Sun, Oct 18, 2026 - Page 4
572 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 361-480.
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Saudi civil defense alerts potential hazard in Najran
Saudi civil defense alerts potential hazard in Najran
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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South Korea Finance Minister Sees Semiconductor Boom Continuing Through 2027
Lee said chip demand far exceeds supply despite expanding production capacity. He said semiconductor demand is boosting tax revenue and strengthening government finances, while the sector’s weight in South Korea amplifie
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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Airline executives warn jet fuel costs could constrain growth for years
Executives cite higher fares, smaller fleets and weaker travel demand risks as fuel costs persist; global bookings rose 1% to 2.3 billion in the first half of 2026. Delta reported little demand decline after raising pric
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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SoftBank in Preliminary Talks to Acquire Allied Universal for Up to $18 Billion
The potential price excludes debt; discussions are preliminary, with no guarantee of an agreement. Allied Universal generates approximately $23 billion in annual revenue across more than 100 countries. The potential acqu
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
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Spyre Therapeutics to Present Clinical and Preclinical Data at UEGW 2026
The company announced clinical and preclinical data presentations at United European Gastroenterology Week 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
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Drone strike in St Petersburg kills one, injures five, governor says
The governor said one person was killed and five were hurt in a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's St Petersburg.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC
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Microsoft reportedly withdraws from UK data center deal with Nscale
The reported withdrawal comes as Nscale prepares for a planned IPO and raises uncertainty around its data center expansion plans.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC
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Iran says offer to reopen Strait of Hormuz remains on table
Foreign Minister Araqchi says Tehran's week-long offer remains available.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC
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Ukraine says drone attack hit St. Petersburg data centre and two oil facilities
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC
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Saudi Vitrified Clay Pipes Appoints Prince Faisal as Chairman
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC
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Airlines Reject Flight Transfers to Navi Mumbai Airport
The Airline Operators Committee says its members have not agreed to reduce slots or transfer international flights to Navi Mumbai.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC
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Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones in attack on Russian oil terminal
Ukraine launched an aerial attack involving over 1,000 drones, striking a major oil terminal in Russia.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC
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Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch
Covered call ETFs have been widely adopted by baby boomers to meet monthly income needs, but unlike most ETFs, the tax implications can be significant.
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC
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Trump pauses Russia sanctions, putting energy costs ahead of economic pressure
Trump pauses Russia sanctions, putting energy costs ahead of economic pressure
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:18 PM UTC
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Egypt's parliament to resume talks Monday on backing Saudi Arabia amid Houthi assaults, lawmakers and local media say
Egypt's parliament to resume talks Monday on backing Saudi Arabia amid Houthi assaults, lawmakers and local media say
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC
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Retailers’ AI pricing push faces consumer distrust, regulatory scrutiny
Retailers’ AI pricing push faces consumer distrust, regulatory scrutiny
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC
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Notable healthcare headlines for the week: J&J, UnitedHealth, and CVS in focus
Notable healthcare headlines for the week: J&J, UnitedHealth, and CVS in focus
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC
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Manasum Senior Living Buys 164 Units in Signature Global Gurugram Project
Manasum Senior Living acquired all 164 residential units in a Gurugram tower being developed by Signature Global, marking its entry into the National Capital Region.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC
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Four Adani Group Companies Set to Report Q2 Results This Week
Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions and two other Adani Group companies are scheduled to report results this week for the quarter ended September 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC
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America’s Downtowns Need More Than Offices
America’s office real estate bust is forcing cities to rethink their downtowns. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Justin Fox explains why converting offices into homes and creating more mixed-use neighborhoods could offer a pa
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC
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Michael Burry Warns of Possible Stock-Market Reckoning
Michael Burry says conditions may be forming for a stock-market downturn resembling 2000.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC
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Stocks are heading for a high-stakes showdown, as strong earnings collide with rising borrowing costs
The idea that the AI trade has been mostly immune to rising bond yields isn’t quite right, one strategist notes.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC
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XRP ETFs Post $1.84 Million Weekly Outflow, Ending 13-Week Inflow Run
US spot XRP ETFs recorded a $1.84 million net weekly outflow after 13 consecutive weeks of positive flows. The reversal was small relative to roughly $1.8 billion attracted over time.
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Commentary Sees Strong Earnings Colliding With Rising Borrowing Costs
A strategist says the AI trade has not been fully immune to rising bond yields. The article frames strong technology and energy earnings against higher borrowing costs.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
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Jordi Visser Ties Bitcoin's Next Rally to Big Tech Earnings
Jordi Visser said Bitcoin's next rally would likely come with Big Tech earnings, and expected the AI trade to rebound during or after hyperscaler reports.
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC
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Election Rallies That Swept Latin America Face Reality Check
The searing financial-market rallies unleashed by elections across Latin America are beginning to show signs of cracks — sowing doubts among money managers over whether to keep pushing stocks and currencies even higher o
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC
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Akasa Air Extends Riyadh and Jeddah Flight Suspension Until October 27
Akasa Air said it suspended all flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah until October 27, citing passenger and crew safety concerns.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC
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Ukraine regrets possible rerouting by Russia of its drones over Latvia, Lithuania: foreign affairs ministry spokesperson
Ukraine regrets possible rerouting by Russia of its drones over Latvia, Lithuania: foreign affairs ministry spokesperson
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC
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Cyient DLM shares plunge 12.24% despite Q2 profit growth
Cyient DLM shares fell 12.24% on Friday, Oct. 16, despite double-digit revenue growth, higher normalized profit and a record September-quarter order book.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC
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Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on the growth potential of these 3 stocks
Amid fear of rate hikes and oil prices, investors can look past volatility and track Street analysts' stock picks with strong long-term growth potential.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 18, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Funding strains, construction delays test America’s $10T AI buildout: FT
Funding strains, construction delays test America’s $10T AI buildout: FT
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Saudi CMA Approves Public Offering of Saaf Saudi Riyal Murabaha Fund
REGULATION | Oct 18, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
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Meta Platforms and Tesla are among the companies set to report next week. What to expect
Meta, General Motors, major airlines and more companies will report earnings this week. Here's what analysts forecast and what's happened in the past.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
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By The Way: Headlines You May Have Missed
The sneaker bubble bursting, hardware store cats, learning to write cursive, and live book readings: Join Lisa Mateo, David Gura and Christina Ruffini for a roundup of headlines you may have missed, but gotta see. ()
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:39 PM UTC
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Barka Water and Power appoints Abdulaziz Al Battashi as CEO
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC
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Supreme Court Verdict on Yes Bank AT-1 Bonds Raises Design Questions
The verdict raises questions about the legal basis for the bonds’ write-off and whether the instrument fulfilled its intended loss-absorbing role.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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Two Traders Build Leveraged Reliance Positions Ahead of Jio IPO
Two traders have built large leveraged positions in Reliance Industries ahead of Jio Platforms’ planned IPO, described as set to be the country’s biggest ever.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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OQ Base Industries to Consider Cash Dividend of 5.2 Baisas per Share for H1 FY2026
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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Muscat Insurance Announces Dividend Distribution Policy
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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Al Maha Ceramics Reports Nine-Month Profit of 529,582 RO
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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Wajd Life Trading Board Approves Medical Complex Activity
Wajd Life Trading Co's board approved activating its general medical complex activity.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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Options Price Double-Digit Earnings Moves for 12 Stocks Next Week
Options markets imply post-earnings moves above 10% for 12 stocks reporting next week, led by TTM Technologies at 20.73%. Bloom Energy is among the listed companies, with an implied move of 11.06%.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Bajaj Finance Schedules Q2 Results for Oct. 19
Bajaj Finance is set to declare its Q2 results on Oct. 19, 2026, after announcing the date earlier this month through an exchange filing.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC
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Air India Extends Saudi Arabia Flight Suspensions Through Oct. 24
Air India and Air India Express extended suspensions to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam from an earlier Oct. 17 end date.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC
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HDFC Bank earnings above expectations at 12.58 INR
HDFC Bank (HDFCB) released earnings per share at 12.58 INR, compared to market expectations of 12.04 INR.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC
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ICICI Bank earnings above expectations at 19.54 INR
ICICI Bank (ICICIBC) released earnings per share at 19.54 INR, compared to market expectations of 18.42 INR.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC
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Axis Bank earnings below expectations at 22.46 INR
Axis Bank (AXSB) released earnings per share at 22.46 INR, compared to market expectations of 22.53 INR.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC
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Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority Reports AED 246 Billion Trade Value in H1
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC
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Pope Leo Looks Ahead After Cancer Surgery
NPR All Things Considered co-host and American Pope coauthor Scott Detrow tells Bloomberg This Weekend that Pope Leo XIV’s cancer was detected early and that his recovery appears to be progressing as he prepares to resum
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
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Transformers and Rectifiers weighs UK transformer factory plan
Transformers and Rectifiers is considering UK manufacturing, contingent on sustained order flows.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
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Nifty Outlook for October 19: Recovery Factors Remain in Place
The Nifty has recovered 900 points over six sessions from 2026 lows to above 23,000, following two consecutive weeks of gains.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
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Companies scheduled to report earnings Monday, Oct. 19
CLF, DX, FITB and VFS are scheduled to report before market open. AGNC, BOKF, CCK, FNB, HBCP, KARO, RBB, RLI, SFBS, SMBK, STLD, WAL, WASH, WRB, WTFC and ZION are scheduled to report after market close.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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Seven stocks go ex-dividend Monday, October 19
UDR: $0.14; DOC: $0.10; GGG: $0.29; OC: $0.79; AZZ: $0.24; WDFC: $1.02; DHC: $0.01.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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Five reverse stock splits scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19
AMTD 1-for-60, CAPS 1-for-30, FRGT 1-for-10, GP 1-for-5 and OBAI 1-for-20 reverse splits are listed.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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Why Globalization Is Getting Harder to Navigate
At Bloomberg’s New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned against weaponizing supply chains, energy and technology. Business leaders say they are adapting to a world where supply chains
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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Earnings Week Ahead: TSLA, META, NFLX, CMCSA, GE, GM, T, VZ, and more
Earnings Week Ahead: TSLA, META, NFLX, CMCSA, GE, GM, T, VZ, and more
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC
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Carney’s Pipeline Push Unlikely to Restore Canada’s Oil Jobs Boom
Prime Minister Mark Carney is backing a new pipeline to boost Canadian oil production and exports and reduce dependence on the United States, but the article says a return of the oil jobs boom is unlikely.
ENERGY | Oct 18, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC
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Always on, always listening: New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy
AI always-listening wearables from Apple, Amazon, Meta and other startups are getting creative with privacy rules and fueling concerns about covert recordings.
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC
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There is a silent market rotation inside the S&P 500 that’s warning of more weakness ahead
A “triple-top” reversal chart pattern is pointing to a period of underperformance for the S&P 500 — perhaps a long one.
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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Arbitrum Unlocks 90M ARB; 10M ARB Withdrawn
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast
Trudy's center was expected to remain near the Mexican coast through Sunday evening before moving south of the Baja California Peninsula.
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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ADAUSD Vault Holds $100K After $50K Intraday Inflow
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Slips to $7.68 Billion
Bitcoin open interest was $7.68 billion, down 0.69% over 24 hours, while funding remained positive.
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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Analysts See Crude Oil Gaining Further Next Week as Supply Fears Persist
Analysts expect supply concerns in West Asia and stalled US-Iran talks to keep crude markets volatile, despite efforts to ease shortages. Investors will track weekly crude stocks data.
ENERGY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC
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Samsung Reportedly to Use TSMC 3nm Process for Nvidia HBM Chips
The Seoul Economic Daily reports Samsung will use TSMC’s 3-nanometre process to produce base dies for Nvidia’s next-generation custom HBM chips.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC
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BIS Study Finds Deposit Rates Weigh More on USDC Than Tether
A BIS study found that higher deposit rates weighed more on USDC growth than on Tether’s USDT. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company was seeking a balance between open crypto networks and bank standards.
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC
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DLF Plans ₹58,000 Crore in Housing Launches Over 2-3 Years
DLF plans housing launches worth ₹58,000 crore over the next 2-3 years in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, citing demand for luxury homes.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
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El-Erian Says Markets May Be Pricing Too Many Fed Rate Hikes
Allianz Chief Economic Adviser Mohamed El-Erian said investors are pricing in roughly two rate hikes and that he does not expect three.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 18, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
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Companies Set Corporate-Action Record Dates for the Week
Angel One, JSW, IRFC, Tech Mahindra, Modison and VRL Logistics have upcoming corporate-action record dates during the week.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
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France reels after ‘unprecedented’ violent riots
Government under pressure after struggle to contain attacks on stores and official buildings
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:18 AM UTC
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Vance Faces Questions on Iran War and Immigration at CBS Town Hall
Vice President JD Vance addressed the Iran war, immigration enforcement, gasoline prices and his rhetoric during a CBS News town hall. He acknowledged mistakes in troop placement before six U.S. soldiers were killed in a
REGULATION | Oct 18, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
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Polymarket Odds for Davidovich Fokina Match Rise 65%
The Polymarket option for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his Shanghai Rolex Masters match against Rafael Jodar rose to 87.5% from 22.5% one hour earlier.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
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India Widens Price Caps on 137 Cancer Drugs, Cutting Prices by Up to 70%
India will limit trade margins on the drugs to 30% of maximum retail price, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said.
REGULATION | Oct 18, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall
The string of sharp questions previewed the rocky path he may face if he runs for president in 2028 and has to answer for the administration's record.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC
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Not every billionaire is a policy failure
Indiscriminately targeting those with 10-digit fortunes is arbitrary, misguided and costly
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC
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St Petersburg endures biggest Ukrainian drone attack
Strikes hit tech infrastructure after Russia targets electricity substations in Ukraine
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC
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US Spot Ethereum ETFs See $320.1 Million in Weekly Outflows
US spot Ethereum ETFs lost $320.1 million in the week ending October 16, compared with $228.4 million withdrawn from Bitcoin funds. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for nearly all Ether redemptions.
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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Deera Investment Begins Procedures to Sell Land Plots
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC
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Ortelius to Prepare Control Balance Sheet After Equity Warning
Ortelius said Q3 work indicated equity may be less than half of registered share capital. An auditor will review the balance sheet, and the outcome could trigger an extraordinary general meeting.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC
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Anthropic Co-Founder Says AI Could Drive US GDP to $44 Trillion by 2030
Jack Clark said AI could accelerate economic growth and scientific progress, with the headline citing a nearly 50% GDP increase by 2030.
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC
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Apple Pay Debuts in India
Apple Pay launched in India in late September, enabling users to make contactless payments through Apple's native wallet on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC
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Microsoft Exits UK Data Center Deal With Nscale, Telegraph Reports
Microsoft recently terminated its agreement for a data center in Loughton, Essex, the Telegraph reported. The report described Microsoft as one of Nscale’s two largest customers.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
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Cysic Bridge Halted After Unauthorized Mint of 10 Million CYS
Cysic said it suspended its cross-chain bridge after an attacker exploited a processing flaw to mint 10 million CYS on BNB Smart Chain. The company said the mint size alone does not establish the incident’s dollar impact
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
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France's Macron to deliver speech to nation at 8 pm: Elysee
France's Macron to deliver speech to nation at 8 pm: Elysee
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
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Saudi civil defence: danger has passed in Najran - state TV
Saudi civil defence: danger has passed in Najran - state TV
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC
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Saudi civil defence issues emergency alert in As Sulayyil governorate to warn of potential threat
Saudi civil defence issues emergency alert in As Sulayyil governorate to warn of potential threat
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC
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Saudi civil defence issues urgent warning in Najran: state TV
Saudi civil defence issues urgent warning in Najran: state TV
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC
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India's Steelmakers Weigh Coal Gasification Despite High Costs
India's push to convert domestic coal into gas is drawing interest from steelmakers seeking to reduce reliance on imported fuels, manage price volatility and improve supply security. High plant costs are making companies
ENERGY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
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Jewellery retailers project 22–28% September-quarter revenue growth
Leading listed jewellery retailers reported 22–28% revenue growth in the September quarter, supported by consumer demand, same-store sales and increased customer spending, despite a shift in Navratri festivities to the D
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC
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Could Republicans prove the pollsters wrong in the midterms?
Party insiders say past elections show predictions of a Democratic wave in Congress are overstated
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:28 AM UTC
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Trump’s losing battle with green energy
The Iran war and AI boom are strengthening the case for clean power, despite the president’s efforts to curb it
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:28 AM UTC
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Brokerages Recommend Subscribing to Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 Crore IPO
Brokerages cited earnings growth, improving cash generation, market leadership and opportunities to expand beyond telecom services.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
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Accenture looks to sell Chinese operations for up to $1.5bn
Shares in world’s largest IT consultancy have fluctuated in recent months over questions about the impact of AI
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC
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China Proposes Tighter Controls on Solar Manufacturing Technology Exports
China proposed tighter controls on exports of technologies used to manufacture solar panels and cells.
REGULATION | Oct 18, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
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Moody’s Revises OYO Parent Prism’s Outlook to Positive
Moody’s Ratings changed Prism’s outlook to positive from stable and reaffirmed its B2 corporate family rating.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC
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Strategy Considers Seven-Day STRC Payout to Lower Borrowing Costs
Michael Saylor said Strive beat Strategy on daily preferred-stock dividends. He expects STRC's premium yield over Treasuries to decline.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC
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Accenture Reportedly Seeks Sale of Chinese Operations for Up to $1.5 Billion
The Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that Accenture is looking to sell its Chinese operations for up to $1.5 billion. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC
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Orissa High Court Quashes ₹696 Crore Penalty on JSW Steel
The court also set aside a separate ₹1,473 crore penalty for re-evaluation, according to JSW Steel’s exchange filing.
REGULATION | Oct 18, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Reserve Reaches 7,807 BTC
The country’s national reserve held 7,807 BTC as of October 16, with Bitcoin around $82,000.
CRYPTO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC
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Pope Leo: he will gradually resume commitments as he recovers
Pope Leo: he will gradually resume commitments as he recovers
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC
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Pope Leo thanks people for recent prayers: appreciates support
Pope Leo thanks people for recent prayers: appreciates support
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC
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Thomas Cook Subsidiary Launches Sterling Vanyatara Tadoba Resort
Sterling Holiday Resorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India), launched the wildlife resort in Maharashtra's Chimur region.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC
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Accenture Seeks to Sell Chinese Operations for Up to $1.5 Billion
The Financial Times reports that Accenture is looking to sell its Chinese operations for up to $1.5 billion.
MNA | Oct 18, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC
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Congo Confirms Ebola Outbreak Has Spread to Eighth Province
Congo's public health institute confirmed that the Ebola outbreak has spread to North Ubangi, its eighth affected province.
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
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Pope urges Catholics to set aside selfish ambitions, serve God ‘without compromise’ in Sunday message
Pope urges Catholics to set aside selfish ambitions, serve God ‘without compromise’ in Sunday message
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
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Pope smiles and waves from window: wishes crowds at Vatican a happy Sunday in firm, clear voice
Pope smiles and waves from window: wishes crowds at Vatican a happy Sunday in firm, clear voice
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Pope Leo shows at Vatican Palace window over St. Peter's Square in first public appearance since cancer operation
Pope Leo shows at Vatican Palace window over St. Peter's Square in first public appearance since cancer operation
NEWS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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This Week in Economy: Inflation, Oil, Refinery Plans and Tax Proposal
A weekend roundup covers hotter-than-expected September CPI, Brent crude at $110, a planned refinery expansion, a proposed oil-company windfall tax and a warning about higher Treasury yields.
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Israel Q1 GDP revised to -1.5% annualized from -1.7%, statistics bureau
Israel Q1 GDP revised to -1.5% annualized from -1.7%, statistics bureau
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Israel Q2 GDP revised to 15.4% annualized quarter-on-quarter in third estimate from prior 14.9%: statistics bureau
Israel Q2 GDP revised to 15.4% annualized quarter-on-quarter in third estimate from prior 14.9%: statistics bureau
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Israel Q2 exports rise 26.6%, private spending up 14.6%, investment climbs 4.1%, government outlays surge 22.4% - statistics bureau
Israel Q2 exports rise 26.6%, private spending up 14.6%, investment climbs 4.1%, government outlays surge 22.4% - statistics bureau
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Israel Q2 GDP per capita rises 14.1% annualised: statistics bureau
Israel Q2 GDP per capita rises 14.1% annualised: statistics bureau
MACRO | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Microsoft Reportedly Exits UK Data Center Deal With Nscale
The Telegraph reports that Microsoft terminated its agreement for a data center in Loughton, Essex, where Nscale is a cloud provider and one of Microsoft's two largest customers.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC
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RCom Resolution Professional Files Curative Petition Over Spectrum Ruling
Reliance Communications’ Resolution Professional filed a curative plea on Friday asking the Supreme Court to recall its ruling excluding spectrum from the insolvency code.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC
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India’s Services Trade Surplus Faces Pressure as Imports Outpace Exports
An ICICI Bank research report says India’s services imports are growing faster than exports, putting pressure on the surplus that helps offset the merchandise trade deficit.
FX | Oct 18, 2026, 09:48 AM UTC
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Hengli Petrochemical Sees First-Three-Quarter Net Profit Rise 104.2%
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC
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PNB MD Sees Credit Growth Adding Up to 2% This Quarter
Punjab National Bank MD and CEO Ashok Chandra said credit growth could add up to 2 percentage points to growth this quarter. He also said the bank deployed all its FCNR(B) deposits to pay down high-cost borrowing.
EARNINGS | Oct 18, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC
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Pourin Special Welding Technology to Halt Trading Oct. 19
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC
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AI Stocks Wobble as Inflation Raises Financing Costs
A Wall Street Journal commentary says hot inflation has raised financing costs and threatens debt-funded data-center investment, prompting concern that expected AI capital spending could be derailed.
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Runjian Unit Signs One-Year $200 Million AI Token Sale Deal
EQUITY | Oct 18, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC