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India’s FSSAI Issues Notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever
India’s food safety regulator said it issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over misleading claims and non-compliance concerning certain products. The report also says it suspended licences for two food-p
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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HDFC Bank Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha to Quit
Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha has decided to leave HDFC Bank after being passed over for the CEO appointment, according to the report.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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ICICI Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 20.1% to ₹14,843 Crore
Net profit reached ₹14,843 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up from ₹12,359 crore a year earlier. The report says growth in net interest income drove the increase.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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Punjab & Sind Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 40% to ₹412 Crore
The bank reported net profit of ₹412 crore for July–September of FY27, up from ₹295 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. Net interest income was ₹1,162 crore.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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Axis Bank Q2 Profit Rises 37.6% to ₹7,003 Crore
Axis Bank reported standalone net profit of ₹7,003 crore for the quarter ended September 2026, up 37.6% year on year. Provisions fell 52.2%.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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Reliance Consumer Director, Blinkit Officials Among 10 Booked in Expired-Food Probe
Police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, registered an FIR against a Reliance Consumer Products director and nine others, including officials associated with Reliance Retail, Blinkit and Hyperpure, after an FDA investigation int
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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DLF Acquires 7.5 Acres in Gurugram for Housing Project
DLF acquired a 7.5-acre plot contiguous to 28 acres it bought on Golf Course Extension Road in early 2024, according to the report.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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Central Bank of India Q2 Net Profit Rises 21% to ₹1,469 Crore
The lender reported net profit of ₹1,469 crore for the quarter ended September 30, up from ₹1,324 crore a year earlier, citing higher core income and lower bad assets.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
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Eagle Football Group Shareholders Approve Corporate Name Change
Eagle Football Group shareholders approved a change to the company's corporate name. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to p
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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Transalta Ontario 200 MW Melancthon (Amaranth) wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Transalta Ontario 200 MW Melancthon (Amaranth) wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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FSSAI Initiates Prosecution Against Priyagold Biscuit Maker
India’s food safety authority initiated legal proceedings against Surya Food & Agro over alleged use of cattle feed bran in biscuit production.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven
(Recasts, adds details throughout) Oct 17 (Reuters) — Kenya confirmed four new cases of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus on Saturday, including three health workers who treated the country's first patient, bringing the total n
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Yes Bank Q2 profit rises but AT1 ruling not booked as further appeal weighed
(Adds details and context from paragraph 4 onwards) By Ashwin Manikandan MUMBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Yes Bank on Saturday reported a 65% jump in second-quarter profit to 10.80 billion Indian rupees ($114 million), but sai
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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Kenya Confirms Four New Ebola Cases, Bringing Total to Seven
Kenya’s health ministry said the new cases include three health workers who treated the first patient and a male relative of the patient, who died.
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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Explosions hit Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters north of Baghdad: two security sources
Explosions hit Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters north of Baghdad: two security sources
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
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Grayscale and Republic Offer Three Crypto Funds to Accredited Investors
The funds have minimum commitments starting at $2,500 and are restricted to eligible accredited investors.
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
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Yes Bank Q2 Profit Rises 65% to 10.80 Billion Rupees
The reported second-quarter profit excludes the impact of a Supreme Court ruling setting aside the bank’s 2020 write-off of 84 billion rupees; the bank said a further appeal weighed on the decision not to book the impact
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC
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Earnings Scorecard: 14 out of 18 financial companies beat EPS estimates this week
Earnings Scorecard: 14 out of 18 financial companies beat EPS estimates this week
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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Insider trades: PepsiCo (PEP), Costco (COST), BlackBerry (BB) among notable names
Insider trades: PepsiCo (PEP), Costco (COST), BlackBerry (BB) among notable names
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC
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Grocery Inflation Expected to Accelerate Over the Next Year
Grocery prices have been stable in recent months, but food inflation is expected to climb over the next year, according to the report.
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC
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RailTel Secures Rs 186.5 Cr Orders For Recruitment, Cybersecurity
The larger project runs through 2031 for railway recruitment services, while the second covers technology and cybersecurity support through 2029RailTel Corporation of India has secured two work orders worth a combined Rs
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC
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GPT Infraprojects Secures Rs 134.11 Crore Western Railway Signalling Contract
The contract covers four railway sections in Ratlam division and is scheduled for completion within 548 days from the appointed date. The value includes GST.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC
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Ixigo Swings to Rs 63 Crore Profit in Q2
Ixigo reported consolidated net profit of Rs 63.42 crore for the September quarter, versus a loss of Rs 3.46 crore a year earlier. The company attributed the result partly to a Freshbus stake sale and rapid growth in hot
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC
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'Dead money’ for a decade: Why this hedge fund approach may deliver an advantage over bonds
Investors may want to rethink their bond allocation and opt for managed futures exposure.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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Nifty 50 gains 2.77% and Sensex rises 3.11% this week
Indian equities rebounded this week, supported by buying in IT stocks, easing global bond-yield pressures and domestic institutional inflows. The article previews five potential triggers and key levels for next week.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC
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IDBI Bank Q2 Profit Falls 39% to Rs 2,205 Crore
IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year decline in net profit to Rs 2,205 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27. Underlying profit rose 14%, with stronger interest income and improving asset quality; the decline was
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC
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ANALYSIS — High debt, growing strains put focus on need for new development approaches
By Andrea Shalal and Rae Wee BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) — High debt levels, rising debt-service costs and a sharp drop in official development assistance are forcing developing countries and institutions that help them to
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 02:47 PM UTC
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Invitalia CEO urges European cooperation to bridge AI research — to — industry gap at Confindustria conference
Invitalia CEO Bernardo Mattarella addressed the 41st Confindustria Young Entrepreneurs conference in Capri on Oct. 17, 2026. Mattarella outlined talks with leading European development agencies on policy proposals to acc
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:44 PM UTC
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CoreWeave Woes Risk Shutting Down AI Junk Market: Credit Weekly
Junk bond buyers are increasingly freezing out tech startups looking for financing, as CoreWeave Inc.’s pain raises bigger questions about how artificial intelligence companies will fund themselves.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC
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Pointed! Bloomberg's Weekly News Quiz For Risk-Takers
Pointed offers a strategic twist to the news quiz format, testing not just players’ knowledge of the news but also their confidence in their answers. Join Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura as they
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC
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NHC STORM ADVISORY: trudy moving northwestward with little change in strength
Hurricane Trudy Advisory Number 17 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 900 AM CST Sat Oct 17 2026...Trudy Moving Northwestward With Little Change In Strength......EXPECTED TO PASS NEAR THE COAST OF WEST-CENTR
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:38 PM UTC
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Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven, its health ministry said in a statement on Saturday. (Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC
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Air India, Air India Express Extend Saudi Flight Suspension to Oct. 24
The airlines extended suspensions of services connecting Indian cities with Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam, citing the security situation following Houthi strikes.
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC
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Bitcoin Could Post Consecutive October Losses for First Time in Over a Decade
Bitcoin was on track for consecutive October declines, while Bankless co-founder David Hoffman described Friday as “the third week of Downtober.”
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC
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Sanders Calls for Windfall Profits Tax on Oil Companies
Sen. Bernie Sanders called for a windfall profits tax on oil companies, arguing they gained $125 billion this year as consumers faced higher energy costs. The figure cites a Democratic Joint Economic Committee minority b
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC
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Trump Says US Won’t Use Nuclear Weapons Against Iran
In a Newsmax interview, President Donald Trump said the US does not need nuclear weapons in the conflict and does not expect to send ground troops into Iran. He did not confirm or deny whether the US was considering usin
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC
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Trump Waives Russia-Related Sanctions and Tariff Provisions Under New Law
An executive order exempts key Russia-related sanctions and tariff provisions from taking effect, with the waiver remaining in place until Trump or senior administration officials determine further action is warranted. T
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC
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Brent Crude Hits $110 for First Time Since May
Brent crude reached $110 per barrel Friday, its highest level since May 20, and closed at $109.86. WTI also topped $100 for the first time since Sept. 21.
