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Silver’s 50% Drop From Record High Raises Economic Slowdown Concerns
Silver’s price decline may signal an economic slowdown, while a precious-metals dealer says the metal is more economically sensitive than gold.
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Report sees ECB raising rates 50 bps by mid-2027
An ICICI Bank Global Markets research report expects cumulative ECB rate increases of 50 basis points by the first half of 2027, citing elevated energy prices and persistent services inflation.
RATES | Oct 17, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC
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BEL Sets Oct. 30 Board Meeting to Consider Q2 Results
Bharat Electronics said its board is scheduled to meet on Oct. 30, 2026, to consider and approve results for the September 2026 quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC
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Rockstar Rebuilt Itself to Make GTA VI
Bloomberg News video game reporter Jason Schreier tells Bloomberg This Weekend how Rockstar Games nearly doubled its workforce and overhauled its production culture while building the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
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Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 wind power plant shut — Ontario IESO
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 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 2
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $82.4 Million in Net Outflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $82.4 million in net outflows on October 16. BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for $71.8 million and Fidelity’s FBTC for about $10.6 million.
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
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Magyar Says Zelenskiy Asked Neighbours to Allow Grain Transit
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary to allow Ukrainian grain cargoes through because of a Black Sea blockade.
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
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HDFC Bank Seeks Shareholder Approval to Reappoint Lily Vadera as Independent Director for Three Years
HDFC Bank will seek shareholder approval to reappoint Lily Vadera as an independent director. The proposed three-year term runs from November 26, 2026, through November 25, 2029, inclusive. The board endorsed the proposa
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC
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ASSA ABLOY Agrees to Sell HID’s PKI Business to Vista Equity Partners
ASSA ABLOY said it has entered into an agreement to sell HID’s Public Key Infrastructure business unit to Vista Equity Partners.
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC
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Hurricane Trudy makes its way toward Mexico as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam
Hurricane Trudy moved toward Mexico's Pacific coast and could keep growing through Saturday, forecasters said.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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Anthropic co-founder Clark projects U.S. GDP to hit $44T by 2030 thanks to AI
Anthropic co-founder Clark projects U.S. GDP to hit $44T by 2030 thanks to AI
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC
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CME Plans UNIUSD Futures for Oct. 19; Price and TVL Dip
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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Bitcoin at $82.1K as ETFs See $540M in Outflows; Target $74.9K
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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D — Wave Quantum Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations — Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights — QBTS
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MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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SHIB Outflow Reaches 32.76B as Liquidations Total $28.8K
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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Microsoft, Shopify and 3 more AI stocks that are favorite Wall Street earnings plays
As earnings season kicks off, select tech companies have the opportunity to deliver big positive surprises for investors.
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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Brillio Elevates Harsha Kumar to Director of Talent Acquisition
Harsha Kumar will lead hiring strategy across Brillio’s digital engineering, AI, data engineering and emerging technology practices.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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Weekly Bulls-and-Bears Roundup Reviews Palantir, Apple and Six Flags
A weekly roundup recaps recent stories on Palantir, Apple and Six Flags, alongside broader market developments and other stock coverage.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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BWIN Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether The Baldwin Group, Inc. is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders
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EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC
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Albanian anti — government protesters clash with police in Tirana
Student-led movement is strongest challenge yet to Rama Unrest has spread nationwide over corruption and lack of jobs Almost 200 protesters remain in custody By Fatos Bytyci TIRANA, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Thousands of young
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC
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AI Spending Boom Could Keep Interest Rates Higher for Longer, Apollo Economist Says
AI spending could keep interest rates higher for longer by weakening monetary tightening’s impact, Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk warned Thursday. Many AI investors expect returns above 10%, compared with the approx
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC
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Trump Puts New Russia Sanctions on Hold
Bloomberg News Russia economy and government editor Anthony Halpin and White House correspondent Jeff Mason tell Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump’s waiver of new Russia sanctions could offer Moscow econ
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank Q2 Profit Rises 4.7%; Deputy MD Bharucha to Step Down
