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Japan Considers Additional Funding for Rapidus
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is considering funding Rapidus for fiscal 2028, according to ministry officials cited by Yomiuri.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Netflix Faces Earnings Test as It Prepares to Report Tuesday
Netflix is scheduled to report fiscal third-quarter results after the market closes Tuesday. FactSet-surveyed analysts expect adjusted earnings of 82 cents per share and revenue of $12.9 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Socionext Extends Agentic AI Into 3nm SoC Physical Design
Socionext is applying Cadence InnoStack AI Super Agent to a large-scale 3nm SoC, targeting up to 5X overall productivity gains.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Super League Shareholders Approve Metaplanet Investment and Bitcoin Transfer
Super League stockholders approved proposals tied to Metaplanet’s planned strategic investment. At closing, Metaplanet’s U.S. subsidiary is to transfer 2,100 bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash to Super League, which valued
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Western Star Defines Drill Targets After Completing 5,000-Foot Nevada Program
Western Star Resources says it defined priority drill targets at the White Star Tungsten Project and completed a planned 5,000-foot drilling program across its Nevada tungsten properties.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Bahrain, UAE deliveries to France to start in coming weeks.
Bahrain, UAE deliveries to France to start in coming weeks.
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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UAE commits to provide 100k tons/month of diesel to France
UAE commits to provide 100k tons/month of diesel to France
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Socionext Expands Agentic AI Into Large-Scale SoC Physical Design
Socionext says it is expanding the use of AI-driven design for large-scale system-on-chip physical design using advanced process technologies.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Saudi commits to provide 95k tons/month of diesel to France
Saudi commits to provide 95k tons/month of diesel to France
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Doctors and Regulators Raise Concerns as Weight-Loss Drug Users Turn to Supplements
Doctors and regulators are raising concerns about dietary supplement use among people taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The report describes users’ side effects but provides no specific regulatory action or quantified chan
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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RBC Analysts See ABB Shares Rising After Strong Third-Quarter Results
RBC Capital Markets analysts say ABB reported strong third-quarter results and effectively raised its full-year guidance for the third time this year.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.18%, Nasdaq 100 unchanged; EUR/USD +0.12%, WTI -0.06%
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.18 percent, Nasdaq futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Dow futures is up 0.34 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent. In currencies, the d
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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CBOT corn to fall to $4.57-1/4
CBOT December corn (CZ26) may fall to $4.57-1/4 per bushel, as the contract has broken the support at $4.67, the last barrier toward $4.57-1/4.The support is identified as the 14.6% projection level of an uptrend from $4
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC
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Barclays Says Sabre Insurance Can Cope With Higher Claims Inflation
Barclays analysts say Sabre Insurance Group is well positioned to weather a hardening market, despite claims inflation outpacing sector pricing. The insurer expects growth to slow in the fourth quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Fall 3.73% to More Than Six-Month Closing Low
The KOSPI fell 215.27 points to 5,552.74, its lowest close in more than six months, as chipmakers declined on concerns about the global AI investment boom.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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Japanese Stocks Slide as Tech Selloff Deepens
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index dropped 1.3% to close at 64,075 on Tuesday, marking a one-month low as concerns over AI spending and higher borrowing costs continued to pressure technology shares. Japanese equities also diverge
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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Anglo American Q3 Copper Production Slips on Extreme Chile Weather
Anglo American said third-quarter copper production slipped, while expected higher copper grades later in the year supported unchanged full-year guidance. The report says the miner produced 174…
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.7%, Below 4.9% Forecast
The ONS reported an employment rate of 4.7% in June to August, down 0.1 percentage points year over year and quarter over quarter. Vacancies fell an estimated 2.9% quarter over quarter in the three months to September.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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UK Unemployment Could Climb Back Above 5%, ICAEW Economist Says
ICAEW economist Suren Thiru says employers are limiting recruitment and pay awards amid cost pressures and pre-budget policy uncertainty.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Punjab Minister Raises Questions for Amit Shah on Drugs and Border Security
Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit and raised four questions concerning drug trafficking and border security.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Gujarat Deputy CM Holds Investment Talks With Japanese Companies
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi discussed investment and technology partnerships with Japanese companies in chemicals, life sciences, textiles and green energy during a Japan visit.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC
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Mohamed Ayman Korra Raises Korra Holding Stake to 74.05%
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC
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Inission Norway Signs MoU With Devdroid for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Systems
Inission Norway signed a memorandum of understanding with Devdroid for unmanned ground vehicle systems.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:54 AM UTC
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ITC Extends Framework Agreement With Telge and Four Municipalities
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:54 AM UTC
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Guldbrev Holding Q3 EBITDA Falls to SEK 18.7 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC
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SENAAT Unit Wins Contract for Qiddiya City National Tennis Center
SENAAT said subsidiary Zamil Steel signed a 19-month contract covering fabrication, supply and installation for the National Tennis Center in Qiddiya City, Riyadh.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC
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Middle East Crisis Could Benefit East African Ports
Geopolitical tensions in the Gulf have raised fuel costs and uncertainty over import delivery times, weighing on East African economies, while the report suggests the crisis could benefit regional ports.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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South Korea May Curb Hanwha Stake Increase in Korea Aerospace
Korea Aerospace Industries' CEO says South Korea may curb Hanwha's potential increase in its stake.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Falls as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Prices
Bitcoin falls as oil prices rise amid concerns about the Middle East conflict. Capital.com analyst Kyle Rodda cites reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and continued Iranian attacks on tankers
CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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Spheria Emerging Companies Announces Three Monthly Dividends
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC
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Analyst Says TOA Paint Thailand's Fundamentals Appear Solid
ttb wealth securities analyst Saksid Phadthananarak cites the company's brand equity and 50% market share in Thailand as supporting high profitability.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC
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Ethiopia’s Tigray Administration Signals Retreat From Pretoria Commitments
Ethiopia installed a new caretaker administration in Tigray amid a resurgence of conflict, according to the report. The move is described as undercutting commitments made under the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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Navamedic Extends Nordic Rights to Mysimba for Five Years
Navamedic secured a five-year prolongation of its Nordic rights to Mysimba.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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Brent and WTI Rise as Traders Weigh Middle East Supply Risks
December Brent futures rose 0.3% to $109.90 a barrel, while December WTI futures also advanced. Traders weighed persistent Middle East supply risks against recovering Gulf crude exports and prospects for additional Russi
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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Misr Intercontinental Board Proposes Voluntary EGX Delisting
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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Magnora Data Center Acquires Operating Data Center in Oslo
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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Oman Approves 10-Year Recovery Period for Planned Battery Storage
Oman's electricity regulator approved a 10-year recovery period for planned battery storage assets, compared with about 35 years for conventional transmission equipment, Fitch Ratings said.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
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Eurozone Bond Yields Fall as Focus Remains on French Debt
Eurozone government bond yields opened lower, moving in line with U.S. Treasury yields. Market attention remains on French bonds ahead of a Moody’s review of France this Friday, Citi’s Jamie Searle said.
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Slips on Signs of Robust Supply
Iron ore futures fell below CNY 680 per ton, sliding back toward four-year lows as rising global shipments and higher arrivals at Chinese ports pointed to ample supply. Industry data showed that global iron ore shipments
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
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VINCI Unit Wins €165M Data Center Cooling Contract
Cobra IS will build a cooling plant for a data center campus in the Iberian Peninsula, including MEP for 126 dry coolers supporting about 200 MW of computing. It is bidding for further phases worth several billion euros.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Oman Official Crude Price Rises $1.07 to $106.83 a Barrel
Oman’s official oil price for December delivery rose from $105.76 a barrel on Friday. International benchmarks fell on profit-taking after reaching multi-month highs.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Somec Announces Naval Glazing Orders Exceeding €119 Million
Somec announced naval glazing orders worth over €119 million.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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VINCI Wins €165 Million Data Center Cooling Plant Contract in Iberia
VINCI subsidiary Cobra IS was awarded a contract to construct a cooling plant for a major data center campus in the Iberian Peninsula. The project is valued at €165 million.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Finland Jobless Rate Rises to 10.4% in September
Finland’s jobless rate for people aged 15–74 reached 10.4% in September, its highest level in four months, Statistics Finland figures showed.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Volkswagen-Xpeng China Partnership Is Not Going to Plan
Volkswagen turned to Xpeng in 2023 to help develop China-tailored cars faster. The alliance’s first product is now described as falling short of the original plan.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Orchid Pharma Approves Resolution to Explore Fundraising
Orchid Pharma approved an enabling resolution to explore fundraising through equity or other securities.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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Bunzl Reports 3.1% Q3 Revenue Growth at Constant Exchange Rates
Bunzl said third-quarter group revenue grew 3.1% at constant exchange rates and broadly the same at actual exchange rates. The headline also says Wickes reported revenue growth, but the body provides no details for that
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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Panmure Liberum Says Sabre Insurance Is on Track for 2030 Targets
Panmure Liberum analysts say Sabre Insurance is well positioned to meet its 2030 targets, while its market rating has yet to reflect that view. The company says growth is slowing as it prices in forward-looking claims in
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC
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Israel 10Y Bond Yield Hits 3-year Low
Israel 10 Year Government Bond Yield decreased to 3.52%, the lowest since February 2023. Over the past 4 weeks, Israel 10Y Bond Yield gained 11.60 basis points, and in the last 12 months, it increased 15.50 basis points.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC
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Gold Prices in Egypt Rise Slightly on October 19
Egypt gold prices rose on Monday, October 19. Dahab Masr quoted gold at EGP 7,209.76 for purchase and EGP 7,146.78 for sale, and 21-karat gold at EGP 6,309.17 for buying and EGP 6,254.06 for selling, at 3:51 PM.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Dollar Falls as Debt-Funded AI Concerns Persist
The dollar fell alongside Treasury yields as concerns about the sustainability of debt-funded AI investments persisted, Deutsche Bank analysts said. Asian tech stocks fell after U.S. tech stocks recovered overnight.
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC
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Copper Prices Decline as US Tariff Concerns Ease
Copper futures fell toward $6.50 per pound on Tuesday, nearing one-month lows as expectations grew that the US may abandon proposed tariffs on refined copper imports. Markets increasingly anticipate that the Trump admini
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC
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Gold Eases 0.3% as Firmer Oil Keeps Inflation Risks in Focus
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,128.92 per ounce by 0621 GMT as firmer oil prices heightened inflation concerns. Investors awaited next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC
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SalamAir Signs Distribution Agreement With Amadeus
SalamAir signed a distribution agreement with Amadeus as part of its global expansion efforts.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC
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RBC Analysts Call ABB’s Japan Electrification Deal Sensible
RBC Capital Markets analysts Sebastian Kuenne and Nick Housden say ABB’s joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric extends its electrification franchise into Japan at a reasonable price.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:39 AM UTC
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Upsales Technology Reports Q3 Sales Up 11%, EBITDA Margin at 46%
Q3 2026 net sales were SEK 42.3 million, up 11% year over year. EBITDA was SEK 19.5 million, a 46% margin, and EBIT was SEK 16.4 million, a 39% margin. Results include SEK 1.6 million in non-recurring partnership income.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC
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Wickes Q3 Like-for-Like Revenue Rises 4%
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC
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Tubos Reunidos to Request Opening of Liquidation Phase
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC
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Hungary Sees Budget Deficit Falling to 2.8% of GDP by 2030
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said the Finance Ministry forecasts a deficit of 4% in 2028, 3.4% in 2029 and 2.8% in 2030, below the EU’s 3% ceiling.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC
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XTPL Begins Bookbuilding for Up to 400,000 Series Z Shares at 65 Zlotys Each
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC
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UniCredit to Early Redeem €1 Billion in Notes on November 15, 2026
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC
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Betolar and Enersense Sign Framework Agreement
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC
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Panasonic to Begin Perovskite Solar Cell Production in April 2029
Panasonic Holdings plans to begin full-scale production of glass-type perovskite solar cells in Japan in April 2029, one year earlier than initially planned.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC
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Quadient Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Customer Communications
Quadient said it was named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Intelligent Customer Communication Management.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC
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Inderes CFO Mikko Wartiovaara Resigns Effective Dec. 31
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC
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China Resumes Sulphuric Acid Exports to Chile After Three-Month Halt
China resumed exports in September, with shipments to the world’s largest copper producer accounting for nearly all of the month’s exports, customs data showed.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC
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Berenberg Initiates DWS at Hold
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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Berenberg Initiates DWS Price Target at EUR68
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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Plus500 Acquisition of Guru Enables Brazilian Offering
Panmure Liberum analyst Barun Singh writes that the acquisition lets Plus500 build a local offering and provide access to U.S. derivatives.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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Kospi Ends Two-Session Winning Streak as Chip, Defense Stocks Retreat
South Korea’s Kospi ended a two-session winning streak, while chip and defense stocks retreated.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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Atlas Copco Names Andersson to Succeed Andrew Walker
Andersson will succeed Andrew Walker, whose retirement was previously announced.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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Tokyo Residents Plan Lawsuit Against GLP Over Data Centre Project
Residents opposed to a planned logistics and data centre complex formed a lawsuit group on Tuesday and expect to file a civil case this year against GLP Japan to halt the project.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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Atlas Copco Says Andersson Leads Industrial Flow Unit
Atlas Copco says Andersson is currently president of its Industrial Flow unit within the same business area.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Kospi Ends 3.7% Lower at 5,552.74
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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Argenx Expected to Post Earnings of $7.98 a Share
An earnings preview cites expected earnings of $7.98 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Expands Capacity With ₹2,650 Crore Plant in Andhra Pradesh
UltraTech Cement expanded capacity with its Petnikota integrated cement plant in Andhra Pradesh, built at an investment of around ₹2,650 crore.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Expects Water Handling Project to Start in Q2 2027
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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XP Power Keeps FY26 Expectations Unchanged, Sees FY27 Slightly Ahead of Market
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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Atlas Copco Appointment Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2027
Andersson's appointment at Atlas Copco takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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Ambrose Healthcare to Acquire AM-Pharma for Up to €161 Million
Ambrose Healthcare is acquiring AM-Pharma for up to €161 million.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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Zegona Communications Says COO Robert Samuelson Has Died
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC
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Tharisa Secures Early Wheeled Renewable Energy Supply
Tharisa secured an early wheeled renewable energy supply from Etana Energy.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC
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Fragbite Group’s FunRock Signs Contract for Fourth Client Game
FunRock will develop a fourth B2B game for an existing iGaming client. Revenue sharing begins at release and continues while the game is active; delivery is planned by the end of 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Datatec Expects First-Half HEPS of 22.1 to 23.6 US Cents
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Nikkei Closes 1.3% Lower at 64,075.42
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Brent Holds at 5-Month Highs
Brent crude climbed toward $110 per barrel on Tuesday, scaling its highest levels since May as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe overshadowed signs of robust energy flows from the Persian Gulf. I
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Henderson Far East Income Declares Interim Dividend of 6.30p per Share
Henderson Far East Income declared an interim dividend of 6.30p per share for the year ended Aug. 31.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 1.33% Lower
The Nikkei 225 Index fell 864 points or 1.33 percent on Tuesday to close at 64053 points. Leading the losses are Resonac Holdings (-11.12%), Fujikura (-7.05%) and Sumco (-6.99%).
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.04%, Nasdaq 100 -0.43%; USD/JPY -0.24%, WTI +0.86%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.43 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent. In currencies, the
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Genuit Group Expects Challenging Conditions to Continue Into New Year
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Ajax Resources Conditionally Raises EUR 2.5M Through Share Subscription
Ajax Resources said it conditionally raised EUR 2.5 million through a subscription for new ordinary shares of 1 pence each.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC
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Invinity Energy Systems Proposes Fundraising of at Least £20 Million
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC
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UK Average Earnings (Ex-Bonus) Actual 3.7% (Forecast 3.6%, Previous 3.5%)
UK Average Earnings (Ex-Bonus) Actual 3.7% (Forecast 3.6%, Previous 3.5%)
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC
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Shearwater Group Wins £1.7 Million Government Cybersecurity Contract
Shearwater Group announced a £1.7 million central government cybersecurity contract win.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Trades Below $82,000 as Risk Appetite Wavers
Bitcoin was broadly flat at $81,887 on Tuesday, after briefly crossing $83,000 early Monday.
CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC
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Iraq Negotiates With Chevron, ExxonMobil on Oilfield Projects
Iraq is negotiating with Chevron and ExxonMobil over major oilfield development and related infrastructure, Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi said.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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Trifast Says Year-to-Date Trading Is in Line With Expectations
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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Optima Health Says FY27 Results on Track to Meet Market Expectations
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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UK July Private-Sector Regular Pay Growth Revised to 2.92%
UK private-sector regular pay rose 2.92% year over year over three months in July, revised from 2.87% initially. Single-month growth was revised to 3.09% from 2.94%.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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UK August Private-Sector Total Pay Growth Slows to 3.13%
Average weekly earnings for private-sector total pay rose 3.13% year over year in the three months to August, versus 3.31% in July; July was revised from 3.21%.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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UK August Regular Pay Growth Eases to 3.67%
Average weekly earnings regular pay rose 3.67% year over year over three months in August, compared with 3.59% in July. Total pay growth was 3.75%, down from 3.94%.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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UK job vacancies fall to 691K in September
UK vacancies were 704K in August, revised from 702K.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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UK Claimant Count Rises by 30.3K in September
The claimant count change was +7.0K in August, revised from +27.8K.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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Invinity Energy Systems Offers Up to 50 Million New Shares at 10 Pence Each
Invinity Energy Systems is offering up to 50 million new shares at 10 pence per share.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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OVHcloud Reports First Positive Levered Free Cash Flow Since IPO
OVHcloud said levered free cash flow turned positive for the first time since its 2021 listing. Revenue rose 7.2% to €1.15 billion in the financial year through August.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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Wickes Reports £439m Revenue as Retail Sales Rise 6% in Q3
Revenue for the three months to September 26 was £439m, including retail sales of £331m, up 6%. Wickes expects adjusted pre-tax earnings of £52.8m-£56.0m, based on its own compiled analyst consensus.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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Ondine Biomedical Confirms £10 Million Gross Proceeds From Placing and Subscription
Ondine Biomedical confirmed total gross proceeds of £10 million from its placing and subscription.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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UK September PAYE Payrolls Rise to 30.28 Million
The total was 30.27 million in August, revised from 30.23 million.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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UK Private-Sector Regular Pay Growth Rises to 3.04% in August
Average weekly earnings in the UK private sector, excluding bonuses, rose 3.04% year over year over three months in August, versus 2.92% in July.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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Spain Gas Demand Rises 2.6% in First Nine Months
Enagas said gas demand rose 2.6% year over year as Spain continued using more gas to generate electricity.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.72% in August
The UK unemployment rate was 4.72% in August, compared with 4.90% in July.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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Quantum Helium Reports Q3 Project Oil Revenue of $184,502
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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UK September PAYE Payrolls Three-Month Change -2.8K
The three-month change was -2.8K, after -37.9K in August, revised from -67.5K.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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BSF Says All 17 Claims Approved for Issuance in US Patent Application
BSF Enterprise says all 17 claims in US patent application 18/578,286 have been approved for issuance.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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UK three-month employment change rises by 102K in August
The UK LFS three-month employment change was +102K in August, compared with +66K in July.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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Kumba Iron Ore Q3 Production Falls 19% to 7.5 MT
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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James Cropper Expects Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA of £10.3 Million to £11.3 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC
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GB Group Says FY27 Outlook Is in Line With Market Expectations
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC
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ShaMaran and Gulf Keystone Sign Bermuda Merger Agreement
ShaMaran Petroleum and Gulf Keystone Petroleum say they have signed a Bermuda merger agreement.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC
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Yen Jumps After Record Demand at Japan’s 20-Year Bond Auction
The yen snapped a two-day losing streak against the dollar in Asian trading after Japan’s 20-year government bond auction drew record demand. The euro also found relief as political risk in Europe continued to test trade
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC