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MapLight Therapeutics Insider Sold Shares Worth $1,734,490, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Erin Pennock Foff, Chief Medical Officer, on July 15, 2026, sold 47,158 shares in MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) for $1,734,490. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Foff has control over a total of 298,901 voting common shares of the company, with 298,901 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770069/000202123326000012/xslF345X05/form4-07182026_010714.xml

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Asia23d ago

China Shares Close Mixed on US-Iran War Fears; HKC Jumps 10%

Chinese shares closed mixed on Monday amid escalating US-Iran hostilities.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, closed 0.9% higher to 3,796.28. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.7% to 13,610.23.The U.S.-Iran conflict has continued to escalate, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to expand the conflict unless Iran halts attacks on Hormuz Strait shipping, CNN reported.In recent days, Washington has extended its aerial campaigns beyond Iranian coastal radar stations and drone facilities to include transport infrastructure and, reportedly, a water desalination plant. Tehran has responded by widening its targets across seven regional countries, and state-affiliated outlets have hinted that strategic ports in Gulf Arab states could be next on the target list.On the regulatory front, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) left its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 14th consecutive month. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was held at 3.00% and the five-year LPR was maintained at 3.50%.China's Foreign Ministry urged the U.K. to respect market principles and seek a mutually acceptable solution, including compensating Jingye Group, after London nationalized British Steel.In company news, HKC (SHE:001399) will invest 4 billion yuan to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Huixin Advanced Semiconductor, for advanced semiconductor packaging and testing in Zhejiang, China. Shares of the semiconductor display company closed 10% higher Monday.

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Commodities23d ago

Asia Biofuels Update: Palm Oil Gains as Crude Oil Jumps

Malaysian palm oil futures firmed on Monday as crude oil prices climbed, but gains were capped as high inventories in top producing countries persisted.The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives' August crude palm oil contract rose 1.21% to 4,584 Malaysian ringgit ($1,120.21) per metric ton. The September contract edged higher by 1.27% to 4,623 ringgit/mt.Intensified attacks between the US and Iran buoyed crude oil prices, supporting competitiveness of biofuels over fossil fuels due to more favorable economics.Higher Malaysian exports also supported palm oil prices, after cargo surveyors reportedly estimated a 4% to 12.4% month-over-month rise in July 1-15 shipments.However, persisting high inventories in Malaysia and Indonesia pressured prices, underpinning the loose supply and demand fundamentals in the near term."Until the destocking trend in producing regions reverses, the structural pattern of range-bound fluctuations at lower levels will be difficult to fundamentally change," price reporting agency MySteel said.RHB Research, as cited by Business Today, said that trading resistance levels remain significant, driven by a bearish market environment, despite a recent price upside."The market shows a clear divergence between near-term weakness and longer-term strength," according to MySteel.Prices could receive some boost going forward amid prospects of tighter supply, due to potential yield impact from a developing El Nino weather phenomenon and expanding biofuel mandate in Indonesia.Following the implementation of a higher 50% palm-based biodiesel blending in Indonesia on July 1, the country is expected to "completely" halt its diesel imports beginning this month, according to President Prabowo Subianto, as cited by Business Today.

Oil & Energy23d ago

EMEA Oil Update: Brent Breaches $90/bbl Again as US-Iran War Restricts Energy Flow

Brent crude futures surged above $90 per barrel on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks triggered a near-total cessation of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The Brent future contracts rose over 3% to $90.80 per barrel, while gaining nearly 16% on a weekly basis in the week ended July 17. Murban future closed at $81.32/bbl on July 17 and was not trading by the time of publication of this oil price update.This surge follows a weekend of intense military escalation between the US and Iran, which has resulted in a closure of the Strait of Hormuz.According to LSEG data, maritime activity in the vital waterway has plummeted, with only two outbound tankers recorded and zero inbound traffic, effectively reverting flow levels to those seen prior to the now-defunct Memorandum of Understanding, ING analysts noted.With attacks spreading to Kuwaiti infrastructure and Caspian pipeline terminals, markets face a critical supply shock.Reports indicate that Iran has directed Houthi proxies in Yemen to prepare for a closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait should the US target Iranian power infrastructure.Such a move would severely disrupt Saudi Arabian exports, forcing tankers to take longer, more expensive routes, analysts said.With US Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases scheduled to cease by the end of July, the market is becoming increasingly vulnerable, ING added.Analysts warn that without a rapid de-escalation, the region risks a return to large-scale, sustained attacks on energy infrastructure, leaving global oil supply chains in an extremely precarious position.

Insider Trading23d ago

MapLight Therapeutics Insider Sold Shares Worth $5,443,722, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Christopher A. Kroeger, Director, Chief Executive Officer, on July 15, 2026, sold 147,639 shares in MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) for $5,443,722. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Kroeger has control over a total of 1,347,645 voting common shares of the company, with 1,246,455 shares held directly and 101,190 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770069/000165891826000014/xslF345X05/form4-07182026_010744.xml

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Asia23d ago

Bangkok Chain Hospital Signs MOU for Potential Investment in Rajavej Ubonratchathani Hospital

Bangkok Chain Hospital (BKK:BCH) has entered into a memorandum of understanding to conduct a feasibility study for a potential investment in Rajavej Ubonratchathani, operator of a private hospital named Rajavej Ubonratchathani Hospital in Thailand, according to a Monday filing to the Thai stock exchange.The company's shares were down nearly 1% in recent trade.The proposed investment is aimed at expanding the company's private hospital network into Ubon Ratchathani Province.The proposed transaction is currently subject to a due diligence process covering legal, accounting, financial, tax, and operational matters, as well as negotiations on the key terms and conditions of the proposed investment.The company expects the feasibility study to be completed within the third quarter of 2026.

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Asia23d ago

Shenyang Fortune Precision Equipment Sees Surge in H1 Profit

Shenyang Fortune Precision Equipment (SHA:688409) forecasts its attributable profit will surge 877% to 1,122% to between 120 million yuan and 150 million yuan from 12.3 million yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Monday filing with the Shanghai bourse.The semiconductor equipment precision parts maker forecasts revenue to grow 22% to 45% to between 210 million yuan and 250 million yuan.Shenyang Fortune attributes the surge to higher revenue due to increased market demand for semiconductor components.Shares closed 12% lower on Monday.

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Asia23d ago

South Korean Shares Plunge on Escalating Middle East Tensions; Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Lose 4%

South Korean stocks plunged more than 4% on Monday as investor concerns shot up due to escalating Middle East tensions.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, decreased by 304.33 points, or 4.5%, to end at 6,516.27. The Kosdaq also fell by 42.2 points, or 5.3%, to close at 749.64.The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out a ninth straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting command centers, air defenses, missile facilities and other military infrastructure, while a U.S. service member died in northern Iraq during the controlled disposal of an unexploded Iranian drone.Several locations in Bushehr, the capital of Iran's southwestern Bushehr province, were hit in an attack, the province's governor said, Mehr News Agency reported.In economic news, the per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of South Korea is estimated to increase 7.6%, or up $2,750, on-year to about $39,164 this year, Yonhap News reported Sunday, citing data from local analysts.The projected per capita GDP growth will be the strongest annual jump since the 11.5% recorded in 2021, according to the report.In corporate news, the brand value of Samsung Group, the parent group of Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and Samsung Biologics (KRX:207940), jumped 8.9% to $97.4 billion in 2026 from $89.4 billion in 2025, British consulting firm Brand Finance said in a Sunday report.The group ranked eighth in Brand Finance's ranking of the top 100 tech companies globally.SK Hynix (KRX:000660) rose one place to 28th, LG Corp (KRX:003550) slipped eight spots to 44th, Coupang slipped one position to 49th, and Naver (KRX:035420) moved up five places to 95th, according to the report.Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell nearly 4% at market close, while Samsung Biologics declined 3%. Shares of Naver fell over 2% at market close.

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Asia23d ago

TCC Group's Dutch Unit to Reorganize European Structure

TCC Group's (TPE:1101) Netherlands-based subsidiary, TCC Dutch Holdings, will register a new subsidiary, TCC Energy, to acquire 100% of NHOA shares from TCC Europe, worth 232.6 million euros, according to a Sunday filing with the Taiwan Exchange.The green environmental engineering company's shares were up over 1% in recent trade.The transaction is an internal organizational restructuring exercise, with TCC Dutch set to inject capital into the new unit.The transaction is for the long-term investment and will be carried out according to the subsidiary's capital increase schedule.

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Asia23d ago

Alibaba Previews Next-Generation Qwen AI Model; Shares Up 4%

Alibaba (HKG:9988) previewed its next-generation artificial intelligence model, Qwen3.8-Max-Preview, according to an X post on Sunday.The Chinese technology company said the model, with 2.4 trillion parameters, is available through its Token Plan subscription service and its Qoder and QoderWork AI agent platforms.Alibaba said Qwen3.8-Max-Preview is "one of the most powerful models available today," comparable to leading frontier AI models and second only to Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.Shares of the firm were up nearly 4% in Monday's recent trade.

HKG:9988

Asia23d ago

Market Chatter: US Asset Managers KKR, AEW to Offload Chinese Real Estate Assets

U.S. asset managers KKR & Co. and AEW Capital Management are considering to dispose of their real estate holdings in China as the country's housing market remains in a slump, according to a Bloomberg News report on Monday, citing insiders.KKR seeks to offload nine projects, including a Beijing multi-family apartment complex and a Shanghai mid-market hotel along the Bund waterfront, the insiders told the media outlet.AEW plans to sell its office tower in the HeXa International Plaza, its property in Beijing's Jing IN International Center and the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SHA:600000) building in the Lujiazui business district, the report said.Both KKR and AEW expect that the proceeds will be able to cover 50% to 60% of the bank loans used to buy the properties, according to the report.KKR and AEW did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(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.)

Shanghai Composite^SZSESHA:600000

Asia23d ago

Nanya Technology Acquires Machinery and Equipment Worth NT$1.21 Billion; Shares Down 4%

Nanya Technology Corp (TPE:2408) has acquired machinery and equipment worth NT$1.21 billion from Applied Materials South East Asia, according to a Friday filing to the Taiwan bourse.The machinery and equipment have been acquired for production purposes.The company's shares were down nearly 4% in Monday's trade.

TPE:2408

Asia23d ago

DCK Investment Launches Tender Offer for Gabia

DCK Investment, a special purpose company of Macquarie Asset Management, looks to acquire 73.1% of Gabia's (KOSDAQ:A079940) total shares through a tender offer, according to a Monday filing with the Korean exchange.Under the tender offer, the IT infrastructure provider will undergo a voluntary delisting and become a wholly owned subsidiary of DCK Investment.The tender offer involves the acquisition of about 9.8 million shares for 48,000 won each.The tender offer period will last until Sept. 17, with a settlement date of Sept. 21.Shares of the company surged nearly 30% in recent trade.

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US Markets23d ago

Saudi's Annual Property Prices Climb in Q2; Issued Building Permits Drop in May

Annual real estate prices in Saudi Arabia climbed 1.3% year over year in the second quarter, while the kingdom's issued building permits fell in May, according to economic data published Monday.Data from the country's General Authority for Statistics showed the price appreciation was attributed to a 2.6% increase in residential sector prices and an 11.3% jump in the agricultural industry, contrasted with a 3.2% annual decline in commercial sector prices.Quarter-on-quarter, Saudi's real estate price index rose 3% versus a 0.2% dip in the previous three-month period.The growth was driven by a 3.7% price hike in the residential sector, a 1% gain in the commercial industry, and a 1.3% increase in the agricultural segment.In a separate same-day release, the General Authority for Statistics also reported a 33.3% year-over-year plunge in issued building permits in May, reversing a 28.2% surge the previous month.Month over month, the kingdom's issued building permits decreased to 5,056 from April's 6,803.

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Asia23d ago

ASUS Ties Up With Guandu Hospital to Promote Low-Carbon Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Asustek Computer (TPE:2357) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Guandu Hospital to deploy a carbon data management platform to boost the healthcare service provider's digital transformation, according to a company statement on Friday.ASUS's shares were down nearly 2% in Monday's trade.Under the pact, ASUS has developed a systematic carbon management model for Guandu Hospital by integrating a solution that combines a system platform, AI-enabled applications, and technical consultants.Both companies plan to deepen their cooperation in smart and sustainable healthcare and jointly promote the implementation of low-carbon healthcare models in the medical field, the statement said.

TPE:2357

Commodities23d ago

Helix Exploration Completes Inaugural Helium Sale at US Rudyard Project

Helix Exploration (HEX.L) executed its first physical helium sale from its Rudyard facility in Montana, US, according to a Monday filing.The sale was made under the helium exploration and development company's initial spot sales arrangement with an industrial gases group to purchase the entire helium production from the existing three producing wells.The current arrangement expires in late August, and the company is in talks for a longer-term offtake agreement.

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Asia23d ago

Vin's Nears Appointment of Group Financial Controller

Vin's (SGX:VIN) said it has identified a suitable candidate for the position of Group Financial Controller, according to a Friday filing with the Singapore Exchange.The automotive company will make a further announcement once the appointment is finalized, the filing added.

SGX:VIN

Asia23d ago

Market Chatter: Mitsubishi, ADM Team Up to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Mitsubishi (TYO:8058) will join forces with the US-based grain company Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to explore sustainable aviation fuel production by using soybeans and corn, Nikkei reported on Monday, citing Mitsubishi President Katsuya Nakanishi.The Japanese trading house plans to begin trials with the world's second-largest grain company and is also considering over 100 billion yen investments in food-related businesses, including livestock processing and fertilizers, by 2027, according to the publication.The initiative could also involve Mitsubishi's US grain-trading subsidiary Agrex, covering grain procurement, oil extraction, and SAF production, the report said.(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.)

TYO:8058

Asia23d ago

Singapore Court Court Allows Claims Against Far East Orchard's Associate Company to go to Trial

Far East Orchard (SGX:O10) said the Singapore Court of Appeal on Friday ruled that an equitable rescission claim against its associated company, FEOpus, will proceed to trial, according to a Monday filing to the Singapore stock exchange.As per the filing, the six remaining claimants are seeking the return of over SG$20.2 million or alternative damages. The company's interest in the damages, if granted, would be 20%, in line with the stake it holds in FEOpus.In June 2024, FEOpus was served with claims by 13 unit owners regarding the SBF Center commercial development. Subsequently, seven of the claimants withdrew from the case."As the claims will proceed to trial and proceedings are still in the early stages, the way the proceedings will develop and the outcome of the proceedings remain uncertain," the company said.

SGX:O10

Asia23d ago

Zhaoke Ophthalmology Wins Macau Approval for Presbyopia Drug

Zhaoke Ophthalmology's (HKG:6622) presbyopia drug YUVEZZI has been approved by Macau's Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau for the treatment of age-related near vision loss, according to a Monday Hong Kong bourse filing.The company said it plans to seek access for the drug under the Hong Kong-Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect program to support its early clinical use in the Greater Bay Area.

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Asia23d ago

South Korean Shares Plunge on Escalating Middle East Tensions; Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Lose 4%

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