Mon, Oct 19, 2026 - Page 34
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Hormuz Oil Flows 41% Below Prewar Levels, Kpler Says
Kpler data put Saturday’s confirmed flows at 9.87 million barrels a day; the seven-day average was 10.17 million barrels a day.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC
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Macron rejects interior minister’s resignation after French riots
Political recriminations fly as authorities admit that police botched oversight of protests
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:49 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement 2Q Net Rises to INR14.94B
UltraTech Cement reported second-quarter net income of INR14.94 billion, versus INR12.32 billion.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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CKD Corp Updates Disclosure on Share Repurchase Determination
CKD Corp issued an update regarding its determination of matters concerning a share repurchase. The disclosure provides no further details.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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Trafigura Chief Economist Rahim: MidEast crude flows down 5m-7m b/d v. pre-war level.
Trafigura Chief Economist Rahim: MidEast crude flows down 5m-7m b/d v. pre-war level.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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Kross Shares Jump Nearly 20% After Q2 Results
Kross shares jumped nearly 20% on Monday after the commercial vehicle components maker reported year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA and profit after tax for FY27’s second quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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Nifty Bank Falls 1% as Axis Bank Drops 5%
Private bank stocks fell in morning trade. Axis Bank shares declined 5%, while HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank fell more than 2% and 1%, respectively.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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ITM Power Plc reports FY results
ITM Power Plc reports FY results
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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EU-China Preliminary Deal Would Cap Chinese Hybrid Exports at 350,000
Citi analysts say Chinese automakers could see market-share gains slow next year if reported measures to curb hybrid exports to Europe are implemented. The EU and China have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC
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Berenberg Sees Aviva Wealth Business Growing as a Key Pillar
Berenberg analyst Carl Lofthagen says Aviva is capturing U.K. retirement and savings assets across multiple channels. The wealth business accounts for 7.7% of core profit; the body is truncated before the analyst's expec
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC
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Sobi to Present Aspaveli and Empaveli Data at ASN Kidney Week
Seven abstracts on pegcetacoplan have been accepted for presentation at ASN Kidney Week 2026, scheduled for Oct. 21–25 in Denver.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:44 AM UTC
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PDO Remote System Avoided About 275 Field Dispatches
Petroleum Development Oman estimates its remote electrical fault-analysis system avoided about 275 field dispatches between 2024 and mid-2026.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:43 AM UTC
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Chip boom to continue through 2027, South Korea minister tells CNBC
Chip boom to continue through 2027, South Korea minister tells CNBC
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:43 AM UTC
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ING: The EUR
EUR/USD briefly dropped back below 1.120 overnight before inching higher again this morning. The move in short-term rate differentials has pushed our short-term fair value estimate for EUR/USD higher to around 1.137-1.13
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC
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Investcorp invests in Spanish marketing automation company Connectif
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC
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Ignitis Group Launches Cash Tender for €300M of 2027 Notes
AB "Ignitis grupė" invited holders to tender any and all of its €300 million 2.000% notes due 2027 for cash. Results will be announced only if and when determined; 2026 adjusted EBITDA and investment guidance is unchange
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC
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Salalah Port to Operate Under Existing Concession Through November 1, 2028
Salalah Port Services Company said it received formal notice that its existing concession agreements will not be extended beyond their contractual expiry.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC
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JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin Deposit Token to Ethereum
JPMorgan brought its USD-denominated JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum for institutional clients, according to the supplied report.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC
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Lilly’s Omvoh meets primary endpoint in pediatric ulcerative colitis trial
Omvoh (mirikizumab-mrkz) met the primary endpoint of clinical remission in a Phase 3 pediatric ulcerative colitis study and is the first IL-23p19 inhibitor to report one-year Phase 3 results in the condition.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:40 AM UTC
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Mozambique Seeks South African Investment for New Gas Project
Mozambique state oil company ENH is in talks with potential investors, including Sasol and pipeline company ROMPCO, for a natural gas project, ENH’s chief executive said.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:39 AM UTC
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Albert Heijn Online Deliveries to Remain Offline Until at Least Thursday
The Dutch supermarket chain extended its online-delivery outage to at least 11 days, according to a message in its app. The company has called the incident a cybersecurity issue.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:38 AM UTC
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Notice of Tender Offer for Notes Due July 14, 2027
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Oman Air and Finnair Launch Codeshare Partnership
The agreement expands travel opportunities between Finland, Oman and Australia. It is Oman Air’s first new codeshare partnership since joining the oneworld Alliance in June 2025.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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German and French Spot Power Prices Edge Lower, Stay Above 2025 Levels
German and French day-ahead electricity prices edged lower on Monday but remained above last year's levels. The German 2027 contract reached a three-year high.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Zetwerk’s $518 Million India IPO Fully Subscribed
Exchange data showed the offering was fully subscribed on the final bidding day, led by demand from qualified institutional buyers.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Emkay Global Financial Recommends Buying Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Sets Rs 90 Target
Emkay's report says Ujjivan SFB's 2QFY27 PAT rose 200% year over year and 15.3% quarter over quarter to Rs3.65bn, exceeding its and consensus estimates by 13% and 19%. AUM grew 32% year over year to Rs457b.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Emkay Global Financial Recommends Buying ICICI Bank, Sets Rs 1,785 Target
Emkay’s report says ICICI Bank delivered a PAT beat, 10% ahead of its and consensus estimates. Global NIM declined quarter over quarter to 4.18%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Maintains Neutral Rating on Shoppers Stop, Sets Rs 410 Target
Motilal Oswal said Shoppers Stop’s 2QFY27 pre-Ind AS EBITDA rose 56% year over year to INR430 million, with margins increasing to 3.0%. PAT turned positive at INR31 million, compared with a loss of INR201 million.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Reiterates Buy Rating on Metro Brands, Sets Rs 1,075 Target
Motilal Oswal cited moderated revenue growth and higher EBITDA in its research report on Metro Brands.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Reports 2QFY27 Earnings In Line
Motilal Oswal says revenue rose about 18% year over year to INR22.6 billion and EBITDA increased about 24% to INR2.0 billion. Operating margin was about 9.0%.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Recommends Buying Sri Lotus Developers, Sets Rs 285 Target
Motilal Oswal’s report says Sri Lotus Developers & Realty recorded quarterly presales of INR4.7b in 2QFY27, up 83% year over year and 25% above the brokerage’s estimate.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Buy LTM; target of Rs 5050: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal's research report on LTMLTM reported revenue of USD1.2b in 2QFY27, rising 1.1% QoQ in constant currency (CC) vs. our estimate of 0.9% QoQ CC. EBIT margin at 15.6% was largely in line with our estimate of 15
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Recommends Buy on Angel One, Sets Rs 380 Target
Motilal Oswal’s report says Angel One’s total income was INR10.9b, up 16% year over year and down 1% quarter over quarter, and 5% above the broker’s estimate. Income grew 20% year over year in 1HFY27.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Recommends Buy on L&T Finance, Sets Rs 330 Target
Motilal Oswal’s report says L&T Finance’s 2QFY27 PAT rose 32% year over year to INR9.7b, in line with expectations. NII increased about 33% to INR31.9b, also in line.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Keeps Urban Company Neutral, Sets Rs 165 Target
Motilal Oswal’s research report cites 2Q consolidated NTV of INR14.3 billion, up 39% year over year, and India consumer services NTV of INR9.6 billion, up 26%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Federal Bank Reports 2QFY27 PAT of INR13.9 Billion, Up 45% YoY
Motilal Oswal says Federal Bank's PAT rose 45% year over year and 18% quarter over quarter, beating estimates by 10%. Higher other income and lower-than-expected provisions led the increase; higher operating expenses par
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Bajaj Housing Finance Reports 18% YoY PAT Growth in 2QFY27
Motilal Oswal's report says Bajaj Housing Finance's PAT rose 18% year over year in 2QFY27, in line with expectations. NII increased 10% year over year.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Oman Plans to Extend Local Content Certificate to Government Entities in 2027
Oman is preparing to extend its Local Content Certificate to government entities covered by the Tenders Law in 2027, aiming to increase domestic procurement, develop manufacturing capacity and expand employment for Omani
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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Klima Leads €7.5 Million Financing Round for Linkener
Klima led a €7.5 million financing round for Linkener.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Says It Remains on Track to Reach 240+ MTPA Capacity by March 2028
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Says Managing Director Kailash Chandra Jhanwar’s Term Ends Dec. 31, 2026
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:35 AM UTC
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AIRA Reports Q3 Sales of About SEK 0.5M
AI Revenue Assistant Software Stockholm AB reported Q3 ARR of about SEK 1.85M, EBITDA of about -SEK 3.1M and cash of about SEK 9.9M. Revenue from Aira for Fortnox is set to start with the Nov. 1 launch.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:35 AM UTC
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Oman’s Salalah Port Transition Puts $200 Million in Leased Equipment in Focus
Oman will not extend Salalah Port Services Company’s operating concessions beyond November 1, 2028, prompting scrutiny of about $200 million in leased equipment and longer-term commercial agreements ahead of a change in
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:34 AM UTC
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PBOC Governor: China to facilitate overseas financial institutions to conduct RMB trading in the domestic foreign exchange market - CCTV
PBOC Governor: China to facilitate overseas financial institutions to conduct RMB trading in the domestic foreign exchange market - CCTV
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:34 AM UTC
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Volkswagen Plans Salary Freeze for 660,000 Staff Until 2030
Volkswagen’s works council said the company plans to freeze salaries for its 660,000 staff worldwide until 2030, confirming an earlier report by Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:34 AM UTC
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PBOC Governor: Announces other policy measures like expanding the scope of institutions eligible for standing lending facilities, promoting bond market connectivity - CCTV.
PBOC Governor: Announces other policy measures like expanding the scope of institutions eligible for standing lending facilities, promoting bond market connectivity - CCTV.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:34 AM UTC
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Oman Zones Extend Income Tax Exemptions to Eligible Activities
New executive regulations make a broad range of industrial, technological, energy and other activities eligible for income tax exemptions in Oman’s special economic and free zones.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC
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Ignitis Group Plans Minimum €300M Green Bond and Tender Offer
AB "Ignitis grupė" plans a minimum €300 million five-year European Green Bond, subject to market conditions, and has launched a tender offer for its €300 million 2.000% notes due July 14, 2027. Proceeds are intended to f
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC
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Company Discloses Own-Share Trading From October 12 to 14
A disclosure covers trading in the company’s own shares from October 12 to October 14, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC
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Nouscom Raises About $135 Million in Funding Round Led by Merck and Revelation Partners
The Swiss biotech company also added Intesa Sanpaolo's Neva SGR and Angelini Industries as new investors.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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Ignitis Group Plans First Green Bond Issue and 2027 Bond Tender Offer
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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US Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await Earnings and Jobless Claims
US stock futures were higher early Monday, recovering from last week's Wall Street selloff. Nearly 15% of S&P 500 companies are due to report earnings in the week ahead, alongside weekly jobless claims.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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Emkay Global Financial Recommends Buying Axis Bank, Sets Rs 1,600 Target
Emkay Global Financial reported that Axis Bank's PAT was up 38% year over year and down 1.6% quarter over quarter, 2% below the firm's estimate. PPOP missed the firm's estimate by 6%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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Emkay Recommends Buying Urban Company, Sets Rs 200 Target
Emkay Global Financial recommends buying Urban Company and sets a target price of Rs 200. Its report cites 2QFY27 India Consumer Services NTV growth of 26.3% year over year, international NTV growth of 66.9%, and InstaHe
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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Nomura Retains Buy Rating on IndiGo Parent, Keeps Rs 6,000 Target
Nomura maintained its Buy rating and Rs 6,000 target on InterGlobe Aviation, citing low visibility on new airfare rules expected to be notified by the government within two weeks.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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South Korea's Lee: Need to continue improving corporate governance.
South Korea's Lee: Need to continue improving corporate governance.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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South Korea's Lee: Difficult for government to intervene in stock market.
South Korea's Lee: Difficult for government to intervene in stock market.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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Ruijie Networks Q3 Net Profit Rises 69.4% Year Over Year
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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South Korea's Lee: Stock correction is inevitable after sharp rally.
South Korea's Lee: Stock correction is inevitable after sharp rally.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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LME aluminium could slide further into $2,845-$2,894 range this week
LME aluminium (MAL3=LX) could slide further into a range of $2,845 to $2,894 a metric ton this week, as suggested by a projection analysis and a falling channel.The metal has broken key support at $3,021, the 161.8% proj
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.55%, Nasdaq 100 +1.08%; EUR/USD -0.3%, WTI -2.18%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.55 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.5 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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Oman Reports Higher Vegetable and Meat Prices
Oman’s food and beverage inflation in September 2026 included year-over-year increases of 20.1% for vegetables and 10.3% for meat.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC
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PBOC Governor: We will launch a liquidity support tool for large-scale redemptions by non-bank institutions.
PBOC Governor: We will launch a liquidity support tool for large-scale redemptions by non-bank institutions.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Return Cautiously to Risk
Nasdaq futures rebounded as investors tentatively returned to artificial-intelligence stocks after last week’s heavy selling; oil prices pulled back from Friday highs. The S&P 500 and Dow futures were also on track for g
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:27 AM UTC
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Emkay Global Recommends Buying Federal Bank, Sets Rs 420 Target
Emkay Global Financial’s report says Federal Bank reported PAT above its estimates, with loan growth of 22% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC
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Dongshin Engineering & Construction Wins 13 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Q2 Consolidated Net Profit Is 14.94 Billion Rupees
UltraTech Cement reported consolidated net profit of 14.94 billion rupees for Q2; the IBES estimate was 17.05 billion rupees.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC
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Strategy MSCI Delisting Could Affect Index Eligibility
Strategy may lose eligibility for certain equity indexes. Bitcoin is trading at $82,800, up 1.5%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC
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Europe Sentiment: Stoxx Drop and Euro Weakens As Turmoil Takes France
Europe Sentiment: Stoxx Drop and Euro Weakens As Turmoil Takes France
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC
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TAQA Launches Dual-Tranche US Dollar Green Bond Offering
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company is marketing a dual-tranche green bond under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The five-year tranche has initial price thoughts of around 130 basis points over U.S. Treasuries.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC
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Putailai Q3 Net Profit Rises 27.8% Year Over Year
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC
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Euro Falls as Energy Prices and French Riots Weigh on Sentiment
The euro fell on Monday as high energy prices and unrest in France heightened concerns about the country's political stability.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Approves Guarantee of Up to $55 Million for UHG Holdings
UltraTech Cement approved a corporate guarantee of up to USD 55 million for UHG Holdings.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC
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LME Copper Trades in $14,235–$14,527 Range
LME copper is described as neutral within the stated range. A break below $14,235 could be followed by a decline to $13,943.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Bloom Energy Shares Rise More Than 4% Premarket Ahead of Earnings
Bloom Energy shares rose more than 4% premarket Monday as the company entered earnings week. Its quarterly results are expected Thursday; retail investors are betting on a 40% stock pop.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC
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Emkay Global Financial Recommends Buying Metro Brands, Sets Rs 1,150 Target
Emkay says the moderation in Metro Brands’ second-quarter topline growth was temporary, citing a festive-shift impact on growth. It expects mid-teens topline growth and a relatively stronger second half.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC
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AL Sydbank Holds 1.57% of Share Capital in Own Shares
The bank reported week 42 transactions under its DKK 1.1 billion buyback program, which runs from March 2, 2026, to January 31, 2027. It now holds 1,348,355 own shares.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC
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J.P. Morgan Says EU Measures Could Benefit European Automakers
J.P. Morgan says European Commission measures restricting hybrid imports from China could support Renault, Volkswagen and Stellantis by reinforcing pricing power in Europe.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC
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AL Sydbank Reports Week 42 Share Buyback Transactions
The bank reports transactions under its DKK 1,100 million share buyback programme, announced on 25 February 2026 and scheduled to run through 31 January 2027.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC
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Emkay Global Financial Recommends Buying HDFC Bank, Sets Rs 1,050 Target
Emkay Global Financial recommends buying HDFC Bank and sets a target of Rs 1,050.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC
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Insonesia's Selloff Deepens After MSCI Warning (Video)
Insonesia's Selloff Deepens After MSCI Warning (Video)
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC
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Maruti Suzuki Expands Gurugram Traffic Management System
Maruti Suzuki will add 1,000 cameras and radar systems at around 70 junctions, covering 65 km of city roads, in phase two of the project.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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Imagicaaworld Sells Hotel and Acquires Water Park Stake
Imagicaaworld Entertainment disclosed the sale of its hotel asset and a new park acquisition, alongside plans for an indoor entertainment push. Visitor footfalls declined in the July-September quarter of FY27.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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Sensex Falls 756 Points at Noon as Private Banks, IT Weigh
The BSE Sensex was down 756.05 points at 73,973.22 on Monday, while the Nifty 50 also fell below its opening level. Losses in private banks and IT outweighed gains in metals and public-sector lenders.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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HFCL Hits Upper Circuit After Q2 FY27 Profit Surge
HFCL shares touched ₹268.81 on the NSE after the company reported its best-ever quarter for the period ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated revenue rose year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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Union Bank of India Q2 Profit Jumps 30% to ₹5,537 Crore
The state-owned lender reported net profit of ₹5,537 crore for July–September 2026, up about 30% year on year. Its shares surged to ₹179.82 on the NSE by early afternoon.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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Former Official Urges Review of IDBI Bank Divestment
Former government secretary EAS Sarma urged the President of India to review the disinvestment of IDBI Bank, citing its social costs.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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European Chip Stocks Mixed as U.S. Tech Futures Point to Recovery
European semiconductor shares are mixed after a volatile week for AI-exposed stocks. U.S. tech futures point to a recovery.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
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Luotea Strategy Chief Tom Lindgren to Leave; Duties Reassigned
Luotea said Director of Strategy, Sustainability and Development Tom Lindgren will leave to pursue opportunities elsewhere. His responsibilities will be reassigned to CEO Antti Niitynpää and other Group Management Team m
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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ISS Reports DKK 3.1B Buyback Transactions; Treasury Shares Reach 4.29%
ISS A/S reported transactions under its buyback programme, which runs through 22 February 2027. It now holds 6,864,248 treasury shares, equal to 4.29% of share capital.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Luotea Strategy Director Tom Lindgren to Leave Company
Luotea says Director of Strategy, Sustainability and Development Tom Lindgren has decided to pursue opportunities outside the company.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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ISS Reports Transactions Under Share Buyback Programme
ISS A/S reported transactions in connection with its share buyback programme. The announcement says the programme was announced on 19 February 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Rebounds 2.2% to $82,678 as Yields and Oil Ease
Bitcoin rose above $82,000 on Monday, rebounding after a losing week in which it fell as low as $80,112. The report says falling U.S. Treasury yields and lower oil prices helped risk assets start the week higher.
CRYPTO | Oct 19, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Infosys, Cognizant and TCS Report Fewer H-1B Visa Entries
H-1B visa registrations by the three Indian IT companies fell amid tighter US immigration policies.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Indonesia Ends Yearlong Radioactive Contamination Emergency Near Jakarta
Indonesia lifted the emergency after contamination affected shrimp, cloves and sneaker exports and prompted US food recalls and unprecedented import restrictions, Bloomberg reported.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC
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Philippines Summons China Envoy Over Use-of-Force Remarks
The Philippines’ top diplomat summoned China’s envoy to protest remarks about the use of force amid their South China Sea maritime dispute, Bloomberg reports.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC
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China GDP Grows 4.5% in Third Quarter, Above Forecasts
China’s GDP grew 4.5% in the three months to September, up from 4.3% in the previous quarter and ahead of forecasts for 4.4%. Beijing is targeting annual growth of 4.5% to 5%.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC
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Qatari Diar Deal Boosts Egypt’s Balance of Payments
Egypt’s balance of payments returned to surplus in fiscal 2025-2026 after a deficit in the prior year, following cash inflows from Qatar’s tourism investment deal.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 08:13 AM UTC
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Musk pledges to give SpaceX shares to 'every kid in America’
Musk pledges to give SpaceX shares to 'every kid in America’
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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HKMA Gives Darryl Chan New Roles in Executive Function Reshuffle
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank is again shuffling executive roles, according to people familiar with the matter, as it prepares to make way for a new crop of leaders in the coming years.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.62%, Shanghai Composite +0.39%, KOSPI +1.76%, ASX 200 +0.44%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.62 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.39 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.76 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.44 percent. Asian volume leaders wer
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Roche Puts Future Germany Investment Decisions on Hold
Roche’s Germany chief said the company has put all future investment decisions in Germany on hold for the time being, citing healthcare cost-cutting policies.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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iFlytek Q3 Net Profit Rises 31.05% Year Over Year
iFlytek reported Q3 net profit up 31.05% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Fabasoft Repurchases 13,116 Shares Under 2026 II Buyback
Fabasoft repurchased 13,116 shares from Oct. 12–16, bringing its total repurchases since Oct. 5 to 25,162 shares. The purchases were made via Xetra and Tradegate through a bank under safe harbor rules.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Fabasoft AG Releases Capital Market Information
Fabasoft AG published a transaction disclosure under Article 5 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Agricultural Commodities Updates: Palm Oil Gains by 2.05%
Top commodity gainers are Palm Oil (2.05%), Oat (1.13%) and Rubber (0.67%). Biggest loser is Canola (-0.54%).
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Daimler Truck Holding AG Discloses Capital Market Information
Daimler Truck Holding AG released a transaction disclosure under Article 5 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The available text does not specify the transaction details.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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CBOT Wheat May Retest Support at $6.57
CBOT December wheat may retest $6.57 per bushel; a break below could open a path to $6.51–$6.54¼.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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UBS expects ECB to hike rates by 25 bps in march 2027, following a December hike vs prior forecast for hiking cycle to end in December.
UBS expects ECB to hike rates by 25 bps in march 2027, following a December hike vs prior forecast for hiking cycle to end in December.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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Gulf stocks subdued as regional tensions weigh on sentiment
Major Gulf stock markets were subdued in early Monday trade amid Middle East tensions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz reopening.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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Europe indexes slip as French unrest and political gridlock rattle markets
Europe indexes slip as French unrest and political gridlock rattle markets
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
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GSK Reports 61% Response Rate for Ris—Rez in Early Lung Cancer Study
GSK said the drug produced a 61% response rate at the higher dose in a Phase Ib study, compared with 32% at the lower dose. The results will be presented at ESMO 2026 and support use of the higher dose in an ongoing glob
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
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Eastspring Says Underlying AI Demand Remains Robust
Eastspring Investments says AI demand remains robust despite concerns about funding costs, memory competition and earnings uncertainty. The body is truncated after noting AI-related backlog at major companies.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
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French Bonds, Stocks and Euro Fall After Unrest
French bonds and stocks underperformed other European markets on Monday, while the euro also fell after widespread protests highlighted challenges facing the government as it seeks to reduce the deficit.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
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Akasa Air Revenue Rises 35% to Rs.6,168 Crore in FY26; Net Loss Widens
The airline’s operating revenue rose from Rs.4,583 crore a year earlier, while its net loss widened 37% to Rs.2,716 crore.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Ixigo Shares Jump 13% After Q2 Profit Turnaround
Le Travenues Technology reported consolidated net profit of Rs.63.42 crore for Q2 FY27, versus a net loss in the year-ago period. Its shares rose over 13% on Monday.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Metals Commodities Updates: Iron Ore CNY Rises by 1.64%
Top commodity gainers are Iron Ore CNY (1.64%), Platinum (1.56%) and Gold (0.26%). Biggest losers are Silicon (-1.43%) and Steel Rebar (-0.68%).
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Philippines Summons China Envoy Over ‘Use of Force’ Threat
The Philippines said its top diplomat summoned China’s envoy to protest his remarks on use of force amid their maritime dispute in the South China Sea.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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Scandic and Hilton Sign Strategic Agreement for Nordics
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC
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Lindt Says Studer’s Successor Will Be Appointed in Due Course
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC