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ICICI Securities Cuts LTIMindtree Rating; Sets Rs 3,720 Target
The research report says LTIMindtree’s revenue growth and EBIT margins were largely in line with consensus and the brokerage’s estimates. Management expects revenue growth to improve from Q3, supported by Q2FY27 ACV grow
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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JPMorgan Raises Intel to Neutral From Underweight
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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A-One Steels India Shares Jump Nearly 10% Ahead of Q2 Results
A-One Steels India shares surged nearly 10% on Monday as investors awaited the company's Q2 FY27 results. Its board was scheduled to meet that day to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial r
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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TASMAC Plans to Introduce Four Beer Varieties in Tamil Nadu
TASMAC plans to introduce four beer varieties already sold in other states by year-end, according to sources cited by The Times of India.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC
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Commerzbank Says Fed, ECB Responses Matter Most for Euro-Dollar
Commerzbank's Thu Lan Nguyen says upcoming Fed and ECB policy decisions will matter more for the euro-dollar exchange rate than oil prices.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz after not following IRGC orders
A tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz after not following orders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Vedanta Invests Nearly $600 Million to Double South Africa Zinc Capacity
Vedanta says the Gamsberg mine’s Phase II expansion will raise annual capacity to 500,000 tonnes. The project is in South Africa’s Northern Cape.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC
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Arijit Sengupta Set to Join Mars to Lead Snacking and Kellanova Marketing
Former Zydus Wellness chief marketing officer Arijit Sengupta is expected to oversee marketing across Mars’ snacking and Kellanova businesses.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Tunwal E-Motors MD Says Demand Will Pace Capacity Expansion
Jhumarmal Pannaram Tunwal says expansion will depend on demand, utilisation and visibility on future volumes. Installed capacity is around 500 vehicles a day, with a new facility taking capacity to around 1,300 scooters.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.
France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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European Bond Yields Rise
European government bond yields rose on Monday, with borrowing costs in heavily indebted euro-area countries climbing as unrest in France heightened concerns over its fiscal outlook. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield edged up
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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FPIs Withdraw Rs 52,100 Crore From Indian Equities in October
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities in October so far. Elevated crude prices, higher US bond yields and a stronger dollar weigh on sentiment.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Nutex Health schedules third-quarter 2026 results and conference call
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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PGE Targets About 209 Billion Zlotys in Cumulative EBITDA Through 2035
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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AB Volvo to Launch Dedicated Mining Unit in 2027
Volvo Mining is scheduled to launch on Jan. 1, 2027, within Volvo Construction Equipment, initially targeting Sweden, Norway and Finland, with phased expansion planned.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Takeda Reports Phase 4 VERDICT Data on ENTYVIO in Ulcerative Colitis
Takeda said Phase 4 VERDICT data showed ENTYVIO treat-to-target disease clearance prolonged time to a first ulcerative colitis-related complication versus symptomatic remission alone (HR 0.33; 95% CI 0.17–0.67; P=0.0014)
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Bonds Update: Italy 10Y Bond Yield Rises by 8 bps
Majority of government bonds yields are higher on Monday. Top gainers are Italy 10Y (7.84bps), France 10Y (7.74bps), Greece 10Y (5.18bps) and Germany 10Y (2.09bps). Biggest losers are Japan 10Y (-2.10bps) and US 10Y (-0.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.5%, Nasdaq 100 +1.07%; EUR/USD -0.28%, WTI -1.17%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.47 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Icelandair Completes Acquisition of 49% Stake in Fly Play Europe Holdco
Icelandair Group said all conditions were met and it completed the acquisition of a 49% stake in Fly Play Europe Holdco. The holdco's Malta subsidiary holds a Maltese AOC.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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European Shares Slip as French Unrest Weighs on Sentiment
European shares fell, led by French equities, after protest violence over the weekend. The CAC 40 dropped 1.38% on Monday as broader sentiment was subdued ahead of a busy earnings week.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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MSCI's Indonesia Downgrade Consideration Was Followed by $65 Billion Selloff
MSCI said last week it was considering moving Indonesia's stock market from emerging-market to standalone status. The announcement was followed by a selloff that erased about $65 billion in market value on the day.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Balchem declares $0.3984 dividend
Balchem declares $0.3984 dividend
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Biggest stock movers Monday: INTC, SPCX, and more
Biggest stock movers Monday: INTC, SPCX, and more
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC
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Uber wins bid to dismiss London taxi-driver lawsuits
Uber says it succeeded in a bid to throw out lawsuits brought by London black cab drivers and two former operators.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC
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Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Q3 Net Profit Rises 52.9% Year Over Year
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC
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Euro Weakens Amid French Turmoil
The euro weakened toward $1.12, remaining near multi-month lows as escalating unrest in France heightened concerns over the country’s fiscal outlook, while tensions between Ukraine and the US added to geopolitical uncert
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 09:26 AM UTC
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KIP REIT Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings
For the quarter ended September 30, revenue was MYR 48,750,000 versus MYR 40,765,000 a year earlier. Pretax profit was MYR 17,258,000 versus MYR 17,244,000.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:26 AM UTC
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Indian Banks Differ in FCNR-B Fund Deployment Amid Margin Pressure
A Jefferies research report says major Indian banks have adopted different strategies for deploying FCNR-B deposit funds, with varying effects on lending margins.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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Utility Vehicles Account for Nearly 70% of India Passenger Vehicle Sales
JM Financial says utility vehicles made up nearly seven out of every 10 passenger vehicles sold in India year to date in FY2026-27, driving market growth.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright Defends Trump Over Rising US Fuel Prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said President Donald Trump works to lower energy prices while acknowledging efforts to resolve tensions with Iran bring short-term political pain. AAA data put the Sunday US average gasolin
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Bessent Attributes September Inflation to Energy Shock
U.S. stock futures rose Monday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said September’s hotter inflation reading reflects an “energy shock” and argued prices would ease after the Ir
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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Kingfa Sci & Tech Chairman Proposes A-Share Buyback
Kingfa Sci & Tech's chairman proposed an A-share buyback.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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J.P. Morgan Sees Better Risk-Reward Outlook for Intel Shares
J.P. Morgan analysts say Intel's sharp pullback from its June peak improves the stock's risk-reward outlook, while citing near-term concerns about AI infrastructure spending and potential support from agentic AI chip dem
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC
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CXMT Forecasts Nine-Month Profit Turnaround as DRAM Demand Surges
CXMT expects January–September net profit of 131 billion–132.5 billion yuan, versus a 5.28 billion yuan loss a year earlier, and revenue of 265 billion–270 billion yuan. Counterpoint Research estimates its Q3 2026 global
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC
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Indonesia Stocks Fall 3.6%, Jakarta Composite Closes at Six-Year Low
The Jakarta Composite Index closed 3.6% lower at 4,996.61, after falling as much as 5.4% earlier. Stocks extended their slump after MSCI cautioned last week that Indonesia could be removed from its indexes.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC
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SDIC Power Q3 On-Grid Generation Rises 14.6% Y/Y
SDIC Power reported a 14.6% year-over-year increase in Q3 on-grid power generation.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC
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Huhtamäki Sets October 29 Date for Q3 2026 Interim Report
Huhtamäki says it will publish its Q3 2026 interim report at approximately 8:30 EET on October 29, 2026. The release and related results presentation materials will be available after publication.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC
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OHB Awarded ESA Feasibility and Design Studies for Lunar Infrastructure
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Yes Bank AT1 Bond Reinstatement Will Not Trigger Principal Cash Outflow
CEO Vinay Tonse said reinstating Rs.8,415 crore of AT1 bonds written down in 2020 will be a balance-sheet adjustment, with no principal cash outflow.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Gabriel India Shares Rise 7.41% to Intraday High of Rs.1,557.80
Gabriel India shares opened at Rs.1,460, compared with a previous close of Rs.1,448.90, and touched an intraday high of Rs.1,557.80 on the NSE.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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Sayaji Industries Sells Idle Land for 730 Million Rupees
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC
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Bernstein upgrades DDOG to Outperform, sets price target
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Pakistan Growth Disappoints as Middle East Crisis Tests Recovery
Pakistan’s economy grew less than expected in the last quarter of the financial year to June, signaling a loss of momentum in the recovery as the conflict in the Middle East poses fresh risks to the outlook.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Carrefour to Buy Codifrance for €152 Million
Carrefour said it has signed a deal with Colruyt to acquire Codifrance, a specialist in affiliation and convenience food distribution, for an enterprise value of €152 million.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Digital Realty halts construction at planned $3 billion Georgia data center
White phosphorus and other hazardous substances were discovered at the former military site, suspending construction.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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JPMorgan downgrades Intel to Neutral
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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DBS Analysts See Shopee 3Q Earnings at Risk From FX Weakness
DBS analysts say foreign-exchange weakness and tactical headwinds could affect Shopee's third-quarter earnings. In Indonesia, Shopee's largest market, the rupiah has weakened and the Consumer Confidence Index fell in Jul
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Regulator Says Listings of Young Growth Firms Have Increased
The Securities and Futures Commission CEO attributed the rise to improved market infrastructure. The body is truncated before giving further details.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Kwality Pharmaceuticals Buys Land for Automated Facility
Kwality Pharmaceuticals bought land in Amritsar, Punjab, to build a fully automated facility.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says Get Ready to Buy as Stock Drop Ends
Investors should prepare to add risk to their portfolios as a months-long pullback in parts of the equity market nears an end, according to Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC
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Nvidia reportedly asks HBM suppliers to use TSMC 3nm process
Seoul Economic Daily reports Nvidia asked Samsung, SK Hynix and other next-generation HBM suppliers to use TSMC's 3nm process for custom high-bandwidth memory chips.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC
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European Shares Slide Amid France Political Stability Concerns
European stocks were sharply lower on Monday, with banks under selling pressure amid concerns about high energy prices and France’s political stability.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Payop Introduces Redesigned Checkout Experience
Payop says its redesigned checkout brings the company’s new visual identity into the payment experience.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Barclays Cuts Aston Martin Price Target to 43 Pence
Barclays cut its Aston Martin price target to 43 pence from 55 pence and retained an Overweight rating. The report also lists other analyst recommendations on U.K. stocks.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley upgrades GLBE to Overweight
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Elon Musk says he'll give a SpaceX share to every child in America next year
The SpaceX boss said Monday that he'll give one of his company shares to every child in the U.S. next year. He didn't say how the share giveaway would happen.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Gold Edges Up as Oil Retreats; Fed Decision in Focus
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,171.65 per ounce by 0853 GMT on Monday, as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC
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Malaysia’s KLCI Closes at Weakest Level Since September 2025
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC
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Companies scheduled to report earnings Monday, Oct. 19
CLF, DX, FITB and VFS are scheduled to report before the market opens. AGNC, BOKF, CCK, FNB, HBCP, KARO, RBB, RLI, SFBS, SMBK, STLD, WAL, WASH, WRB, WTFC and ZION are scheduled to report after the market closes.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC
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AbbVie Reports Higher Remission Rates in Phase 2a Crohn’s Study
AbbVie said investigational therapy ABBV-466 achieved higher endoscopic remission rates than either component therapy alone in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC
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Seven securities 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 19, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC
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Five reverse stock splits scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19
AMTD announced a 1-for-60 reverse split, CAPS 1-for-30, FRGT 1-for-10, GP 1-for-5 and OBAI 1-for-20.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC
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India Corporate Bond Issuance May Reach Record in 2026
Bankers said Indian companies are likely to increase debt issuance, possibly reaching a record before year-end, as borrowers seek to lock in rates ahead of an expected increase.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC
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TH Plantations Reports September Fresh Fruit Bunches Production of 95,353.12 Tonnes
TH Plantations reported fresh fruit bunches production of 95,353.12 metric tonnes for September.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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Tagehus Plans SEK 1.0B Green Bond, Launches Note Tender
Tagehus contemplates issuing approximately SEK 1.0 billion of three-year senior unsecured green bonds under an approximately SEK 1.5 billion framework. It launched a conditional cash tender for SEK 750 million of its 202
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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French unrest compounds debt crisis fears. Paris-listed stocks, bonds and the euro fall
"It looks like either the bond markets riot, or the people riot, or both," one analyst told CNBC.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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GEK TERNA Proposes €500 Million in Seven-Year Notes
GEK TERNA proposes €500 million of senior unsecured fixed-rate notes with a seven-year term.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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Euro Weakens Amid France Protests and Ukraine Tensions
The euro weakened against other major currencies in early European trading on Monday amid protests in France and escalating tensions in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm and order after a major da
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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China Signals Overnight Rate Set to Become Main Policy Benchmark
China’s central bank signaled its overnight reverse repurchase rate will replace the current seven-day rate as the new policy benchmark, in another step that aligns it closer with global peers.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC
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Sterling Hits 16-Month High Against Euro on French Risks, BOE Rate Bets
Sterling rose to a 16-month high against the euro, reflecting French civil unrest and fiscal risks alongside expectations the Bank of England could raise rates. Swap markets have priced around 105 basis points of tighten
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC
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Alandalus Property Subsidiary Acquires 44,550-Square-Meter Riyadh Plot
Marafiq Alandalus Allujistiyah acquired land in Riyadh’s Al Mashael District from Ahmad Suleiman AlFahad wa Awladuh Company for SAR83.8 million ($22 million).
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC
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Adventure Completes Split of 7,352,456 Ordinary Shares
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC
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Heimar Buys Back 1.29 Million Shares in Week 42
Heimar hf. bought 1,290,000 shares for ISK 42.033 million under its buyback program. It now holds 36.58 million shares, about 1.86% of issued shares.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC
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Bank of Åland to phase out Borgo services, expects €8M Q4 gain
Bank of Åland and Borgo agreed to phase out the bank’s platform and service provision from Q4 2026 through 2027. The bank expects an approximately €8M positive one-off effect on operating profit in Q4 2026, after which r
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:07 AM UTC
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Hungarian Forint Extends Gains to Nearly Four-Week High
The forint rose for a third straight session to touch a nearly four-week high on Monday as markets anticipated the government's 2027 budget plan would show a reduced deficit.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 09:07 AM UTC
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Bank of Åland and Borgo to Phase Out Service Collaboration
The companies signed an agreement on October 19, 2026, to gradually end their collaboration ahead of schedule.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC
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Zefiro Reports US$40 Million Government-Project Backlog Through June 2029
About US$4.9 million of the backlog is expected to be performed during the current quarter. Zefiro also received an exploratory contract from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC
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Kelly Clarkson’s expensive purchases: A multi-million dollar real-estate portfolio that spans the country
From a sprawling waterfront mansion in Tennessee and a lavish California estate to a cozy Montana ranch, Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to expensive purchases.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC
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JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin to Ethereum for Institutional Clients
Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan Chase is expanding its JPM Coin deposit token to the Ethereum blockchain. The token represents U.S. dollar deposits held at the bank and enables eligible clients to transfer funds within
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC
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Economic calendar and Fed speaker schedule for Monday, Oct. 19
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC
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Volvo Group Creates Dedicated Mining Entity
Volvo Group has created a dedicated mining entity, Volvo Mining.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC
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Ofgem approves £642.1 million for National Grid project
Ofgem greenlights £642.1 million in funding for National Grid’s Bramford-Twinstead project.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC
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Bank of Åland and Borgo to Gradually End Service Collaboration
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:03 AM UTC
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Treasury yields move lower as investors assess U.S. inflation backdrop
Treasury yields fell as investors weigh the domestic inflation and interest rate backdrop against broader geopolitical developments.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 09:03 AM UTC
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Disc Medicine rallies 32% as investors await bitopertin trial results
Disc Medicine rallies 32% as investors await bitopertin trial results
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:03 AM UTC
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JCB and Krungsriayudhya Card Launch the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card
JCB International and Krungsriayudhya Card launched the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC
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Jio IPO Anchor Investor Quota Nearly 30 Times Oversubscribed
Institutions including GIC, BlackRock and Fidelity submitted bids totaling almost 30 times the quota reserved for anchor investors in Jio Platforms’ $3.2 billion IPO, a person with direct knowledge said.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC
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EU Auctions 2.792 Million Spot Carbon Permits
The European Union sold 2.792 million spot carbon permits on EEX, the exchange said.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC
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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love goes the extra mile to protect the land around $43 million Lake Tahoe estate
Beach Boys star Mike Love has revealed the extraordinary lengths he went to preserve the natural beauty surrounding his sprawling $43 million Lake Tahoe estate.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC
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Winter Storm Warnings Forecast Up to 36 Inches of Snow in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued warnings for parts of Alaska, forecasting 18 to 36 inches of snow above 2,500 feet in the Eastern Alaska Range from Monday through early Thursday. The agency warned that travel could b
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC
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Íslandsbanki Repurchases 3.36 Million Shares in Week 42
Íslandsbanki bought 3,361,730 of its own shares for ISK 462.8 million in week 42. Since Oct. 2, it has repurchased 7,311,730 shares for ISK 1.016 billion under a plan capped at 25 million shares or ISK 3.0 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC
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HKEX Eyes More Yuan-Denominated Commodity Contracts
HKEX CEO says the exchange is considering more yuan-denominated contracts; the LME is due to start trading a hot-rolled steel coil contract next week.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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ING: The USD
Al-related jitters entered the FX picture last week, although currencies are more accurately borrowing the reaction from the rates channel. The USD two-year OIS/SOFR has dropped 25bp from the 14 October post-US CPI print
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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Dollar May Rise as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Rate Prospects Persist
XS.com's Simon-Peter Massabni says the dollar could rise in coming months as geopolitical tensions continue and the Fed is expected to raise rates further.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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FX Updates: South Korean Won Appreciates by 0.48%
Top currency gainers are South Korean Won (0.48%), Australian Dollar (0.47%), Canadian Dollar (0.35%) and Dollar Index (0.07%). Biggest losers are Indian Rupee (-0.31%), Euro (-0.21%) and Japanese Yen (-0.09%). Meanwhile
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.54%, Nasdaq 100 +1.09%; EUR/USD -0.23%, WTI -1.84%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.54 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is up 0.49 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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European Telecoms Explore Joint Bid for Mobile Satellite Spectrum
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone agreed to explore a joint bid for spectrum for mobile satellite services in Europe.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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French Bond Yields Rise as Treasury Yields Fall
French government-bond yields rose amid concerns about protests and the government's planned budget-deficit cut, while U.S. Treasury yields fell.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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Peptide group to meet with White House over pending regulatory plan
The largely unregulated substances are popular with wellness influencers and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A pending regulation under White House review could expand access to peptides, largel
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC
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White House allies play midterms blame game
The White House has witnessed an uptick in drama driven by the midterms. Trump administration officials and allies are starting to debate who will shoulder the blame if Republicans perform poorly in November. The White H
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC
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Exclusive: The national intelligence chief steering AI
“He is hyper-competent and a problem-solver with good instincts, and that’s why he’s so valued.” Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton has received mostly positive marks so far in Washington as chair of the Trump
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC
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Samsung said to use TSMC tech for Nvidia's next-generation memory chips
Samsung said to use TSMC tech for Nvidia's next-generation memory chips
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:58 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Shares Fall 5% From Day’s High After Q2 Results
UltraTech Cement shares fell 5% from the day’s high on October 19 after the company reported a smaller-than-expected rise in second-quarter profit. The report cited higher raw material costs.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC
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AD Ports’ Sdeira Unveils Abu Dhabi Accommodation Project for 27,000
Sdeira Group has unveiled the masterplan for the two-phase Aryam Community project at KEZAD Al Mamourah. Construction is expected to begin in the…
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC
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Bank Muscat Reports Nine-Month Net Profit of RO 209.18 Million
Bank Muscat reported preliminary, unaudited net profit of RO 209.18 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with RO 191.57 million a year earlier.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC
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FedEx to Raise General Rates in India From Jan. 4, 2027
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC
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Morningstar Says Nike Shares Remain Undervalued Despite Outlook
Morningstar cut its fair value estimate for Nike while saying its shares remain undervalued; the analyst expects innovation, stronger marketing and improved retail partnerships.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC
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Bavarian Nordic Reports Share Buyback Transactions
Bavarian Nordic disclosed transactions connected with its share buy-back program.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:55 AM UTC
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CARE Ratings Agrees to Sell 9.90% Stake in CGIL
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:55 AM UTC
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UAE’s Blue Rhine Wins LED Contract for $1.7 Billion Abu Dhabi Sphere
Blue Rhine Industries secured a contract to install and commission the exterior LED display for Sphere Abu Dhabi, a venue under development on Yas Island.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC
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PBOC Governor: China weighs overnight reverse repo rate as policy rate.
PBOC Governor: China weighs overnight reverse repo rate as policy rate.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Reports Higher Domestic Grey Cement Sales Volumes
UltraTech Cement said domestic grey cement sales volumes rose, citing a wider market footprint and cost optimization.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC
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Durri Space and Cailabs to establish optical ground network in Oman
The partnership plans three optical ground stations in Oman by 2028.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:53 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Says Business Performed Well Despite Headwinds
UltraTech Cement said its business performed well despite headwinds from the monsoon and West Asia crisis.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:53 AM UTC
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Asian Shares Mixed as Investors Weigh AI Spending Concerns and Oil Prices
Asian stocks were mixed on Monday. Concerns about AI spending and elevated oil prices kept investors on edge, while stronger-than-expected Q3 GDP growth in China helped limit regional losses.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:52 AM UTC
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Hotpack and Sea Pride Plan RO 30 Million Packaging Complex in Oman
Hotpack and Sea Pride plan a packaging complex in Khazaen Economic City, with investment expected to exceed RO 30 million over three years. The proposed facility in Barka is expected to create more than 300 jobs.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:51 AM UTC
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Natco Pharma Launches Carboplatin Injection in the U.S.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:51 AM UTC
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Tharoor Says Starlink Should Follow Same Process as Rivals in India
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Starlink and other companies seeking to enter India's satellite internet market should go through the same process. The government has said all companies face the same process.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 08:51 AM UTC
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics to Supply Package Substrate to Global Company
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Reports 2Q Revenue of INR232.95B
UltraTech Cement reported 2Q revenue of INR232.95B, versus INR196.07B.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC