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China’s stock markets were largely subdued on Friday as investors weighed prospects of additional fiscal support against weak domestic demand and a global bond selloff. Sentiment was supported by comments from Vice Finance Minister Liao Min that the government would roll out additional fiscal measur

Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.27%

Shares of Kronox Lab Sciences surged after Indo Borax and Zenrock Chemicals announced plans to acquire a 64.26% stake in the company and launch an open offer for an additional 25.79% stake.

First gas from Australia’s Beetaloo shale basin is scheduled to start flowing next month, with initial production of 37 million cu m, Reuters has reported, noting hopes that the country could replicate the U.S. shale gas success story. The Beetaloo basin is located in the Northern Territory and is e

PARIS, FRANCE, 21 AUGUST 2026 - Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Kartos Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company adding late-stage MDM2 inhibitor navtemadlin in Phase III clinical development in myelofibrosis.

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Dangote Group has offered East African countries a 30% equity stake in the giant refinery planned for the region, according to Kenyan President William Ruto’s top economic adviser.

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Hindustan Zinc shares rose 4% as silver prices climbed for a third straight session, taking the stock’s two-day gain to 7%. The company, one of the world’s leading silver producers, continues to benefit from strong fundamentals and a favourable outlook for the metal. Its Q1 FY27 net profit surged 14

Japan's July inflation accelerates to 1.9%; core CPI rises to 1.8%