ENERGY | Oct 17, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC
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Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament an
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Axis Bank Q2 Profit Rises 38% to Rs 7,003 Crore
Standalone net profit rose 38% year on year in the July-September FY27 quarter, supported by a 52% decline in provisions and improving asset quality.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Saudi-led coalition: four drones intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh, eastern and southern regions
Saudi-led coalition: four drones intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh, eastern and southern regions
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC
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Enbridge Ontario 182 MW Underwood wind power plant shut — Ontario IESO
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Enbridge Ontario 182 MW Underwood wind power plant shut, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York +646 223 6072
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC
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HDFC Bank Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha Seeks to Step Down
HDFC Bank said in an exchange filing that Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha has sought to step down, effective December 31, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC
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Deutsche Bank Nears Launch of Bitcoin Custody Services
Deutsche Bank is preparing institutional digital-asset custody services, initially targeting professional clients in Germany.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC
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Notable tech headlines for the week: CoreWeave, TSMC, Anthropic in focus
Notable tech headlines for the week: CoreWeave, TSMC, Anthropic in focus
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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Notable analyst calls: Salesforce, Walmart and Lockheed Martin gain analyst support as tech downgrades mount
Notable analyst calls: Salesforce, Walmart and Lockheed Martin gain analyst support as tech downgrades mount
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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Protesters clash with police in Brussels
BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Several hundred mostly young people protested in Brussels on Saturday, with rioters clashing with police in unrest partly inspired by demonstrations in neighbouring France. Belgian student gr
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:12 PM UTC
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Northwell CEO Says Health Care Model Must Change
Northwell Health President and CEO Dr. John D’Angelo tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the traditional US health care model is unsustainable and that improving affordability will require a greater focus on wellness, prev
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC
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Can the Fed Fight Inflation Without Hurting Farmers?
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee traveled to rural Illinois to hear directly from farmers facing lower crop prices and rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and other inputs. Those conversations offer the Fed a ground-l
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC
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NATGAS PIPELINE CRITICAL NOTICE: El Paso Updated October 2026 Maintenance
Notice Type Description: MAINTENANCE Posted Date: 10/17/2026 Effective Date: 10/17/2026 End Date: 10/18/2026 Posting Text: EPNG Maintenance Calendar October 2026 Seg Area Seg Nbr Flow Dir Location Base Capacity (MDth) Th
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC
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Insurance stocks, TransUnion among winners; Banks, IREN in losers: week's financials wrap
Insurance stocks, TransUnion among winners; Banks, IREN in losers: week's financials wrap
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Hungary PM Magyar to present 2027 budget in parliament on Monday
(Adds detail, more comments) BUDAPEST, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will present the 2027 budget in parliament on Monday, targeting savings in public operating expenditure and planning for a s
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC
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URGENT — India’s Yes Bank reports quarterly profit but warns of hit from AT — 1 judgment
MUMBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Yes Bank on Saturday reported a 65% jump in second-quarter profit to 10.80 billion rupees ($114 million), but said the figure did not reflect the impact of a Supreme Court ruling this week that
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Yes Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 65%, Excludes Impact of AT-1 Ruling
Yes Bank reported second-quarter profit of 10.80 billion rupees, up 65%. It said the figure did not reflect the impact of a Supreme Court ruling that set aside its 2020 write-off of 84 billion rupees of additional tier-1
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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BoC Expects to Raise Inflation Forecast Significantly, Macklem Says
Governor Tiff Macklem said persistently high crude oil and petroleum product prices will prompt a significant increase to the Bank of Canada’s quarterly inflation forecast this month. New quarterly inflation and growth f
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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Ascendis Pharma’s TransCon CNP Wins CHMP Backing for Pediatric Achondroplasia
EMA’s CHMP recommended Ascendis Pharma’s once-weekly TransCon CNP for achondroplasia in children aged 2 and older with open growth plates. A European Commission decision is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Subject
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC
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HDFC Bank Q2 Standalone Net Profit Rises 4.7% to Rs 19,510 Crore
HDFC Bank reported a 4.7% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit for the July-September quarter of FY27. Treasury trading gains fell 67%, while income from its core lending business strengthened.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Investors are buying up vast tracts of timberland across U.S. in one of market's longest-term bets
Timberland managers buying for pension funds and other institutional investors can wait decades for returns, but the market can also be a profit trap.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Hurricane Trudy threatens western Mexico with heavy rain, coastal flooding
Oct 17 — Hurricane Trudy maintained its strength as it moved toward Mexico's western coast on Saturday, with forecasters warning it could strengthen further before beginning to weaken on Sunday. The US National Hurricane
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Freeland Warns US Alliances Are Fraying
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland tells Bloomberg This Weekend that Canada and other democracies must become less reliant on the US while remaining open to rebuilding the Western alliance. Speaking
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Trump's student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
After nearly three decades as a bankruptcy judge, Sarah Sharer Curley writes about the legal process in her new book, "The Price of Forgiveness."
