SLB beats quarterly profit estimates on strong demand in North America
The largest US oilfield services firm SLB reported third-quarter profit above analyst expectations, with North American revenue up 24%, according to Reuters.
2 sources · Reuters
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Half of UAE aluminium smelter back online, adding to supply pressure on metal
Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted half of its Al Taweelah smelter in the UAE, a move that could add supply and pressure aluminium prices, TradingView reports.
1 source · TradingView
Nasdaq 100 posts worst day in four months as AI spending worries mount
The Nasdaq 100 fell 2.9% and the S&P 500 lost 1.2%, per Stocktwits, as investors weighed hyperscaler capex and a jump in oil prices.
1 source · Stocktwits
QatarEnergy to buy 4 mtpa of US LNG from Cheniere as Hormuz disruption continues
QatarEnergy signed a long-term deal with Cheniere Energy for 4 million tons of LNG a year through 2054, as Hormuz shipping remains curtailed.
1 source · Reuters
Rising Bond Yields May Curb the Need for Further Rate Hikes, Analysts Say
According to Market Talk, higher yields could reduce expectations for more central bank tightening, while pressure on the euro and sterling persists.
2 sources · Market Talk
Nifty and Sensex slip for a second session as selling broadens
Indian benchmarks fell on 21 October 2026 as weak breadth and rising volatility weighed on most sectors; only IT gained, according to Moody's.
1 source · Moody's
Rubio and Gor tour Reliance's Jamnagar refinery as energy talks advance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Reliance's Jamnagar complex, where talks covered energy partnerships and power for data centres.
2 sources · Moody's
Truist keeps Hold rating on Genuine Parts with $131 price target
Truist Securities kept its Hold rating on Genuine Parts with a $131 price target, citing rising cost pressures and soft performance in the auto segment.
2 sources · Dow Jones Newswires, TradingView
US stock futures mixed as Brent tops $110 and SpaceX earnings lift chip names
Stocktwits reports Nasdaq futures up 0.7% premarket Wednesday, with Brent above $110 amid US-Iran tensions and SpaceX, Super Micro and Netflix in focus.
1 source · Stocktwits
Indian Oil plans smaller Gulf crude purchases under 2027/28 annual deals
Indian Oil plans to slightly reduce crude bought from Gulf producers under annual contracts in 2027/28, Reuters reports, citing a source amid the Iran war.
2 sources · Moody's, Reuters
Dow adds 500 points as Nasdaq futures jump on SpaceX earnings
US stocks closed mixed, but Nasdaq futures rallied after SpaceX and Super Micro results; Netflix fell 7% in extended trading on weak ad revenue.
1 source · CNBC-TV18
Nvidia is emerging as a kind of central bank for the AI market
According to Reuters, Nvidia is helping prop up buyers of its chips, including CoreWeave, and a credit market freeze could force the company's hand.
2 sources · Reuters
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $527 Million, Their Largest Inflow in Almost a Month
Per Coinglass data cited by Market Talk, bitcoin ETFs took in a net $526.7 million on October 19, the biggest day since September 22.
1 source · Market Talk
Halliburton beats third-quarter revenue and earnings forecasts
Halliburton reported third-quarter revenue up 1.8% to $5.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.60, both above analyst forecasts. Shares rose nearly 5% in pre-market trading.
1 source · Sharecast
GM Shares Slide as Iran Conflict Pushes Up Costs Despite Profit Beat
General Motors beat third-quarter estimates but narrowed its annual outlook as metals and logistics costs rise. Shares fell 5.5% on Tuesday.
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
MNT-Halan shares jump 6.6% in debut after Egypt's biggest IPO since 2021
Shares of Egyptian fintech firm MNT-Halan gained roughly 6.6% on their first trading day, following the country's largest share sale in years, Reuters reports.
1 source · Reuters
Markets digest: US to allow sale of sanctioned oil tankers, OpenAI seeks $30B
Morning roundup: a 4% drop in South Korea's market, sanctioned tankers returning to trade, OpenAI's $30B funding push and Nvidia's European AI plans.
1 source · Seeking Alpha
Yes Bank weighs capital steps after top court voids AT1 bond write-down
Yes Bank expects CET1 to fall to 11.4% after the Supreme Court reversed the 2020 AT1 bond write-down. Shares have lost about 17% since Thursday.
1 source · Moody's
Marathon Petroleum Outpaces Many Tech Stocks in 2026 as Raymond James Lifts Target to $560
According to Stocktwits, Marathon Petroleum shares are up over 200% this year after strong results, and Raymond James has raised its target to $560.
1 source · Stocktwits
Two Chinese AI-linked firms seek $1.5 billion in Hong Kong share sales
Suzhou Dongshan and Changzhou Microintelligence are marketing Hong Kong share offerings worth about $1.5 billion, a test of demand amid AI valuation worries.
2 sources · Dow Jones Newswires