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Thu, Oct 22, 2026 - Page 37

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M European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.98%, Nasdaq 100 -1.7%; EUR/USD +0.1%, WTI +2.47%, BARC leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.98 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.7 percent, Dow futures is down 0.56 percent and Russell futures is down 0.83 percent. In currencies, the d EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L Japan’s 2027 Shunto Talks Will Test Sustainability of Pay Growth The 2027 spring wage negotiations could show whether Japan’s pay growth can become sustainable, according to the report. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 22, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L China To Work With Other Countries On AI Global Trade Rules China To Work With Other Countries On AI Global Trade Rules GEOPOLITICS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC M Rentokil Announces $200 Million Buyback as Q3 Organic Revenue Rises 3.4% Rentokil Initial said it announced a $200 million share buyback after reporting 3.4% organic revenue growth in the third quarter, helped by improving performance in North America. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC L Barclays CFO: 1,000 Job Cuts Already Done, 4,000 More By Year-End Barclays CFO: 1,000 Job Cuts Already Done, 4,000 More By Year-End NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC L Barclays CEO Says It Is Too Soon to See AI Agents' Impact EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC L Japanese Loan Demand Strength Leaves Scope for Further BOJ Hikes A central bank survey showed major Japanese banks saw corporate demand for funds increase from three months earlier, with recent rate hikes yet to hamper lending. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 22, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC L Meds Apotek Says Logistics Center Opening Affects Results EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC L Gold Prices in Egypt Hold Steady on October 21 Egyptian 24-karat gold was quoted at EGP 7,211.96 to buy and EGP 7,126.32 to sell at 3:40 p.m., according to Dahab Masr. The international ounce was quoted at $4,127.9 for buying and $4.127.3 for selling. COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC L Silchester Raises Tosoh Stake to 6.99% From 5.98%, Filing Shows A filing shows Silchester raised its stake in Tosoh from 5.98% to 6.99%. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC M Inchcape Cuts Annual Operating Margin Forecast on Australia Weakness The British auto distributor lowered its annual adjusted operating margin forecast, citing persistent underperformance in Australia and intensifying competition from Chinese automakers. EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC L Beijer Ref Q3 Net Sales SEK 11.64 Billion EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC M QuantumScape Shares Gain Over 8% as Company Plans Production Line QuantumScape said it plans a 100-megawatt-hour production line targeting AI data centers, aerospace and defense markets, and reported a narrower third-quarter loss. It also announced a manufacturing partnership with Mueh EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC L Hong Kong Stocks Head for Worst Day in Seven Months as Tech Shares Sour A selloff in chip and technology stocks put the Hang Seng Index on track for its worst day in seven months, dampening hopes of a turnaround this year. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC M Barclays CFO Says Year-to-Date Cost Actions Roughly Double 2024, 2025 Figures EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC L Obayashi to Add Solar Power to Its Business Portfolio Through Investment EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC L FTSE 100 Falls on Thursday The FTSE 100 fell more than 0.5% on Thursday amid a broad equity selloff, with disappointing corporate updates from Barclays and J Sainsbury adding pressure. Barclays shares dropped over 2% after third-quarter investment EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC M Nestle India and Zydus Wellness Shares Hit Six-Month Lows Nestle India shares fell to Rs 1,187.10, while Zydus Wellness shares fell to Rs 477.10, below their six-month lows. The stocks came under pressure after FSSAI action. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Barclays CEO: Job Cuts A Result Of Investment In Technology Barclays CEO: Job Cuts A Result Of Investment In Technology NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Nvidia's CEO Huang calls global pacing of AI development 'ridiculous' $NVDA Nvidia's CEO Huang calls global pacing of AI development 'ridiculous' $NVDA NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Soybeans Dip on US Harvest Pressure; Wheat Gains on Black Sea Risks Chicago soybeans edged lower Thursday near an eight-week low as harvest pressure weighed on prices. Corn rebounded modestly but remained capped by expectations of a large US crop. COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Barclays CFO Says 1,000 of 5,000 Job Cuts Were in First Half EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L Obayashi to invest in solar projects in stages Obayashi says it will make investments in solar power projects in stages via LYOC1. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L Porr to Build Meat Processing Plant for Edeka EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC M Swiss Franc Rises to Multiweek Highs on Safe-Haven Demand The franc reached a three-month high against the euro and a four-week high against the dollar as French debt concerns and AI jitters prompted safe-haven demand. FX | Oct 22, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC L Saudi Aramco CEO Nasser: Aramco is seeking to partner with other countries to increase strategic reserves Saudi Aramco CEO Nasser: Aramco is seeking to partner with other countries to increase strategic reserves NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC M SITA Agrees to Acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, which provides passenger processing, baggage and airport operations technology. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC L LYOC1 Is Asset-Holding Company Established by Lightyears Energy EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L Barclays CEO: Job Cuts Will Be Primarily Operational, Functional Roles Barclays CEO: Job Cuts Will Be Primarily Operational, Functional Roles NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L Barclays CEO Says Job Cuts Follow Years of Technology Investment Barclays' CEO attributed job cuts to technology investments made over several years. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L Thales CFO Says France Has Consensus on Higher Defence Spending Thales CFO says political consensus in France supports increased defence spending, despite uncertainty around the country's political situation. REGULATION | Oct 22, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC M Obayashi to Acquire 90% of LYOC1 for NZ$74M Obayashi plans to acquire 90% of the issued shares of New Zealand's LYOC1 for NZ$74 million. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L Bulten Names Mathias Holst Interim CFO Mathias Holst will serve as interim CFO effective 22 Oct, replacing departing CFO Anna Åkerblad while Bulten searches for a permanent CFO. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC L Nigeria Finance Minister Says Fuel Tax Is Not on Government Agenda Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele dismissed reports that Nigeria plans to introduce a fuel tax once the economy stabilizes, calling them fake news. REGULATION | Oct 22, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC M Japanese Rubber Futures Edge Higher on Oil Gains and Production Concerns Japanese rubber futures edged higher Thursday as oil prices rallied and rubber production showed signs of falling short of expectations in major producing areas. COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC L Electro Cable Egypt Unit Awarded Meter Supply Order An Electro Cable Egypt unit was awarded a meter supply order from companies of Egyptian Electricity Holding Company. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC M LSEG Agrees to Buy Octus From Permira for $3.54 Billion London Stock Exchange Group said it agreed to acquire credit intelligence, data and workflow provider Octus from Permira and management for $3.54 billion. MNA | Oct 22, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC L China Vice Commerce Minister: China To Strengthen Regulations To Counter Sanctions China Vice Commerce Minister: China To Strengthen Regulations To Counter Sanctions GEOPOLITICS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC L Osun State Moves to Curb Multiple Taxation and Illegal Revenue Collection Osun State says it has begun implementing measures under its Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Law, 2026, to address multiple taxation and illegal revenue collection and improve transport-sector ac REGULATION | Oct 22, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC L Anan Investment Reports Progress on Operational and Development Plans EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L Pernod Ricard Successfully Completes Hybrid Bonds Issuance Of €1.5 Billion Pernod Ricard Successfully Completes Hybrid Bonds Issuance Of €1.5 Billion NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L Abu Dhabi Biobank Partners With AstraZeneca on Predictive Healthcare EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L Nvidia's CEO Huang: AI is funding the future of energy $NVDA Nvidia's CEO Huang: AI is funding the future of energy $NVDA NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L Japan’s Largest Labor Union Seeks Wage Hikes of at Least 5% Rengo said it will demand wage increases of at least 5% in upcoming shunto negotiations, aiming to sustain pay growth amid persistent inflation. RATES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L Barclays CEO Says He Respects U.K. Chancellor’s Responsibility EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L China Vice Commerce Minister: China To Improve Export Controls And Security Review China Vice Commerce Minister: China To Improve Export Controls And Security Review GEOPOLITICS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L The Shangai Composite Index Closes 1.45% Lower The Shangai Composite Index fell 54 points or 1.45 percent on Thursday to close at 3659 points. Leading the losses are Zijin Mining (-3.36%), Jiangsu Hengrui (-3.27%) and Greenland Holdings (-3.03%). NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC M LF Corp to Acquire 5 Billion Won of Its Own Shares EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L China Vice Commerce Minister: China To Improve Trade Friction Response Mechanism China Vice Commerce Minister: China To Improve Trade Friction Response Mechanism GEOPOLITICS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC M National Metallic and Bicycles Industries Reports Quarterly Net Loss of 13.1 Million Dinars EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L HUMAIN and Nvidia Expand Strategic Collaboration in Saudi Arabia HUMAIN and Nvidia said they are expanding their strategic collaboration to accelerate next-generation AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL) Nears Completion of Phase 2, Paving Path to Commercial Design E3 Lithium Ltd. said Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility is nearing completion, providing key data to finalize the Clearwater commercial design and advance toward project financing and FID.Material DetailsContext by AI EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L AcouSort Approves Convertible Issue of Up to SEK 15 Million AcouSort approved a directed convertible-note issue to Calyrex for up to SEK 15.0 million, bearing 5.0% interest and maturing in 30 months, with a 30-month extension option. Full conversion, including accrued interest, w EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Bitcoin Falls Along With U.S. Stock Futures Bitcoin edges lower as U.S. stock futures fall. The body also cites higher oil prices and AI concerns, but supplies no move magnitude. CRYPTO | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Barclays CEO: Client Profile In Fixed Income Remains Strong Overall I'm Very Pleased With Investment Bank NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Nvidia's CEO Huang: Told Nscale to work around the clock $NVDA Nvidia's CEO Huang: Told Nscale to work around the clock $NVDA NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L E3 Lithium Approaches Completion of Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility and Outlines Path to Commercialization E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV:ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTC:EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium”, or the “Company” is approaching completion of Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility and provides an update on the progress of its Clearwater Project EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Silchester International Raises Miura Stake to 7.09% From 6.07% A filing shows Silchester International increased its stake in Miura Co. to 7.09% from 6.07%. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Barclays CEO Says Disappointing Fixed-Income Performance Will Get His Attention EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC M Hermès Reports 9-Month Revenue Up 6% at Constant Rates Revenue through September 2026 rose 6% at constant exchange rates and 3% at current exchange rates versus the same period in 2025. EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC L Hermes International Shares Hit 4-year Low Hermes International shares decreased to 1255.00 EUR, the lowest since October 2022. Over the past 4 weeks, Hermes International lost 6.37%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 42.41%. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC L Barclays CEO Says Fixed-Income Client Profile Remains Strong EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC L Nxera Pharma Files Vamorolone Marketing Application in South Korea Nxera submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to South Korea’s MFDS for vamorolone in DMD, with ODD and GIFT priority review. The company targets approval in 2027 and commercial launch in 2028. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC L Nxera Pharma Submits South Korean Marketing Application for Vamorolone Nxera Pharma says it submitted a marketing authorization application to South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for vamorolone to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC H Philippine Peso Holds Near Record Low Despite Rate Hike The Philippine peso hovered around 63.3 per dollar, remaining close to its record low of 63.5, despite the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raising interest rates for the fourth consecutive time. The central bank raised its b CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 22, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC M IMF Official Says India Should Prioritize Inflation as Oil Risks Rise IMF Asia-Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan said India’s monetary policy should focus on controlling inflation rather than rupee movements. He identified higher crude oil prices as a major risk to Asia’s grow CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 22, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC L Hermes CFO: Growth In Leather Goods Was 'Uniform' In All Regions In Q3, No Change In Trends Hermes CFO: Growth In Leather Goods Was 'Uniform' In All Regions In Q3, No Change In Trends NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC L UK Regulator Preserves Underused Gas Pipelines to Europe The UK energy regulator has taken steps to preserve underused underwater pipelines connecting the country’s energy grid to continental Europe, maintaining the ability to import European gas during emergencies. ENERGY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC L City Index Group Raises Nippon Paper Stake to 10.87% From 9.78% A filing shows City Index Eleventh and others increased their combined stake in Nippon Paper Industries to 10.87% from 9.78%. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L China Commerce Ministry: FDI In First Three Quarters 548.8 Billion Yuan China Commerce Ministry: FDI In First Three Quarters 548.8 Billion Yuan GEOPOLITICS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L Japan's Rengo Seeks 6% Salary Increases In 2027 Wage Talks Seeks 15% Wage Increase By 2030 - Maintains Minimum Wage Hike Benchmark Of 5% Or More In 2027 Policy NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC H Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Navy: US continued insistence on pushing vessels to sail through 'illegal' routes in the Gulf will lead to confrontation against US regional bases - Fars Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Navy: US continued insistence on pushing vessels to sail through 'illegal' routes in the Gulf will lead to confrontation against US regional bases - Fars GEOPOLITICS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC L Kasikornbank Expects 2026 Loan Growth Above 0%-2% Target Management expects 2026 loan growth to exceed its 0%-2% target and said more loans are likely to be drawn down in 4Q, including large corporate, housing and auto loans, according to CGS International analyst Weerapat Won EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC L Effissiomo Raises Fujibo Holdings Stake to 21.82% From 20.76% A filing shows Effissiomo increased its stake in Fujibo Holdings to 21.82% from 20.76%. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC L Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Reports Sept-Quarter Loss of 592 Million Rupees EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC L Barclays CEO Says Bank Will Use AI at Scale Barclays’ chief executive says the bank will employ AI at scale. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC M French-German 10-Year Bond Spread Widens to 164 Basis Points French government bonds faced renewed selling pressure early Thursday, pushing the 10-year OAT-Bund spread to its widest since 2011, according to LSEG data. RATES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L Barclays CEO Says Next Phase Is Deep Technological Transformation EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC M Ipsen Q3 Sales Rise 28%, Company Upgrades FY26 Outlook Ipsen said third-quarter total sales rose 28%, helped by its rare disease division, and upgraded its annual outlook. EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L naoo Completes Kingfluencers Integration, Changes Executive Leadership naoo AG completed Kingfluencers’ integration, consolidating teams in Zurich. Gregor Doser and Gabriel Höhener are stepping down from Executive Management as product is consolidated under Dr. David Liu. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC L Audi Announces Leadership Shake-Up in China Volkswagen’s Audi announced a change in its China leadership amid tough competition and falling sales in the market. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L Novatek Chief Hopes EU Will Reconsider Russian LNG Import Ban Novatek head Leonid Mikhelson said Thursday he hopes the European Union will reconsider plans to halt Russian gas imports in 2027, Interfax reported. REGULATION | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L Scandinavian Astor Group AB (ASTOR) PT Cut; BUY Kept NuWays cut its PT on Scandinavian Astor Group AB to SEK 27 (from SEK 46), lowered 2026—28e sales by ~12% and EPS by ~37% on order timing risks, but reiterated BUY.Material DetailsContext by AI AnalystThis is a mid-cycle EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC M q.beyond Cuts FY26 Sales and EBITDA Guidance q.beyond cut FY26 sales guidance to €174–178 million from €176–180 million and EBITDA guidance to €-4 to -2 million from €3–7 million. Preliminary Q3 sales were €43.2 million and EBITDA was €-4.8 million; adjusted EBITDA EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC M Iron Ore Futures Fall 1.62% After Rio Tinto Supply Deal The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange fell 1.62% to 66… after China’s state iron ore buyer reached a new supply deal with Rio Tinto. Steel mill margins showed little sign of impro COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L NuWays AG Rates q.beyond AG Buy NuWays AG issued a BUY rating on q.beyond AG. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L FCA Notice Reports Removal of The Co-operative Bank Holdings A Financial Conduct Authority Market Oversight notice reports the removal of The Co-operative Bank Holdings P.L.C. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L NuWays AG rates Scandinavian Astor Group AB Buy NuWays AG issued research on Scandinavian Astor Group AB. The supplied excerpt does not include further research details. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L naoo Completes Kingfluencers Integration naoo AG says it has completed the integration of Kingfluencers. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L City Index Eleventh and Related Shareholder Hold 5.06% Stake in TV Asahi Holdings A filing shows City Index Eleventh and a related shareholder hold a 5.06% stake in TV Asahi Holdings. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC L EDGE advances Al Dorra programme for Kuwait naval force EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC L Nvidia CEO 'Almost' Everything Will Get Solved With High Demand Nvidia CEO 'Almost' Everything Will Get Solved With High Demand NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC L Nvidia's CEO Huang: Almost everything will get solved with high demand $NVDA Nvidia's CEO Huang: Almost everything will get solved with high demand $NVDA NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC L Azincourt Energy Reports Additional Snegamook Uranium Drill Results Four holes totalling 1,069 metres were completed. Reported eU₃O₈ grades are preliminary radiometric estimates from downhole gamma measurements, not laboratory assays; assays are pending. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC M Bitcoin Falls 2.2% to $82,799 After Approaching $85,000 Bitcoin reached $84,835 before reversing gains on Thursday, tracking stock futures lower as worries around the artificial intelligence trade resurfaced. CRYPTO | Oct 22, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC L Nvidia CEO On Neoclouds 'Quite Confident' They Can Find Solutions Nvidia CEO On Neoclouds 'Quite Confident' They Can Find Solutions NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC M Nestle Reports Third-Quarter Sales of 22.76 Billion Swiss Francs Nestle said sales rose in the third quarter, citing a revival in its snacking businesses in the Americas. Sales totaled 22.76 billion Swiss francs, equivalent to $27.61 billion. EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC L Bengaluru Court Restrains Creator Over Allegedly Defamatory Embassy Developments Content A Bengaluru civil court restrained Jayant Shilanjan Mundhra from publishing or circulating allegedly defamatory statements concerning Embassy Developments Limited. It also directed Meta and Google entities to block acces REGULATION | Oct 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC M US Agencies Urge Organizations to Patch Critical PHP2Shell Vulnerabilities The FBI, NSA and CISA warned organizations to urgently patch two critical PHP vulnerabilities that could let hackers take control of vulnerable servers without logging in. MACRO | Oct 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC L France October manufacturing sentiment rises to 105 France’s manufacturing sentiment index was 105 in October, compared with 101 in September. MACRO | Oct 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC L Copper is down by 2.01% Copper decreased 2.01% to 6.4115 USD/Lbs COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC M Sainsbury’s Raises Profit Guidance After Robust First Half Sainsbury’s reported underlying sales excluding fuel rose 2.6% to £14bn in the 28 weeks to 12 September, while underlying operating profit increased 3.6% to £525m. EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC L Argo Graphene Plans Chicago-Area Graphene Refinery With 10-Tonne Quarterly Target Argo Graphene Solutions plans a Chicago-area refinery targeting about 10 metric tonnes of graphene per quarter. It also reports preliminary positive observations in graphene-enhanced lubricants. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC L Argo Graphene Solutions Plans Chicago-Area Graphene Refinery The company targets an initial quarterly capacity, with room to expand. It also reported preliminary positive dispersion and friction observations in graphene-enhanced lubricant tests. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC L Japanese Shares Slide as Tech Selloff Resumes Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index dropped 2.65% to 62,908 on Thursday, closing at its lowest level in nearly three months as renewed selling pressure hit technology and artificial intelligence stocks. Investors continued to quest COMMODITIES | Oct 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC M Circus SE Reaffirms FY2026 Revenue Guidance at EUR 5.2 Million Circus SE said revenue guidance implies 233% year-over-year growth. It operates more than 30 systems across 19 enterprise customers in eight countries, with over 50 systems planned by year-end. Q3 uptime at mature sites EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC M Nestle Shares Rise 2% After 3Q Update EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC M Telia Shares Rise 3.9% After Third-Quarter Earnings Telia Company shares rose 3.9% after its third-quarter earnings. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Medicalgorithmics Proposes Share Capital Increase Through Two Share Issues Medicalgorithmics proposed increasing its share capital through two emissions of R- and S-series shares. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Argo Graphene Advances Chicago-Area Production Plans, Reports Preliminary Lubricant Tests Argo Graphene is advancing plans for a Chicago-area graphene production facility targeting initial capacity of 10 metric tonnes per quarter and reports preliminary lubricant testing results. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Sylvania Platinum Reports Purchase of 157,500 Own Shares The purchases occurred from October 14 to October 19, 2026, at weighted average prices of 92.35 to 94.23 pence per share. Sylvania Platinum now holds 13,589,925 shares in treasury, with 258,071,800 shares carrying voting EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M HighCo Reports Q3 Gross Profit of €19.16 Million, Refines 2026 Guidance HighCo reported third-quarter 2026 gross profit of €19.16 million, up 22.5%, and refined its fiscal 2026 guidance. The announcement followed the market close on October 21. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M electrovac AG Raises FY 2026/2027 EBIT Forecast The company now expects EBIT of EUR 13 million to EUR 14 million, versus prior guidance of EUR 11 million to EUR 12 million. EBIT adjusted for IPO costs is forecast at EUR 15 million to EUR 16 million, up from EUR 13 mil EARNINGS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M Steyr Motors Reports Q3 Revenue of EUR 12.5 Million, Adjusted EBIT of EUR 1.4 Million Third-quarter 2026 revenue rose 11.2% year over year. Adjusted EBIT increased from EUR 0.9 million to EUR 1.4 million, and the adjusted EBIT margin was 11.4%. Management confirmed full-year guidance and expects a seasona EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L French-German 10Y Yield Gap Widens 5bps To 164bps, 2011-High French-German 10Y Yield Gap Widens 5bps To 164bps, 2011-High NEWS | Oct 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Obayashi Announces Investment in New Zealand Solar Power Business Obayashi says it will invest in a solar power business developed by Lightyears in New Zealand and establish a new company. EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC M EQT shares fall 0.4% after bid for Qiagen EQT shares fell 0.4% after EQT made a bid for Qiagen. MNA | Oct 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC M SEB Shares Fall 3.5% After Third-Quarter Earnings EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC M Swedbank Shares Fall 3% After Third-Quarter Earnings EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Nokia Shares Fall 0.4% After 3Q Earnings EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC