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China's GFEX Plans Lithium Hydroxide Futures to Challenge COMEX Pricing
China's Guangzhou Futures Exchange is preparing a new lithium hydroxide futures contract, potentially launching in Q4. The physically delive
FTSE 100 Dips 0.2% as Iran Strait Warning Rattles Markets; Rotork Soars on $5.5B Deal
The FTSE 100 fell 0.2% as Iran's warning over the Strait of Hormuz raised oil-risk premiums and inflation fears. Meanwhile, Rotork jumped 66
Aer Lingus to Cut 500 Jobs and Reduce Routes as Iran Conflict Drives Up Fuel Costs
Aer Lingus, owned by IAG, plans to cut up to 500 jobs and reduce routes as jet fuel prices rise due to the US-Iran conflict. The airline wil
TSX Futures Dip 0.2% as Gold, Silver, and Oil Retreat Amid Trade and Tension Jitters
September S&P/TSX futures edged down 0.2% as commodity prices pulled back. Gold, silver, and oil all slipped, while Middle East tensions and
Asian Markets Diverge as Oil Breaks $85 and Chip Stocks Slide
Asian markets showed mixed results as oil prices climbed above $85 a barrel and chip stocks slid. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.3%, while Jap
UK Ministers Court PE Firms to Revive London IPO Pipeline with Tax and Pension Reforms
UK ministers are meeting with private equity firms including Hg Capital and CVC to boost London IPOs. Talks focus on stamp duty, pension ref
US Futures Flat as Chip Stocks Slide Despite TSMC's 77% Profit Surge
US stock futures were nearly flat Thursday after a two-day rally, but chip stocks continued to slide. TSMC's 77% profit jump wasn't enough t
Malaysia's KLCI Rises 0.5% as US Inflation Cools, Boosting Emerging Market Sentiment
Malaysia's KLCI closed 0.5% higher at 1,722.19 as cooler US inflation data boosted emerging market sentiment. Gamuda rose on a dividend rein
Singapore STI Slips 0.4% as AI Trade Jitters and Middle East Tensions Weigh
Singapore stocks edged lower on Thursday, with the Straits Times Index slipping 0.4% as fresh concerns over AI trade restrictions and geopol
Dealmakers Reshape Pharma, Robotics, and Delivery with Multi-Billion Takeovers
From Angelini Pharma's $4.1 billion Catalyst purchase to Uber's $14.8 billion bid for Delivery Hero, a string of takeovers is reshaping phar
Thames Water Draws Final £677M Lifeline as Cash Runs Out in November
Thames Water is drawing the final £677 million from its £3 billion lender lifeline after warning it could run out of cash by November. The u
Bridgepoint Acquires Majority Stake in GBA Group, Valuing Lab Network at Over €1 Billion
Bridgepoint has agreed to buy a majority stake in GBA Group, a German lab-testing company, from Ardian. The deal values the business at over