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OCBC, CGS International Coordinate Mi Material IPO
OCBC and CGS International are acting as joint global coordinators for Mi Material's IPO.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:24 AM UTC
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Mi Material Shares to Start Trading Oct. 28 on SGX Mainboard
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:24 AM UTC
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GSK Says Early-Stage Trial Shows Lung-Cancer Drug Benefit
GSK said an early-stage global trial of risvutatug rezetec, licensed from China's Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group, showed tumors shrank or disappeared in a majority of patients.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:24 AM UTC
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Mi Material Offerings to Raise S$215.0M
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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Mi Material IPO Offers 51.5M New Shares and 26.0M Vendor Shares at S$1.80 Each
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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Julius Baer Appoints Francis Hoefman as HR Chief
Hoefman joins the Swiss private bank from Reckitt, effective January 11.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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MobileX CEO Says He Bought AST SpaceMobile Shares, Floats Takeover Thesis
Peter Adderton said he bought AST SpaceMobile shares at current levels and suggested telecom companies could eventually seek to acquire or otherwise secure the satellite company. The supplied body is truncated.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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NAB Economist Says Australia's Job Market Is Softer but Not Disorderly
NAB senior economist Taylor Nugent says the Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to raise its unemployment forecasts further in November. Job losses remain low, while job advertising and vacancies have tracked sideways re
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC
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Roche to Present Lung and Breast Cancer Data at ESMO 2026
Roche said it will present late-stage trial results at the ESMO 2026 cancer meeting in Madrid, including data on divarasib and giredestrant.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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Mowi Reports Q3 Operational EBIT of EUR 275 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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South Korea Plans Crypto Exchange Meeting as Tax Delay Calls Grow
Senior finance officials are reportedly set to consult crypto exchanges on Tuesday about cryptocurrency taxation ahead of its planned January implementation.
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC
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Mullman: Houthi Attacks Impose Near-Term Costs on Saudi (Video)
Mullman: Houthi Attacks Impose Near-Term Costs on Saudi (Video)
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 05:20 AM UTC
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Philippines Awards 54.23 Billion Pesos in Treasury Bills
The Bureau of the Treasury awarded 54.23 billion pesos ($860.67 million), below the 55 billion pesos offered, in cash management and Treasury bills.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 05:20 AM UTC
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U.S. Treasury Market Increasingly Depends on Private-Sector Demand
Societe Generale rates strategists say foreign official investors account for a smaller share of Treasury holdings than a decade ago, leaving the market more reliant on private-sector demand.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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Analyst Says CP All's Share-Price Drop Looks Overdone
ttb wealth securities analyst Pattadol Bunnak says bad news about subsidiary CP Axtra's weak earnings is reflected in CP All's share price.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC
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U.S. pushes China on market access for Mastercard, Citigroup
U.S. pushes China on market access for Mastercard, Citigroup - report
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Recommends Buying ICICI Bank, Sets Rs 1,750 Target
Motilal Oswal’s report describes ICICI Bank’s 2QFY27 PAT as in line and says net interest margin declined quarter over quarter to 4.18%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Ashika CEO Rahul Arora Turns Cautiously Optimistic on Indian Markets
Rahul Arora said easing global uncertainties, strong corporate earnings and improving investor sentiment could support Indian equity markets. He sees buying opportunity in private banks.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Nasdaq Futures Rebound & Oil Retreats - Asia Market Wrap
US equity futures rebounded from last week's tech selloff as investors awaited key earnings that could determine the direction of the AI trade. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.8% following Fr
CRYPTO | Oct 19, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Punjab National Bank Shares Rise 7% After Q2 Results
Shares gained 7% on Monday, October 19, after the bank’s second-quarter results and ranked among the top gainers on the PSU Bank index. CLSA and Citi expressed divergent views.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Tesla Shares Are Down 21% on the Year Ahead of Results
Tesla shares fell Friday despite an airborne demonstration of its Roadster. Wednesday’s results are expected to focus attention on margins, cash flow and robotaxis, while robotaxi expansion faces regulatory scrutiny.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Musk Says AI and Robots Are Only Way to Solve US Debt
In comments reported by Axios from an upcoming podcast interview, Elon Musk said AI and robots are the only way to solve the US national debt, and that spending cuts alone will not solve it. The article cites Treasury da
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Red Cat proposes public purchase offer for Steyr Motors
Red Cat announced a proposed voluntary public purchase offer for Steyr Motors.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Dubai Investments Unit Plans 20% DIP Holding IPO on DFM
DIP Holding, a Dubai Investments subsidiary, plans to float 20% of its shares on the Dubai Financial Market. The offering would be the UAE's first IPO of 2026, with subscriptions scheduled to run from October 27 to Novem
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Voltamp Energy Discloses Exploratory Discussions on Potential Uzbekistan Expansion
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Axis Bank Shares Fall 4% After Mixed Q2 Results
Axis Bank shares fell 4% on Monday, making them the top loser on the Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty after mixed second-quarter earnings. Brokerages remained broadly positive, while margin pressure and elevated operating expense
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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FX Updates: Australian Dollar Rises by 0.42%
Top currency gainers are Australian Dollar (0.42%) and South Korean Won (0.41%). Meanwhile, Japanese Yen, Euro, British Pound and Dollar Index were little changed.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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NORMA Group Introduces New Dividend Policy From FY2027
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC
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Al Sharqi Shipping Inaugurates $19 Million Dubai Logistics Hub
Al Sharqi Shipping opened an integrated logistics and distribution hub at Dubai Industrial City, representing an investment of AED70 million ($19.06 million).
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC
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IFA Hotels and Resorts Launches Vilasita Residential Project in South Africa
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC
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ALSO Holding Q1–Q3 Profit Rises 75%
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Ubar Hotels and Resorts Says FSA Approves Prospectus for 25 Million-Share Rights Issue
Ubar Hotels and Resorts says the FSA approved the prospectus for its rights issue of 25 million shares.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Gozde Girisim Says Subsidiary Polinas Completes 67% Share Acquisition Of Imaj Ambalaj For 4 Mln EUR
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MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Gold Edges Higher as Softer Oil Eases Inflation Concerns
Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,182.30 per ounce by 0455 GMT as softer oil prices offered support. Investors assessed the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike later this year.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC
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Santander builds AI capabilities using Nvidia infrastructure
Santander says it is building AI capabilities using Nvidia AI infrastructure.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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BAWAG Group Reports 9M Net Profit of EUR 734.8 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Cosmo’s Rifamycin Gel Meets Phase 2 Remission Endpoint
Cosmo reported remission in 46.2% of patients versus 14.3% on placebo (p=0.0190). It plans FDA and EMA discussions and to advance toward Phase 3.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Recommends Buying DLF, Sets Rs 780 Target
Motilal Oswal issued a buy recommendation on DLF with a target price of Rs 780. Its report says DLF’s 2QFY27 presales fell 12% year over year to INR38.0 billion, above the report’s INR26 billion estimate.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Reclaims $82,500 as Crypto Market Recovers
Bitcoin reclaimed $82,500 on Monday as the cryptocurrency market rebounded from last week’s lows. Major altcoins also gained; institutional investment flows remained weak and Fed-rate uncertainty persisted.
CRYPTO | Oct 19, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Nasdaq futures rebound 1% as oil falls ahead of earnings
Nasdaq futures recovered after last week’s tech selloff as oil declined, while major earnings and economic releases loom. Asian markets remained under pressure.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Cosmo Reports Phase 2 Study Met Primary Endpoint in Colitis
Cosmo announced topline Phase 2 results for rifamycin 1% topically acting gel in distal ulcerative colitis and ulcerative proctitis.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Roche to Present Late-Stage Lung and Breast Cancer Data at ESMO 2026
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:10 AM UTC
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RHB IB Analyst Says Press Metal Sell-Off May Offer Buying Opportunity
RHB IB analyst Iftaar Hakim Rusli says the company's long-term outlook remains intact despite near-term cost pressures, while further share-price declines remain possible if aluminum prices weaken.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:10 AM UTC
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TARAF and Steppe Sign Deal to Launch JW Marriott Residences in Abu Dhabi
TARAF and Steppe signed an agreement through their joint venture with Marriott International to launch a new branded residential development on Yas Island.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:10 AM UTC
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South Korean Won Extends Gains Near 2-Year High
The South Korean won traded around 1,330 per dollar, extending gains toward its strongest level since October 2024, as robust exports and dollar supply from exporters continued to support the currency. Exports surged 83.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 05:09 AM UTC
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French President Macron declines to accept interior minister Nunez resignation: BFM TV, citing Elysee
French President Macron declines to accept interior minister Nunez resignation: BFM TV, citing Elysee
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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Victek Wins 8 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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Red Cat Says Steyr Motors Anchor Shareholder Supports Proposed Transaction
Red Cat said Steyr Motors anchor shareholder B&C Group supports the proposed transaction.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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China’s economy picks up pace at 4.5% growth
Third-quarter GDP rate puts world’s second-biggest economy on track for full-year target, analysts say
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Rubis Proposes Joint-Stock Conversion and 12.7 Million-Share Issue
Rubis plans to adopt a Management Board and Supervisory Board and issue 12.7 million new shares to compensate its General Partners. The proposal requires AMF confirmation that no mandatory offer is required and sharehold
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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IBA Launches NEPTIS Perform Duo Synthesizer Module
IBA says the module supports the path from tracer development to routine production. It is the first new product from ORA since IBA acquired the company.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Etihad Rail Opens 375-Meter Bridge Linking Dubai Rail and Metro Stations
The bridge connects Dubai Al Yalayis Station with Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, providing access to the Dubai Metro Red Line.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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RHB IB cuts Press Metal Aluminium target price to MYR9.30 from MYR9.80
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Lindt & Spruengli CEO Lechner to Leave
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Systems Limited Invests $10 Million in Egypt, Targets Further Growth in 2027
Systems Limited plans to increase its investments in Egypt by more than 50% in 2027, with further growth potentially exceeding that rate in 2028, as it expands local operations.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Rubis Conversion Completion Awaits Regulatory Approval
Rubis says completion of the conversion remains subject to regulatory approval.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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IREN, CIFR and DKNG Hit Fresh 52-Week Lows Friday
IREN and Cipher Mining fell 11% and 10%, respectively, as DraftKings also reached a fresh 52-week low. The report cites concerns about AI infrastructure spending and new sports-betting limits.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Lindt Germany CEO Michal Spiller to Leave Company
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Lindt Says Austria CEO Ali Kulein Will Succeed Spiller
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Couche-Tard Extends Zabka Tender Offer Subscription Period to Dec. 2
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Trump Backer Bets on Armenia Copper as US Expands Regional Sway
A Soviet-born US investor with ties to President Donald Trump’s administration plans to expand his copper investments in Armenia and is betting on a broader opening of the region as Washington moves to strengthen its eco
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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DKSH Agrees to Buy NewBridge for $390 Million
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Lindt Board Concludes New Operational Leadership Is Needed
Lindt’s board concluded that new operational leadership is needed to return the company to growth.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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RBC BlueBay’s Dowding Sees U.S. Inflation Peaking at 4%
RBC BlueBay Asset Management’s Mark Dowding says U.S. inflation could peak at 4% early in the new year. He expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates in the current quarter and the first quarter of 2027.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Rubis move would simplify legal structure
Rubis said a move would allow a stronger stock-market profile through a simplified legal structure.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Zealand Pharma Reports Positive Phase 1 Topline Results for ZP9830
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Rubis Proposes Jean-Christian Bergeron as Management Board Chairman
Rubis proposed Jean-Christian Bergeron as chairman of its management board.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Lindt Makes Leadership Change in Germany and Austria
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Lindt Expects to Appoint Successor in Q2 2027
Lindt expects a successor to be appointed in the second quarter of 2027.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Veolia Joint Venture Wins Five-Year Oman Desalination Contract
Veolia's joint venture with Bahwan Engineering Company secured a five-year operations and maintenance contract for Oman's Al Asilah desalination plant, which has a production capacity of 80,000 cu m of drinking water.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Infortar Buys Back Shares on Nasdaq Tallinn
Infortar bought its own shares on Nasdaq Tallinn from 12–16 October 2026 under its April 20, 2026 buyback program, managed by SEB Pank. Summary data will be disclosed no later than the seventh trading day after the trans
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Lindt Identifies Weisskopf as Board Vice-Chairman and Former CEO
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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RBC BlueBay CIO Cautions on Longer-Dated Bonds Over Debt Growth
RBC BlueBay Asset Management is more cautious on longer-dated bonds, CIO Mark Dowding says, citing the potential for rising government and corporate debt to increase demand for term premia.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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RUBIS ANNOUNCES A PROPOSAL TO CONVERT THE GROUP INTO A JOINT-STOCK COMPANY (SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME)
Paris, 19 October 2026, 7:00amRUBIS ANNOUNCES A PROPOSAL TO CONVERT THE GROUPINTO A JOINT-STOCK COMPANY (SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME)Rubis today announces a proposal to convert the Group into a joint-stock company (Société Anonyme)
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Allied Blenders and Distillers Starts Moradabad Bottling Operations
Allied Blenders and Distillers has commenced commercial operations at its Moradabad bottling facility.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Ackermans & van Haaren to Raise Van Moer Logistics Stake to 39.77%
Ackermans & van Haaren, through wholly owned subsidiary AvH Growth Capital, has entered into an agreement to increase its stake in Van Moer Logistics to 39.77%.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Lindt Names Dieter Weisskopf Interim CEO
Dieter Weisskopf will assume leadership of Lindt as interim CEO.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Zealand Pharma Reports Positive Phase 1 Results for ZP9830
Zealand Pharma announced positive topline results from the multiple ascending dose part of its Phase 1 trial of the Kv1.3 ion channel blocker ZP9830.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Infortar Reports Own-Share Purchases on Nasdaq Tallinn
Infortar acquired its own shares on Nasdaq Tallinn from 12 to 16 October 2026 under a buyback programme announced on 20 April 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Roche to Present Cancer Data at ESMO 2026
Roche says it will present new data, including two late-breaking abstracts, across lung, breast and other cancers at the meeting in Madrid from Oct. 23 to 27.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Dip Supports Wall Street and Bonds
Asian share markets mostly fell Monday amid concerns about AI funding needs and ahead of a busy earnings week. Chinese economic data exceeded forecasts, while lower oil prices supported bonds and Wall Street.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Endúr Signs Contract With Swedish Maritime Administration
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal Maintains Neutral Rating on Axis Bank, Sets Rs 1,475 Target
Motilal Oswal's report cites Axis Bank's 2QFY27 net profit of INR70.0b, up 38% year over year and down 2% quarter over quarter, missing estimates by 4%. Net interest income rose 12% year over year and 5% quarter over qua
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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IoTeX Makes First On-Chain Voter-Reward Distribution
IoTeX distributed voter rewards directly through its protocol to IOTX stakers on 20 October 2026, moving payouts from off-chain services to on-chain delivery.
CRYPTO | Oct 19, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Trend Micro Launches Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative With Up to ¥10B in Credits
Trend Micro announced an initiative offering up to ¥10B in TrendAI Flex licensing credits and free services to support adoption of TrendAI Vision One and MDR. Rollout phases and eligibility details are to follow.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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BAWAG Group Reports Q3 Net Profit of €248 Million
The bank reported Q3 2026 net profit of €248 million, RoTCE of 26.9% and a cost-income ratio of 29.8%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Prisma Properties Acquires Danish Grocery Property for DKK 36.8M
The fully let property in Hvidovre, leased to Salling Group (Netto), is about 1,000 square metres. The acquisition closed on 7 October 2026 and is expected to lift EPS by 0.18% versus Q2 2026 earnings capacity.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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BW LPG Product Services Reports Q3 Net Profit of About $118 Million
BW LPG said its Product Services segment recorded a $146 million realised trading result and an estimated net profit of about $118 million in Q3 2026. Gross trading result was about $164 million, including $18 million of
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Trend Micro Announces Up to ¥10 Billion for Cyber Resilience Initiative
The initiative supports security modernization for individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan, with access to TrendAI Vision One capabilities and partner technical support.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Genentech to Present Late-Stage Cancer Data at ESMO 2026
Genentech says it will present new data, including two late-breaking abstracts, across lung, breast and other cancers at the ESMO annual meeting in Madrid from October 23 to 27.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Swiss lawmakers face trade-off over proposed UBS capital rules
Swiss lawmakers are weighing how strict new capital requirements for UBS should be after Credit Suisse’s 2023 collapse. The report says tougher rules could prompt UBS to move abroad, while looser rules could lead to a re
REGULATION | Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Freeport Pursues Chemical Solution to Reach Copper-Leaching Target
Freeport-McMoRan is testing a new chemical compound to help extract 800 million pounds of copper annually from waste rock and expand production beyond traditional mines.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.77%, Nasdaq 100 +1.31%; USD/JPY +0.07%, WTI -1.6%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.77 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.31 percent, Dow futures is up 0.48 percent and Russell futures is up 0.79 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Reportage and Sabah Unveil Four Real Estate Projects in Azerbaijan
UAE-based developer Reportage and Sabah Investment Group showcased four projects within Sea Breeze at an event in Abu Dhabi.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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Egyptian Central Bank Says Banking Sector Can Withstand Shocks
The Central Bank of Egypt said the banking sector had demonstrated financial resilience despite heightened risks to global financial stability and escalating geopolitical tensions.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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Indian Government Bonds Rise as US Yields Drop
Indian government bonds turned higher after opening flat, as a sharp drop in US Treasury yields outweighed oil-related inflation concerns and prompted value buying.
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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CIMB Analysts See Bank Indonesia Possibly Raising Rates Wednesday
CIMB analysts expect a policy-rate increase at Wednesday’s meeting as the rupiah trades beyond 18,000 per dollar. They also expect another increase in November, earlier than their previous December projection.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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U.S. Chip Stocks Rebound After Worst Week Since March
U.S. semiconductor stocks rebounded after their worst week since March as investors positioned ahead of third-quarter earnings reports.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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Wheat Futures Rise as Ukraine-Russia Strikes Stoke Supply Fears
Wheat rose after weekend strikes between Russia and Ukraine made any deal to restart exports from the two major producers increasingly unlikely.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:54 AM UTC
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Indian Shares Slip as Bank Earnings and Elevated Crude Weigh
The Nifty 50 fell 0.38% to 23,057.6 in early Monday trade as investors digested weekend bank earnings and elevated crude prices weighed on sentiment.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:54 AM UTC
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El Niño-Linked Drought Disrupts Indonesian Palm Farmers as Rivers Recede
Drought and receding rivers are affecting palm fruit farmers in Indonesia, including one farmer who waited four days to unload his harvest before a mill said it was full.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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USD/JPY Seen Range-Bound at 157.00–158.80 This Week
Sony Financial Group analyst Kumiko Ishikawa expects the dollar to trade between 157.00 and 158.80 yen this week, citing signs of a slight retreat in rate-hike expectations.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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Egypt Launches Investment Zone for Qatar’s Alam Al Roum Project
Egypt has launched an investment zone for the Qatar-linked Alam Al Roum project on the North Coast, aiming to attract domestic and foreign investment and accelerate development.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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US Secretary of State Rubio: intel sharing with Ukraine continues without pause
US Secretary of State Rubio: intel sharing with Ukraine continues without pause
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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US Secretary of State Rubio: Zelenskiy and Russians should concentrate on ending war
US Secretary of State Rubio: Zelenskiy and Russians should concentrate on ending war
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Palm OIl Stays at 3-Week High on Export Strength
Malaysian palm oil futures held above MYR 4,750 per tonne, hovering at a three-week peak amid firmer edible oils on China’s Dalian exchange and robust export demand. Cargo surveyors reported a 43.2%—58.3% month-on-month
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as S&P 500 Futures Gain 0.72%
S&P 500 futures rose 0.72% to 7,760 on Sunday after the index closed 1.09% lower Friday. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1.2% and Dow futures added 0.44%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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MAIA: Indonesia Stocks Sell Off Again. Here's What May Cushion the Market.
Indonesian markets extended their selloff, with losses in bonds and the rupiah, after MSCI warned of a potential downgrade. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens talks about the potential buffers against foreign selling. ()
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:45 AM UTC
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Azizi Starts Workforce Housing Projects in Dubai and Sharjah
Azizi Developments has started work on master-planned workforce communities in Dubai and Sharjah, designed to house more than 31,000 personnel upon completion.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC
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Australian Dollar Gains as Euro Weakens; Kiwi Awaits Inflation Data
The Australian dollar gained on Monday amid flows out of the euro following rioting in France. The New Zealand dollar awaited inflation data that could influence the case for a third rate hike this month.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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China September Unemployment Rate at 5.2%, Versus 5.3% Prior
China’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in September, compared with 5.3% previously and a 5.3% estimate.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC
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Mowi Reports Record Q3 Harvest Volumes and EBIT
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:39 AM UTC
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Gulf Spic Is Lowest Bidder for KOC Booster Stations Project
Gulf Spic emerged as the lowest bidder for Kuwait Oil Company’s Booster Stations Enhancement Project.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:39 AM UTC
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China Fangda JV Signs Yuan 2.05 Billion Saudi Stadium Curtain Wall Contract
China Fangda Group said its IKK Fangda joint venture signed curtain wall works for a stadium in Saudi Arabia, valued at 2.05 billion yuan.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:39 AM UTC
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Truecaller Preliminary Q3 Net Sales Rise 3% Year Over Year
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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US Secretary of State Rubio: we will keep seeking chances to end conflict
US Secretary of State Rubio: we will keep seeking chances to end conflict
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Asian markets mixed as technology selloff lifts Wall Street volatility
Asian markets mixed as technology selloff lifts Wall Street volatility
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Truecaller Announces Preliminary Third-Quarter 2026 Results
Truecaller announced preliminary, unaudited results for the third quarter of 2026. The supplied body is truncated before financial figures are available.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Prabhudas Lilladher Recommends Buying Federal Bank, Sets Rs 400 Target
The broker cited a core revenue beat and healthy loan growth, offset by operating-expense drag and a 2.8% miss in core PPoP.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC