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Global Markets & Equities 19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Saudi Arabia Weighs Delaying FII as Wall Street Lobbying Intensifies

Saudi Arabia is considering postponing its flagship Future Investment Initiative summit after a wave of lobbying from Wall Street executives wary of attending amid heightened regional tensions, according to reporting by Semafor. The deliberations underscore how geopolitical risk is now colliding with the kingdom’s efforts to position Riyadh as a global financial hub. The uncertainty around the event, often described as “Davos in the Desert,” reflects a broader recalibration among major investors and bankers as they weigh reputational, security, and business concerns against the strategic importance of maintaining access to Saudi capital.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 01:55 PM IST

Harvard Endowment Surges 27% to Record $68 Billion, Powered by SpaceX and AI Bets

Harvard University’s endowment climbed 27% in fiscal 2026 to a record $68 billion, marking one of the strongest annual performances among major U.S. university funds. The gain was driven by outsized returns from private investments, including SpaceX, and a broader portfolio that benefited from exposure to artificial intelligence and other high-growth assets.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace16 Oct 2026, 11:11 AM IST

Trump, Hegseth Unveil Arsenal-2 Shipyard in Maryland as Washington Pushes Industrial Defense Buildout

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new shipyard project, Arsenal-2, at a ceremony held at the future site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The initiative signals a renewed White House emphasis on domestic naval production, industrial capacity, and defense manufacturing resilience. The announcement places shipbuilding squarely within the administration’s broader national security and industrial policy agenda, with Maryland emerging as a strategic location for a facility intended to support long-term military production needs.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy16 Oct 2026, 06:44 AM IST

India Moves to Build Rare-Earth Magnet Capacity as Supply-Chain Risks Deepen, Says Shaktikanta Das

The Indian government is stepping up efforts to develop domestic rare-earth magnet capacity after global supply-chain vulnerabilities exposed the country’s dependence on imported critical manufacturing inputs, according to Shaktikanta Das. The push is aimed at reducing strategic exposure in sectors ranging from electric mobility to defence and advanced electronics. Officials are framing the initiative as part of a broader industrial resilience agenda rather than a narrow subsidy exercise.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 04:21 AM IST

Sebi Seeks IRDAI Nod to Add Insurance Policies to Consolidated Account Statements

India’s markets regulator has moved to widen the scope of the Consolidated Account Statement, seeking to bring investors’ insurance policy details into a single, unified financial snapshot. The proposal, outlined by Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, is part of a broader push to improve transparency, simplify compliance and make it easier for households to track their financial assets across products and institutions.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace16 Oct 2026, 12:55 AM IST

Trump, Hegseth Unveil Arsenal-2 Shipyard in Maryland Push to Expand U.S. Naval Capacity

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new shipyard project, Arsenal-2, at a ceremony at the future site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The initiative is framed as a strategic industrial expansion aimed at strengthening U.S. shipbuilding capacity, supporting defence readiness, and reducing dependence on strained legacy yards.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM IST

Paras Healthcare sets Rs 660-693 IPO band, targets Rs 1,450 crore as issue opens October 21

Paras Healthcare has fixed the price band for its initial public offering at Rs 660-693 per share, setting the stage for a Rs 1,450 crore fundraise when the issue opens on October 21. The hospital chain plans to use proceeds primarily for debt repayment and general corporate purposes, a move that could strengthen its balance sheet and support expansion across its Indian network.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

U.S. Marines Sharpen Anti-Ship Tactics in Hawaii as Littoral Forces Refine Missile and Command Skills

Marines assigned to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team’s Medium-Range Missile Battery completed a two-part training evolution in Hawaii aimed at improving modernized artillery operations, distributed command and control, and basic fieldcraft. The drills reflect the Marine Corps’ broader push to build smaller, more mobile units capable of complicating adversary naval movements across contested maritime terrain.

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