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — China central bank chief supports closer IMF surveillance of fiscal, spillover risks
(adds more comments from PBOC governor and context) By Selena Li Bangkok, Oct 17 (Reuters) — China's central bank governor said on Saturday that Beijing supports the International Monetary Fund in boosting the surveillan
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
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MCB Real Estate Acquires Keene Plaza Shopping Center in Largo, Florida
MCB Real Estate acquired Keene Plaza, an 81,272-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center in Largo, Florida. Anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market and BioLife Plasma Services, the property attracts 2 million visitors ann
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
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At least 10 killed in fire at Bangladesh beach resort
DHAKA, Oct 17 (Reuters) — At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in a fire on Saturday at a resort near Inani Beach in Cox's Bazar, a popular tourist destination in southeastern Bangladesh, officials s
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
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Pope Leo leaves hospital four days after cancer surgery
ROME, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Pope Leo left hospital in Rome on Saturday to return to the Vatican four days after surgery for lung cancer. The 71-year-old walked unaided to his waiting car, stopping to speak to well-wishers o
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
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Hungary PM Magyar to present 2027 budget in parliament on Monday
BUDAPEST, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will present the 2027 budget in parliament on Monday, targeting savings in public operating expenditure and planning for a surge in European Union-funded
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
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HDFC Bank Sees Margins Turning Upward From Next Quarter
Outgoing CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan said margins are expected to recover from next quarter as the interest rate trajectory turns upward, after the lender reported its lowest-ever net interest margin in September.
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC
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Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund Cash Allocation Falls to 9.77%
The fund reduced its allocation to cash and related instruments over the past six months, according to its factsheets.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC
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Hungary's Magyar to Present 2027 Budget to Parliament Monday
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he will present the budget, targeting savings in public operating expenditure and planning for a surge in EU-funded investment.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Iran's Guards say two tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
(Updates with report of second tanker hitting mine) DUBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Saturday that two oil tankers had caught fire after hitting naval mines while crossing the Strait of
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC
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India Appoints SCL Das as FSIB Head for Three Years
The government appointed former IAS officer Subhas Chandra Lal Das to lead the Financial Services Institutions Bureau, alongside six part-time members representing banking, financial institutions and insurance.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC
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Axis Bank Q2 Standalone Profit Rises 38% to Rs 7,003 Crore
The lender reported strong loan and deposit growth, higher net interest income and improved asset quality; margin pressures remain a monitorable.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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Ujjivan SFB Loans Grow 32% as Secured Lending Expands
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported second-quarter FY27 profit growth, supported by revenue momentum, while secured lending expanded. Elara Securities retained its Buy rating and Rs 87 target price.
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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Delhi Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former Reliance Capital CFO
The court cited evidence of Amit Bapna’s alleged role in loan disbursements and bypassing board sanctions.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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Crypto Updates: XRP Drops by 1.14%
Today's cryptos market is characterized by modest daily movements, with XRP standing out as the frontrunner with a -1.14% decrease.
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
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Russia hits Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks again, Metinvest says
KYIV, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Russia on Saturday launched another ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks, causing damage to its blast furnace facilities, the plant's owner, Metinvest Group, said. It sai
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC
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Sports Fashion Finds a Growing Female Audience
Terez founder and CEO Zara Terez Tisch tells Bloomberg This Weekend how the growing number of women sports fans is creating new demand for fashionable team apparel and expanding opportunities for her company across profe
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC
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UKMTO: Skiff fired two shots at tanker, armed security team fired two warning shots forcing small craft to change course
UKMTO: Skiff fired two shots at tanker, armed security team fired two warning shots forcing small craft to change course
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC
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Semiconductor ETF posts longest losing streak in over two decades amid chip selloff
Semiconductor ETF posts longest losing streak in over two decades amid chip selloff
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC
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ukmto: lng tanker reports approach by small skiff with seven onboard
ukmto: lng tanker reports approach by small skiff with seven onboard
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC
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Ukmto reports incident 140nm southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen
Ukmto reports incident 140nm southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC
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India Cements Q2 Profit Rises More Than Fourfold; EBITDA Jumps 78%
India Cements reported a more-than-fourfold year-on-year increase in net profit for the September quarter, citing operational efficiencies and higher capacity utilisation. EBITDA rose 78%.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC
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Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, N
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC
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Binance Says bStocks Tokenized-Equity Offering Tops $1 Billion
Binance says its bStocks offering surpassed $1 billion in assets under management four months after launch.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:16 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Zelenskiy asked neighbours to let grain cargoes through, Hungary PM Magyar says
(Adds details on Ukrainian production in paragraph 3, details of terms in paragraph 4, more comment by Magyar in paragraphs 5-9) BUDAPEST, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked neighbours P
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC
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Fidelity Says Solana Network Has Improved but Risks Remain
A Fidelity report says Solana has made progress in network health, citing resilience, economic security and performance indicators. It says concentrations in stake, hosting and client software could pose risks.
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC
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Zelenskyy says Starlink speed limits in Ukraine are a ‘planned operation’
President says restrictions only apply in Ukraine and are hampering efforts to intercept Russian attacks
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC
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Gildan Activewear Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations — Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights — GIL
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Gildan Activewear Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations — Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights — GIL The DJS Law Group ( ) remin
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC
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Meet the home buyers totally unfazed by 7% mortgage rates
Individual investors and second-home buyers accounted for 1 in 5 home purchases in September — the highest share in a little over a year.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Canada Sees Fertiliser and Potash Supply Opportunities in India
Canada sees opportunities to expand fertiliser and potash supplies to India following Fairfax's plan to invest. Both countries are targeting a trade pact.
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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HDFC Bank Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha to Exit December 31
Kaizad Bharucha has sought to step down as HDFC Bank deputy managing director effective December 31, 2026. The move follows the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the bank’s next managing director and chief executive.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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ICICI Bank Q2 Profit Rises 20.1% to Rs 14,843 Crore
Standalone net profit rose 20.1% year over year in the September quarter. Net interest income increased 17.7% to Rs 25,339 crore, deposits climbed 27.1% to Rs 20.50 lakh crore, and the net NPA ratio improved to 0.30%.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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IDBI Bank Profit Rises 4% as Operating Profit Jumps 33%
IDBI Bank reported net profit of Rs 2,205 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up 4% from Rs 2,115 crore in June. Operating profit rose 33% sequentially to Rs 2,893 crore; net interest income grew year over ye
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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'Everyone laughed' when he started a pumpkin farm—now it brings in $2 million a year
Kelly Schultz bought a pumpkin farm in 1996. He transformed it into a seasonal attraction that draws in 100,000 visitors each fall.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Lyon tourist office set on fire amid French protests over rising costs — BFMTV
PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) — The tourist office of the French city of Lyon was set on fire on Saturday, amid nationwide protests over the rising cost of living, BFMTV said. Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC
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By The Way: Headlines You May Have Missed
Tesla's Roadster, Zuckerberg vs pint of Guinness, retirees not spending for pleasure, and AI born false memories: Join Lisa Mateo, David Gura and Christina Ruffini for a roundup of headlines you may have missed, but gott
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Zelenskiy hopes for meeting with US and Russia during G20 summit
(And more Zelenskiy comments in paragraphs 4-9) KYIV, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukraine, the United States and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting and other v
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Ukraine says Russia's claimed territorial advances are 'an illusion'
(Recasts with Ukrainian denial) Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukraine on Saturday rejected Russia's claim to have captured more than 1,800 square km (695 square miles) of territory and nearly 100 settlements, including the eastern
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC
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China central bank chief says he supports IMF strengthening oversight of fiscal risks in major advanced economies and their spillovers
China central bank chief says he supports IMF strengthening oversight of fiscal risks in major advanced economies and their spillovers
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC
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China central bank chief: Supports multilateral trading system, opposes protectionist measures
China central bank chief: Supports multilateral trading system, opposes protectionist measures
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC
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Consumer Tech Weekly Roundup Covers Earnings, AI and Product News
A consumer technology roundup covers reported results, AI developments, product announcements and other corporate news from Oct. 12–16.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC
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Hero MotoCorp Launches Updated Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 250R Carbon
Hero MotoCorp introduced updated versions of the Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 250R with advanced features.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC
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Berkshire shares buck market sell-off, rally to highest since Buffett said he would step down as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway shares are at their highest level since Warren Buffett told shareholders at the May 2025 annual meeting he planned to step down as CEO at the end of that year.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC
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Global Aid Cuts Deepen Humanitarian Strain
International Rescue Committee President and CEO David Miliband tells Bloomberg This Weekend that cuts in US and European aid are weakening the humanitarian response as conflicts and other crises intensify around the wor
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Tourist office building set on fire in Lyon during protests over rising living costs - BFMTV
Tourist office building set on fire in Lyon during protests over rising living costs - BFMTV
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Bitcoin Rebounds From Nearly One-Month Low
Bitcoin rebounded from its lowest point in nearly a month on Saturday. Charles Schwab research director Adam Lynch warned that midterms could “grind [crypto industry] to a halt.”
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC
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Musk says he “kinda got carried away” at White House
Axios reports Musk made the remark about his conduct at the White House.
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:37 PM UTC
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Musk says he should have returned sooner to focus on AI
Axios reports Musk said he should have gone back sooner to focus on AI.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:37 PM UTC
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Musk says he was away from his companies too long
Axios reports Musk said he had been away from his companies for too long.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:37 PM UTC
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Indian Railway PSU Stocks Fall Up to 40% Over the Past Year
Railway PSU shares, including RVNL, IRFC, IRCON, RITES and IRCTC, have fallen by up to 40% over the past year, according to the report.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC
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Anthropic's Clark says AI capabilities are advancing rapidly
Clark said AI is currently under control but becoming more capable faster than people intuitively expect.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC
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Anthropic model projects AI could lift U.S. GDP to $44 trillion by 2030
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says an internal model projects U.S. GDP rising from $30 trillion to $44 trillion by 2030, citing accelerating AI capabilities and scientific breakthroughs. Clark also calls for stronger g
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC
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JinkoSolar unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 solar module
The module is rated at 25.52% efficiency and 510W output. JinkoSolar says its TAC technology combines TOPCon and HJT, with peak solar-cell efficiency of 28%.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied
(Adds quotes and colour, paragraphs 7 and 9) By Tarek Amara TUNIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Thousands of Tunisians joined the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years in the capital on Saturday, accusing him of un
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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ICICI Bank Publishes Q2 FY2027 Investor Presentation
ICICI Bank published its Q2 fiscal 2027 investor presentation on October 17, 2026: Net profit rose 20.1% year over year to ₹ 148.43 billion. * Net interest income increased 17.7% year over year to ₹ 253.39 billion. Total
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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Prostate Cancer Foundation Expands Radiopharmaceutical Think Tank as Field Enters Pivotal Growth Phase
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Prostate Cancer Foundation Expands Radiopharmaceutical Think Tank as Field Enters Pivotal Growth Phase — PCF Think Tank aims to increase adopt
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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Tesla Opens Indian Roadster Reservations From ₹5.01 Lakh
Tesla opened reservations in India for two configurations of its new electric sports car. A third, potentially flight-capable version could reach selected buyers by invitation.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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French protesters take to streets over rising prices and social strain
The protests began last month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where demonstrations over education morphed into anger about inequality.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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Silver’s recent 50% drop from a record high hints that an economic slowdown looms
There’s a relatively off-the-radar commodity that can provide hints on where the economy is headed — and it’s seen its value drop more than 50% from a record high earlier this year.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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Chinese Lithium Carbonate Retreats From 2026 Peak
Lithium carbonate was valued at CNY 104,400 per tonne, while prices pulled back from 2026 highs.
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC