Key developments: Quantum‑computing pioneer IonQ announced an all‑stock acquisition of micro‑segmentation security specialist Elisity for about $1.3 billion, a move that immediately knocked the company’s share price down 9% on October 12. In Europe, paint‑coatings giant AkzoNobel and U.S. peer…
Continue reading IonQ’s $1.3 B Cybersecurity Deal and AkzoNobel‑Axalta’s $25 B EU‑Scrutinised MergerKey developments: A wave of mid‑size and large companies are set to publish third‑quarter 2026 earnings within the next two weeks. TechCreate Group has already disclosed its half‑year results, highlighting its focus on payment solutions, cybersecurity and digital…
Continue reading Corporate Earnings Take Center Stage with Multiple Q3 2026 Releases Scheduled for Late October and Early NovemberKey developments: A slew of companies across sectors are set to publish their third‑quarter 2026 earnings in the next two weeks. Technology‑focused firms include TechCreate Group Ltd., which has already reported its half‑year results, and DoorDash, which will…
Continue reading Corporate Earnings Calendar Shows Wave of Q3 2026 Releases Across Tech, Retail and UtilitiesTechCreate Group Ltd. released its half‑year financial and operational results covering the six months to June 30, 2026, highlighting performance across its payment, cybersecurity and digital‑services businesses. The disclosure provides investors with the first comprehensive look at the company’s fiscal‑year‑2026…
Continue reading TechCreate posts H1‑2026 results; DoorDash sets Q3‑2026 release dateKey developments: – Security risks around the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting commercial shipping and energy supply networks, creating uncertainty for companies that rely on oil, gas, and industrial materials. – The World Trade Organization has revised its…
Continue reading Geopolitical Tensions, Trade Forecasts, and Port Congestion Shape Global Supply Chains in Late 2026Key developments: Security threats in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting commercial shipping and energy flows, while OPEC and non‑OPEC ministers warn that rising shipping and insurance costs are adding pressure to transport‑related expenses. At the same time,…
Continue reading Global Supply Chains Face Rising Geopolitical Risks, Trade Growth, and AI‑Driven ResilienceKey developments: – Security threats around the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting commercial shipping and energy supply networks, underscoring the vulnerability of critical maritime corridors. – The World Trade Organization has lifted its 2026 merchandise‑trade growth forecast to…
Continue reading Geopolitical Tensions, Trade Forecasts, and Port Congestion Shape Global Supply Chains in Mid‑2026TITLE: US Tariff Landscape Shifts as Court Strikes Down IEEPA Duties and Effective Rates Hover Near 7% Key developments: A February 20, 2026 Supreme Court ruling declared the Trump administration’s IEEPA‑based tariffs illegal, prompting a drop in the average…
Continue reading US Tariff Landscape Shifts as Court Strikes Down IEEPA Duties and Effective Rates Hover Near 7%\n\nKey developments: A February 20, 2026 Supreme Court ruling declared the Trump admKey developments – Canada announced a new 10% tariff on canned vegetables, sparing the United States, signaling selective pressure on specific imports while broader trade talks continue. – The United States’ average effective tariff rate slipped to 7.1%…
Continue reading USMCA Review Looms as Canada Raises Vegetable Tariffs Amid Declining U.S. Effective Tariff RateKey developments: The U.S. International Trade Commission’s latest data show the average effective tariff rate remained at 7.1 % in August 2026, a level that persists despite the Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026 ruling that struck down the IEEPA‑based…
Continue reading U.S. Effective Tariff Rate Holds at 7.1% as New York Fed Finds Trump Tariffs Added 2.9 Percentage Points to Inflation
