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BUSINESSOct 9Fast Retailing Records 16% Rise in FY26 Sales as Uniqlo Drives Global Expansion; FY27 Forecast BoostedFast Retailing's full‑year sales climbed 16% to ¥3.96 trillion in FY26, mainly due to strong Uniqlo performance across all regions. The retailer raised its FY27 revenue growth forecast to 12.3% and business profit to 15.5%, targeting ¥4.45 trillion in revenue and ¥830 billion in profit. Despite a dip in the Global Brands division, the company remains optimistic about continued expansion in key markets.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 9Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyersAfghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir's steep valleys.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 9US Green Card curbs could accelerate India’s shift to high-value tech work: Karnataka’s IT MinisterTighter mobility conditions could accelerate GCC expansion, bring more global research and development mandates to Indian cities, and increase domestic demand for senior technology professionals, anticipates Priyank KhargeThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 9Kochi Corporation, BPCL-KR at odds over Brahmapuram CBG plant performanceThe functioning of the 150-tonne Compressed Biogas plant at Brahmapuram remains a bone of contention between the Kochi Corporation and BPCL-KR, the plant operator, more than seven months after it was commissionedThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 911 premises raided over alleged bid-rigging to supply virtual reality systems to schoolsHong Kong’s competition watchdog has raided 11 offices and homes over alleged bid-rigging for contracts to supply virtual reality (VR) systems to schools and non-profit organisations, with the deals valued at HK$10 million. The Competition Commission revealed on Friday that it had secured warrants and searched the 11 premises, including those of several IT service and equipment providers, other firms and the residences of several suspects, in an operation the day before codenamed “Lens”. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 9Nearly 30 years after IMF rescue, Thailand faces new economic test - ReutersNearly 30 years after IMF rescue, Thailand faces new economic test ReutersReuters World
BUSINESSOct 9Ray Dalio warns the stock market's cushion against rising bond yields is shrinkingRay Dalio says earnings have cushioned stocks from rising bond yields, but that buffer is shrinking as he warns free cash flow could weaken.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 9Nasdaq CEO: Tokenization could unlock tens of billions in trapped capitalThe CEO of Nasdaq stated that tokenization has the potential to release significant amounts of currently inaccessible capital. This suggests a potential for substantial economic impact from a financial technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workersBy Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has cautioned banks and insurance companies against allowing workers to bear the brunt of the ongoing recapitalisation and restructuring in the financial sector. The Ministry made the call during the 2026 World Day for Decent Work celebration organised by the Association of […] The post Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9CBN engages Singapore’s MAS, signs innovation MoU with GFTNBy Babajide Komolafe The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has undertaken high-level engagements in Singapore aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial connectivity with Asia through institutional cooperation, financial-market development and innovation. The engagements included discussions with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […] The post CBN engages Singapore’s MAS, signs innovation MoU with GFTN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9QatarEnergy’s LNG expansion targets early 2027 production amid reports of $3bn loanQatarEnergy is advancing its LNG expansion and has reportedly secured a $3 billion (€2.68bn) loan from Chinese banks as war damage and shipping risks constrain exports. Shipments through Hormuz are recovering, but remain far below pre-war levels.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 9Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3% in 2026 —World BankNigeria’s economy is expected to ‌ grow by 4.3 percent in 3026 and rise to an average 4.4% from 2027 to 2028, according to the World Bank, in its latest edition of Nigeria Development Update (NDU). This was contained in the latest edition of the NDU, released in Abuja, yesterday, with the bank assuring that […] The post Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3% in 2026 —World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium declineBy Rosemary Iwunze Claims paid by insurance companies  rose by 0.1 per cent, year-on-year, YoY  to N346.87 billion in the first half of 2026, H1’26, from N346.59 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The rise in claims payment was in spite of a 1.8 per cent YoY decline in Gross Premium Written, GPW, raising […] The post Insurers pay N347bn claims despite N10.9bn premium decline appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9SoftBank seeks $100B from Gulf investors for AI: reportSoftBank is reportedly seeking $100 billion from Gulf investors to fund artificial intelligence initiatives. This highlights a significant financial move by SoftBank and the growing investment focus on AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Are eurozone bond markets warning of a recession as growth slows?Eurostat's cycle clock, which tracks the economy's phases, flags a sharp slowdown in the eurozone. Bond markets highlight French fiscal stress, sticky inflation and ECB hikes. But that could shift soon.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 9Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 9, 2026The Nigerian currency maintained a relatively stable trajectory across foreign exchange windows, balancing movements between the official and parallel markets. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 9, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9H.B. Fuller prices $850M private offering of senior notesH.B. Fuller has priced an $850 million private offering of senior notes. This represents a significant financial transaction for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Does Macmahon (ASX:MAH) Gain From Its Daisy Milano Extension? - Kalkine MediaMacmahon extended its Daisy Milano underground gold mine contract with Vault Minerals without changing capital spending or guidance.kalkinemedia · australia
BUSINESSOct 9Oil Dri GAAP EPS of $1.00, revenue of $129.29MOil Dri reported a GAAP EPS of $1.00 and revenue of $129.29 million. This provides a snapshot of the company's financial performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Asian markets mixed following tech selloff as OpenAI revenue concerns weighAsian markets experienced mixed results following a tech selloff. This was influenced by concerns regarding OpenAI's revenue.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Manus raises $500M after losing planned $2B-plus Meta dealManus secured $500 million in funding following the loss of a previously planned deal worth over $2 billion with Meta, indicating significant financial activity for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Marcus & Millichap expands Brown & Brown partnership into CanadaMarcus & Millichap is extending its partnership with Brown & Brown into Canada, signifying an expansion of their business operations into a new geographic market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Meta bans ads from TikTok parent ByteDance across U.S. and key foreign marketsMeta has banned ads from ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, across the U.S. and other key markets. This action impacts major social media and advertising ecosystems globally.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9Europe's woes give dollar bulls fresh reason to press onAnalysts said the dollar continues to draw support from high - and likely rising - US interest rates, resilient economic growth and persistent inflation risks.zawya · united arab emirates