SummaryCompaniesAnanym redoubles push to persuade LKQ to sell European businessHedge fund says there are buyers interested in the European businessProceeds… Activist fund Ananym steps up calls for LKQ to sell European business Read more
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Linde's fourth-quarter guidance disappoints on weaker Europe volumes
Oct 31 (Reuters) – Linde on Friday followed a quarterly earnings beat with a cautious profit outlook for the rest… Linde's fourth-quarter guidance disappoints on weaker Europe volumes Read more
Indian pharmacy retailer MedPlus profit jumps with store opening push
CompaniesMedPlus Health Services LtdFollowReliance Industries LtdFollowOct 31 (Reuters) – Medplus Health Services (MEDP.NS), opens new tab, one of India’s top… Indian pharmacy retailer MedPlus profit jumps with store opening push Read more
India's R R Kabel profit surges on strong demand for wires, cables
Oct 31 (Reuters) – India’s R R Kabel (RRKA.NS), opens new tab reported a much higher second-quarter profit on Friday,… India's R R Kabel profit surges on strong demand for wires, cables Read more
Hong Kong's MTR Corp launches $25 billion debt issuance program
CompaniesMTR Corp LtdFollowOct 31 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s MTR Corp (0066.HK), opens new tab has launched a $25 billion debt… Hong Kong's MTR Corp launches $25 billion debt issuance program Read more
Canada's GDP contracts in August, might avoid a recession in third quarter
SummaryAugust GDP drops by 0.3%, September growth likely to be 0.1%Both services and goods sectors contracted, StatsCan saidAnnualized Q3 growth… Canada's GDP contracts in August, might avoid a recession in third quarter Read more
Bullish options plays set to boost S&P 500 gyrations around 7,000 level
SummaryCompaniesBullish options trading amplifies U.S. stock market advanceOptions dealers’ short gamma position may exaggerate market swingsPotential for S&P 500 pullback… Bullish options plays set to boost S&P 500 gyrations around 7,000 level Read more
China to buy 12 million metric tons of US soybeans this season, Bessent says
SummaryChina also to buy 25 million tons annually over next three years, Bessent saysOther SE Asia nations to buy 19… China to buy 12 million metric tons of US soybeans this season, Bessent says Read more
Fed's Bowman plans to cut bank-supervision unit by about 30%, email shows
CompaniesUnited States of AmericaFollowOct 30 (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman plans to reorganize the… Fed's Bowman plans to cut bank-supervision unit by about 30%, email shows Read more
Gold price surge adds shine to Swiss National Bank profit
SummaryCompaniesSNB makes 14.33 billion franc profit from gold valuation gainGold prices have risen by more than 50% in 2025Gold seen… Gold price surge adds shine to Swiss National Bank profit Read more