HDFC Bank reported second-quarter profit growth of 4.7%, narrowly missing analyst expectations, as weaker treasury income and higher bad-loan provisions offset strong lending growth. The bank also said Deputy Managing Di
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC
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MG Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether MISTRAS Group, Inc. is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders
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EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — AI rapidly improving, could vastly boost US GDP, Anthropic's Clark tells policymakers
(Adds quotes, details on AI speeding research, risks, need for safeguards, from paragraph 7) Internal model forecasts US GDP could reach $44 trillion by 2030 under certain conditions Clark says window to impose AI safegu
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
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Anthropic Co-Founder Says AI Could Vastly Boost US GDP
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told policymakers that AI capabilities are improving rapidly. He said an internal company model forecasts that, under certain conditions, AI could increase US economic output by almost an
MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
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Guideline Geo publishes update to financial calendar
Guideline Geo will release its third-quarter 2026 interim report on October 23 at 08:30. CEO Malin Siberg will discuss the results and operations in a webcast ( ) on October 23 at 10:30, with questions invited. Disclaime
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
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JinkoSolar Launches 510 W Residential Module With 25.52% Efficiency
The Tiger Neo 5.0 all-black module uses the company’s new TAC technology and has a -0.24%/℃ temperature coefficient.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
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Uniswap Falls Ahead of CME Futures Debut as Binance Selling Pressure Eases
UNI fell Saturday as on-chain data showed Binance selling pressure easing from its yearly high. CME Group futures for the token are set to debut in two days. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said UNI is in a distribution pha
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
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JinkoSolar Unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 Residential Solar Module at 25.52% Efficiency
JinkoSolar says its new all-black residential module uses its TAC technology.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
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JinkoSolar unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 residential solar module
The all-black module is reported to have 25.52% efficiency.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC
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Fairfax to Acquire 60.72% Stake in IDBI Bank for Rs.53,000 Crore
Fairfax Financial Holdings will acquire the stake for around Rs.53,000 crore ($5.5 billion), according to the report. The deal is poised to become the largest foreign investment in an Indian bank. Fairfax will engage for
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC
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Jio Platforms Plans to Raise Around $3.2 Billion in IPO
Jio Platforms plans to raise around $3.2 billion through an IPO, according to the report.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC
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Centre Reaffirms Authority to Dilute Stake in IDBI Bank
The government cited a 2018 court ruling to reaffirm its authority to reduce or divest its shareholding in IDBI Bank amid strategic disinvestment efforts.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
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India Says IDBI Bank Employee Terms Protected in Proposed Stake Sale
The Finance Ministry says existing employees’ service conditions and pension benefits will be protected under provisions in the proposed Rs 52,878 crore stake sale.
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
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It was another great week for the average stock as market leadership shifts away from tech
The S&P 500’s tech sector just had its worst week in a year and a half, while an equal-weighted version of the index cemented a second-straight weekly advance.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
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Equal-Weighted S&P 500 Advances as Tech Has Its Worst Week in a Year
The S&P 500’s technology sector had its worst week in a year and a half, while the equal-weighted index posted a second straight weekly advance.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
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Steve Eisman Warns OpenAI Collapse Could Trigger US Recession
Investor Steve Eisman says OpenAI has become deeply embedded in the AI investment boom and argues its collapse could have broader economic consequences.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC
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MEDIA — Stellantis plans to hire hundreds more engineers in Europe, US — Bloomberg News
Source link: — Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy (globalnewsmonitoring@thomsonreuters.com)
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — India's HDFC Bank Q2 profit rises 4.7%; deputy MD Bharucha to step down
(Changes headlines, adds details about deputy managing director Kaizad Bharucha stepping down) By Ashwin Manikandan MUMBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) — India's largest private-sector lender, HDFC Bank, reported a second-quarter p
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
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Axis Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 38% YoY to Rs.7,003 Crore
Axis Bank reported second-quarter FY27 net profit of Rs.7,003 crore, up 38% year over year from Rs.5,089 crore.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
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Stellantis Plans to Hire Hundreds More Engineers in Europe and US
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
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Brookfield Ontario 189 MW Prince wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Brookfield Ontario 189 MW Prince wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC
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Circle Plans USDC Expansion Into About 40 Emerging Markets
Circle plans to expand USDC infrastructure into approximately 40 developing and emerging markets, targeting international payments and access to digital dollars.
