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Tele2 Reports Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of SEK 3,100 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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Embla Medical Posts Q3 Sales At $250 Mln, Narrows Guidance
Embla Medical hf OMXCOP:EMBLA
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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WSJ Poll Sees Bank Indonesia Holding Rate at 5.75%
Seven of nine economists polled expect Bank Indonesia to keep its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate at 5.75% on Wednesday; two forecast a 25-basis-point increase to 6.0%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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NZX 50 Ends 0.2% Lower, Down for 3rd Straight Session
The NZX 50 lost 20 points, or 0.2%, to close at 13,632 on Tuesday, after trading flat in morning deals, extending losses for a third straight session and touching its lowest level since September 16. The decline was main
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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BNP Paribas Sees Challenges for Chinese Consumption
BNP Paribas says in a research note that China’s consumption may continue to face challenges as retail sales growth remains subdued. Retail sales rose 1.1% year over year in September, compared with 0.4% in August.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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Nokia Expected to Report Earnings of 6 Cents per Share
An earnings preview says Nokia is expected to post earnings of 6 cents a share. The source identifies the measure as its preferred earnings measure in euros.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Rafay Joins Lenovo AI Innovators in AI Services Partnership
Rafay and Lenovo will align joint sales to help companies orchestrate and monetize enterprise AI and cloud-native workloads across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Muzinich’s Muller Says France Market Uncertainty Could Persist
Muzinich & Co’s Erick Muller says political gridlock and the approach of France’s 2027 elections could hinder corrective measures and prolong market uncertainty.
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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TGS Begins MC3D Vision PSDM Reprocessing Project Offshore Côte d’Ivoire
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Volkswagen Trims UNYX 08 2026 Sales
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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LHV Group Reports Q3 Net Profit of €37.5M, Up 52% QoQ
The bank reported unaudited Q3 2026 net profit of €37.5 million, up 52% quarter over quarter and 43% year over year. Net income was €80.1 million, with a €8.9 million net release of loan impairments; ROE was 19.3% and NI
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Hexagon Purus Reports Q3 Revenue of NOK 150M, EBITDA of -NOK 83M
Revenue and other income fell 40% year over year. The company is discussing a financial restructuring to address debt and negative equity, and targets approaching underlying EBITDA break-even in Q4.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Tradeweb to Acquire Trumid Holdings for About $1.97 Billion
Tradeweb said it has agreed to acquire Trumid Holdings for around $1.97 billion, subject to adjustments. The reported price includes $1.75 billion for the business.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Cabka Reports 9M Revenue Growth, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook
Cabka reported 9M 2026 revenue of €137.8 million, up 4% year over year. Q3 revenue was €42.3 million, broadly flat year over year, while profitability improved on mix and cost control. The company reaffirmed its 2026 rev
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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OVHcloud Reports FY2026 Revenue of €1,145.1 Million, Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 42%
OVHcloud reported FY2026 revenue of €1,145.1M, up 7.2% like-for-like, and adjusted EBITDA of €480.5M. Q4 like-for-like growth was 10.5%, with Public Cloud up 20%. Net income was €9.4M, leverage was 2.7x, and LFCF turned
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Coop Pank Reports Q3 Net Profit of €9.1M, Up 30% YoY
Unaudited Q3 2026 net profit rose 10% QoQ and 30% YoY to €9.1M. Net income was €23.8M and operating expenses were €12.5M; loans increased €68M to €2.3B and deposits rose €131M to €2.32B. Cost of funding was 2.1%.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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OVHcloud Sees 10% Organic Revenue Growth in 2027
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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OVHcloud says it achieved all 2026 targets as Q4 revenue grew 10.5%
Chairman and CEO Octave Klaba said fourth-quarter revenue grew 10.5% on a like-for-like basis and monthly revenue exceeded €100 million by fiscal year-end.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Cabka Reports Continued Revenue Growth and Strong Profitability in Q3 2026
Cabka announced a Q3 2026 trading update; the supplied text provides no revenue or profit figures.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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LHV Group Reports Unaudited Q3 and Nine-Month 2026 Results
LHV Group said income and profitability grew quarter on quarter and year on year in Q3 2026, driven by net interest income, fee income and a larger release of loan impairments.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Hexagon Purus Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results
CEO Morten Holum said Q3 was the first quarter to reflect most significant cost reductions, putting the annualized cost base around 50% below 2024 levels. The company expects a volume uplift in Q4 and says most expected
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Coop Pank Reports Unaudited Q3 2026 Financial Results
Coop Pank reported unaudited financial results for Q3 2026. The bank had 240,600 customers, up 5,000 (2%) during the quarter and 19,000 (9%) over the year.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Nokia Expected to Report Earnings of 7 Cents a Share
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Siemens Deploys NVIDIA AI Twins and Buys 360,000 Shares
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Asian Shares Retreat and Oil Rises Ahead of AI Earnings
Asian stocks fell broadly on Tuesday as oil prices rose amid geopolitical risks. The euro recovered some losses from the previous session, which had been driven by escalating riots in France.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Hexagon Purus Reports Q3 Revenue and Other Income of NOK 150 Million
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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ABB Reports Q3 Figures in Line With Forecasts as Data-Centre Spending Booms
ABB said spending on data centres used to power artificial intelligence continues to boom. Operational earnings before interest, tax and amortisation rose 24% to $2.03 billion.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Innate Pharma to Hold Q3 2026 Business and Financial Update Call
Innate Pharma will hold a conference call on November 5, 2026, at 2 p.m. CET / 8 a.m. ET, to provide a third-quarter business and financial update.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Volkswagen-Xpeng China Partnership Is Not Going to Plan
Volkswagen’s 2023 partnership with Xpeng aimed to accelerate development of cars tailored to China. A report says the alliance is not going to plan; the supplied text is truncated before details.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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ME+EM Plans New Store Openings in U.S.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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ME+EM U.S. Revenue Rises 48% to $111M
ME+EM reported U.S. revenue of $111 million for the 12 months to Sept. 26, up 48%.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Highland Europe Increases Investment in ME+EM
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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ME+EM Revenue Rises 24% to $284M
ME+EM reported revenue of $284 million for the 12 months ending Sept. 26, up 24%.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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ABB Deal Expected to Close in Second Half of 2027
ABB expects the deal to close in the second half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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ABB Deal Provides Option for Full Ownership in Medium Term
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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Drone strike in contested Sudan-South Sudan region kills dozens: minister
Drone strike in contested Sudan-South Sudan region kills dozens: minister
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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ABB to Take Full Ownership of Sales Operations Outside Japan
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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Coway Wins Five Accolades at the 2026 Good Design Awards
Coway said it received five accolades at the 2026 Good Design Awards.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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China's Southern Theatre Command Navy: U.S. Side Must Immediately Stop Such Actions
China's Southern Theatre Command Navy: U.S. Side Must Immediately Stop Such Actions
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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Russia strikes logistics hub in Ukraine's Khmelnitskyi region: Ifax cites defense ministry
Russia strikes logistics hub in Ukraine's Khmelnitskyi region: Ifax cites defense ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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China's southern theatre command navy: dispatched forces to track and monitor U.S. ship following laws and regulations
China's southern theatre command navy: dispatched forces to track and monitor U.S. ship following laws and regulations
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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China’s southern theatre command navy: US move violates China’s sovereign rights, endangers maritime security, harms regional peace and stability
China’s southern theatre command navy: US move violates China’s sovereign rights, endangers maritime security, harms regional peace and stability
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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China's southern theatre command navy: US littoral combat ship entered waters near Sabina Shoal in Spratly Islands without Beijing's consent
China's southern theatre command navy: US littoral combat ship entered waters near Sabina Shoal in Spratly Islands without Beijing's consent
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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ABB Sees No Further Capex Rise in Medium Term
ABB does not expect capital expenditure to increase further over the medium term.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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Huber+Suhner Reports Higher Sales for First Nine Months
The Swiss company's sales increased over the first nine months, supported by broad-based growth.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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Russia strikes Ukraine cargo ship heading to Odesa port: IFax cites defense ministry
Russia strikes Ukraine cargo ship heading to Odesa port: IFax cites defense ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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ABB Had Guided 2026 Operational EBITDA Margin Improvement
ABB had previously guided to an improvement in its 2026 operational EBITDA margin, excluding a real-estate gain.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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ABB Sees 2026 Operational EBITA Margin Improvement of at Least 270 Basis Points
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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ABB Q3 Operational EBITA at $2.02 Billion
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Russia strikes three cargo ships in Ukraine's Reni port: Interfax cites defence ministry
Russia strikes three cargo ships in Ukraine's Reni port: Interfax cites defence ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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ABB Had Guided 2026 Comparable Revenue Growth at Low-Double-Digit to Low-Teens Range
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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ABB Sees 2026 Comparable Revenue Growth in Low-Teens Range
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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ABB Narrows 2026 Outlook
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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Russia strikes transport and logistics hub in Ukraine's Volyn region: Interfax quotes Russian defence ministry
Russia strikes transport and logistics hub in Ukraine's Volyn region: Interfax quotes Russian defence ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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ABB's Q4 Operational EBITA Margin Guidance Excludes CHF240M Property-Sale Gain
ABB said its fourth-quarter operational EBITA margin guidance excludes a CHF240 million gain from property sales.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:54 AM UTC
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ABB Sees 4Q Operational EBITA Margin Weakening Less Than Usual
ABB expects its fourth-quarter operational EBITA margin to weaken sequentially, but by less than the historical pattern.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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ABB Sees Fourth-Quarter Comparable Revenue Growth Similar to Third Quarter
ABB expects comparable revenue growth in the fourth quarter to be similar to the third quarter.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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ABB Reports Triple-Digit Increase in Data-Center Orders
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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Oracle and AstraZeneca Partner on AI-Enabled Healthcare
The collaboration aims to combine AstraZeneca’s scientific and therapeutic expertise with Oracle’s real-world data, cloud, AI and clinical capabilities to advance clinical research and bring evidence-driven insights into
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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Analysts See ABB Third-Quarter Revenue at $9.74 Billion
Analysts expect ABB to report third-quarter revenue of $9.74 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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Analysts See ABB Third-Quarter Operational EBITA at $2B
Analysts see ABB reporting operational EBITA of $2B for the third quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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Analysts See ABB Third-Quarter Net Profit at $1.42 Billion
Analysts forecast ABB third-quarter net profit of $1.42 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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ABB Reports Q3 Operational EBITA of $2.03B, Margin 20.8%
ABB reported third-quarter operational EBITA of $2.03 billion and an operational EBITA margin of 20.8%.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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ABB Reports Third-Quarter Net Profit of $1.18 Billion
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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ABB Reports Third-Quarter Revenue of $9.7 Billion
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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ABB Reports Third-Quarter Orders of $12.055 Billion
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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UOB Economists See Malaysia Export Outlook Staying Positive
UOB economists Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting cite AI-related demand, firm commodity prices and sustained manufacturing activity as support. They also flag potential U.S. semiconductor tariffs and a slow…
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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ABB Establishes Joint Venture With Mitsubishi Electric
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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Japan Plans Up to $21 Billion Investment in Two New York Chip Factories
Japan will invest up to $21 billion to build two chip factories in New York as Tokyo seeks to revive its semiconductor sector.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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Daiwa and Mizuho Clear Hurdles to Launch China Securities Units
Mizuho Financial Group and Daiwa Securities are poised to launch independent securities operations in China after clearing regulatory hurdles, Bloomberg reports.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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ABB to Invest $495M for 51% Stake in Newly Carved-Out Company
ABB plans to invest $495 million to acquire a 51% stake in a newly carved-out company.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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HUBER+SUHNER AG (HUBN) 9M Sales Rise 11.3% to CHF 734.1M
HUBER+SUHNER AG reported 9M26 net sales of CHF 734.1M, up 11.3% YoY, with order intake CHF 811.9M and a book-to-bill of 1.11. The company maintained 2026 targets of ≥10% organic sales growth and an EBIT margin of 10.5—12
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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TSMC Plans 3nm Chipmaking at Second Japan Factory
TSMC plans to manufacture semiconductors using 3-nanometre technology at its Japan subsidiary’s second factory, with equipment investment in the venture to exceed USD 23 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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ABB and Mitsubishi Electric Form Joint Venture for Asia-Pacific Expansion
ABB announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric involving the latter’s carved-out low-voltage power distribution business.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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HUBER+SUHNER Reports Higher Sales in First Nine Months of 2026
HUBER+SUHNER said sales increased in the first nine months of 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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ABB Says JV Is With Mitsubishi Electric's Carved-Out Power Unit
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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ABB to Hold 51% Stake in Joint Venture
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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Huber+Suhner Says Sales Increased in First Nine Months of 2026
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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ABB and Mitsubishi Electric JV Targets Japan Electrification Market
ABB and Mitsubishi Electric describe a joint venture aimed at transforming ABB’s electrification position in Japan.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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Comet Holding Q3 Sales Jump on AI and Semiconductor Demand
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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China and Hong Kong Shares Weaken as Stimulus Bets Ease
China and Hong Kong stocks retreated with broader regional markets after Beijing kept key lending rates unchanged and stronger GDP data dampened expectations for further stimulus. The blue-chip index fell 0.5% by the lun
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC
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OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding at $1.4 Trillion Valuation
OpenAI is seeking investor commitments ahead of Anthropic’s expected mid-November IPO, according to two people familiar with the matter. The fundraising could value the ChatGPT maker at over $1.4 trillion.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC
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S-Oil to Supply Sour Heavy Kerosene to Isu Through Sept. 30, 2027
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Elice Group Shares Sink Nearly 30% Below IPO Price
South Korean AI infrastructure company Elice Group sank nearly 30% below its initial public offering price, casting a shadow over anticipated announcements by AI hyperscalers this week.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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S-Oil Secures KRW1.160T Supply Contract With Isu Chemical
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Kenanga Economists See Malaysia Inflation Rising to 1.9% This Year
Kenanga economists see inflation rising to 1.9% this year and 2.0% in 2027, from 1.4% in 2025. They cite higher energy costs and a potentially strong El Niño that could lift food prices in early 2027; fuel and electricit
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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European Earnings Growth Expected to Broaden Beyond Energy and AI
European companies are expected to post another quarter of exceptional earnings growth, led by energy and data-centre-related firms, with signs of strength emerging elsewhere.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.11%, Nasdaq 100 -0.1%; USD/JPY -0.17%, WTI +0.01%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.1 percent, Dow futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.1 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Japanese Yields Fall After Strong 20-Year Auction
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 2.9% on Tuesday, nearing six-week lows after the latest 20-year bond auction attracted record demand, reflecting strong investor interest in higher-yielding debt. Japa
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC
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Qatar Airways and QNB Group Announce Global Payments Partnership
Qatar Airways and QNB Group have entered a partnership combining QNB’s payment acceptance expertise with Qatar Airways’ international reach.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC
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JPMorgan Nears Nigeria Launch After Central Bank Deposit
Bloomberg News reports that JPMorgan is nearing a launch in Nigeria after making a deposit with the central bank. Reuters has not verified the report.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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Russian air strike kills three, injures six in Ukraine’s Kyiv region: emergency service
Russian air strike kills three, injures six in Ukraine’s Kyiv region: emergency service
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC
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HDP TULUA launches EGP 5 billion Navy 26 project in Egypt
The commercial and service development is planned for 6 October City, spans 26 feddans and is scheduled for completion within three years.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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Netflix Shares Slip 0.07% Overnight Despite Globo Content Deal
Netflix shares were 0.07% lower overnight after the company signed its largest-ever content deal with Brazil’s Globo. The report cited subscriber-retention concerns and bearish retail sentiment ahead of Netflix’s third-q
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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Gold Inches Up 0.1% to $4,145.22 as Dollar Softens
Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,145.22 per ounce by 0347 GMT on Tuesday, with a softer U.S. dollar providing support. Investors looked ahead to next week's Federal Reserve policy meeting for clues on the interest-rate outlook.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Japan 20-Year Bond Yield Falls Sharply After Strong Auction
Japan's 20-year government bond yield fell sharply on Tuesday after a strong auction of bonds with the same maturity lifted sentiment.
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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DEWA Expected to Award Water Treatment Consultancy Contract in Q1 2027
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is expected to award a consultancy contract for water treatment plants and associated works in the first quarter of 2027, according to a source aware of the details.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 04:14 AM UTC
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India’s Enforcement Directorate Freezes Accounts in Alleged Stock-Manipulation Scam
The Enforcement Directorate said it froze trading accounts holding shares worth about 200 crore in an alleged WhatsApp-driven stock-manipulation scam involving two listed companies.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Indian Paint Companies Seen Posting Double-Digit September-Quarter Growth
Analysts said recent price increases are expected to help domestic paint companies deliver double-digit year-on-year revenue and profit growth in the September quarter, while volume growth is seen at a lower level.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Infosys to Run Truist GCC in Hyderabad, Onboard 1,000 Employees
Infosys said it expanded its collaboration with Truist Financial to help build the US bank’s global capability centre in Hyderabad. The centre is set to onboard 1,000 employees by later this month.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Hindustan Zinc Sees Lower Zinc Costs After Strong September Quarter
Hindustan Zinc said it expects zinc production costs of $825–850 per tonne, following its highest-ever profit and sales in the September quarter and first half of the fiscal year.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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UltraTech Sees Indian Cement Prices Rising in Coming Months
UltraTech Cement said the Indian cement industry is in a “sweet spot” and expects prices to improve over the next few months. The company also reported a 21% year-on-year increase in profit for September, but the source
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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India Smartphone Shipments Fall 26% to Decade Low
Shipments fell 26% year over year to 35.8 million units in the quarter ended September 2026, the lowest level in a decade, according to the report.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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UltraTech Cement Reports 21% Profit Increase in September Quarter
UltraTech Cement reported a 21% year-on-year increase in profit for the September quarter. Its chief said India’s cement industry is in a “sweet spot” and expects prices to improve in the coming months.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Hindustan Zinc Sees Lower Production Costs After Record Q2 Profit
Hindustan Zinc expects zinc production costs of $825–850 per unit, following record profit and sales for the September quarter and first half of the fiscal year.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Festive Demand Likely to Create 100,000 Temporary Manufacturing Jobs
A study cited in the report estimates nearly 100,000 temporary manufacturing jobs this festive season, up from nearly 85,000 a year ago, driven by demand for electronics, consumer goods, automobiles, electrical and indus
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Data Patterns Says Inspection Delays Are Hitting Deliveries
Data Patterns said the gap between receiving orders and converting them into revenue is widening. The company also cited the government's localisation push as creating revenue potential for the industry.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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RBI Injects ₹1 Lakh Crore as Cash Conditions Tighten
India’s central bank began its first liquidity infusion program as festive-season cash demand rises.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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HFCL Q2 Net Profit Jumps 448% to ₹394.22 Crore
HFCL reported net profit of ₹394.22 crore for July–September, up 448.14% year on year from ₹71.92 crore. Revenue rose nearly 2.44 times, and the company said it was its best quarter to date.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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LTTS Q2 Net Profit Rises 67% to ₹548.2 Crore
L&T Technology Services reported September-quarter net profit of ₹548.2 crore, up nearly 67% year on year, helped by a one-time gain from selling its Smart World and Communication business.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Steelmakers Seen Outperforming Non-Ferrous Producers in September Quarter
An ET Intelligence Group report expects steelmakers to post single-digit sequential earnings growth, supported by a 5–7% increase in volumes; non-ferrous producers are expected to fare worse.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Festive Demand Seen Creating 100,000 Temporary Manufacturing Jobs
A study cited in a report estimates about 100,000 temporary manufacturing jobs during the festive season, up from nearly 85,000 a year earlier, as demand rises for electronics, consumer goods, automobiles, electrical goo
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Union Bank of India Reports 30% Rise in Quarterly Net Profit
September-quarter net profit rose year on year to 5,537 crore from 4,249 crore, supported by higher net interest income and lower provisions.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Yes Bank Core Equity Capital Could Fall to Around 10%
Crisil Ratings said Yes Bank’s core equity capital could fall to around 10% if the lender is required to pay accumulated coupons on restored ₹8,415-crore AT1 bonds, below an estimated roughly 11.5% after accounting only
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Jio Platforms IPO Anchor Bids Exceed ₹2.5 Lakh Crore
The IPO’s anchor book received bids worth more than ₹2.5 lakh crore, about 30 times the ₹8,110-crore anchor allocation, according to the report.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Bajaj Finance Reports 29% Rise in September-Quarter Profit
Consolidated net profit rose 29% year on year to 6,367 crore, compared with 4,948 crore a year earlier.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Festive Demand Expected to Create 100,000 Temporary Manufacturing Jobs
A study expects about 100,000 temporary manufacturing jobs this festive season, up from nearly 85,000 a year ago, driven by demand for electronics, consumer goods, automobiles, electrical and industrial equipment.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Central Bank of India Isolates Systems After RTGS Glitch
The bank said a technical glitch affected its RTGS outward payment system from October 15 to 17. It shut down and isolated the affected systems while investigating the cause.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC
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Rubio Says Trade Deal Is “Very Close” to Finalisation
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a trade deal is very close to finalisation. He is due to visit India and meet with Indian officials.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC
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Yes Bank Evaluates Capital Actions to Support Growth Plans
Yes Bank expects its CET1 ratio to fall by more than two percentage points to 11.4% as of September after India's top court voided the 2020 write-down of additional Tier 1 bonds. The stock has fallen 17% since Thursday.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC