Mon, Oct 19, 2026 - Page 17
5118 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 1921-2040.
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Paychex Introduces Tax Penalty Protection Service
Paychex introduced a service expanding payroll tax resolution and providing financial protection.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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THORChain Schedules V3.21 Network Upgrade for October 23
The upgrade is scheduled for halt height 28,366,100, estimated between 13:40 and 15:20 UTC. It includes fixes intended to restore SOL and ZEC trading, limit swaps and the app layer.
CRYPTO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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Gauzy’s $7 Million Financing Enables SPD-SmartGlass Production Restart
Research Frontiers said Gauzy completed a $7 million equity financing, enabling a restart of SPD-SmartGlass production.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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NAHB's Owens Says Mortgage Rates Are Well Above 7%
Owens said higher gas prices and inflation have further weakened buyer traffic.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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NAHB Chair Says Buyer Traffic Has Weakened Across Much of US
NAHB Chair Owens said buyer traffic has weakened across much of the country, largely because of rising mortgage rates.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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US NAHB Expected Sales Index Falls to 32 in October
The index was 37 in September and 54 in October 2025.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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US Builders Offering Price Cuts Rises to 43% in October
NAHB said 43% of US builders offered a price cut in October, up from 38% in September and 41% in October 2025.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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Fidelity to Pay $500,000 in California Crypto Withdrawal Settlement
California secured a $500,000 settlement with Fidelity Digital Asset Services over restrictions that prevented some customers from moving purchased cryptocurrency to their own wallets. Attorney General Rob Bonta announce
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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US Housing Market Index Falls to 29 in October
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index was 29 in October, down from 32 in September. The year-ago reading was 37; markets expected 31 for October 2026.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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US NAHB Buyer Traffic Index Falls to 18 in October
The index was 23 in September and 25 in October 2025.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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US NAHB Current Sales Index Falls to 33 in October
The index was 35 in September and 39 in October 2025.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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PharmaEssentia to Present Six Posters at Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Congress
PharmaEssentia USA announced six poster presentations at the 18th International Congress on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. The headline says the presentations will address unmet needs with current therapies and real-world
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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Leapmotor Announces B05 Production in Zaragoza
Leapmotor announced production of its B05 model in Zaragoza, Spain.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting recording device appears to have received 'considerable support' from Saudi Government - Court Filing
Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting recording device appears to have received 'considerable support' from Saudi Government - Court Filing
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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Builders slash prices on new homes as buyer traffic drops to 14-year low
Four in 10 home builders are cutting prices to boost demand, even as they face rising construction costs.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC
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Anthropic readies model that reads users' intentions better - The Information
Anthropic readies model that reads users' intentions better - The Information
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC
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Right Management named among America's Best Management Consulting Firms for 2026
Forbes and Statista named Right Management one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms for 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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Arab sources report that the alarm sirens were activated and the sound of an explosion was heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia - Fars News
Arab sources report that the alarm sirens were activated and the sound of an explosion was heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia - Fars News
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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Title Resources Group Appoints Robert Greenbaum Executive Vice President
Title Resources Group named Robert Greenbaum to lead customer experience initiatives.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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Cboe Extends Trading Hours for Select Equity and ETF Options
Cboe launched pre-market and post-market sessions on C1 for select single-stock and ETF options. Eligible names represented about 53% of 2026 year-to-date U.S.-listed options volume.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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China's Commerce Ministry: will resolutely counter if UK insists on restrictive measures against Chinese EVs
China's Commerce Ministry: will resolutely counter if UK insists on restrictive measures against Chinese EVs
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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AEP, Amazon and X-energy Sign Agreement to Study Indiana Nuclear Project
American Electric Power, Amazon and X-energy signed a joint development agreement to evaluate the feasibility of an advanced nuclear project in Sullivan County, Indiana.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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US Midwest Corn Basis Bids Decline as Harvest Widens
Spot corn basis bids fell at some Midwest processors and ethanol plants on Monday as harvest increased fresh-supply availability, traders said.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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Pfister Hotel Named No. 24 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Awards
The Pfister Hotel was named the No. 24 Best Hotel in the World in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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Yelophant Named Official Partner of New York Knicks
Madison Square Garden Sports announced a new partnership naming Yelophant an Official Partner of the New York Knicks.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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Canola Futures Continue to Decline on Farmer Selling and Weaker Oils
ICE canola futures continued to pull back Monday morning, pressured by farmer selling and losses in crude oil, Chicago soybeans, soyoil and European rapeseed.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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Title Resources Group Appoints Robert Greenbaum as Executive Vice President
Title Resources Group appointed Robert Greenbaum as executive vice president to lead customer experience efforts.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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China threatens retaliation over UK's restriction on EVs
China threatens retaliation over UK's restriction on EVs
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Falls to 14-Year Low
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to its lowest level in 14 years, with high mortgage rates, elevated costs and worsening labor conditions weighing on builder confidence.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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US Homebuilder Sentiment Falls to Near 14½-Year Low in October
A survey showed US homebuilder sentiment fell to its lowest level in nearly 14½ years, with the Middle East conflict boosting mortgage rates and energy-related building-material prices.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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US Oct. homebuilder index falls to 29, lowest since 2012 - NAHB.
