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Fri, Oct 23, 2026 - Page 24

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L Rocket Lab and Viasat Post Modest Weekly Gains as SpaceX Slips Rocket Lab and Viasat edged ahead of SpaceX this week, while AST SpaceMobile and Planet Labs suffered deeper losses. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC L New York December Cocoa May Fall to $5,465 per Metric Ton The contract broke support at $5,633; the report says it may extend lower to $5,465. COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC M European Gas Prices Hit Highest Since 2022, Rise 3.8% Dutch TTF rises 3.8%, with the benchmark on track for a nearly 7% weekly gain. The report cites fears of renewed U.S.-Iran escalation threatening LNG supply ahead of winter. ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC M Germany’s October Flash Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54.2 Germany’s October flash manufacturing PMI was 54.2, versus 53.5 expected and 53.9 in September. MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:56 AM UTC L Barclays Economist Expects MAS to Hold Policy After Softer Core CPI Singapore core CPI rose 2.0% in September, below Barclays' 2.3% forecast. Barclays economist Brian Tan expects the Monetary Authority of Singapore to leave policy settings unchanged in the near term. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC M BOJ Says Rising Wages Help Japanese Households Absorb Higher Rates The BOJ says Japanese households have so far weathered rising mortgage rates, with employment and income improvements helping offset higher repayment costs. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC L CBOT Wheat Trades Neutral Within $6.22-1/2 to $6.31-1/4 Range CBOT December wheat is described as neutral within the stated range. A break above $6.31-1/4 may lead to $6.34 to $6.36-3/4. COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L Motilal Oswal Recommends Buying Nippon Life India AMC, Sets Rs 1,200 Target Motilal Oswal’s report says Nippon Life India AMC’s operating revenue was in line, up 21% year over year and 4% quarter over quarter. Management-fee yield was reported for 2QFY27. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L Eastspring Says China May Diverge From Asian Tightening Outlook Eastspring Investments says deflationary pressures from falling property prices and excess industrial capacity could weigh on China's inflation and growth, making China a likely exception to its view that Asian central b CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L Blinkit and Instamart Show Diverging Growth and Margins Eternal and Swiggy reported sharply different growth and profitability metrics in Q2FY27. The supplied body is truncated and provides no figures. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC M TA Associates Sells Its Entire 12.7% Eurowag Stake in Placing TA Associates sold just over 88.5 million shares at £1.00 each. Eurowag was not party to the placing and will receive no proceeds. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L Volvo Cars Now Down 30%, Hitting Lowest Ever Volvo Cars Now Down 30%, Hitting Lowest Ever NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC H FTSE MIB Extends Losses Italy’s FTSE MIB extended its losses to around 48,300 on Friday, hovering near its lowest level since May, as losses in luxury and automotive stocks offset gains in energy shares. Eni climbed more than 3% after reporting EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L UK Gas Prices Hit Fresh Multi-Year High Amid Tight Supply UK natural gas prices climbed toward 230 pence per therm, reaching a fresh 2022 high amid tightening global supply. Ongoing disruptions to LNG supplies from the Middle East have driven British gas prices to three times t COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC L Eastspring Expects Asian Economic Growth to Moderate Over Coming Quarters Eastspring Investments says Asian growth is likely to moderate gradually after broadly larger expansion in the first three quarters of 2026. MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC L South Africa Completes New Automotive Machinist Qualification A new Automotive Machinist Occupational Trade Qualification has been completed to help address a shortage of specialist technical skills in South Africa’s automotive aftermarket. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC M South African Bonds Rally on Planned Buyback Programme South African bonds rallied after the government unveiled plans to cut weekly fixed-rate bond auctions and launch a bond buyback programme. The rand was little changed after the announcement of two months of fuel-price r RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC L Euro Set for Weekly Drop as Yen Eyes Biggest Gain Since Early September The euro headed for a moderate weekly loss as France’s sovereign risk premium climbed, while the yen was on track for its biggest rise since early September amid safe-haven demand during a sell-off in AI-related stocks. FX | Oct 23, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC L China MoF: Debt Quota For Projects To Be Fully Used By Year-End China MoF: Debt Quota For Projects To Be Fully Used By Year-End GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC L IG Metall's Groeger: Prepared To Escalate Conflict, Including Industrial Action IG Metall's Groeger: Prepared To Escalate Conflict, Including Industrial Action NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC L Neobo completes buyback, repurchasing 2,759,854 shares EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC M UOB Expects BoJ to Hold Policy Rate Next Week UOB expects the Bank of Japan to keep its policy rate unchanged at next week’s meeting and remain on its monetary policy normalization path without an aggressive trajectory. RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC L Hexpol CEO Henrik Elmin to Continue in Role Henrik Elmin will continue as CEO and president of Hexpol. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC L Westlife Foodworld Expects Near-Term Gross Margin Above 67% EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC L China Urges US to End Measures Against Chinese Research Institutions China's Commerce Ministry urged the United States to end what it called discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions and said stronger research cooperation serves the common interest. REGULATION | Oct 23, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC L Motilal Oswal Reiterates Buy on Swiggy, Sets Rs 280 Target Motilal Oswal's research report on Swiggy includes quarterly operating details. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC L Japan PM Takaichi Told Reporters She Would Instruct The Minister Of Economy, Trade And Industry To Consider Subsidies For Gasoline And Other Fuel Oils. Japan PM Takaichi Told Reporters She Would Instruct The Minister Of Economy, Trade And Industry To Consider Subsidies For Gasoline And Other Fuel Oils. NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC M J&K Bank shares fall 14% after mixed Q2 results J&K Bank shares fell 14% on Friday, October 23, after the lender reported mixed September-quarter earnings. Operating profit growth was strong and asset quality improved, while net interest income growth was weak and net EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC L Alnylam Reports Phase 1b Brezosiran Data Showing HTT Reductions The company reported dose-dependent CSF mHTT reductions of 60–64% at month 3 at the highest dose, with a maximum individual reduction of 83%, and an encouraging safety profile. Alnylam plans a placebo-controlled pivotal EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC L Neobo starts buyback of up to SEK 100 million Neobo completed its prior repurchase of 2,759,854 shares and will buy back up to SEK 100 million on Nasdaq Stockholm from 23 October 2026 to 9 April 2027. The buyback is subject to a 10% cap and pricing rules; Neobo hold EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC M Alnylam Reports Positive Initial Phase 1b Data for Brezosiran Alnylam reported positive initial Phase 1b results for ALN-HTT02, an investigational RNAi therapy for Huntington’s disease, demonstrating deep and durable huntingtin lowering. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC L IG Metall's Groeger: We Want To Talk About Job Protection At VW Far Into The 2030s We're Giving VW Until End-October To Reverse Cancellation Of Agreements, Otherwise We Will Prepare To Fight Dec 31 Marks Last Day Wiorkers Can't Strike, VW Should Be Very Aware Of That Date NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC L Asian Physical Rubber Prices for October 23 Prices are sourced from the Rubber Authority of Thailand, the Malaysian Rubber Board, the International Rubber Consortium and a private Thai website that collates auction prices. COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:44 AM UTC L Motilal Oswal Recommends Buying Colgate, Sets Rs 2,000 Target Motilal Oswal's report says Colgate delivered 12% year-on-year revenue growth in 2QFY27, with volume growth in the high single digits. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC M NMDC Energy Secures EPC Contract for Three Aramco Offshore Projects NMDC Energy said it received a letter of award from Saudi Aramco for an EPC contract covering three offshore projects. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC L Canada PM Carney: “Good Chances” For Atkinsrealis To Become Partner To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Turkey Canada PM Carney: “Good Chances” For Atkinsrealis To Become Partner To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Turkey NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:42 AM UTC L BOJ Sees Limited Risk to Japanese Companies From Oil-Price Shock The Bank of Japan sees little impact from Middle East conflict and rising oil prices, a view that supports further monetary tightening. It says higher raw-material and energy costs are weighing on profits, particularly a CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 07:41 AM UTC L ADNH Awards AED 2.2 Billion Contract for Al Marjan Island Residences Abu Dhabi National Hotels awarded Al Hamad Building Contracting the main works contract for Nasim Al Bahr Residences in Ras Al Khaimah. The contract is valued at AED 2.2 billion ($599.05 million). EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:41 AM UTC M China Northern Rare Earth Q3 Net Profit Rises 161.1% Year Over Year EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:41 AM UTC L Daiwa Analysts Say CATL’s Low 3Q Profitability Could Persist Daiwa analysts say CATL’s third-quarter results indicate weak cost pass-through capacity amid a weak new-energy vehicle sales outlook. They see low profitability potentially becoming the normalized margin level as headwi EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:40 AM UTC L ONGC Says Government Approved Sunil Kumar as Chairman EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC M Finland’s Modulight Reports Higher Q3 Revenue and Order Intake EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC L VW Labour Boss Cavallo: Idea Of A Company-Wide Salary Freeze Until 2030 Is Absurd VW Labour Boss Cavallo: Idea Of A Company-Wide Salary Freeze Until 2030 Is Absurd NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.1%, Nasdaq 100 +0.12%; EUR/USD -0.2%, WTI +1.26%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.42 percent and Russell futures is down 0.3 percent. In currencies, the doll EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC L Duni Reports Q3 Growth of 3.1%, Logistics Issues Resolved Duni reported 3.1% Q3 growth, including 1.7% organic growth, citing stronger Australia and higher European napkin volumes. It said logistics issues have been resolved, with remaining German volumes expected to transfer b EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC L Duni Group Reports Interim Results for January–September 2026 Duni Group published its interim report for the period January 1–September 30, 2026. The CEO said the company is in a more stable position and expects the volume transfer to be completed. EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:38 AM UTC M Electrolux Posts Third-Quarter Operating Profit of 607 Million Kronor Electrolux reported operating profit of 607 million Swedish kronor ($61.2 million), beating analysts’ expectations, while dimming its full-year outlook. Its shares rose. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:38 AM UTC L BSE Invites Applications for Managing Director and CEO Post BSE Limited set November 19, 2026, as the application deadline and requires resumes by 10:00 am IST. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L Oil India Discovers Gas in Krishna-Godavari Basin, Records 200,000 SCMD Peak Flow State-owned Oil India reported a natural gas discovery in a shallow-water block in the Krishna-Godavari Basin, with peak flow of 200,000 SCMD. ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L Motilal Oswal Recommends Buying CIE Automotive India, Sets Rs 440 Target Motilal Oswal says CIE Automotive India’s 3QCY26 profit after tax was 10% above its estimate, citing higher grant income in the aluminum business. India revenue rose 18.1% year over year, while Europe revenue fell 2.9%. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC M Volvo Car Posts Q3 Miss as China and U.S. Weakness Weigh Jefferies analysts say revenue missed consensus by 10% and EBIT missed by SEK 3.6 billion, excluding a SEK 1.1 billion U.S. emissions credit revaluation. EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC M KEI Industries Reports Q2FY27 Revenue Growth of About 39% YoY Motilal Oswal reports EBITDA grew about 40% year over year, while operating margin was 10%, flat year over year and below estimates. The headline recommends buying KEI Industries and sets a target of Rs 5,180. EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC M Westlife Quarterly Loss Narrows as Promotions Attract Customers Westlife Foodworld reported a narrower quarterly loss before tax and exceptional items, as discounted meals and limited-edition collectibles attracted consumers despite soaring expenses. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC L FTSE 100 Set to End Week Lower The FTSE 100 traded slightly lower on Friday, extending the previous session’s 0.3% decline and heading for a weekly loss of more than 1.5%. Rolls-Royce shares fell around 2.5% as the company reportedly neared a deal for MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC H Poland Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.8% in September Registered unemployment was unchanged from August and in line with expectations. The number of registered unemployed was 907,000. MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC M France October Flash Composite PMI 48.4 France’s flash composite PMI was 48.4 in October, versus 50.3 expected and 51.1 in September. MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC M European Indexes Edge Lower as Energy-Intensive Stocks Falter European stock indexes are mixed in early trade. The Stoxx 600 is down 0.1% and the FTSE 100 is down 0.2%. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC L SAAB: Potential Gripen Sale To Canada 'A Political Decision' SAAB: Potential Gripen Sale To Canada 'A Political Decision' NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC M France October Flash Services PMI Falls to 48.4 France's October flash services PMI was 48.4, versus 50.7 expected and 51.2 in September. MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC L Motilal Oswal Reiterates Buy on Mahindra Lifespaces, Sets Rs 470 Target Motilal Oswal’s research report cites Mahindra Lifespaces’ bookings of INR10.6b in 2QFY27, up 41% year over year and in line with its estimate. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L Pabrai Says Indian Stocks Remain Expensive Despite Correction Mohnish Pabrai says Indian valuations remain unattractive for increasing his exposure, while he sees better risk-reward opportunities overseas. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L IoTeX Introduces Vulnerability Disclosure Policy for Layer 1 Network The policy provides private reporting, a defined scope, safe-harbor protections and public credit for researchers. Testing is directed to the developer network. CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L Sukhjit Starch Reports Sept-Quarter Consolidated Profit of 152.7 Million Rupees EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L Crypto Broker Sentenced to 160 Months in US Money-Laundering Case A Colombian crypto broker received a 160-month prison sentence in a US laundering and narcotics case, prosecutors said October 21. The case involved moving criminal proceeds through Tether and US shell companies. REGULATION | Oct 23, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L Germany S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, October 2026 - Full Report READ HERE MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L Hexaware to Invest £9M in Manchester Design and Innovation Centre The centre is part of Hexaware’s previously announced £25M UK expansion, expected to add about 1,200 jobs over 3–5 years across Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L Hexaware Hosts UK Mayoral Delegation, Deepens Leeds University Partnership During the Great North Mayoral Delegation’s visit to India, discussions focused on Hexaware’s UK expansion and planned R&D centres in Leeds and Manchester. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.27% Lower The FTSE 100 Index is falling 29 points. Losses were driven by Rolls-Royce (-2.48%), Fresnillo (-2.11%) and Burberry (-1.79%). Biggest rises came from BP (1.81%), Anglo American (1.77%) and Barratt Redrow (1.53%). NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC M Sodexo Reports Fiscal 2026 Results, Organic Growth Surpasses Prior Guidance Sodexo said organic growth for fiscal 2026 surpassed its prior guidance and confirmed its financial outlook for fiscal 2027. EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC M Gold Futures Fall 0.8% to $4,026 an Ounce in Early European Trading New York gold futures fell 0.8% to $4,026 a troy ounce. Gold is headed for a weekly loss of more than 3.5%, as elevated energy prices fueled inflation and interest-rate concerns. COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC M Hexagon Swings to Q3 Net Profit as Net Sales Improve Hexagon AB reported a net profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, citing increased net sales, decreased expenses and a positive fair value change on equity investments. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC L The DAX Index Opens 0.57% Lower The DAX Index is dropping 144 points. Leading the losses are MTU Aero Engines AG (-2.99%), Deutsche Telekom (-2.71%) and Adidas (-1.95%). Top gainers were Infineon (1.41%), Rheinmetall (1.05%) and HeidelbergCement (1.00% NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC M France October Flash Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.3 France’s flash manufacturing PMI was 49.3 in October, versus 50.5 expected and 50.6 in September. MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC M Modulight Reports Q3 EBITDA of €1.0M, 53.2% Margin Unaudited Q3 2026 revenue was €1.9M, up 7% year over year. Order intake rose about 154% to €3.5M, PPT sales increased 110% to €0.5M, and the 2026 outlook was unchanged, with revenue and profitability expected to increase EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L DBS Named Safest Bank in Asia for 18th Consecutive Year Global Finance named DBS the Safest Bank in Asia for the 18th consecutive year. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L German Manufacturing PMI Flash Actual 54.2 (Forecast 53.5, Previous 53.9) German Manufacturing PMI Flash Actual 54.2 (Forecast 53.5, Previous 53.9) MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L Petronas Targets First CO2 Injection at Storage Site as Early as 2031 ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC M Godrej Properties Reports Quarterly Profit Slump on Higher Costs Godrej Properties reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit as higher raw material costs outweighed strong demand for residential projects. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.67% Lower The CAC 40 Index is losing 52 points. Losses were led by Kering (-11.52%), Safran (-6.16%) and Renault (-2.81%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were L'Oréal (3.45%), TotalEnergies SE (1.59%) and Legrand (0.73%). NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC M Euro Falls After French Composite PMI Drops to 48.4 The French composite PMI fell to 48.4 in October from 51.1 in September, a four-month low. A reading below 50 signals contraction in private-sector activity. FX | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L German Composite PMI Flash Actual 52.8 (Forecast 53.4, Previous 53.8) German Composite PMI Flash Actual 52.8 (Forecast 53.4, Previous 53.8) MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L Petronas Storage Site Expected to Inject Up to 5M Tons of CO2 Annually MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L German Service PMI Flash German Service PMI Flash MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L German Manufacturing PMI Flash German Manufacturing PMI Flash MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L German Composite PMI Flash German Composite PMI Flash MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L Petronas First Phase Targets Depleted Offshore Gas Field ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC L Petronas JV to Develop Offshore CO2 Storage Areas Petronas says a joint venture will develop offshore carbon dioxide storage areas in Peninsular Malaysia. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC L Rapeseed Hits 13-week High Rapeseed increased to 564.25 EUR/T, the highest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Rapeseed lost 1.22%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 15.94%. NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC H European Stocks Lower to End the Week European stocks edged lower on Friday, with the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 each falling nearly 0.1%, as investors weighed rising oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions against fresh corporate earnings updates. Meanw MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC H Russia Attacked Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure In 6 Regions, Knocking Out Power For Over 500,000 People- Energy Ministry Russia Attacked Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure In 6 Regions, Knocking Out Power For Over 500,000 People- Energy Ministry GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC M Diös Fastigheter Q3 2026 Earnings Call Begins Diös Fastigheter’s quarterly earnings call has begun. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC L Petroliam Nasional Unit, TotalEnergies and Mitsui Sign JV Agreement EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L Japanese Rubber Futures Fall as Yen Strengthens, Despite Weekly Gain Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, pressured by a stronger yen and a decline in Tokyo equities, but posted a weekly gain as Chinese tyre production recovered further. COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L Motilal Oswal Recommends Buying R R Kabel, Sets Rs 2,960 Target Motilal Oswal’s research report cites R R Kabel’s shift toward a more cable-led portfolio and expected growth from higher-value cables and B2B demand. Capacity additions are being undertaken in phases. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L Citi Analysts See APEC Summit as Showcase Opportunity for Tencent Citi analysts say Tencent’s strategic partnership with the APEC Summit validates its enterprise AI, cloud and digital ecosystem capabilities and offers a chance to showcase its generative AI. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC M Sapphire Foods reports 20% revenue growth in 2QFY27 Motilal Oswal's report says Sapphire Foods' revenue grew 20% year over year in 2QFY27, in line with expectations. KFC revenue rose 26%, with same-store sales growth of 14%. EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC M Volvo Car Shares Plunge as Automaker Adds 2,500 Job Cuts Volvo Car said it would cut another 2,500 jobs, around 6% of its workforce, under an expanded turnaround plan targeting $500 million in savings. Its Stockholm-listed shares fell 26% in early trading. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC L France S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Oct P: 49.3 (est 50.5; prev 50.6) Services PMI: 48.4 (est 50.7; prev 51.2) - Composite PMI: 48.4 (est 50.7; prev 51.2) MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC L Intesa Sanpaolo Moves Board Meeting for Q3 Report to Nov. 3, 2026 EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC L Sterlite Technologies Reports September-Quarter Consolidated Net Profit of 5.17 Billion Rupees EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC L VW Labour Boss Cavallo: We Expect Management To Honour 2024 Bargaining Deal VW Labour Boss Cavallo: We Expect Management To Honour 2024 Bargaining Deal NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC M Shree Cement Q2 Profit Falls 26% YoY to ₹205.3 Crore Shree Cement’s Q2FY27 revenue and EBITDA topped CNBC-TV18 poll estimates, while net profit fell short. Profit declined to ₹205.3 crore from ₹277 crore a year earlier. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L THORChain Schedules Live Podcast With Zodl Team The discussion is scheduled for 15:00 UTC on Riverside and will cover the Zcash-powered mobile wallet, with audience questions. CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Malaysia and Thailand Join Singapore’s BLOOM Stablecoin Initiative Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Thailand joined the initiative as policymaker members on Friday. BLOOM aims to help financial institutions use stablecoins and tokenized deposits. CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Nepean Capital’s Trivedi Says Indian Equities Need Easier Oil, Lower Tensions for Recovery Nepean Capital co-founder Gautam Trivedi said Indian equities are unlikely to stage a sustained recovery until crude prices ease and geopolitical tensions subside. He also noted continued foreign investor selling. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC M Godrej Properties Says It Will Surpass ₹24,000 Crore Collections Guidance Godrej Properties said its second-quarter investor presentation shows record collections for the quarter and first half, and that it will surpass its ₹24,000 crore annual collections guidance for the current financial ye EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Render to Participate in Motion Plus Design Event in Paris Render says Sunny Osahn will speak about decentralized GPU computing and creative workflows at the November 14 event. CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC M Front-Month Brent Rises 1.1% to $114.39 a Barrel ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L Japan Considers Expanding Defense Spending Criteria - Nikkei, Via DBnews.com READ HERE NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC M Safran Shares Fall 6.3% After Third-Quarter Earnings EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC L Loh's Current Contract Runs Until Mid-July 2027 EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC M Kering Shares Drop 11% as Gucci Sales Slide Kering shares fell 10% Friday after the group reported further sales declines. It reaffirmed CEO Luca de Meo's turnaround plan and said it would accelerate store closures, targeting 125 by year-end. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L TraceParts distributes Keyence product CAD data TraceParts publishes and distributes product CAD data for parts manufacturers. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L Singapore Exchange Has No Specific Transition Date Yet EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC M Eni Shares Rise 2.7% After Third-Quarter Earnings EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC M Smith & Nephew-J&J Orthopaedics Merger Talks Collapse, FT Reports The Financial Times reported that talks to combine Smith & Nephew with Johnson & Johnson’s orthopaedics division fell apart after Smith & Nephew rejected a proposal for its former CEO to lead the merged business. MNA | Oct 23, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC L Russian Diesel Tanker Heads to New York After Trump-Putin Deal A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is heading toward New York, LSEG data showed Friday, following an agreement with US President Donald Trump. ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC L Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon Chye to Step Down EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC L Emkay Economist Says India Should Avoid Tweaking LTCG Rates Madhavi Arora suggests rationalizing the effective transaction-tax burden instead, amid foreign fund outflows. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC L Indian Shares Seen Opening Higher After Three-Session Drop GIFT Nifty futures were at 22,830.50 at 7:42 a.m. IST, indicating a higher open for Indian shares after three sessions of losses. The outlook cited a spike in oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions. EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC