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H Netanyahu Spokesperson confirms the Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu met US Defense Secretary Hegseth in Israel on Monday Netanyahu Spokesperson confirms the Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu met US Defense Secretary Hegseth in Israel on Monday GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L Iraq Gas Import Plan Depends on End of US-Iran Conflict Experts say Iraq’s deal with US-based Excelerate Energy to supply imported gas to power facilities hinges on the end of the conflict. The war has disrupted the contract, which was due to take effect in the second half of ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC L Lifeway Foods Brings Frozen Kefir to Foodservice Soft-Serve Machines Lifeway Foods says it is bringing soft serve made with kefir to froyo concepts in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and beyond. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC L Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight Rating on Werner Enterprises EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC L Citi Says Investor AI Fears for European Media Stocks Are Receding European media stocks have rebounded in recent months while earnings expectations remained largely stable, Citi analysts say, suggesting investors’ AI concerns are easing. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC L Parker-Hannifin Shares Hit 4-week Low Parker-Hannifin shares decreased to 937.61 USD, the lowest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Parker -Hannifin lost 1.78%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 24.18%. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC M Reliance Jio IPO Anchor Bids Exceed $25 Billion Bids for the anchor investor portion exceed $25 billion, more than 30 times the shares available for allocation. Jio Platforms allocated shares worth more than [truncated]. MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC M Flutter Entertainment to Cut Up to 1,400 Jobs in Restructuring Flutter said the restructuring will affect staff in several locations, including Leeds, Dublin, Porto and Cluj-Napoca. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC M AST SpaceMobile Targets Initial Service in Five Markets by Year-End 2026 The company is targeting initial, intermittent space-based cellular broadband coverage in five markets before year-end 2026. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC M Valmont Raises 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance After Q3 Sales Growth Valmont Industries reported third-quarter net sales up 5.5% to $1.1 billion and EPS up 25.3%. It reaffirmed full-year sales guidance of $4.3 billion to $4.45 billion and raised adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $22.75 to EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L KS Smart Technologies Unit Proposes U.S. Subsidiary Incorporation KS Smart Technologies said a unit has proposed incorporating a U.S. subsidiary. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L RBC Capital Cuts argenx Price Target to $1,025 From $1,100 RBC Capital lowered its price target on argenx to $1,025 per share from $1,100. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight Rating on Private Bancorp Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating and $101 price target on Private Bancorp. The target implies 20.6% upside from the Oct. 19 close of $83.76. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L Portugal Producer Price Inflation Climbs to 9.2% Portugal’s producer price inflation accelerated in September to its highest level in just over three-and-a-half years, driven largely by soaring energy costs, Statistics Portugal said. MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L U.S. Natural Gas Futures Test Support at $3/mmBtu U.S. natural gas futures are lower for a third session as production and LNG feedgas flows rise. Henry Hub physical prices reached a three-month high of $3.32/mmBtu yesterday. ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L Piper Sandler Cuts Axon Enterprise Price Target to $561 From $732 Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating on Axon Enterprise, according to Benzinga. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L Eni Launches Phase 2 of Egypt Gas Project Eni has launched start-up activities at the Meleiha Phase 2 project in Egypt’s Western Desert as it develops a new gas hub in the Merged Meleiha concession. ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L ABM Expands Buffalo Bills Partnership With Stadium Services ABM says it is building on its two-year partnership with the Buffalo Bills, providing janitorial services at Highmark Stadium. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC L Sinopharm Group Preliminary Nine-Month Revenue Slips EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC M Amazon Plans German Investment for 2027 The planned spending covers data centers and AI infrastructure, Amazon Leo satellite internet, logistics projects and new Prime Video productions. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC L Barclays Raises Victoria’s Secret Price Target to $112 From $106 Barclays raised its price target on Victoria’s Secret to $112 per share from $106. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC M FDA Approves Alvotech’s New Simlandi Manufacturing Process Alvotech said the FDA approved a new manufacturing process for Simlandi, its biosimilar to Humira. Shares rose 8% to $5.41 in morning trading. REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC M MNT-Halan Closes 6.6% Higher on Trading Debut After Major IPO Egyptian lending and payments company MNT-Halan closed its first trading session up about 6.6%, after the country’s biggest IPO in at least five years. Shares were offered at 24.50 Egyptian pounds and closed at about 26. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC L U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $526.6 Million in Net Inflows U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logged their largest single-day net inflows since September 22 on October 19, according to tracking data. Bitcoin had softened roughly 2% over the prior week. CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC L Amazon Plans to Hire More Than 300,000 U.S. Workers for Holiday Season Amazon said it is seeking seasonal, part-time and full-time workers for its U.S. operations nationwide. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC M Infinity Power-HAU Energy JV Secures Up to $566 Million for Egypt Solar Project The joint venture secured up to $566 million in debt financing to develop the Nefer Minya Solar PV project. ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC M RTX CEO Says Q3 Adjusted EPS Rose 33% to $2.26 RTX’s CEO said Q3 adjusted EPS was up 33% year over year, including 25 cents from IEEPA cost recovery. EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC L AnchorWatch Opens Bitcoin Custody Service With Optional Lloyd’s-Backed Insurance The Nevada-chartered service offers a choice of key-control structures and optional Lloyd’s-backed insurance. CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC L BNP Paribas Survey Points to Higher Oracle AI Demand BNP Paribas said its latest software reseller survey showed an improved October reading for Oracle compared with worse readings in July. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts VICI Properties Price Target to $28 From $31 Barclays maintained its Overweight rating on VICI Properties, according to the supplied ratings-action report. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC L Renewed selling in chipmakers dragged stocks lower as the dismal debut of a South Korean data center firm revived concerns over the AI trade. Renewed selling in chipmakers dragged stocks lower as the dismal debut of a South Korean data center firm revived concerns over the AI trade. NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC L Canadian Home Prices Rise 0.1% in September The Teranet-National Bank Composite Index rose 0.1% from August. Prices have remained essentially stable since June after declining from December 2025, according to National Bank's Daren… MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts Tencent Holdings Price Target to $88 From $106 Barclays maintained its Overweight rating on Tencent Holdings, according to the supplied ratings-action report. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC L AI jitters and high oil prices weigh on stocks The Nasdaq composite is slipping after tech stocks rebounded a day earlier, while Brent crude has climbed above $110 a barrel. Major Asian indexes sold off earlier. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC L Firefly Raises $20 Million in Series A MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC L French Interior Minister Nunez: France will deploy some military forces to reinforce police for Saturday demonstrations. French Interior Minister Nunez: France will deploy some military forces to reinforce police for Saturday demonstrations. NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC L French PM Lecornu: Police deployment for demonstrations in France next Saturday will be massive. French PM Lecornu: Police deployment for demonstrations in France next Saturday will be massive. NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts Realty Income Price Target to $61 From $65 Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight rating on Realty Income. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC L The Dow Jones Index Opens 0.43% Higher The Dow Jones Index is gaining 225 points or 0.43 percent on Tuesday. Leading the gains are Merck (3.22%), 3M (2.79%) and J&J (2.21%). Top losers are Alphabet (-1.64%), Caterpillar (-1.47%) and Nvidia (-1.19%). NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC H Tunisia Budget Bill Projects Deficit at 7.3% of GDP in 2027 The budget bill projects a record $5 billion deficit in 2027, up from 6% of GDP planned for this year. REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L Tikehau Capital Seeks Strategic Investor, Bloomberg Reports Tikehau Capital is looking for a new strategic investor to help fuel its next phase of growth, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L Nasdaq Stockholm Approves Delisting of CoinShares XBT Provider Digital Securities The last trading day is expected to be Nov. 4, 2026, ahead of a compulsory redemption designated for Nov. 9. The dates are indicative and subject to change. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L Oncolytics Says FDA Interactions May Allow REO 033 Study Expansion Oncolytics said FDA interactions may allow a pivotal expansion of its REO 033 study in second-line RAS-mutant MSS metastatic colorectal cancer. The company said the expansion could support accelerated approval based on o EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L RBC Capital Maintains Outperform Rating on argenx, Sets $1,025 Target RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on argenx and a $1,025 price target. The target implies 40.4% upside from the Oct. 19 close of $729.80. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC L CoinShares XBT Provider Securities Receive Delisting Approval CoinShares XBT Provider AB issued a notice concerning approval of a delisting application and the last trading day for its digital securities. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L Oncolytics to Present REO 033 Colorectal Cancer Trial Abstract at ESMO Oncolytics says its study launched earlier this year is expected to assess a prior efficacy signal in second-line KRAS-mutant MSS colorectal cancer: 17 months of progression-free survival versus six months for historical EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L UAE’s Arada Plans Construction on $4 Billion Saudi Project Next Year Arada has launched a Saudi real estate development company to deliver large-scale communities. Construction on its first Riyadh project is set to begin next year. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L Barclays Faces Third-Quarter Earnings Preview With Tax in Focus Barclays is scheduled to report third-quarter results Thursday. Analysts expect revenue, according to consensus estimates. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L BMO Expects Bank of Canada Rate Rise on October 28 Bank of Montreal expects a quarter percentage point increase in the Bank of Canada's policy rate on October 28, citing hawkish remarks by Governor Tiff Macklem and higher inflation expectations highlighted by central ban RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC L Barclays Maintains Underweight Rating on NNN REIT EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC H Chip Stocks Resume Declines US stock indices were mostly lower on Tuesday amid fresh worries about data center financing ahead of key earnings results. The S&P 500 edged lower and the Nasdaq 100 fell almost 1%. South Korean AI-infrastructure provid EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC M Genuine Parts Reports Q3 Sales Growth, Narrows 2026 EPS Guidance Genuine Parts reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $6.5 billion, up 4% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $2.07, up approximately 5%. The company narrowed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.50–$7.75 and said its plann EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC M Qualcomm to Cut Jobs Worldwide After Annual Employee Reviews CEO Cristiano Amon told staff in a memo reviewed by Reuters that the company will make performance-focused cuts globally, with notifications beginning in November. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC L Broadcom and FedEx Extend Digital Infrastructure Software Partnership Broadcom and FedEx extended their relationship through a consolidated agreement supporting FedEx’s digital infrastructure optimization and application modernization efforts. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC L US EFFR Trading Volume Is USD 110 Billion on Oct. 19 EFFR trading volume was USD 110 billion. RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC M Northrop Grumman Raises FY26 EPS Guidance After Q3 Results Northrop Grumman reported better-than-expected Q3 EPS and raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates; its shares are trading higher. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC L RBC Capital Maintains Gartner Price Target at $198 RBC Capital maintained its $198-per-share price target for Gartner. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC L China vows necessary measures to defend interests. China vows necessary measures to defend interests. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC M Gold eases as oil-driven inflation concerns weigh Spot gold fell 0.51% to $4,118.76 per ounce by 0859 am EDT (1259 GMT), while investors awaited next week's Federal Reserve meeting. COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC L RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform Rating on Zions Bancorp RBC Capital reiterated its Sector Perform rating on Zions Bancorp and maintained a $76 price target. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC M Hasbro Raises 2026 Guidance After Q3 Revenue and Profit Growth Hasbro reported Q3 revenue growth of 15% and a 52% increase in adjusted operating profit, with growth across all three segments. The company raised its full-year outlook, expecting revenue growth of 7% to 9% and adjusted EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC L China's Commerce Ministry: Urges US to immediately correct wrong practices, revoke discriminatory restrictions on Chinese firms China's Commerce Ministry: Urges US to immediately correct wrong practices, revoke discriminatory restrictions on Chinese firms GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC L China's Commerce Ministry, on US order on DeepSeek: US action disregards consensus reached between Chinese and US heads of state. China's Commerce Ministry, on US order on DeepSeek: US action disregards consensus reached between Chinese and US heads of state. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC L Fiserv to Offer VikingCloud Cyber Risk Defense Starting in 2027 Fiserv agreed to offer VikingCloud's cybersecurity and PCI compliance solution to businesses beginning in early 2027. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC L Decent Holding Reports About $3M in Senior Care Commission Collections Decent Holding said its Suncare unit recorded approximately $3 million in cash collections tied to service-related commissions since September 2026. The company said the figures are based on internal and bank records and EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC M Entrée Resources Plans Private Placement of Up to C$31.9 Million The non-brokered placement would issue up to 11.0 million units at C$2.90 each, with a warrant exercisable at C$3.95 for three years. Closing is expected in Q4 2026, subject to approvals. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L General Electric Aerospace Shares Hit 21-week Low General Electric Aerospace shares decreased to 295.54 USD, the lowest since May 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, General Electric Aerospace lost 2.42%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 2.84%. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L RBC Considers Blocking Meta’s Muse AI Agent RBC is considering blocking Meta’s Muse AI agent, CEO Dave McKay says, according to Bloomberg News. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L Decent Holding Reports About $3 Million in Senior Care Cash Collections Decent Holding said its senior care business recorded approximately $3 million in cash collections associated with service-related commissions since September 2026. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L Atsinaujinančios Energetikos Investicijos Calls Noteholder Meeting on Maturity Extension The company says the trustee has decided to convene a meeting of holders of notes due to a timing mismatch between expected company cash flows and the notes’ maturity date. RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L Barclays Cuts Liberty Global Price Target to $7 From $10 Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight rating on Liberty Global, according to the supplied ratings-action report. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L RBC Capital Maintains Outperform Rating on Fifth Third Bancorp EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L Bravida Holding Completes Buyback Programme EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L Entrée Resources Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement Entrée Resources announced a non-brokered private placement of up to an unspecified amount. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L China's Commerce Ministry, on US order on DeepSeek: China firmly opposes this; US move is discriminatory, politicizes tech and trade issues under guise of national security. China's Commerce Ministry, on US order on DeepSeek: China firmly opposes this; US move is discriminatory, politicizes tech and trade issues under guise of national security. GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC L CEO Dave McKay: RBC considers blocking Meta’s Muse AI agent. $META CEO Dave McKay: RBC considers blocking Meta’s Muse AI agent. $META NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC M Steel Dynamics Reports Q3 Net Sales of $6.51 Billion, Net Income of $756 Million Steel Dynamics reported third-quarter 2026 diluted EPS of $5.26, adjusted EBITDA of $1.19 billion and operating income of $1.006 billion. EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M Wall Street Opens Lower as AI Stocks Decline and Oil Rises Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower as AI-linked stocks weakened and oil prices rebounded. Investors were also preparing for major corporate earnings reports this week. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M Chemtrade Closes Additional $200M of 5.75% 2032 Notes The additional issuance brings the series total to $450 million. Net proceeds will reduce indebtedness and support general corporate purposes. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC L Piper Sandler Cuts Galaxy Digital Price Target to $25 From $33 EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M DataMeds AI Regains Nasdaq Equity Compliance DataMeds AI said it regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) after stockholders’ equity exceeded $2.5 million. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC L Chevron, Egypt Initial Aphrodite Gas Fiscal Agreement Chevron and Egypt initialled an agreement setting out financial and commercial terms for a planned link between Cyprus’s Aphrodite gas field and Egyptian gas infrastructure, Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry said. ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M S&P 500 Falls 11.66 Points, or 0.15% EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC L DJIA Rises 54.46 Points (0.10%) EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M Canada’s TSX Composite opens lower, weighed by miners and inflation The index was down 0.22% at 35,849.64 points at the open, as gold losses pressured miners. Persistent inflation and trade tensions with the US also weighed. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M Nasdaq Composite Falls 139.86 Points (0.53%) EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M Capital City Bank Group Reports Quarterly Results Capital City Bank Group reported results for the quarter ended September 30. The supplied text contains no financial figures. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC L Chemtrade Closes Additional $200 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Offering Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund says its wholly owned subsidiary closed the previously announced private placement offering. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC M Badger Meter Expected to Report Earnings of $1.23 per Share An earnings preview says Badger Meter is expected to post earnings of $1.23 per share. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Halliburton Reports Results for Quarter Ended September 30 Halliburton reported results for the quarter ended September 30. The supplied summary contains no financial figures. EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Mercantile Bank reports results for quarter ended September 30 EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L RBC Capital Maintains Outperform Rating on UnitedHealth Group, $498 Target RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating and $498.00 price target. The target implies 22.4% upside from the Oct. 19 close of $406.88. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L Hasbro Reports Results for Quarter Ended September 30 Hasbro reported results for the quarter ended September 30. The supplied summary provides no figures. EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC L MSCI Reports Results for Quarter Ended September 30 EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC M General Motors Reports Quarterly Results for Quarter Ended September 30 EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC M Dime Community Bancshares Reports Quarterly Results Dime Community Bancshares reported results for the quarter ended September 30. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Peoples Bancorp Reports Results for Quarter Ended September 30 EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Atlantic Union Bankshares Reports Results for Quarter Ended September 30 Atlantic Union Bankshares reported results for the quarter ended September 30. The supplied text contains no figures. EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC H Silver Holds Near Multi-Week Lows Silver prices hovered around $57.20 an ounce on Tuesday, remaining close to recent multi-week lows as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and prompted investors to reassess the US interest rate outlook ahead of n CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L United Community Banks Reports Quarter-End Results EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L General Electric Reports Results for Quarter Ended September 30 EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Genuine Parts Reports Results for Quarter Ended September 30 EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L KeyCorp reports results for quarter ended September 30 EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L US Effective Fed Funds Rate Holds at 3.88% on Oct. 19 RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L LatAm Political and Economic Calendar: Week Ahead The calendar lists upcoming political and economic events across Latin America, including Mexico’s August leading indicators on October 20. MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Intuit Launches Credit Karma Tax With Free Federal Filing Intuit announced the launch of Credit Karma Tax, offering free federal filing. The supplied description says it provides faster refunds. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L The Unlikely Market Fear Gauge Hiding in Plain Sight Why Altria's Price Action Tells You More About Market Sentiment Than You'd Think NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC M CBOT Grain Futures Rise as Trump Directs $8 Billion in Farm Aid In early trading, most-active corn and soybeans each rose 0.3%, while wheat gained 0.8%. President Trump directed $8 billion in new aid for U.S. farmers, according to the report. COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Treasury Secretary Bessent ends remarks on 2Way Treasury Secretary Bessent ends remarks on 2Way NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC M US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.08%, Nasdaq 100 -0.32%; EUR/USD +0.1%, WTI +1.2%, WBD leads volume US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.32 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In currencies, the dollar ind EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L RBC Capital Cuts EyePoint Price Target to $1 From $5 RBC Capital maintained EyePoint at Sector Perform, according to a Benzinga ratings-actions report. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC L Amazon Plans to Hire More Than 300,000 US Holiday Workers Amazon plans to hire more than 300,000 workers for the US holiday season, its first increase in seasonal recruitment in three years. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight Rating on Four Corners Property EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC H Gold Slips as Rising Oil Prices Fuel Rate Hike Expectations Gold prices edged lower to $4,120 an ounce on Tuesday as rising oil prices stoked inflation concerns, prompting investors to reassess the US interest rate outlook ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Brent crude CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Piper Sandler Cuts MARA Holdings Price Target to $11 From $13 Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating on MARA Holdings, according to the body. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC M AGNC Reports Third-Quarter Results, Book Value Falls 16.9% AGNC reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of 37 cents, in line with estimates, while revenue of $402 million missed the $448.4 million consensus. Tangible book value fell 16.9% from the prior quarter to $7.13 per share, a EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L RBC Capital Maintains Outperform Rating on Sprouts Farmers Market RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating and $111 price target. The target implies 72.7% upside from the Oct. 19 close of $64.26. EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Bessent Says Democratic Congress Could Do Little to Stop Agenda Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on 2WAY TV that there is very little a Democratic Congress could do to stop the agenda. REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L Citi Upgrades Galaxy and Gemini, Names Circle and Bullish Top Crypto Picks Citi upgraded its ratings on Galaxy and Gemini and named Circle and Bullish its top cryptocurrency equity picks ahead of third-quarter earnings. The bank also downgraded Securitize, citing its risk-reward profile and pot EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC