
Equities

XCF Global Reports $10M August Renewable Diesel Revenue
XCF Global's New Rise Reno facility shipped 1.3 million gallons of renewable diesel in August, exceeding $10 million in revenue as production climbs past nameplate pace.

TruGolf Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split
The Nasdaq-listed TruGolf Holdings will reduce its share count with a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective September 29, 2026, as part of a strategic equity adjustment.

Orosur Oversubscribes C$14M Private Placement for Colombian Drilling
Orosur Mining raised up to C$14M at C$0.32 per unit, with an option for another C$2M, as proceeds fund drilling at the company's Anzá project in Colombia.

Deutsche Bank Keeps Nestle at Hold, 82 CHF Target Cites Russia Exposure
The analyst maintained the rating after noting forced administration of two Nestle subsidiaries in Russia, estimating the country accounts for about 2% of sales and 2‑3% of EBIT, while Haleon’s Russian profit share is put at 4‑5%.

Tech Layoffs Surge in 2026 as AI Spending Drives Cost Cuts
U.S. tech firms have cut at least 94,046 jobs through August 2026, a 16.8% increase from the same period in 2025, as AI investments and restructuring accelerate.

Stocks Resilient Amid Rising Yields, $100 Oil: Two Key Factors
Market indices held steady despite higher Treasury yields and Brent crude above $100, driven by gains in AI-driven tech stocks and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
Fitch affirms TAURON's BBB- rating, outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed TAURON Polska Energia's long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings at BBB-, with a stable outlook. The company's €500 million foreign currency senior unsecured unsubordinated debt also retains a BBB- rating.

HSBC Names Alison Platt as Independent Non-Executive Director
Alison Platt joins the board as successor to Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, effective October 1, with a three-year term extending to 2030.

SMI bleibt bei 13.953 Punkten, UBS unter Regulierungsdruck
Schweizer Aktienmarkt zeigt kaum Bewegung, während Ölpreise und Anleiherenditen leichte Stütze bieten – doch US-Iran-Drohungen bremsen Gewinne aus.


SMI holds steady; UBS, Givaudan in demand; Semiconductor stocks rise; Nestlé underperforms
Swiss stock market shows slight gains; UBS and Givaudan see increased interest; semiconductor stocks rise; Nestlé underperforms; new ratings and price targets for Swiss stocks

Lombard Odier hires Asia private banking head in Zurich
Jingjing He joins the bank’s Zurich team to expand its private client coverage in Asia, following recent hires in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Xtrackers Emerging Markets ETF to pivot to active management with fee hikes
DWS-backed fund shifts from passive tracking to mid-to-long-term active strategy, adjusts ESG focus and fee structure ahead of October vote

Zurich Insurance Top Executive Sells Shares for Over 2.38 Million CHF
Executive-level sales of company shares by Zurich Insurance executives highlight a broader trend of insiders liquidating holdings amid a recent decline in the stock’s value.

SMI Holds Steady; ABB and UBS Rise, Nestlé Struggles
Swiss stock market shows resilience, with ABB and UBS gaining while Nestlé lags. Oil prices and bond yields remain key market drivers.

AI-driven stock picks show September gains, but October performance remains uncertain
Five AI-selected semiconductor and tech stocks surged in September, but whether they repeat in October depends on broader market conditions and sector-specific catalysts.

SMI climbs as ABB and UBS gain; oil prices fall
Swiss stock market rises, with ABB and UBS among top gainers, while oil prices decline. Analysts warn of rising bond yields.

Sampo Repurchases Over 5 Million Shares in Latest Buyback Round
Sampo plc acquired 5.05 million shares in week 39, bringing its total A-share holdings to 37.83 million, or 1.42% of outstanding shares, as part of a €350 million authorized buyback programme.
SpaceX’s xAI plans to double Nvidia AI chip capacity at Memphis data center by year-end
Elon Musk’s Colossus 2 facility, under construction in Memphis, Tennessee, aims to nearly double its use of Nvidia’s latest AI chips by the end of 2026, according to early reports.


Logitech Aktie: Kursverluste bleiben ungebrochen trotz positiver Quartalszahlen
Logitech’s Aktie verlor am Donnerstag 6,11 % und blieb am Freitagmorgen ohne Gegenbewegung. Trotz starker Quartalsergebnisse und robusten Nachfrage belasten Lieferkettenengpässe die Erwartungen.
Avacta Group presents trial design for pancreatic cancer drug AVA6103
The AIM-listed biopharmaceutical company details the FOCUS-01 Phase 1 study design for its peptide-drug conjugate targeting pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, highlighting preclinical data and a dose-dense arm.

Sampo Repurchases 5.05 Million Shares in Latest Week
The Finnish insurer Sampo Oyj executed a share buyback totaling 5.05 million A-shares during week 39, averaging €8.97 per share across multiple exchanges.
SDCL Efficiency Income Trust proposes two new non-executive directors
Saba Capital and General Atlantic-backed nominees proposed for board seats at wind-down investment trust ahead of Oct 15 shareholder vote.

Swiss Stocks Set for Higher Open on Upgrades, SNB Holds Rates
The SMI looks to open 0.4% higher as UBS upgrades Glencore and analysts revise targets on Swiss shares; the SNB keeps rates at zero percent while oil prices ease.

DAX Set for Weekly Recovery as Oil Prices Ease
The DAX's pre-market X-Dax indicator showed a 0.7% advance to 25,437 points as oil prices stabilized following recent gains.








