Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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Gold Edges Higher as Traders Ease Rate-Hike Bets on Warsh Speech
Gold opened the week higher as traders pared bets on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates this month after remarks by Chair Kevin Warsh.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 18, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
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Morgan Stanley Discontinues Coverage of Hipages
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC
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Morgan Stanley cuts Hipages price target 3.8% to A$0.75
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC
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Morgan Stanley raises CSL price target 9.9% to A$200
Morgan Stanley raised its price target for CSL by 9.9% to A$200 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:57 PM UTC
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Morgan Stanley Discontinues Coverage of Airtasker
Morgan Stanley is discontinuing coverage of Airtasker.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC
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Morgan Stanley cuts Airtasker target price 15% to A$0.15
Morgan Stanley cut its target price for Airtasker by 15% to A$0.15 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC
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Challenger Shares Hit Highest Since 2018 on Daiichi Life Offer
Challenger said it is considering a takeover bid from Daiichi Life Group. Its shares reached their highest level since 2018.
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 11:54 PM UTC
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Scalare Partners Launches EquityRoom SaaS With 11 Paying Customers
Scalare Partners launched EquityRoom on Oct. 6, with 11 paying customers and 35 on trial. The SaaS platform adds a subscription revenue stream.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:53 PM UTC
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Scalare Partners Launches EquityRoom Platform
Scalare Partners Holdings says EquityRoom, a platform for startup founders to manage capital raises, went live on Oct. 6.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC
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Oil slips as Trump sanction waiver may boost Russian fuel supplies
Brent crude fell $1.43, or 1.30%, to $108.43 a barrel by 2340 GMT after settling at its highest since May 19 on Friday. Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia, which may lead to more Russian fuel exports.
ENERGY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC
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Invictus Energy Relocates Rig Ahead of Musuma-1 Exploration Well
Invictus Energy says Rig 202 is moving from the Mukuyu-2 wellsite to the Musuma-1 location in Zimbabwe as preparations continue for its drilling campaign at the Cabora Bassa project.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC
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Putin Proposes Summit with US, China on Ukraine, WSJ Reports
Russia’s Vladimir Putin proposed a meeting with President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping next month to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC
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Morgans Cuts PLS Group Price Target 7.5% to A$3.70
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC
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Morgans Cuts Deep Yellow Price Target 23% to A$1.50
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC
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Oil Futures Fall in Early Asian Trade
Oil futures fell in early Asian trading after strong gains last Friday. A possible technical correction was cited, while geopolitical tensions could limit the decline if they lead to supply disruptions.
ENERGY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC
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RBA's Kent: market reaction after Labour data was reasonable
RBA's Kent: market reaction after Labour data was reasonable
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC
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India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman blames easy exits and surplus liquidity for equity market underperformance: CNBC
India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman blames easy exits and surplus liquidity for equity market underperformance: CNBC
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC
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RBA's Kent: A Bit Cautious About Monthly Job Figures, but Labor Market Loosens
RBA's Kent: A Bit Cautious About Monthly Job Figures, but Labor Market Loosens
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC
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Report: Tesla AI5 Chip in Trial Production at Samsung Facility
South Korea's Global Economic Daily reports Tesla's AI5 chip is in trial production at Samsung's Taylor facility, with 2nm mass production targeted for 2027. A purported engineer's allegations about Tesla seeking sensiti
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC
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Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to determine Ukraine's future: WSJ
Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to determine Ukraine's future: WSJ
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC
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CXMT Capacity Could Rise 88% by Late 2028, Raising Oversupply Concerns
Korean media cite Counterpoint Research and TrendForce estimates that CXMT monthly wafer capacity could grow from about 320,000 currently to 420,000 in 2027 and 500,000–600,000 by late 2028. CXMT held 9.5% of global DRAM
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC
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EQT Agrees to Take Over Cleanaway in A$9.3 Billion Deal
Cleanaway Waste Management said it agreed to be bought by Swedish private equity group EQT in a deal valuing the Australian company at about A$9.3 billion ($6.5 billion), including debt.
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC
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Morgans cuts Bank of Queensland price target 2.8% to A$6.22
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC
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RBA’s Kent: Tax adjustments on housing move monetary policy in a favorable direction
RBA’s Kent: Tax adjustments on housing move monetary policy in a favorable direction
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC
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Morgans downgrades Bank of Queensland to Trim from Hold
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC
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Nikkei May Fall as Wall Street Losses Weigh on Japanese Stocks
Japanese stocks may fall after Wall Street losses overnight. Nikkei futures opened 1,615 points lower at 63…
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC
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FleetPartners Agrees to A$1.13 Billion SG Fleet Takeover
FleetPartners said it entered a binding agreement to be acquired by Pacific Equity Partners-backed SG Fleet, valuing the vehicle leasing firm at A$1.13 billion ($786.71 million). FleetPartners shares rose to a record hig
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC
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Faraday Future announces three robotics product offerings and Oct. 26 investor day
Founder and Global CEO YT Jia shared a weekly investor update. FFR plans to hold a listing ceremony and its first investor day at the Nasdaq Tower on Oct. 26.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC
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Japan Stocks May Resume Consolidation on Monday
Japan’s market ended a six-session losing streak on Friday after falling more than 6,240 points. The Nikkei was just above 65,320, with a possible renewed decline on Monday.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC
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RBA's Kent: Household demand softening, but business credit remains strong
RBA's Kent: Household demand softening, but business credit remains strong
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC
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Oil Slips After Sharp Weekly Rise
Crude oil prices fell to around $101 per barrel on Monday but retained most of last week’s 10% surge, as escalating hostilities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe kept supply risks elevated. Clashes between Saudi Arab
COMMODITIES | Oct 18, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
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Nikkei futures open down 1,615 points at 63,990 on SGX
RATES | Oct 18, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
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RBA's Kent: confident policy is somewhat restrictive, question is whether it is restrictive enough
RBA's Kent: confident policy is somewhat restrictive, question is whether it is restrictive enough
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Global market picture: S&P 500 +0.35%, Nasdaq 100 +0.69%; EUR/USD -0.21%, WTI -0.88%
Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.35 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.69 percent, Dow futures is up 0.29 percent and Russell futures is up 0.57 percent. In currencies, the dollar index is up
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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FREELANDER to Join Chery International User Summit on October 19
FREELANDER will take part in the Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, from October 19 to 23, 2026. The brand plans a day-and-night programme on October 19.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC
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Chery to Debut iCAUR V25 SUV at User Summit
Chery says the global premiere will take place Oct. 19 at the 2026 iCAUR International User Summit, alongside test drives and a user customization ecosystem.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:28 PM UTC
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iCAUR Previews Highlights for 2026 International User Summit
Chery Group’s iCAUR says its International User Summit will run from October 19 to 23 and previews highlights ahead of its opening.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC
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Nearly 100 Indian Companies Set to Report September-Quarter Results This Week
Nearly 100 companies, including Nifty 50 constituents, are scheduled to report September-quarter results during the shortened trading week. The report names Bajaj Finance, UltraTech, Infosys and Kotak Mahindra Bank among
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC
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Anthropic Plans to Commit 5% of Its Shares to Public Benefit Fund
Anthropic plans to allocate 5% of its shares to a new fund that can make charitable donations or direct money to specific populations.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:23 PM UTC
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RBA's Kent: Difficult to pinpoint neutral rate amid high uncertainty
RBA's Kent: Difficult to pinpoint neutral rate amid high uncertainty
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 18, 2026, 11:15 PM UTC
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India’s Finance Minister blames easy exits and excess liquidity for equity market's underperformance
India's finance minister said that continued capital outflows are one of the biggest risks for the country in 2027.
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC
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Ampol Lytton Refining Margin Rises 125% in Third Quarter
Ampol reported a 125% rise in refining margins at its Lytton refinery and lowered expected fourth-quarter output of higher-value products, reflecting advanced maintenance work.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:13 PM UTC
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Nasdaq Futures Rise Up to 200 Points After Worst Week Since June
Wall Street futures resumed trading Sunday evening with gains. Dow Jones futures were up close to 150 points, while Nasdaq futures rose up to 200 points.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:11 PM UTC
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Saudi civil defense issues warning of potential threat in Abha
Saudi civil defense issues warning of potential threat in Abha
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:11 PM UTC
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Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in Abha
Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in Abha
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:11 PM UTC
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Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Kent: reasonable indication neutral rates are increasing domestically and globally
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Kent: reasonable indication neutral rates are increasing domestically and globally
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:11 PM UTC
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New Hope to Acquire Malabar Resources in All-Scrip Deal
New Hope said it would acquire unlisted peer Malabar Resources, giving it full ownership of the Maxwell coal mine in New South Wales. The deal is valued at about A$2.4 billion ($1.67 billion).
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
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Aura Sets November Release Date for Q3 2026 Results
Aura says it will release Q3 2026 financial results before the ASX market opens, alongside its Appendix 4C and Quarterly Activities Report.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
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NZX 50 Extends Losses to Start the Week
The NZX 50 fell 44 points, or 0.3%, to 13,710 in Monday morning deals, extending losses from the previous session and touching its lowest level since October 8. The index tracked a decline on Wall Street on Friday amid a
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
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Amplitude Energy Posts Record 1Q Output, Analyst Sees Upgrade Potential
Euroz Hartleys says quarterly output reached a company record 7.51 petajoules equivalent. Revenue was A$83.3 million, up 18% quarter on quarter; the analyst says the production run-rate could support an FY27 guidance upg
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
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Daiichi Life Confirms TDA Submitted Non-Binding Proposal for Challenger
Daiichi Life Group says TDA submitted a non-binding proposal to Challenger’s board of directors.
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
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UK Housing Market Shows Signs of Mortgage Rate Impact, Rightmove Says
Rightmove said October asking prices for British homes rose, while rising mortgage rates were beginning to weigh on affordability and more resilient market segments.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
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Hedge Funds See More Room for Japan Reforms at Sohn Tokyo
Hedge fund managers at the Sohn Conference in Tokyo highlighted investment opportunities tied to Japanese corporate reform, including capital allocation and AI solutions.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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China Q3 GDP Growth Expected to Pick Up on Strong Exports
China's economy likely accelerated slightly in the third quarter from a more than three-year low, supported by demand for technological goods and policy support. The report says further stimulus may be needed to sustain
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Global market picture: S&P 500 +0.29%, Nasdaq 100 +0.63%; EUR/USD -0.04%, WTI -0.79%
Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.63 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.54 percent. In currencies, the dollar index is up
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Anthropic commits 5% of shares to new public benefit fund that could address AI job disruption
The Claude maker said that establishing the fund as an LLC will provide greater flexibility in how the money is used.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:57 PM UTC
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Stock futures rebound as oil nears $110, AI earnings loom
Stock futures rebound as oil nears $110, AI earnings loom
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC
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Samsung C&T Wins Order
Samsung C&T Corp. won an order.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC
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Weak rupee may delay India’s economy milestone to 2029
A Moneycontrol analysis of IMF data says rupee depreciation may delay India’s economy milestone by a year by reducing the dollar value of output. India may become the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2027, overtaking Ja
FX | Oct 18, 2026, 10:51 PM UTC
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UBS cuts Paladin Energy target price 2.5% to A$11.80
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
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Macquarie Sees AI Capex Slowdown Risk in 2027
Macquarie says a Fed rate hike and AI funding issues increase the risk of an AI capex slowdown in 2027, which it expects could drive a growth scare and lower bond yields before central banks cut rates next year.
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC
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BioInvent to Present BI-1808 Data at ESMO 2026
BioInvent plans to present BI-1808 data in platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer at ESMO 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:40 PM UTC
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Europe vulnerable as US, Ukraine clash over Starlink
An escalating fight between the US and Ukraine over Starlink underlined Europe’s dependence on the Elon Musk-owned technology. Ukraine’s leader said that SpaceX was throttling Starlink speeds in a “ planned operation,” w
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC
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Bitcoin MVRV Falls Below 30th Percentile After $87K Rejection
Crypto analyst Darkfost reported that Bitcoin's cycle-adjusted MVRV percentile fell below its 30th percentile after repeated rejections near $87,000.
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC
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China considers export controls on AI, chips
China is considering export controls that could check the global spread of its AI models and chips, as Beijing increases oversight of its burgeoning tech sector. The new rules “could shape the evolution of the Chinese AI
COMMODITIES | Oct 18, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC
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Egypt pledges to support Saudi Arabia in Houthi war
Egypt pledged “all necessary and possible forms of support” to Saudi Arabia as intensifying Houthi attacks risk a widening regional conflict. Egypt pledged “all necessary and possible forms of support ” to Saudi Arabia a
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:34 PM UTC
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Global market picture: S&P 500 +0.21%, Nasdaq 100 +0.43%; EUR/USD +0.08%, WTI -0.68%
Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent, Dow futures is up 0.21 percent and Russell futures is up 0.49 percent. In currencies, the dollar index is do
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
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Canaccord Genuity raises Lynas Rare Earths target to A$22.00
Canaccord Genuity raised its price target for Lynas Rare Earths by 10% to A$22.00 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
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Trump waives new Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect, reversing a bipartisan congressional push and raising fresh questions about Washington’s commitment to Ukraine. US Presid
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
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Trump endorses Netanyahu in tight Israel elections
The US president’s endorsement boosts the embattled prime minister nine days before Israel’s pivotal election. US President Donald Trump gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his “ complete and total endorsement
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:29 PM UTC
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Thousands arrested after violent unrest roils France
Nearly 2,400 people were arrested in France on Saturday after long-simmering protests exploded into some of the country’s most disruptive unrest in years. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the violence was cause
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:29 PM UTC
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Pacific Edge Secures US Insurer Contracts, Flags Proposed Medicare Rate Increase
Pacific Edge says it has secured new US insurer contracts and flagged proposed 2027 Medicare reimbursement increases for Cxbladder Monitor of approximately 35%.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:26 PM UTC
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PLS Accelerates Final Investment Decision for P2000 Lithium Project
Jefferies says PLS Group accelerated the project’s final investment decision relative to prior company commentary. The announcement cited A$1.9 billion in capex and maiden production targeted for the September quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC
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Reliance Worldwide Says No Rival Bid Emerged During Brookfield Go-Shop
Reliance Worldwide said no rival bidder emerged during the go-shop process for Brookfield's proposed acquisition. The board reaffirmed its unanimous recommendation that shareholders back the deal.
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC
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China Economic Data Releases Scheduled for Monday
China is scheduled to release Q3 GDP figures and September data on industrial production, retail sales, fixed asset investment, house prices and unemployment.
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC
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New Hope to Pay 0.5 Shares for Each Malabar Share
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 10:21 PM UTC
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Jim Cramer: Why I am taking the other side of the trade that crushed the market Friday
How did this happen so quickly? Where were the buyers? I have some answers.
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC
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Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing after bomb warning: Sky News
Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing after bomb warning: Sky News
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC
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Natera highlights oncology presentations at ESMO 2026
The alert says the presentations deepen the evidence base for Natera’s oncology portfolio and ultrasensitive MRD technology.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC
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Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East
Fires broke out at an oil terminal and depot in St. Petersburg after Ukraine launched a massive wave of drone strikes on Sunday.
COMMODITIES | Oct 18, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC
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South32 Copper Output Rises 2% in First Quarter, Slightly Misses Estimates
South32 said first-quarter copper production rose 2%, aided by mining ore with higher copper content as planned, but came in slightly below market expectations. Copper accounted for more than half of the miner's portfoli
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC
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IMF Says BOJ May Need Faster Rate Hikes if Inflation Exceeds Forecast
A senior IMF official said the Bank of Japan may need to raise rates faster if inflation rises more than expected.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 18, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC
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Oil slips as Trump’s sanctions waiver may increase Russian fuel supplies
Brent crude fell $1.06, or 0.96%, to $108.80 a barrel by 2214 GMT after settling at its highest since May 19. Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia, which may lead to more Russian fuel exports.
ENERGY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC
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GSK Reports 61% Overall Response Rate for Ris-Rez in Phase IB Trial
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC
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Nasdaq futures gain as investors buy the dip in the AI trade: Live updates
The S&P 500 lost nearly 2% last week, its biggest weekly decline since late June. The Nasdaq fell 4.5%, snapping a four-week winning streak.
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
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US Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Busy Earnings Week: Markets Wrap
US stock futures rose and oil edged lower as traders prepared for a packed week of corporate earnings and Chinese economic data against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical risks.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC
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AbbVie to present solid tumor data at 2026 ESMO Congress
AbbVie says it will present data highlighting progress across its expanding solid tumor portfolio at the 2026 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC
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Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Oct. 19
Oil steadied after jumping on Friday, as flareups in fighting in the Middle East and Ukraine dimmed the prospect of a return to normal crude flows.
COMMODITIES | Oct 18, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC
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Natera Says 20 Abstracts Featuring Its Technology Will Be Presented at ESMO 2026
Natera said 20 abstracts featuring its technology will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Annual Congress in Madrid on October 23–26, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC
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Jefferies cuts PLS Group price target 9.1% to A$5.00
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:08 PM UTC
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Jefferies cuts Mesoblast price target 3.4% to A$2.80
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC
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Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ZNTL) Reports Interim OS Signal in DENALI Part 1b
Zentalis reported interim overall survival data from DENALI Part 1b in platinum—resistant ovarian cancer, with the abstract stating Cyclin E1 is a highly selective predictive biomarker and OS compares favorably to histor
COMMODITIES | Oct 18, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC
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Jefferies cuts Deep Yellow price target 37% to A$1.20
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC
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Veradermics to Discuss Phase 3 VDPHL01 Trial Results
Veradermics will hold a conference call to discuss topline results from its Phase 3 ‘304’ clinical trial of VDPHL01 in males with mild-to-moderate pattern hair loss.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC
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Lilly to showcase oncology pipeline advances at 2026 ESMO Congress
The company said it will showcase advances across its oncology pipeline at the 2026 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC
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Incyte to Present Oncology Data at ESMO 2026
Incyte says the data will include KRAS G12D and TGFβR2×PD-1 programs, informing ongoing registrational Phase 3 studies. An investor webcast is scheduled for Oct. 26.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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BioInvent Plans Randomized BI-1808 Triplet Study for Q1 2027
BioInvent published an ESMO abstract with previously communicated Phase 1/2a BI-1808 plus pembrolizumab data in PRROC. It plans to start a randomized triplet study with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, in Q1 2027
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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Incyte to Present Oncology Data at ESMO Congress 2026
Incyte says it will present new data from its oncology portfolio at the ESMO Congress in Madrid, scheduled for October 23–27, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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Eikon Therapeutics Announces Seven Abstracts for ESMO Congress
The company announced the availability of seven abstracts for presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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Zentalis reports first overall survival data for azenosertib
First overall survival data from DENALI Part 1b were published in an ESMO Congress 2026 abstract.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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Australian Bond Yields Drift Lower as Traders Question AI Trade
Australian 10-year government bond yields have been drifting lower, according to ANZ debt strategist Jack Chambers. He says traders are questioning the AI trade and Fed speakers have appeared more cautious about further
RATES | Oct 18, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC
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Ampol Posts Q3 Lytton Refiner Margin of $23.92 per Barrel
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC
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Bell Potter cuts PLS Group price target 6.8% to A$4.10
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:03 PM UTC
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Bell Potter cuts Mesoblast price target 1.1% to A$4.40
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
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Challenger Gets Indicative Non-Binding Offer From TAL Daiichi Life Australia
Challenger Limited received an indicative, non-binding offer from TAL Daiichi Life Australia Pty.
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
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Bell Potter Raises Seek Price Target 4.6% to A$13.60
Bell Potter raised its price target for Seek by 4.6% to A$13.60 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
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Scalare Partners Launches EquityRoom Fundraising Platform
Scalare Partners Holdings launched EquityRoom, a platform for startup founders to prepare for, run and manage capital raises.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
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Bell Potter Initiates Sinclair Gold at Speculative Buy
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Bell Potter initiates Sinclair Gold with A$2.15 price target
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Here are the major earnings before the open Monday
Here are the major earnings before the open Monday
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Veradermics to Discuss Phase 3 Trial Results on Investor Call
Veradermics plans to review topline results from its Phase 3 ‘304’ VDPHL01 trial in males with mild-to-moderate pattern hair loss on an investor call and webcast scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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New Hope Holds 26% Relevant Interest in Malabar
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Macquarie cuts PLS Group price target 5% to A$5.25
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:59 PM UTC
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South32 Keeps FY27 Production Guidance Unchanged
South32 says its FY27 production guidance remains unchanged across all operations.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 09:59 PM UTC
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FleetPartners Enters Binding Scheme Deed With SG Fleet
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 09:58 PM UTC
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New Hope Transaction Unanimously Supported by Both Boards
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 09:58 PM UTC
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Transaction Implies A$1.8B Equity Value for Malabar
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC
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New Hope Sees Pathway to 19M Tons of Annual Saleable Production
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC
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Nscale Faces Investor Pushback Over IPO Valuation Target
Bloomberg News reported that Nscale faces opposition to its IPO valuation target, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters said it could not immediately verify the report.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:56 PM UTC
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New Hope Combined Group to Have A$6.3B Pro Forma Market Capitalization
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:56 PM UTC