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
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Stellantis Plans to Hire Hundreds More Engineers in Europe, US
Stellantis NV Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Ned Curic plans to continue hiring more engineers as the automaker rolls out dozens of new models as part of its turnaround plan.
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC
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Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied
By Tarek Amara TUNIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Thousands of Tunisians joined the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years on Saturday, accusing him of undermining democracy and mishandling the economy in a growing
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC
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Russian man killed in Ukrainian drone strike in Bryansk region, RIA cites governor
Russian man killed in Ukrainian drone strike in Bryansk region, RIA cites governor
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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EQS — News: Luong Quoi Coconut Vietnam to Showcase Vietnamese Coconut Expertise at SIAL Paris 2026
EQS-News: Luong Quoi Coconut Co., Ltd / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous Luong Quoi Coconut Vietnam to Showcase Vietnamese Coconut Expertise at SIAL Paris 2026 17.10.2026 / 13:05 CET/CEST The issuer is solely res
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC
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Polymarket Puts 31% Odds on S&P 500 Reaching 8,000 by Year-End
Polymarket places the probability of the S&P 500 crossing 8,000 by the end of 2026 at 31%. The index closed at 7,659.44 on Oct. 16 after gaining nearly 2% for the week.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:06 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha to Step Down December 31
HDFC Bank said in a stock exchange filing that Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha has sought to step down from the bank’s service at the close of business on December 31, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:06 AM UTC
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Fed interest-rate decision this month is a closer call than markets think
Here are some of the arguments against a Fed rate hike — and why some economists disagree with them.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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China Allocates 250 Billion Yuan to Consumer Trade-In Program
Beijing allocated 250 billion yuan this year for its consumer trade-in program, which had supported 1.55 trillion yuan by August.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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New York City’s Airbnb Crackdown Cut Short-Term Rental Listings by More Than 90%
Three years after New York City enacted strict short-term rental rules, listings across the five boroughs had fallen by more than 90%; some hosts continue operating around the rules.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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EQS — News: AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact
EQS-News: The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/ESG AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact 17.10.2026 / 12:50 CET/CEST The issuer is
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC
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ICICI Bank Q2 Consolidated Net Profit Rises 22% to ₹16,333 Crore
ICICI Bank reported consolidated net profit of ₹16,333.18 crore for the September quarter, up 22% from ₹13,357.06 crore a year earlier. Standalone net profit grew to ₹14,843 crore.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC
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India's food regulator proposes ban on added sugars in infant foods
Oct 17 (Reuters) — India's food safety regulator on Saturday proposed a ban on adding sucrose and fructose to food products for infants up to six months of age, tightening rules on added sugars in infant nutrition produc
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC
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Trump Waives Some Russia Oil Sanctions Ahead of Effective Date
An executive order waives Russia-related sanctions and tariffs days before they were due to take effect, potentially easing pressure on major Russian oil buyers including India and China.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC
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India Proposes Ban on Added Sugars in Infant Foods
India’s food safety regulator proposed banning sucrose and fructose in foods for infants up to six months old.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC
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Oil Trader Yaoyao Liu Who Made Billions for Vitol Is Leaving
Yaoyao Liu, whose trading in oil derivatives made billions of dollars for Vitol Group over a career marked by dramatic highs and lows, is leaving the commodities trading giant.
COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
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Ukraine's central bank chief welcomes walkout during Russian remarks at IMF
By Andrea Shalal BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukraine's top central banker, Andriy Pyshnyi, said he was surprised by the large number of finance officials who left the room when Russia's finance minister addressed the IMF
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 10:42 AM UTC
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Ukraine’s Pyshnyi: Russia’s unprovoked assault must be halted
Ukraine’s Pyshnyi: Russia’s unprovoked assault must be halted
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
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Ukraine central bank governor Pyshny!: walkout by many delegates during Russian remarks to IMF was ‘deep and emotional moment’
Ukraine central bank governor Pyshny!: walkout by many delegates during Russian remarks to IMF was ‘deep and emotional moment’
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
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Kopernik Global Investors Raises Stake in Yoma Strategic to 8.04% From 7.56%
Kopernik Global Investors increased its deemed interest in Yoma Strategic Holdings to 8.04% from 7.56% on Oct. 15, 2026. The acquisition comprised 11,373,200 shares at 0.077 per share. * Its deemed holding rose to 193,53
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC
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French police use tear gas amid protests over increasing living costs in Paris
French police use tear gas amid protests over increasing living costs in Paris
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC
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Eraaya Reportedly Mortgages US Headquarters for $12.6 Million Despite ED Freeze
Eraaya took a $12.6 million loan after chairman Vikas Garg’s arrest, despite a written Enforcement Directorate order not to create a lien, the report says.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
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Jindal Ferrous Enters Carbon Steel Market With Rs 5,000 Crore Odisha Plant
Jindal Ferrous entered integrated carbon steel manufacturing with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore in Jajpur, Odisha. The facility has a stated capacity of 2.2 million tonnes.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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Renault Duster Strong Hybrid Launches in India at ₹16.99 Lakh
Renault’s Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 enters India’s passenger-vehicle market with a starting price of ₹16.99 lakh and claimed mileage of 29 km/l.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, 'advanced intelligence' risks
"Escalating conflicts and trade tensions could further disrupt critical trade routes," the chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee said.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under Graham Act, citing national interest
Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
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Barron’s Says Fed May Raise Rates After October Pause
Barron’s reports that Fed officials appear inclined to hold rates unchanged at the Oct. 27–28 meeting, while further increases may follow, possibly in December, to address rising inflation.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Indian state food safety authority names Blinkit, Reliance executives in expired food probe
(Adds FDA chief comment, paragraphs 8-9) By Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI, Oct 17 (Reuters) — India's food safety authority has named officials of Reliance Group entities and of Eternal’s Blinkit and Hyperpure units, includ
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
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India's ICICI Bank Q2 profit rises 20.1%, beats estimates
By Ashwin Manikandan MUMBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Indian private lender ICICI Bank reported a higher-than-expected profit for its second quarter on Saturday, driven by stronger loan demand and lower provisions for bad loan
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
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India Food Safety Authority Names Blinkit, Reliance Executives in Expired Food Probe
India’s food safety authority named officials of Reliance Group entities and Eternal units Blinkit and Hyperpure, including Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa, in a probe into allegedly expired food re-entering the supply chai
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030
(Adds background) CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term would end in 2030 and that the question of his departure from office was settled, reaffirmin
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC
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Judge Rejects Gemini and CFTC Bid to Overturn $5 Million Settlement
A federal judge rejected a joint attempt by Gemini and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to overturn the exchange’s $5 million settlement, leaving the existing judgment in place.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
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Finance Ministry Defends IDBI Bank Stake-Sale Approval Process
The Finance Ministry said there was no illegality in the approval process, citing the IDBI (Repeal) Act, a Delhi High Court ruling and successive Union Budget speeches.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC
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Ukraine says eastern town of Dobropillia is still under Kyiv's control
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukraine's General Staff said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces remained in control of the eastern town of Dobropillia, describing Russia's claim to have captured it as untrue. In an emailed statement,
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC
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Tata Motors Reports September Passenger Vehicle Sales Growth
Tata Motors registered passenger vehicle sales of 68,810 units in September, up 15.32% from a year earlier and 5.45% from August's 65,253 units.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC
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ICICI Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 20% to Rs 14,843 Crore
The lender reported a 20% year-on-year rise in net profit for FY27's second quarter, beating market expectations. Net interest income rose 18%.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC
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Dan Ives Calls CoreWeave Sell-Off a False Narrative
Analyst Dan Ives describes the recent sell-off in CoreWeave shares as an overreaction and sees a buying opportunity amid accelerating AI demand.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
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ANALYSIS — Trump — Zelenskiy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv
Analysts say frictions undermine chances of ending Russia's war with Ukraine Kyiv fears lack of US warning data could expose it to winter strikes on energy infrastructure Some congressional Republicans oppose pressuring
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
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Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim
Trump's blame focuses on Blair as others turn on Wiles President questions campaign spending, redistricting push White House calls criticism 'baseless speculation' By Nandita Bose, Bo Erickson and Steve Holland WASHINGTO
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
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Exotic species appear off California thanks to an unusually strong El Niño
Exotic tropical species migrating further north because of El Niño Weather phenomenon followed extended marine heat wave Fishermen love it, but kelp beds harmed and ecosystem altered By Daniel Trotta and Matt Silverstein
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
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CULTURE CURRENT — Chuck Lorre on his reign as the ‘King of Sitcoms’
(For full picture story, see here: ) By Yasmeen Serhan Oct 17 (Reuters) — Laughter, Chuck Lorre is keen to point out, is not a voluntary act. It is not something we choose, but something that happens to us, like an unexp
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
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Cult.fit Receives SEBI Observations for Proposed Rs 950 Crore IPO
A media report says SEBI has issued observations on Cult.fit’s proposed IPO. The company plans a Rs 950 crore fresh issue alongside an offer for sale.
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs Sells Rs 168.67 Crore of Eternal Shares to BofA
Goldman Sachs sold 53.37 lakh Eternal shares to BofA Securities in an October 15 block deal, according to a media report. Exchange data cited in the report show the shares were sold at Rs 316 each.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Snabbit Reports Rs 168 Crore FY26 Net Loss
Snabbit reported a net loss of Rs 168 crore on operating revenue of Rs 12.25 crore in FY26. The startup invested in customer acquisition, workforce expansion and service delivery amid intensifying competition, according
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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AXISCADES Technologies Appoints Uttam Kumar Bhageria as CFO-Designate
Uttam Kumar Bhageria’s appointment as CFO-designate is effective October 21, 2026. He is to become chief financial officer on January 1, 2027, after incumbent Group CFO Shashidhar SK retires on December 31, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Iveco Shareholders Approve Delisting and Restructuring Plans for Tata Deal
Iveco shareholders approved resolutions for conversion to a private limited liability company after delisting and a potential post-offer demerger if Tata Motors secures the required shareholding threshold.
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Ukraine's general staff denies Russia's claim of capturing over 1,800 sq km and 92 settlements since Sept. 1
Ukraine's general staff denies Russia's claim of capturing over 1,800 sq km and 92 settlements since Sept. 1
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Ukraine's general staff: Russian claim of capturing Dobropillia is false, town stays under Ukrainian control
Ukraine's general staff: Russian claim of capturing Dobropillia is false, town stays under Ukrainian control
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery
(Adds details in paragraph 1, further background in 3-5) ROME, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital on Saturday afternoon following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood tests and ch
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — French protesters take to streets over rising prices and social strain
(Recasts, adds detail at paragraphs 2-3, quote in paragraph 4) By Clotaire Achi and Janis Laizans PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Demonstrations began across France on Saturday in what was expected to become a major nationwide
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank Q2FY27 Standalone Net Profit Rises 5% to ₹19,510 Crore
Standalone net profit increased 5% year on year.
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC
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Saudi Arabia: executed five nationals for joining foreign terrorist group, attacking security forces - interior ministry
Saudi Arabia: executed five nationals for joining foreign terrorist group, attacking security forces - interior ministry
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:47 AM UTC
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India’s Proposed Steel Policy Targets Circularity and Value-Added Production
Industry stakeholders say the proposed National Steel Policy maps a roadmap through 2027 and focuses on decarbonising India’s steel industry.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC
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Death toll from MRPL fire rises to two
A contract employee succumbed to injuries on October 17, bringing the death toll from the September 30 fire at MRPL’s coker hydrotreater unit in phase III to two. The incident initially killed one person and injured 12.
ENERGY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC
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India’s FSSAI Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Food Companies
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority has initiated legal proceedings against Surya Food & Agro, known for Priyagold biscuits, as well as Dodla Dairy and Ueir Organic Foods, over alleged serious food safety violati
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC
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Indian Food Safety Authority Names Blinkit and Reliance Executives in Probe
Indian food safety authorities named officials from Reliance entities and Eternal units Blinkit and Hyperpure, including Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa, in a probe into allegedly expired food re-entering the supply chain.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC
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EBRD, fellow development banks establish framework for responsible critical minerals value chains
EBRD published a multilateral development bank collaboration framework to support responsible critical minerals-to-manufacturing value chains in developing countries. The framework builds on the joint MDB statement issue
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:39 AM UTC
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Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term would end in 2030 and that the question of his departure from office was "settled and will not be discussed", reaffir
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:39 AM UTC
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Russia says it has captured eight more Ukrainian settlements
Oct 17 (Reuters) — The Russian defence ministry said on Saturday its forces had taken control of eight more Ukrainian settlements, including the town of Dobropillia in eastern Donetsk region, news agency Interfax reporte
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC
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Jordi Visser Calls Bitcoin His ‘Most Asymmetric Bet Ever’
Wall Street veteran Jordi Visser described Bitcoin as the most asymmetric bet he has made, according to remarks on Galaxy Brains.
CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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Disney Plans $60 Million Annual Compensation for 66 Character.AI Employees
A Chapter 11 filing says Disney plans to spend $180 million on compensation and retention over three years and has agreed to pay $20 million for key Character.AI assets. Disney is the stalking-horse bidder; competing bid
MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Sis: Egyptian constitution will not be revised
Sis: Egyptian constitution will not be revised
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Saudi civil defence: danger over in Khamis Mushait and Abha
Saudi civil defence: danger over in Khamis Mushait and Abha
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Sisi: question of his term ending in 2030 is settled and will not be discussed
Sisi: question of his term ending in 2030 is settled and will not be discussed
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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Green SM and Elife Partner to Advance Green Mobility for International Travelers
EQS Newswire / 17/10/2026 / 11:30 CET/CEST HANOI, VIETNAM — 1 Media OutReach Newswire — 17 October 2026 — Green SM and Elife, a global B2B super app enabler providing mobility and delivery solutions, have signed a Memora
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Egypt's President Sisi: 2030 to mark conclusion of his presidential term
Egypt's President Sisi: 2030 to mark conclusion of his presidential term
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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CareEdge Economist Says US Russian Crude Tariff Waiver Eases India Pressure
CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani Sinha said the US tariff waiver on Russian crude provides India macroeconomic relief, while trade uncertainties persist.
REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Starlink Says Its India Infrastructure Is Ready
Starlink said it has established dedicated infrastructure and secured requisite government approvals. Spectrum assignment and other operational clearances remain pending, while Reliance stressed regulatory compliance.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Starlink Says India Infrastructure Is Ready and Approvals Are in Place
Starlink says it has worked with Indian regulators for more than five years and is ready to offer high-speed internet. Reliance Industries stresses compliance with Indian laws.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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L&T Finance Reports Record Q2 Profit of Rs 975 Crore, Up 33%
Consolidated profit after tax rose 33% year over year to Rs 975 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company cited retail portfolio growth, improving asset quality and lower credit costs.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Shoppers Stop Returns to Profit in Q2 FY27 as EBITDA Rises 56%
Shoppers Stop reported Q2 FY27 profit after tax of Rs 6 crore. EBITDA rose 56% to Rs 43 crore, premium beauty sales increased 18% to Rs 367 crore, and consolidated non-GAAP revenue grew 7% to Rs 1,618 crore. The retailer
EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Eleven Stocks Have Dividend Record Dates Scheduled Next Week
Eleven companies are scheduled to have record dates from October 21 to October 23, 2026. The list includes Tech Mahindra, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company and MRPL.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Finance Ministry Says Centre Is Allowed to Sell IDBI Bank Stake
The ministry cited a 2018 Delhi High Court judgment in defending the Centre’s dilution plan for IDBI Bank.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Russian defence ministry: forces seize control of eight more Ukrainian settlements
Russian defence ministry: forces seize control of eight more Ukrainian settlements
NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Six Indian Banks Revise Lending Rates After RBI Repo Hike
SBI, PNB and four other banks revised lending rates, according to the headline. The article says the RBI raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on October 7, 2026.
RATES | Oct 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Jio Platforms Files IPO Prospectus Ahead of Potential Listing
Jio Platforms filed a red herring prospectus with India’s securities regulator earlier this week, beginning preparations for a potential IPO. The company is offering 270 million fresh shares.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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IDBI Bank Q2 Net Profit Falls 39% to Rs 2,206 Crore
IDBI Bank reported second-quarter FY27 net profit of Rs 2,206 crore, down 39% year over year from Rs 3,627 crore. Net interest income rose 29%, while gross asset quality improved.
EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:26 AM UTC