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Triple Point Venture VCT announces 2p interim dividend
Triple Point Venture VCT Plc declared a 2 p per share interim dividend for its Venture Share Class shareholders, with payment expected around 16 December 2026.

Zuckerberg’s Muse speech amid Meta rally, oil prices dip as Iran talks gain momentum
Meta’s AI agent Muse propelled the company’s shares up by over 20% since its September 8 launch, while Brent crude fell below $100 per barrel. U.S.-Iran diplomacy showed signs of progress, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persisted.

Euro yields fall as crude, gas prices retreat on US-Iran talks
German 10-year Bund yield drops to 3.448%, 2-year Schatz yield falls to 3.19% as energy prices decline and diplomatic overtures emerge from New York.

GM Outlines 2026–2030 Growth Plan at JP Morgan Conference
General Motors expects robust cash flow, truck production and digital revenue expansion, with a $20B digital target by 2030.

Deutsche Bank CFO Highlights Revenue Shift, Wealth Growth Amid Strategy Adjustments
Deutsche Bank’s CFO underscored a 60% revenue shift toward non-investment banking divisions and EUR 60 billion in private banking asset inflows, while outlining capital targets and commercial real estate risk reductions.

Euro Yields Drop as Crude, Gas Retreat on US-Iran Breakthrough Hopes
Euro-zone government bonds rallied as Brent crude fell below $100 and the Strait of Hormuz reopening prospects eased energy risk premia.

Harvest Minerals teams with Brazil's geological survey for rare earths research
London-listed Harvest Minerals signed a 24-month technical-scientific cooperation agreement with the Brazilian Geological Survey to explore REE potential across four sites in the Ribeira Belt.

Focus Graphite Secures C$2M Credit Line to Address Funding Gap
Focus Graphite Inc. secured a C$2 million revolving credit line from CIBC to support working capital needs, complementing over C$15 million in federal non-dilutive funding for its Quebec graphite projects.

Renalytix shifts year-end to December 31, extends reporting cycle
Precision medicine firm aligns financial reporting with operational goals, partners with Quest Diagnostics for kidney diagnostics platform

Coinbase Launches Fixed-Rate USDC Loans Against Bitcoin
The exchange added a fixed-rate borrowing option alongside its existing variable-rate product, running on Morpho Midnight through Coinbase’s Base network.

Solid Biosciences Eyes FDA Approval for Gene Therapy in Duchenne, Friedreich’s Ataxia
The biotech firm outlines clinical progress, regulatory milestones and platform expansion ahead of key FDA discussions in late 2026 and 2027.

AGF Management Sees Alternatives Drive Growth Amid CAD 75B AUM Expansion
CEO Judy Goldring highlights EBITDA leverage, AI adoption, and a focus on alternatives to bolster returns amid stable dividend policy.

XRP Ledger Retry of Delegation Upgrade Clears Hurdle for Oct. 5 Launch
The PermissionDelegationV1_1 amendment passed its activation threshold with 29 validators backing it; it goes live Oct. 5 unless support drops below 28.

10-year US Treasury yield reaches 5% for the first time since 2007
Finance Review Daily is tracking this developing story; finance review daily will provide updates as verified details become available.

Global oil prices drop below $100 a barrel as Saudi Arabia nears pipeline restart
Global oil prices fell below $100 a barrel as Saudi Arabia moves toward restarting a key pipeline damaged in attacks.

U.S. Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit as Iran Talks Lift Risk Sentiment
Wall Street futures held steady Tuesday night as investors weighed declining oil prices after U.S.–Iran meetings and tech strength driven by Meta's Muse AI agent, with eyes on Thursday's Washington summit.

FTSE 100 rises as U.S.-Iran diplomacy eases oil-price pressures
U.S. and Iranian envoys held a three-hour meeting in New York, lifting European stocks and pushing Brent crude below $99 a barrel.

Ampeak Energy appoints David Taaffe as CEO
Ampeak Energy announced David Taaffe will serve as its next chief executive officer.

Chip stocks rally in September: Arm, Intel, AMD among leaders
Arm, Intel, AMD and Marvell posted sharp September gains driven by strong data-center demand and AI supply deals, as ProPicks AI models flagged the names for continued outperformance.

Pacific Assets Trust Shares Suspended From London Trading
The London Stock Exchange has halted trading in Pacific Assets Trust while the suspension is in effect.

Airtel Money Plans London IPO Through Secondary Share Sale
The mobile money service is moving toward a London listing via a secondary share sale, according to company announcements.

TotalEnergies approves Ima gas field development in Nigeria
TotalEnergies has approved development of the Ima gas field in Nigeria.

Oil Prices Hit Sixth Day Loss as US-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears
Brent crude drops below $100 a barrel amid hopes for US-Iran progress and reports Saudi Arabia has restarted its east-west pipeline.

Burger King Spain founder eyes bid to regain control of company
A report says the founder of Burger King Spain is reportedly planning a bid to take back control of the chain.

Pearson names three new non-executive directors for October board intake
Pearson appointed independent directors Michael Barkin and Vivek Sharma plus Cevian Capital partner Alex Svensson to its board effective Oct. 1, 2026.