US Oct. homebuilder index falls to 29, lowest since 2012 - NAHB.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.46%, Nasdaq 100 +1.27%; EUR/USD -0.16%, WTI -1.34%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.27 percent, Dow futures is down 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.29 percent. In currencies, the dollar index
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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US NAHB Housing Market Index Actual 29 (Forecast 31, Previous 32)
US NAHB Housing Market Index Actual 29 (Forecast 31, Previous 32)
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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AI-Linked Stocks Rebound; CoreWeave Gains 3.4% After Goldman Upgrade
AI-linked stocks rebounded Monday after last week’s selloff, with lower Treasury yields and easing crude prices offering relief. CoreWeave gained 3.4% after a Goldman rating upgrade.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Equifax Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
Equifax Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Nasdaq rises as tech stocks begin the week with optimism, Dow still struggles
Nasdaq rises as tech stocks begin the week with optimism, Dow still struggles
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Fifth Third Q3 earnings benefit from credit quality improvement and expense control
Fifth Third Q3 earnings benefit from credit quality improvement and expense control
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Vicor Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
Vicor Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Commerzbank Sees Near-Term Weakness in South African Rand
Commerzbank's Volkmar Baur says the rand could weaken in the near term before recovering next year, citing weak growth, political uncertainty and inflation risks related to the Iran conflict and El Niño.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Hungary Targets 4.9% Budget Deficit in 2027 Draft Plan
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said the draft budget targets a deficit of 4.9% of GDP in 2027.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Aggression of US and Israel was baseless and we are ready to help find a solution and get out of the crisis.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Aggression of US and Israel was baseless and we are ready to help find a solution and get out of the crisis.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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Iran's FM Araghchi: Europeans are complicit in America's current war with Iran
Iran's FM Araghchi: Europeans are complicit in America's current war with Iran
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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IREDA Reports Q2 Consolidated Net Profit of 5.52 Billion Rupees
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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Jefferies Maintains Buy Rating on Coty, Raises Price Target to $2.95
Jefferies raised its Coty price target to $2.95 per share from $2.40 while maintaining its Buy rating.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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Iran Foreign Minister Aragchi: Tehran welcomes any idea that guarantees regional security without presence of foreign factors.
Iran Foreign Minister Aragchi: Tehran welcomes any idea that guarantees regional security without presence of foreign factors.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC
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BNB Standard Names Alex Odagiu Chief Executive
Alex Odagiu, interim president since June, will remain on the company's board, BNB Standard said Monday.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC
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Tata Sons Filing Omits Article 118 Reference in Chandra Reappointment
A statutory filing on N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as executive chairman does not cite Article 118, a provision at the centre of a dispute with majority shareholder Tata Trusts.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:57 PM UTC
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Broadcom Shares Rebound From Friday Low to $340
Broadcom shares rose to $340 after bottoming at $328 on Friday, alongside gains in other AI companies.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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US Natural Gas Inches Up on Colder Weather, Higher Flows to LNG
US natural gas futures increased slightly as forecasts shifted to show colder weather than previously expected across the eastern US, indicating higher demand for the furnace fuel as consumers crank up the heat. Gas flow
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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Goldman Sachs continues to see central bank demand as a structural support for gold.
Goldman Sachs continues to see central bank demand as a structural support for gold.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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Truist Maintains Buy Rating on Toast, Keeps $38 Price Target
Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating and $38 price target on Toast. The target implies 20.2% upside from the Oct. 16 close of $31.62.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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DeepSeek debuts improved low-cost AI model
The new version is said to outperform OpenAI and Anthropic models by some measures.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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Goldman Sachs on gold: China was the largest identifiable buyer in August at 25 tonnes.
Goldman Sachs on gold: China was the largest identifiable buyer in August at 25 tonnes.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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Jefferies Maintains Buy Rating on e.l.f. Beauty
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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Bruton Sets Oct. 30 Meeting to Consider Merger With INSW Subsidiary
Bruton Limited scheduled a Special General Meeting for Oct. 30, 2026, to consider a statutory merger with Bravo Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of International Seaways. Bruton would survive as an indirect whol
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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TSX Slips Amid Hawkish BoC Outlook
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell about 0.5% to below 36,000 on Monday as investors assessed fresh inflation data and the outlook for BoC policy. Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in September, its highest level
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC
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Multiconsult Shareholders Approve Merger With Rejlers
Multiconsult ASA said its extraordinary general meeting approved all agenda items as proposed, including the merger with Rejlers AB.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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Goldman Sachs on gold: Estimates central bank purchases of 79 tonnes in august, well above the pre-2022 average of 17 tonnes.
Goldman Sachs on gold: Estimates central bank purchases of 79 tonnes in august, well above the pre-2022 average of 17 tonnes.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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Goldman Upgrades CoreWeave to Buy, Cuts Price Target to $106
Goldman Sachs raised CoreWeave to Buy from Neutral and lowered its price target to $106 from $139. The new target implies about 73% upside from Friday’s $61.39 close, according to the analyst.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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USDA Reports 114,000 Metric Tons of Soybeans Sold to China
The USDA says 114,000 metric tons of soybeans were sold for delivery to China in the 2026/27 marketing year. The supplied report also lists 261,000 tons sold to unknown destinations, but the text is truncated.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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Hasbro Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
Hasbro Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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MSCI Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
MSCI Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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Lavrov says Kyiv and European supporters are not serious in negotiations
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC
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Araghchi calls Caspian Sea ship attacks a serious concern
Araghchi described attacks on ships in the Caspian Sea as a “serious concern.”
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC
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BGA and UNDP Sign Agreement for Two-Year Digital Safety Initiative
Blockchain for Good Alliance and the United Nations Development Programme signed an agreement to launch a two-year programme focused on digital safety and development.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC
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Phio Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Virtual Investor Roadshow
Phio Pharmaceuticals will take part in Renmark Financial Communications’ live virtual non-deal roadshow series, with a presentation and Q&A scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. EDT.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Kyiv and its European supporters are not serious in negotiations.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Kyiv and its European supporters are not serious in negotiations.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi: Attacks on ships in Caspian Sea are a serious concern.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi: Attacks on ships in Caspian Sea are a serious concern.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC
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Sitharaman Flags Global Capital Shifts as Concern for India in 2027
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said continued capital outflows and investment shifting toward the US and AI-linked markets are concerns for India in 2027.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC
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Commerzbank Sees Gradual Pace of Yuan Gains Against Dollar Continuing
Commerzbank's Volkmar Baur says the yuan's appreciation against the dollar has slowed in recent months and is likely to remain gradual, citing weak domestic demand and reliance on net exports.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC
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Siemens Targets Up to 80% Factory Automation With AI, Executive Says
Siemens executive board member Cedrik Neike said AI could help raise factory automation to as much as 80%, preserving manufacturing jobs in high-wage countries such as Germany.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC
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US probes Diageo’s classification of some bulk Scotch imports
The probe concerns how Diageo classifies some bulk Scotch imports.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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India Probes Pernod Ricard and Diageo Scotch Imports Under Trade Pact
Indian tax officials are investigating whether the companies wrongly classified some bulk Scotch imports to pay lower tariffs under the India-UK trade pact, five industry sources familiar with the matter said.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Uber wins dismissal of black cab drivers' UK lawsuit
Uber wins dismissal of black cab drivers' UK lawsuit
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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General Motors Q3 2026 earnings preview: Analysts anticipate quarterly profit
General Motors Q3 2026 earnings preview: Analysts anticipate quarterly profit
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Northrop Grumman Q3 Earnings Preview
Northrop Grumman Q3 Earnings Preview
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Red Cat Plans to Buy Steyr Motors for EUR39 Per Share
Red Cat announced plans to acquire Steyr Motors for EUR39 ($43.73) per share, valuing the company at about $250 million. Steyr is expected to generate roughly $100 million in 2027 sales.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC
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Bitmine Buys 12,535 Ethereum in Latest Treasury Purchase
Bitmine Immersion Technologies bought 12,535 ETH last week, while Chairman Tom Lee described the tech and crypto selloff as a “coiled spring.” The company said its crypto holdings, cash and other investments total $15.1
CRYPTO | Oct 19, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC
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Wetouch Technology Enters Agreement With Hefei Aoweixun Electronic Technology Co
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC
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Meta Apologizes for Suspending No Kings Instagram Account
Meta said it suspended the protest movement’s account over the weekend after activity appeared to resemble automated bot traffic rather than human exchanges.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC
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EU Sends KKR Formal Objection Over Information in NetCo Deal
The EU competition watchdog sent KKR a formal statement of objections over concerns that the firm supplied false or misleading information during the investigation into its purchase of Telecom Italia’s NetCo unit.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC
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Leads Biolabs Reports ESMO Data on Durable Responses
Leads Biolabs reported six ESMO 2026 abstracts. Its release said opamtistomig showed survival and response signals across cold tumors, while LBL-034 produced deep, sustained responses in RRMM with low rates of severe CRS
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC
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WeTouch Partners With Aoweixun to Develop AI Robot Solutions
WeTouch signed a strategic cooperation with Hefei Aoweixun to co-develop touch and human-machine interface solutions for AI robots, targeting China’s elderly care market and broader robotics applications. Financial terms
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
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WeTouch Partners With Hefei Aoweixun on AI Elder-Care Robotics
The strategic cooperation combines WeTouch’s touch technology with Aoweixun’s robotics expertise to support development of AI-powered elderly-care robots.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
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First Citizens to Collaborate With NCR Atleos on Target Store ATM Access
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
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Straight Talk Adds Data, Faster 5G and Benefits to Unlimited Plans
Straight Talk Wireless says its Silver, Gold and Platinum Unlimited plans now include more data, faster 5G and expanded benefits, with Home Internet bundle savings. Monthly base prices are unchanged.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
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NYSE becomes latest exchange to extend options hours as appetite for around-the-clock trading grows
The New York Stock Exchange becomes second major exchange to announce extended-hours options trading for heavily traded ETFs and single stocks, following CBOE.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
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Qatar to construct two power plants, sign 20-Yr LNG supply deal with Lebanon under draft electricity plan - document.
Qatar to construct two power plants, sign 20-Yr LNG supply deal with Lebanon under draft electricity plan - document.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC
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EyePoint Reports Second Late-Stage Duravyu Study Failure
EyePoint reported a second late-stage study failure for its proposed Duravyu treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration. Its shares fell sharply on Monday.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC
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BP Shares Hit 16-1/2-year High
BP shares increased to 621.40 GBp, the highest since April 2010. Over the past 4 weeks, BP gained 14.33%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 51.22%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC
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WeTouch partners with Hefei Aoweixun on AI robotics
The companies said they will enter China's projected RMB 30 trillion silver economy through AI robotics.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC
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Raketech agrees to settle Casumba earnout for EUR 8.2 million
The agreed settlement compares with EUR 20.3 million payable.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC
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Lavrov says Russia is not interested in energy price volatility
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia is not interested in volatility in energy prices.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC
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AIOS Tech to acquire SmartCore Holdings in all-stock deal
AIOS Tech to acquire SmartCore Holdings in all-stock deal
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC
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French-German bond spread widens to new post-2012 highs
French-German bond spread widens to new post-2012 highs
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC
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Gulf Stocks End Lower as Interest-Rate Concerns Persist
Major Gulf stock markets ended lower Monday. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell 0.7%, while Dubai’s and Abu Dhabi’s benchmark indexes each lost 0.3%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC
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ADTIC Completes First Renovation Phase at Mercure Hurghada
Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company completed renovations to the hotel's entrance and reception area as the first phase of a refurbishment programme valued at more than $100 million across Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC
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Russia's Lavrov: We need to plan our development for long term.
Russia's Lavrov: We need to plan our development for long term.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC
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Supreme Court Rejects Google Challenge to Patent Review Policy
The US Supreme Court declined to hear Google's challenge to a US Patent and Trademark Office rule governing reviews of older patents. Google argued the rule insulated older patents from validity reviews and helped fuel p
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC
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Russia's Lavrov: We are not interested in energy prices volatility.
Russia's Lavrov: We are not interested in energy prices volatility.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC
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Myrtle Recovery Centers Announces Flagship Facility Expansion
FOXO Technologies said its subsidiary, Myrtle Recovery Centers, recently received a Tennessee state license; the announcement also describes an expansion of its flagship facility.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC
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Leads Biolabs’ Opamtistomig and LBL-034 Featured in Six ESMO Abstracts
Six abstracts feature the company's drug candidates at the 2026 ESMO Congress; three were selected for oral presentation, including one late-breaking abstract. The release highlights durable responses and long-term survi
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC
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Merck KGaA to acquire Silence Therapeutics for about $1.3 billion
Merck KGaA said it will acquire Silence Therapeutics in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.3 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: We adhere to the investment and nuclear agreements with Iran.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: We adhere to the investment and nuclear agreements with Iran.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC
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Arabica Coffee Futures Reach One-Month High
Arabica coffee futures rose 1.5% to $3.1030 per pound at 1309 GMT, after gaining 6.5% earlier in the session. Exchange stocks remained critically low as Brazil’s real strengthened.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC
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Qatar Airways and QNB Group Announce Global Payments Partnership
Qatar Airways and QNB Group announced a strategic global payments partnership.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC
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Ithaca Warns Investment Could Halt if Rosebank Is Blocked
Ithaca warned that investment could halt if Rosebank is blocked.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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ITM Power Reports Record Revenue as Annual Losses Narrow
Revenue rose to £43.6 million for the year to 30 April 2026 from £26 million. Adjusted EBITDA losses narrowed 39% to £20.2 million, while pre-tax losses fell to £24.8 million from £45.4 million.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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Supreme Court Declines Review of Trump’s Firing of NLRB Member
The justices declined to hear former NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox’s appeal challenging her firing by President Donald Trump.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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Jefferies Cuts Kinetik Holdings Price Target to $54 From $56
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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Gold Steady Ahead of Fed Meeting as Lower Oil Limits Downside
Spot gold was little changed at $4,163.65 per ounce on Monday ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Lower oil prices limited downside pressure on bullion.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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US Supreme Court to decide legality of federal home-distilling ban
The court agreed to decide the legality of the longstanding federal ban on home distilling liquor.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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The Dow Jones Index Opens 0.08% Lower
The Dow Jones Index is dropping 43 points. Leading the losses are Walt Disney (-0.92%), Sherwin-Williams (-0.83%) and Caterpillar (-0.73%). Top gainers were Amazon (2.28%), Merck (0.77%) and UnitedHealth (0.69%).
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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Offshore Investors Buy 4.12 Billion Rand of South African Stocks
Johannesburg Stock Exchange data showed net offshore stock purchases of 4.12 billion rand ($250.78 million) last week. Bond purchases totaled 479.35 million rand, according to settlement data.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC
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Annaly Capital Management Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
Annaly Capital Management Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC
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Saturn Oil & Gas to buy Corex Resources in C$302M cash and stock deal
Saturn Oil & Gas to buy Corex Resources in C$302M cash and stock deal
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC
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INLIF prices $3.75M registered direct offering
INLIF prices $3.75M registered direct offering
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC
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US Supreme Court to Review 1868 Federal Home-Distilling Ban
The Supreme Court agreed to decide the legality of a federal ban on home distilling alcohol spirits, enacted in 1868.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC
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CCL Products Shares Fall 2% to Seven-Month Low
CCL Products shares fell 2% in Monday intraday trading to Rs.983, their lowest level in seven months, extending a sell-off into a second day.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC
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Meta Shares Hit 4-week Low
Meta shares decreased to 702.52 USD, the lowest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Meta Platforms, Inc. gained 3.27%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 1.72%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC