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Origin Energy Confirms Data Breach Incident

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) confirmed that there has been unauthorized access and disclosure of some customers' data following an investigation, according to a Thursday Australian bourse filing.Origin said impacted data potentially includes name, address, date of birth, contact phone number, and account information, as well as the last four digits of a credit card or the last three digits of a bank account.The company said it is working to understand the total number of impacted customers."We are contacting affected customers, offering support, and have set up a dedicated contact number and additional resources to help manage our response to this incident," said Origin Chief Executive Frank Calabria.

ASX:ORG

Asia22d ago

Changjiang Securities Weighs Up to 200 Million Yuan Share Buyback; Shares Up 3%

Changjiang Securities (SHE:000783) received a proposal from Chairman Liu Zhengbin to repurchase between 100 million yuan and 200 million yuan of its shares, according to a Thursday filing with the Shenzhen bourse.The company plans to fund the proposed share buyback with its own funds, and the repurchased shares would be used for employee stock ownership plans, equity incentives or other purposes.Shares rose 3% during afternoon trading on Thursday.

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Shanghai RAAS Blood Products Advances Blood Clotting Disorder Drug to Phase Two

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products (SHE:002252) initiated a second-phase clinical trial for SR604 injection targeting congenital coagulation factor VII deficiency.The study will evaluate multiple-dose efficacy of SR604 levels administered every four weeks, according to a Thursday filing with the Shenzhen bourse.Shares of the blood products maker slid 1% in recent trade.

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Western Securities Finalizes Coupon Rate for 1.50 Billion Yuan

Western Securities (SHE:002673) decided the coupon rate for a 1.50 billion yuan bond, according to a Shenzhen bourse filing on Wednesday.The coupon rate was decided to be 1.65% after the securities company conducted an offline book-building process with investors.The company will conduct an offline offering of the bonds between Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24.

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Asia22d ago

Tsaker New Energy Forecasts 868% Surge in H1 Profit

Tsaker New Energy Tech (HKG:1986) expects an attributable profit of 90 million yuan for the six months ended June 30, up 868% from 9.3 million yuan a year prior.The company attributed the forecast to a higher revenue and gross profit from the battery materials and dye and agricultural chemical intermediates segments, according to a Thursday Hong Kong bourse filing.

HKG:1986

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ELTA Technology Clarifies Media Report Forecasting 2026 Earnings

ELTA Technology (TPE:8487) clarified a media report that projected the company could earn the equivalent of its paid-in capital this year, with earnings per share reaching as high as NT$10.The company said it has not issued any financial forecasts and advised investors to refer to information disclosed on the Market Observation Post System for its financial and business updates, according to a Thursday Taiwan Exchange filing.

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International22d ago

India's Central Bank Sold $6.1 Billion in Forex Market in May, Data Shows

The Reserve Bank of India sold a net $6.10 billion in the foreign exchange market in May, down from net sales of $8.94 billion in April, according to data released in the central bank's bulletin on Wednesday.It purchased $22.2 billion and sold $28.3 billion in the spot foreign exchange market during the month.The central bank's outstanding net forward dollar sales widened to $106.7 billion at the end of May from $95.3 billion at the end of April.

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Equities22d ago

Capricorn Energy Confirms Receipt of Indicative Takeover Proposal from Samos Energy

Capricorn Energy (CNE.L) on Wednesday confirmed that it received an indicative takeover proposal of 3.81 pounds sterling per share from special situations investor Samos Energy.The oil and gas exploration and production company said it is now engaged in discussions with Samos while still subject to an offer of $4.74 per share from fellow London-listed company Genel Energy (GENL.L).

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US Markets22d ago

Singapore Core Inflation Accelerates to 1.6% in June on Higher Food, Services Prices

Singapore's core consumer price index rose 1.6% year over year in June, faster than the 1.4% annual growth in May, according to joint data released Thursday by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).The core reading, which excludes accommodation and private transport costs, aligned with the consensus forecast tracked by Investing.com. On a month-over-month basis, core CPI inched up 0.1%.Food inflation increased to 2.1% from 1.8% in the previous month, while services picked up to 1.5% in June from 1.3% in May, and retail and other goods rose to 1.7% from 1.6%.Headline inflation, or CPI-All Items, accelerated to 1.9% in June from 1.8% in May, but missed the consensus forecast of 2.0%.MAS Core Inflation and CPI-All Items inflation are projected to average between 1.5% and 2.5% in 2026 on the heels of higher global energy prices.Inflation outlook risks are skewed to the upside as a slower resumption of global energy supplies could increase import costs for Singapore, the ministries said.

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Changjiang Securities Chair Proposes Up to 200-Million-Yuan Share Buyback; Shares Up 3%

Changjiang Securities (SHE:000783) Chair Liu Zhengbin proposed a share repurchase plan of between 100 million yuan and 200 million yuan.The proposal followed the cumulative decline of the company's shares by 21% over 13 consecutive trading days through July 17, according to a Thursday filing with the Shenzhen bourse.The proposed buyback plan is subject to relevant approval procedures.Shares of the financial services provider rose 3% in recent trade.

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Asia22d ago

Zhejiang Supor's H1 Profit Falls 8%

Zhejiang Supor's (SHE:002032) net profit attributable to shareholders in the first half fell 7.7% to 867.5 million yuan from 939.9 million yuan in the previous year, according to a Shenzhen bourse filing on Thursday.Earnings per share slipped year on year to 1.090 yuan from 1.180 yuan.Total operating revenue slid 0.59% to 11.4 billion yuan from 11.5 billion yuan a year earlier.The Chinese home appliances manufacturer's shares declined 2% during the afternoon trade.

SHE:002032

Asia22d ago

Hyundai Motor's Net Attributable Income Declines 15.9% in Q2

Hyundai Motor's (KRX:005380) net income attributable to shareholders fell 15.9% to 2.520 trillion yen for the second quarter ended June 30, down from 2.998 trillion won a year earlier, according to a Thursday filing with the Korea Exchange.Sales rose 1.9% year over year to 49.215 trillion won from 48.286 trillion won.The automaker declared a quarterly cash dividend of 2,500 won per share, payable on Sept. 30 to shareholders as of the record date of Aug. 31.

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Advanced Innergy Holdings Unit Completes Matrix Composites & Engineering Acquisition; Shares Fall 6%

Advanced Innergy Holdings (ASX:AIH) unit Advanced Innergy Solutions Australia completed its acquisition of Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) on Thursday, according to a same-day filing with the Australian bourse.The companies plan to leverage their complementary materials science capabilities and manufacturing networks to drive growth across deep-water oil and gas developments and emerging offshore markets, per the filing.Advanced Innergy Holdings CEO Andrew Bennion said the acquisition will support the company's long-term earnings profile through operational efficiencies and access to larger project opportunities.Its shares fell 6% in recent Thursday trade.

ASX:AIHASX:MCE

US Markets22d ago

Hyundai Motor's Quarterly Profit Skids as Operating Income Slumps 21%

Hyundai Motor's (KRX:005380) second-quarter operating income fell 21% from a year earlier and missed market estimates, as weaker profitability overshadowed a modest increase in revenue.The automaker posted operating income of 2.85 trillion won for the second quarter, down from 3.60 trillion won a year earlier, according to a Thursday earnings release.The result missed the 3.2 trillion won consensus estimate compiled by LSEG SmartEstimate, according to a Reuters report.Attributable net profit declined 16% to 2.52 trillion won from 3 trillion won a year earlier.Revenue rose 1.9% to 49.2 trillion won from 48.3 trillion won, the filing showed.In the U.S., wholesale sales rose year over year despite industry demand increasing just 0.5%. Hyundai said demand shifted toward practical models, lifting sedan sales, while hybrid electric vehicles accounted for a record regional sales share.European wholesale sales declined amid intensifying competition, geopolitical uncertainty and the timing of major model launches later this year.In South Korea, wholesale sales fell due to supply chain disruptions and major new model launches scheduled for the second half of the year.Hyundai said sales momentum is expected to recover as key models are rolled out, while electric vehicle sales increased with support from government incentives and company promotions.

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International22d ago

CIER Upgrades Taiwan 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 10.35% on AI Demand

The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) has raised its economic growth forecast for Taiwan to 10.35% for 2026, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced semiconductor processes.With the rise in demand, Taiwan's exports and corporate investment continue to grow as manufacturers expand capital expenditures to increase production capacity, the think-tank said in a press release Wednesday.The revised forecast represents a jump from CIER's previous projections of 7.22% issued in April and 4.14% in January.CIER also raised its 2027 GDP growth forecast to 3.71% from 3.4% and lifted its forecast for consumer inflation to 2.02% this year, marginally higher than the central bank's 2% target.

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Asia22d ago

Keymed Biosciences' CM512 Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation in China; Shares up 4%

Keymed Biosciences (HKG:2162) said its investigational drug CM512 received breakthrough therapy designation from the Center for Drug Evaluation of China's National Medical Products Administration for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.The designation comes as the company's randomized, double-blind Phase II clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of the injection remains ongoing, according to a Hong Kong bourse filing on Thursday.Shares of the company rose nearly 4% in recent trade.

HKG:2162

Asia22d ago

Haisco Pharmaceutical Gets Nod for Marketing of Iptacopan Succinate Tablets; Shares Up 4%

Haisco Pharmaceutical (SHE:002653) received approval from China's National Medical Products Administration for the marketing of the iptacopan succinate tablets, according to a Thursday disclosure on the Shenzhen bourse.The drug will be used for the treatment of adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.The pharmaceutical company's shares jumped 4% during the afternoon trade.

SHE:002653

Asia22d ago

ASE Technology Unit Buys Machinery, Equipment Worth NT$1.29 Billion

ASE Technology (TPE:3711) unit Siliconware Precision Industries will acquire machinery and equipment worth about NT$1.29 billion, according to a Wednesday Taiwan Exchange filing.The equipment will be purchased from KLA in 10 batches, between July 15 and July 22.The contracts are intended to support SPIL's production and operations.

TPE:3711

Asia22d ago

FCC Tightens Rules on Devices With Parts From Huawei, ZTE

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to prohibit the authorization of devices containing certain logic-bearing hardware components made by companies deemed to pose national security threats, according to a Wednesday FCC press release.The FCC's action will "fully close the component part loophole," Chair Brendan Carr said.Since 2022, new equipment manufactured by entities on the FCC's covered list, such as Huawei and ZTE (HKG:0763, SHE:000063), has been barred from obtaining equipment authorization. However, devices containing parts from covered list entities could still enter the U.S. market, Carr said in a separate statement.The FCC keeps a list of companies whose communications equipment and services are prohibited due to national security concerns.Huawei and ZTE did not immediately respond to requests for comment from.

HKG:0763SHE:000063

Asia22d ago

Market Chatter: KKR to Gradually Exit TSMC Supplier LCY

KKR is planning to gradually sell its stake in LCY Group, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing LCY chairman Bowei Lee.The specialty chemicals maker, which counts TSMC (TPE:2330) and Intel as its clients, was acquired by KKR for around NT$47.8 billion in 2019, the report said.Lee declined to disclose the identity of a potential buyer but revealed the exit will allow the company to pursue a more aggressive growth strategy, the report added.The company has been seeking $874 million in loans for capital expenditure, the report noted, citing a person familiar with the matter.LCY did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

TPE:2330

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