Tue, Oct 20, 2026 - Page 3
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FTSE 100 Extends Losses for 2nd Session
The FTSE 100 traded slightly lower on Tuesday after falling 1.1% in the previous session. Banking stocks remained under pressure, with HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest and Standard Chartered down between 0.9% and 1.4%
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC
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The Shangai Composite Index Closes 0.05% Higher
The Shangai Composite Index went up by 2 points or 0.05 percent on Tuesday to close at 3733 points. The rise was led by Yonghui Superstore (4.56%), Yonyou Soft (2.67%) and Sanan Optoelectron (2.27%). On the downside, the
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC
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Swiss Trade Surplus Rises to CHF 14.0 Billion in Q3
Switzerland’s trade surplus was CHF 14.0 billion in the third quarter, up from CHF 13.2 billion in the second quarter, customs data showed.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC
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London & Valley Water Consortium Selects John Hutton as Thames Water Chair Designate
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC
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RBC Analysts See Caution in Big Pharma Stocks During Earnings Season
RBC Capital Markets analysts say investors appear increasingly cautious on big pharma stocks as third-quarter earnings unfold. They cite a negative reaction to Johnson & Johnson’s solid results last week as a sign of hei
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC
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HEISCO Renews KD 40 Million Credit Facilities Agreement
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding renewed a KD 40 million credit facilities agreement with a local bank.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC
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Mensch und Maschine 9M Sales Rise on Software Segment Growth
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC
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Pre Group Reduces Stake in Giza General Contracting to 50.12%
Pre Group reduced its stake in Giza General Contracting from 58.90% to 50.12%, according to the Egyptian Exchange.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC
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Hungarian Forint Falls Ahead of Central Bank Rate Decision
The forint falls against the euro ahead of Hungary’s central bank decision later today. Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose says the bank is unanimously expected to keep rates unchanged at 5.50%.
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC
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Thames Water Creditors Pick John Hutton as Chair-Designate
The utility’s senior creditor group selected Hutton to lead its 10-year turnaround plan.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC
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Ford to Recall 102,159 US Vehicles Over Speedometer Defect
Ford is recalling 102,159 vehicles in the US because the speedometer may fail to display accurate vehicle speed, according to NHTSA.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC
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Vinci Wins $185 Million Data Center Cooling Contract
Vinci's Cobra IS won a 165 million-euro ($185 million) contract to build a cooling plant for a data center on the Iberian Peninsula. The company is bidding for further construction stages.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC
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Euro Nears Multi-Month Lows Amid Political Unrest
The euro hovered around $1.12, near multi-month lows, as escalating social unrest across France, Italy and other European countries heightened concerns over fiscal stability and political uncertainty. In France, authorit
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC
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UK Unemployment Falls to 4.7%, Boosting Government Ahead of Budget
Joe Nellis of MHA says the unexpected decline provides a significant boost ahead of the government's budget, though it is not a decisive turning point. He cites the IMF's expectation that the economy will grow 1.3% this
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC
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China Foreign Ministry, on US agencies to remove AI tools with Deepseek: China will firmly safeguard legitimate interests of Chinese firms.
China Foreign Ministry, on US agencies to remove AI tools with Deepseek: China will firmly safeguard legitimate interests of Chinese firms.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC
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China foreign ministry, on US agencies to remove AI tools with DeepSeek: China always opposes overgeneralising the national security concept
China foreign ministry, on US agencies to remove AI tools with DeepSeek: China always opposes overgeneralising the national security concept
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC
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PLD Reports Mixed Quarter; Headline Also Cites $2.3B in Leases
The headline describes PLD's quarter as mixed and cites $2.3 billion in leases, but provides no details on the results or lease terms.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC
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Asian Refiners Turn to Smaller Tankers as Freight Rates Soar
Asian refiners are using smaller tankers and long-term-chartered vessels, and buying Middle East crude on a delivered basis to cut feedstock costs as tanker freight rates hover near records, company officials said.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC
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ARGX Reports ALKIVIA Phase 3 Success and Q3 Revenue of About $1.67B
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Nano One Says Sumitomo Advances LFP Sampling
Nano One said Sumitomo Metal Mining advanced validation and sampling of its One-Pot LFP process, with positive customer feedback. Modeled conversion cost savings are up to $1 million per tonne-capacity unit. Talks contin
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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General Co for Silos and Storage Restates FY Net Profit at EGP 358.9 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Bunzl Quarterly Revenue Rises 3.1%; Acquires Blueleaf Care
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Capita Postpones Capital Markets Event to Focus on Pension Contract
Capita said it postponed its capital markets event as it focuses on service delivery for the civil service pension scheme contract and works with the Cabinet Office on a recovery plan.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Nano One Advances One-Pot LFP Customer Sampling With Sumitomo Metal Mining
Nano One provided an update on its strategic collaboration with Sumitomo Metal Mining involving customer sampling of its one-pot LFP process.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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OVHcloud Says Half of Connected Cloud Capacity Available for New Clients
OVHcloud expects to launch its first AI model in early 2027, CEO says.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Discovery Energy Metals Reports 197 g/t Silver Grab Sample, 0.26% Copper
Discovery Energy Metals reported a 197 g/t silver and 0.26% copper outcrop grab sample at the Raven Showing, with copper-in-soil anomalies up to 348 ppm. The company cautioned that grab samples are selective and the area
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Target Adds Weight-Loss Supplements and Installs ATMs
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Abbott Q3 Preview and Cologuard Plus CE Mark
The headline references Abbott’s upcoming Q3 report and a CE mark for Cologuard Plus; no further details are provided.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Employment Among Omanis With Disabilities Rose 10% in 2025
The number reached 18,437, up from the previous year, with 47% employed in the private sector, according to Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Edge Total Intelligence Appoints Jaci Tomek Chief Business Officer
Jaci Tomek’s appointment is effective Oct. 19, 2026. She will lead sales, business development, marketing and partnerships as part of a go-to-market restructuring.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Schneider Electric Raises €6bn; ABB Books Oversubscribe
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Plus500 to Buy Brazilian Broker-Dealer Guru
Plus500 said the acquisition will accelerate its Latin America growth strategy, building on its B2B partnership with Nelogica and presence in Colombia. Guru is regulated by Brazil’s Central Bank.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Announces Major Holdings Disclosure
Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas filed a TR-1 notification of major holdings, according to RNS.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Announces Major Holdings Disclosure
Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas filed an RNS TR-1 notification of major holdings.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Discovery Energy Metals Reports Silver and Copper Outcrop Samples at Crystal Lake
Discovery Energy Metals reported outcrop samples grading 197 g/t silver and 0.26% copper at its Crystal Lake project in British Columbia.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Accenture Q4 Results Reported as China Unit Sale Is Explored
The headline says Accenture’s fourth-quarter results beat expectations and that a sale of its China unit is being explored. The source warns its AI-generated summary may be inaccurate; no details are provided.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Edge Total Intelligence Appoints Jaci Tomek as Chief Business Officer
Edge Total Intelligence appointed Jaci Tomek as chief business officer.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Lithium Africa Receives Two Non-Binding Springbok Project Financing Offers
Lithium Africa says it received two non-binding offers to finance development of its Springbok Project, including a US$60 million investment proposal.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Schneider Electric Shares Fall 3.8% After Capital Increase for PTC Deal
Schneider Electric shares fell 3.8% after the company launched a capital increase for its PTC deal.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Bechtle and IQM Awarded Contract Under German Aerospace Center Initiative
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Key facts: AMZN Q2 $200.6B; Morgan Stanley raises target; TorchNeuron
This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Tesla Robotaxi Tests Expand; Musk 2025 Award Valued at $158 Billion
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Anglo American shares rise 2.3% after production update
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Bunzl Reports 3.7% Third-Quarter Revenue Growth, Maintains Forecast
The British business supplies distributor said underlying revenue rose 3.7% in the third quarter, supported by growth in North America, its largest market.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Japan’s Nikkei Falls 1.3% as Yields and Inflation Concerns Weigh
The Nikkei fell 1.3% to 64,075.42 on Tuesday as investors weighed rising bond yields and persistent inflation concerns. The supplied body is truncated before the Topix figure.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Serviceware SE Repurchases 9,600 Shares, Bringing Total to 123,899
The company repurchased 9,600 shares from Oct. 12–16 under its 2026 buyback program. ICF BANK AG executed the purchases.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Gatwick September Traffic Falls
Gatwick traffic fell in September.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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UniCredit Buys Back Securities-Services Unit From Societe Generale
UniCredit said it is bringing its securities-services unit back in-house, two decades after outsourcing the business to Societe Generale.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Jemperli FDA Approval, AZUR-1 Durable CRs and sBLA Review Highlighted
The headline lists Jemperli FDA approval, durable complete responses in AZUR-1 and an sBLA review, but provides no details.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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RCAT Rises 7% Premarket as Steyr Board Sees Strategic Potential
RCAT shares were up 7% in premarket trading; Steyr's board sees strategic potential.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Germanium Mining Corp. Increases Private Placement, Announces Debt Settlement
Germanium Mining Corp. says it is increasing its previously announced non-brokered private placement. The truncated release headline also announces a debt settlement and a communications firm hire; terms are not provided
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Bloom Energy Raises Revenue Guidance
The headline reports a higher revenue outlook, an Oracle power deal and a 2% share decline; the body provides no additional details.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Serviceware SE Announces Share Buyback
Serviceware SE published an announcement concerning its share buyback under EU market-abuse and delegated regulations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Serviceware Buys 9,600 Shares in Oct. 12–16 Buyback Tranche
Serviceware bought 9,600 shares from Oct. 12–16, 2026, at an average of about €13.1, totaling €125,826.85. Cumulative 2026 program repurchases reached 123,899 shares as of Oct. 16.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Intellistake and NanoAi Meet Prospective Defense Customers at AUSA 2026
Intellistake CEO Jason Dussault and NanoAi Founder Craig Micklich attended the U.S. Army's annual meeting with industry. The headline says they met prospective defense customers; NanoAi is developing standoff detection t
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, EUR, CHF, USD - Weakest
Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, EUR, CHF, USD - Weakest
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Serviceware SE Reports Purchase of 9,600 Own Shares
The company said it purchased 9,600 shares during the period covered by its 19th interim notification.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Elbit Systems Wins $235 Million Deal
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Goobit Group Publishes Document for SEK 25.1M Rights Issue
Goobit Group published an information document for a forthcoming rights issue of units of approximately SEK 25.1 million, approved by its AGM on October 15, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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AliExpress and YouTube announce global affiliate partnership
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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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