuala
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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South Africa Court Rulings May Lift Confidence, PSG Chief Says
Court rulings on some of South Africa’s most contested laws could improve business sentiment after years of policy uncertainty, according to the head of one of the nation’s biggest wealth and money-management firms.
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Tech Mahindra Shares Surge 6% After Q2 Earnings
Tech Mahindra shares rose 6% after its Q2 earnings.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Kona I Executive Kim Byung — kyun Raises Shareholding to 400 Shares From 300
Kona I executive Kim Byung-kyun bought 100 common shares on Oct. 16, 2026, at KRW 33,800 per share. The purchase increased his holding to 400 shares from 300 shares. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Tech
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:39 AM UTC
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NRB Wins KRW 8.01 Billion Modular Housing Contract
NRB signed a KRW 8.01 billion modular housing contract with the Godeok Construction consortium on Oct. 16, 2026. The contract covers module production, transportation and installation for a public housing project in Gohe
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 04:39 AM UTC
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MSCI discussed IDX reform not 'standalone' status in last meeting, official says
JAKARTA, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Indonesia Stock Exchange said on Friday that MSCI asked about the effectiveness of the exchange's reforms during their last meeting this week but did not mention a downgrade to "standalone" st
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:39 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Algorae Pharmaceuticals gains on Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre partnership
* Shares of Australia's Algorae Pharmaceuticals rise as much as 5.6%, hitting their highest since September 30 * Stock on track for best week in three-and-a-half months * AI-enabled pharmaceuticals co enters into partner
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — CBOT soybeans may test support at $12.58 — 1/4
For more technical analysis, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Oct 16 (Reuters) — The CBOT soybean November contract may test a support at $12.58-1/4 per bushel, a break below which may trigger a fall into the $12.49 to $12.52-1/2
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC
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Prospera Energy to Convert $92,850 in Trade Payables Into Shares
Prospera Energy will settle $92,850 in trade payables through 3,068,809 common shares, subject to TSXV acceptance. The issuance comprises 157,143 common shares at $0.035 per share and 2,911,666 common shares at $0.03 per
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC
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Sysco, Teamsters reach agreement to end LA strike
Sysco, Teamsters reach agreement to end LA strike
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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WaFd GAAP EPS of $0.76 misses by $0.08, revenue of $220.43M beats by $16.77M
WaFd GAAP EPS of $0.76 misses by $0.08, revenue of $220.43M beats by $16.77M
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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BB Capital: Private Equity Returns Average 14.3% Annually Over 10 Years
BB Capital’s October 16 analysis found private markets lagged equities in 2026, as large technology companies drove stock-market gains. Private equity delivered average annual returns of 14.3% over 10 years, compared wit
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Shanghai Fudan jumps most in two years on robust earnings outlook
* Shares of Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group jump 16.8% to HK$25.64, on course for the biggest one-day pct rise since October 2024 * Stock hit the highest level since October 8, snapping seven consecutive sessions o
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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EXCLUSIVE — US holds more secret talks with Myanmar's military — backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say
Second round of US-Myanmar talks in a month Outreach marks sharp reversal since 2021 coup US focused on Myanmar's scam hubs, eyes rare earths Japan also tentatively re-engaging with isolated regime By Simon Lewis, Poppy
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Australian Dollar Advances Against Major Currencies
The Australian dollar strengthened against major currencies in Asian trading on Friday. It rose to 109.69 against the euro and 1.6179 against the euro, from prior closes of 109.40 and 1.6208, respectively.
FX | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Prospera Energy Reactivates Five Wells in Luseland
The company completed five Luseland workovers at a cost of $247.2K. Four wells averaged 54.5 bbl/d, compared with 15.0 bbl/d previously. Its first 10 reactivations in 2025 generated $2.19M in operating income on $1.14M o
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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CBOT Soybeans May Test Support at $12.58-1/4
Technical analysis says the November soybean contract may test support at $12.58-1/4 per bushel; a break below could expose the $12.49 to $12.52-1/2 range.
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Nomura Sees Samsung SDS Better Positioned to Benefit From AI Demand
Nomura analyst Angela Hong says Samsung SDS appears better positioned than domestic IT peers to capitalize on AI demand. Planned AI infrastructure capacity could be supported by computing demand from its parent conglomer
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Analyst Says BSE Could Benefit From SEBI Closing Auction Changes
Motilal Oswal’s Siddhartha Khemka said BSE could be among the biggest beneficiaries of SEBI’s changes to the closing auction session, with a potential recovery in derivatives trading.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Prabhudas Lilladher rates Indian Bank Buy, sets Rs 1,000 target
The broker cited a quarter in which core PPoP was 4% ahead, with slight beats in NII, fees and operating expenses, and steady asset quality.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Prospera Energy Restarts Five More Luseland Wells
The company says it completed workovers on five heavy oil wells in Luseland, Saskatchewan. Its headline cites $6,400 per flowing barrel and a 1.92x return of capital for earlier reactivations.
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Indian Stocks Seen Opening Higher as GIFT Nifty Signals Gains
A preview says Indian stocks are likely to open higher, citing a positive GIFT Nifty signal. Asian markets traded higher and U.S. stock futures were positive.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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Kylie Minogue, Jonathan Groff, and Catherine Tate Join Cynthia Erivo in Bad Fairies
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Kylie Minogue, Jonathan Groff, and Catherine Tate Join Cynthia Erivo in Bad Fairies Erivo revealed the new cast tonight at the Hollywood Bowl,
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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Astino Buys Back Shares Worth MYR 47,437.15
Astino bought back 100,000 shares for MYR 47,437.15 from Oct. 6-9, 2026. Purchase prices ranged from MYR 0.47 to MYR 0.475 per share. * All purchased shares were retained in treasury, bringing total treasury holdings to
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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Astino Chairman Ng Back Teng Buys MYR 189,600 in Shares
Astino Chairman and Executive Director Ng Back Teng acquired 395,000 ordinary shares at MYR 0.48 each. The acquisition represented 0.09% of the company's shares. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technolo
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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MORNING BID EUROPE — Calm after CoreWeave shock, but for how long?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Asian stocks are rising into the weekend, with bargain hunters probably leading the buying after the precipitous plunge in markets on Thursday. B
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC
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KWAP Sells 343,800 Inari Amertron Shares
Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) sold 343,800 Inari Amertron ordinary shares through its fund manager on Oct. 14, 2026. Total holdings fell to 388,685,500 shares following the open-market disposal. Direct holdings
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC
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Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — MR NG BACK TENG
Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) ASTINO BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name MR NG BACK TENG Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Shares Details of changes No Date of change No
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC