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XOM, CVX and MPC Shares Reach 52-Week Highs
Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Marathon Petroleum shares rose to annual highs on Monday as oil prices rallied amid Middle East tensions. Brent crude touched nearly $110 a barrel.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Recovers on Strong Exports Despite Ample Supplies
Malaysian palm oil futures traded around MYR 4,800 per tonne, rebounding from recent weakness amid firmer edible oils on China’s Dalian exchange. Export strength provided further support, with cargo surveyors reporting a
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
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Sea Plans IPO for Financial Services Arm Monee, Memo Says
Sea is planning a public listing for Monee, its financial services arm, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The memo also says Sea will launch an AI enterprise platform business.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
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Virgin Media O2 Owners Push CMA to Reconsider £2 Billion Broadband Deal
Virgin Media O2’s owners are urging the UK competition regulator to reconsider a £2 billion broadband deal, according to the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified the report.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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Asia Equity Shorts Keep Building, Citi Analyst Says
Citi analyst David T. Chew says bearish momentum is building in Asian equities as sentiment remains unsettled. South Korea’s Kospi saw continued short accumulation.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Google Executive Dismisses European Fears Over US AI Dominance
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Indian Stock Exchanges Closed for Dussehra on October 20
The NSE and BSE will be closed Tuesday, October 20, for Dussehra, according to their 2026 trading holiday calendars.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Sellas Life Sciences Shares Rise 5% to $10.49
Sellas Life Sciences shares rose 5% on Monday to $10.49, ending a three-session losing streak. Retail investors also discussed potential buyout scenarios after CEO Angelos Stergiou marked the company’s 15th anniversary.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Sea CEO Says Monee Could Go Public
Sea CEO Forrest Li said in an internal memo that Monee could go public, which he said could give the financial-services arm resources to grow faster.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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AstraZeneca and Oracle launch global AI collaboration
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Nokia and SoftBank Agree to Conduct AI-RAN Field Trial in Japan
Nokia and SoftBank agreed to conduct a commercial AI-RAN field trial in Japan.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC
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Copper Holds Flat as China Caution Offsets Goldman Forecast Upgrade
Three-month LME copper was flat at $14,339.50 a metric ton as cautious buying in China offset Goldman Sachs' raised price forecasts and swelling US inventories ahead of potential import tariffs.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Tsugami Announces Cancellation of Treasury Shares
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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China Organizes Extra Havana Flight for Stranded Travellers
China organized a supplementary flight from Havana for passengers unable to leave Cuba amid a fuel crisis and airline suspensions over refuelling issues.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.17%, Nasdaq 100 +0.07%; USD/JPY -0.11%, WTI +0.12%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.17 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Camplify Holdings Reports $1.438 Million September-Quarter Operating Cash Inflow
Camplify Holdings generated $1.438 million in net operating cash inflow during the September quarter. Cash was $11.3 million, up from $10.0 million at June 30, with no debt.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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ZYNP to Supply Gas Engine Cylinder Liners From 2028
ZYNP received a client notice for the supply of gas engine cylinder liners starting in 2028.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC
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Iran Threatens Undersea Cables in the Strait of Hormuz
IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebi threatened to target internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera. The comments follow earlier warnings about risks to critical technology infrastructure.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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US 10-Year Yield Holds Gains
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 5.13% on Tuesday after climbing in the previous session, as investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook ahead of its October 27—28 meeting. Market partici
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs Warns Northwest Europe Gas Storage May Stay Low This Winter
Goldman Sachs said storage is likely to remain low despite stronger Norwegian production unless Middle East LNG supplies increase.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Iranian Foreign Minister Criticizes Macron Over Support for Iran War
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused French President Emmanuel Macron of helping create conditions for France’s unrest by previously supporting U.S. military action against Iran. French authorities imposed cur
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Yuan Hits Fresh High Since 2022 on Export Growth
China’s yuan rose to 6.6789 per dollar, its strongest level in more than four years, after the central bank guided the currency stronger. Robust export growth and corporate settlement demand also supported the move.
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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Brent Crude Holds Near Five-Month High on Middle East Tension
Brent crude futures hovered around a five-month high as traders priced in a geopolitical risk premium amid reported Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and vessel attacks in the Gulf.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Daiwa Says Alibaba AI Investment Concerns May Ease With Higher Profitability
Daiwa analyst John Choi says concerns over Alibaba's elevated AI investment might ease if profitability in its AI and cloud business improves. The firm expects cloud margins to support a more self-funded AI investment mo
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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AMP Economist Says Australian Bond Yields May Resume Climb
Shane Oliver says the recent fall in Australian government bond yields may be a pause in an oversold market. He cites Australia's lower public debt-to-GDP ratio as relative support, while saying the market remains vulner
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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China finance ministry offers 2-month bills at 1.0316% yield: traders
China finance ministry offers 2-month bills at 1.0316% yield: traders
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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China finance ministry auctions 10-year bonds at 1.6057% yield: traders
China finance ministry auctions 10-year bonds at 1.6057% yield: traders
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Malaysia Export Growth Expected to Stay Resilient Through 2026
RHB senior economist Chin Yee Sian says electrical and electronics exports are expected to remain resilient for the rest of 2026, with LNG and petroleum products also supporting exports.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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Elice shares last at KRW65,000, down 28% from IPO price
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Nomura Sees Gradual Margin Recovery at Axis Bank
Nomura analysts expect Axis Bank's margin recovery to be gradual from the January-March quarter, despite management expecting sequential improvement. The note says the Reserve Bank of India's October repo hike may repric
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC
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Elice Shares Fall as Much as 33% to KRW61,000
Elice shares fell as much as 33% to KRW61,000 in early trading.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC
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Elice Shares Slide in South Korea Debut
Elice shares fell sharply in their South Korea debut; no magnitude was provided.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Sea CEO Says Monee Could Go Public, Dow Jones Reports
Sea CEO Forrest Li said Monee could go public, according to an internal memo seen by Dow Jones.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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China’s Tech Exports Support 4.5% Quarterly GDP Growth
Tech exports powered 4.5% quarterly GDP growth, keeping Beijing on track to meet its annual target, while policymakers continue supporting AI, robotics and green energy amid a property slump and weak domestic demand.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Rise as Authorities Move to Restrict Selling
Indonesian stocks rose after authorities introduced measures to restrict selling, following a record two-day $82 billion rout sparked by MSCI's warning of possible removal from its global indexes.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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South Indian Bank CEO Plans Growth in Retail and Small-Business Lending
New chief executive Mahesh Muralidhar Pai plans to build on the bank’s culture and gold-loan position while growing retail and small-business lending and improving profitability.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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Ashish Kacholia Bought Ardee Industries Shares Before Its IPO
Ardee Industries shares were bought by Ashish Kacholia before the company’s IPO at Rs.53 each. The body is truncated after noting its August 12, 2026 listing.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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Polycab Faces Insolvency Plea Over Alleged Rs.2.79 Crore Debt
An insolvency court admitted a supplier’s plea against Polycab India on 7 October over alleged operational debt of Rs.2.79 crore. The report says the case has renewed focus on bankruptcy proceedings over vendor dues.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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Fortum Scraps Planned Sale of India EV Charging Business to JBM Promoters
Fortum has scrapped its plan to sell Glida, its electric-vehicle charging network business in India, to promoters of JBM Group, according to two people aware of the development.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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India’s Trai Plans Uniform OTP Format to Curb Scams
India’s telecom regulator is looking to standardize one-time password message formats, according to a report.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Neo Performance Materials Invited to Prepare Agreement for Up to €126M EU Grant
CINEA invited Neo Performance Materials to prepare a grant agreement under the EU Innovation Fund for its Estonia rare earth magnet project, valued at approximately €400M, with planned capacity of up to 3,000 t/yr. Final
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Neo Project Selected for €126 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant
The proposed grant would help fund an expanded rare earth separation, metallization and magnet manufacturing platform in Estonia.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.21%, Nasdaq 100 +0.14%; USD/JPY -0.04%, WTI +0.4%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.21 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.14 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Asian Stocks Trade Mostly Lower
Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Tuesday after mixed Wall Street cues, amid elevated crude prices, inflation concerns and higher global yields.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Egypt Urban Inflation Slows to 13.9% in September
Annual urban inflation eased from 14.5% in August. The Central Bank of Egypt attributed the decline mainly to softer non-food inflation, which fell to 18% from 19.5%.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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China Fuel Oil Exports Rebound in September as Imports Ease
China exported 2.59 million metric tons of fuel oil in September, customs data showed. Exports rebounded after a sharp decline in August, while imports dipped slightly from the previous month.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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NDRC Official Says China’s Recovery Momentum Remains Weak
An economic official at China’s National Development and Reform Commission said the economy continues to expand steadily but its recovery foundation and momentum remain relatively weak.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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Corn Falls to 9-Week Low
Corn futures fell to around $4.6 per bushel, reaching their lowest level in nine-weeks as favorable harvest weather and expectations of a record-large US crop weighed on prices. Scattered rains last week stalled fieldwor
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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Indian Stock Markets Closed Tuesday for Dussehra; Trading Resumes Wednesday
The NSE and BSE are closed on Tuesday, October 20, for Dussehra, with regular trading scheduled to resume Wednesday, October 21.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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Australia to Sue Facebook and TikTok Over Alleged Ban Breaches
Bloomberg News reports Australia plans to sue Facebook and TikTok over alleged breaches of a ban. Reuters has not verified the report.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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Malaysia Stocks Fall as Foreign Fund Outflows Persist
FSMOne’s Alwyn Chew says persistent foreign fund outflows reflect recent declines in Malaysia’s benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index. Weakness in Wall Street technology stocks amid a rotation away from AI-related share
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports Quarterly Results
The company reported results for the quarter ended September 30. The summary was machine generated from LSEG data.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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Embosal Plans 1.2 Million-Tonne HRC Steel Plant in UAE
Embosal plans an integrated hot-rolled coil plant with annual capacity of 1.2 million tonnes in the UAE, with production likely to begin by the end of 2027.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Daiwa Analysts See Ardentec Earnings Benefiting From Networking Demand
Daiwa Capital Markets analysts say industry checks show networking demand surging across the testing supply chain, supporting Ardentec's earnings outlook.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Danaher (DHR) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Diversified science and technology company Danaher NYSE:DHRwill be announcing earnings results this Wednesday morning. Here’s what to expect.Danaher beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Futures Ease as Shipments and Chinese Port Arrivals Climb
Iron ore futures eased as global shipments jumped and arrivals at Chinese ports rose, highlighting abundant supply. The most-traded January contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange slipped 0.44% to 679.5 yuan.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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WD-40 Q3 Results Due Wednesday After the Bell
WD-40 is scheduled to report results Wednesday after the bell. The preview notes that revenue beat analyst expectations last quarter, reaching $195.1 million, up 24.3% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Winnebago to Report Q3 Results Tomorrow
Winnebago is scheduled to report its Q3 results before the market opens Wednesday. The article notes that revenue was $698.7 million last quarter, down 9.9% year over year, and below analysts’ expectations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Meta Earnings Preview: What to Watch Ahead of Wednesday’s Results
Meta is scheduled to report earnings Wednesday after the market close. The preview cites last quarter’s revenue of $60.8 billion, up 28% year over year, and says Meta beat analysts’ revenue expectations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Knight-Swift Transportation Q3 Earnings Preview: What to Watch
Knight-Swift Transportation is scheduled to report results Wednesday afternoon. The preview cites last quarter’s revenue of $2.10 billion, up 12.6% year on year, and says the company beat analysts’ revenue expectations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Hexcel (HXL) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Aerospace and defense company Hexcel NYSE:HXLwill be reporting earnings this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.Hexcel met analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $529.3 million,
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Philip Morris Q3 Earnings Preview: What to Watch
Philip Morris International is scheduled to report earnings Wednesday before market open. The preview cites last quarter's revenue of $11.19 billion, up 10.4% year over year, and says revenue beat analyst expectations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Maybank Securities Cuts Charoen Pokphand Foods Target to THB24.50
Maybank Securities (Thailand) lowered its target price for Charoen Pokphand Foods to THB24.50 from THB27.25.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Elevance Health Q3 Results Due Wednesday Before Market Open
Elevance Health is scheduled to report third-quarter results Wednesday before market hours. The preview cites last quarter’s revenue of $49.83 billion, flat year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Earnings To Watch: Globe Life (GL) Reports Q3 Results Tomorrow
Insurance holding company Globe Life NYSE:GL will be reporting results this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what to expect.Globe Life met analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.59 billion, up 6
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Bahrain’s iGA Renews Strategic Agreement With Computer World
Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority renewed a strategic agreement with Computer World, an approved Amazon Web Services partner for the government sector in Bahrain.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Broadcom Shares Edge Up 0.3% Overnight After 10-Year Docomo Deal
Broadcom shares rose 0.3% late Monday after a 10-year cloud agreement with NTT Docomo, while retail skepticism persisted over CEO Hock Tan’s AI “casino” remarks.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Thermo Fisher Earnings Preview: Results Due Wednesday Before the Bell
Thermo Fisher is scheduled to report results Wednesday before the bell. The article says the company beat revenue expectations last quarter, with revenue of $11.99 billion, up 10.5% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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IBM Q3 Earnings Preview Outlines What to Watch
IBM is scheduled to report earnings Wednesday after market hours. The preview notes the company reported $17.16 billion in revenue last quarter, up 1.1% year over year, while missing analysts’ revenue expectations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Weatherford (WFRD) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Oilfield services company Weatherford NASDAQ:WFRD will be reporting results this Wednesday after market close. Here’s what you need to know.Weatherford beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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BankUnited Q3 Earnings Results Due Wednesday Before Market Hours
BankUnited is scheduled to report Q3 earnings Wednesday before market hours. The preview notes that the regional bank missed analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting $287.5 million, up 3.7% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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Old National Bank (ONB) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Midwestern regional bank Old National Bancorp NASDAQ:ONB will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday before market hours. Here’s what investors should know.Old National Bank beat analysts’ revenue expectations las
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Nomura Analysts Say Investors Underestimate AI Profitability
Nomura analysts say losses at some AI labs and neoclouds have contributed to a broader perception that AI investment is unprofitable.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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WesBanco (WSBC) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Regional banking company WesBanco NASDAQ:WSBC will be reporting earnings this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what to expect.WesBanco beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $275.4 million, up
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Mumbai Airport Maintains Plan to Restrict Five Million Passengers’ Capacity
Mumbai International Airport says around five million passengers’ capacity will need to be restricted from the summer schedule. Airlines are free to decide their network plans.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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PB Health Launches 100-Bed Multispecialty Hospital in Gurugram
Backed by PB Fintech, the facility marks PB Health’s entry into hospital ownership as it plans to expand its healthcare network across India.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Harish Bhat Resigns From Trent Board After More Than 12 Years
Harish Bhat resigned as a non-executive, non-independent director of Trent, citing growing professional and personal commitments. The resignation is effective October 17.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Infosys and Truist Expand Hyderabad Capability Centre With 1,000 Colleagues
Infosys and Truist are expanding their collaboration to scale Truist’s AI-first global capability centre in Hyderabad.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Waaree Renewable Technologies Q2 Revenue Rises 37%, Profit Falls 30%
Waaree Renewable Technologies reported Q2 FY27 revenue from operations of Rs 1,057.84 crore, up 37% year on year. Profit after tax fell nearly 30% to Rs 81.48 crore.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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KEI Industries CMD Anil Gupta Takes Over as PHDCCI President
Anil Gupta will serve as PHDCCI president for 2026–27. Sanjay Singhania becomes senior vice president and Anshuman Singhania vice president.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Hindustan Zinc Q2 Net Profit Rises 142% to Rs 6,412 Crore
Hindustan Zinc reported consolidated net profit of Rs 6,412 crore for Q2 FY27, up 142% year over year. Stronger metal prices, higher production and zinc costs down 29% drove the increase.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.16%, Nasdaq 100 +0.02%; USD/JPY unchanged, WTI +0.13%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Singapore Stocks Trade at Over 3-Month Low
The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 25 points, or 0.5%, to 5,387 in Tuesday morning trade, extending losses from the previous session, mainly weighed down by the tech, finance, non-energy minerals, and producer manufactur
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Jim Cramer Calls Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver ‘Tragic’
CNBC host Jim Cramer called President Donald Trump’s waiver of Russia sanctions “tragic,” responding to an Atlantic report that said Trump was openly aiding the Kremlin. The article also recounts the announced 300,000 me
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Yen Weakens Despite Hawkish Ueda Remarks
The Japanese yen hovered around 158.5 per dollar on Tuesday after declining in the previous session, struggling to recover despite hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan’s leadership. Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that u
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy to Discuss H3 Launch Operations Transfer
Nikkei reports that Japan's JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will start discussions about transferring launch operations for the H3 rocket to Mitsubishi.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Rise 0.69% on Stronger Rival Oils
The January palm oil contract gained 33 ringgit to 4,799 ringgit, supported by strength in rival vegetable oils on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Soybeans Hit 2-Month Low
Soybean futures edged down to around $12.5 per bushel, reaching their lowest level in eight weeks as investors trimmed bullish bets amid advancing US harvesting and mostly favorable weather forecasts for the Midwest. Sca
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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NetDragon to Hold 51% of AI Joint Venture With Jiuzhou
NetDragon entered an MOU with Jiuzhou Culture to form an AI-focused joint venture, with NetDragon contributing RMB 50 million. It will issue Jiuzhou 25 million unlisted performance-based warrants with initial exercise pr
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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NetDragon Partners With Jiuzhou Culture to Establish Joint Venture
NetDragon says it has taken a controlling stake in an AI harness business as part of the joint venture.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Rebound After Record Rout
Indonesian shares surged 125 points, or 2.5%, to 5,119 in early Tuesday trade, snapping a three-session losing streak as bargain hunters returned after a record $82 billion two-day rout drove the market to a six-year low
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Dollar Slips as Investors Assess Fed Rate Outlook
The US dollar index edged lower to below 102 on Tuesday as investors evaluated the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook ahead of its October 27—28 meeting. Market participants are also awaiting the latest PCE price
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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CRWV Shares Fall Nearly 2% Overnight as ARK Buys 132,498 Shares
CoreWeave shares fell nearly 2% in overnight trading late Monday, while ARK Investment purchased 132,498 shares on Monday.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Slips to $81,000 Area After Earlier Move Above $83,000
Bitcoin declined to the $81,000 area after climbing above $83,000, while major cryptocurrencies were mostly lower. Santiment said large Bitcoin-holder balances reached a six-month high, describing the trend as a bullish
CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Daou Technology Consortium Named Preferred Bidder for Joongang Ilbo Acquisition
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Prices Fall as High China Port Inventories Weigh
Iron ore prices are lower in early Asian trade, with high Chinese port inventories and weakening steelmaking demand cited as factors. Anliang Futures analysts said steelmakers’ losses have curbed restocking after preholi
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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EYPT, CRWV and EOSE Hit Fresh 52-Week Lows
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, CoreWeave and Eos Energy Enterprises hit fresh 52-week lows Monday. A failed drug trial, debt refinancing concerns and weaker full-year revenue expectations weighed on the stocks; EyePoint fell
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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China 10Y Yield Hovers Near 2025 Low
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 1.65% on Tuesday, hovering near its lowest level since June 2025 after the People’s Bank of China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged. The central bank kept the
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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Offshore Yuan Extends Gains to Over 4-Year High
The offshore yuan strengthened to around 6.68 per dollar on Tuesday, extending its winning streak to a fourth straight session and hitting its strongest level since June 2022, as stronger economic growth reduced the urge
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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ASX 200 Directors Bought and Sold Stocks Last Week
The weekly roundup covers on-market director transactions valued at more than $10,000, made between 7 and 16 October.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Spot gold may rebound toward $4,150-$4,169 range
A technical analysis identifies support near $4,121 and says a break below it could open the way toward $4,073.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Daiwa Raises Ardentec Price Target to NT$395 From NT$340
Daiwa Capital Markets raised its price target on Ardentec to NT$395 from NT$340.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico Reports 3Q26 Income Up 32.8%
Unaudited net and comprehensive income rose 32.8% year over year and EBITDA increased 19.2%; passenger traffic fell 1.4%.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Results
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico said it reported consolidated results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026; the supplied text provides no financial figures.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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Thai Baht Falls 0.19% Against US Dollar to 33.63
At 0231, the baht was 0.19% lower at 33.63 per dollar after trading between 33.570 and 33.650. It ended the previous session at 33.5625.
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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Singapore Dollar Consolidates Against U.S. Dollar Amid Mixed Signals
The Singapore dollar consolidates against the U.S. dollar in the Asian session. OCBC strategists describe AI as a two-way influence on the dollar.
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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China finance ministry auctions 3-month deposits at 1.50% yield: statement
China finance ministry auctions 3-month deposits at 1.50% yield: statement
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.12%, Nasdaq 100 -0.08%; USD/JPY -0.02%, WTI unchanged, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.31 percent and Russell futures is up 0.19 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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ING Economist Says China on Track for 2026 Growth Target
ING economist Lynn Song says China is well positioned to achieve its 2026 growth target of 4.5%-5.0%. Third-quarter growth rebounded to 4.5% year over year from 4.3% in the second quarter.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei Falls 0.86% as Yields and Inflation Concerns Weigh
The Nikkei fell 0.86% to 64,360.16 by 0204 GMT, with technology shares dragging the index lower as investors weighed rising bond yields and persistent inflation concerns.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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Beijing Yunji Extends Executive Share Lock-Ups, Reports 9M Operational Growth
The chairwoman and CEO extended their share lock-ups to Oct. 15, 2027. The company also reported 9M 2026 growth in hotel robots and HDOS AI subscriptions.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Yunji Technology Management Extends Lock-Up
Yunji Technology said in a voluntary announcement that management extended its lock-up. The supplied text does not specify the lock-up terms.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Elice Shares Plunge 28% in South Korean Market Debut
Shares in South Korean AI services firm Elice Group fell 28% in their market debut on Tuesday. The company raised 201.1 billion won ($150 million) in its IPO.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Zinc Holds Rebound
Zinc futures hovered above $3,700 per ton, holding onto a rebound from a more than two-month low of $3,664.9 per ton touched on October 16, amid persistent near-term supply tightness. Tight supply is particularly evident
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Gold Edges Lower as Yields Stay Elevated
Gold edged lower in early Asian trading as elevated bond yields weighed on the metal, ANZ Research analysts said. They cited a selloff in French bonds and low liquidity.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Japanese Rubber Futures Rise for Third Session as Thai Rains Disrupt Tapping
Japanese rubber futures rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, supported by a weaker yen and tight raw-material supply as rain disrupted tapping in southern Thailand.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Taiwan Dollar Weakens Most Among Muted Asian Currencies
The Taiwan dollar was the weakest performer among Asian currencies in a muted session, according to rates at 0213 GMT.
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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Citi Analyst Flags Near-Term Risks for Press Metal Aluminium
Citi analyst Ryan Davis cites Indonesian market uncertainty, temporary power curtailments and softer aluminum demand. Reduced power supply could lower annual output by 0.75% a…
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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Australia 10Y Yield Trades Below 5.3%
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield traded below 5.3%, struggling to recover from a recent five-week low as investors awaited further clues on the policy outlook. Focus is on RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser, who
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Copper Edges Lower as Traders Reassess U.S. Tariff Risks
Copper edged lower in early Asian trading as some investors doubted U.S. tariffs would materialize, according to ANZ Research analysts. Supply-side issues may limit downward pressure.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC