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According to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz's statement on October 6, the Israeli military has been instructed to heighten alert status over intelligence indicating that Hamas plans an attack on October 7, marking the third anniversary of the latest Israel-Gaza conflict. Katz stated in an official statement that Israeli forces must prepare for the worst-case scenario and take decisive action in response to any intelligence or warnings to thwart any threats. Katz also warned that if Israeli t

According to its 8-K filing, Microstrategy Inc. (MSTR) reported approximately $20.91 billion in unrealized digital asset gains for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, as Bitcoin rallied 43% during the period. The gains reversed four consecutive quarterly losses, returning the company to profitability on a mark-to-market basis. As of October 4, Microstrategy held 848,000 Bitcoin with a book value of $70.82 billion and an average acquisition cost of $75,441 per coin. The company's total Bi

Reflection AI, a U.S. AI startup backed by Nvidia, launched its open-weight model Beam on October 5. The company stated that the model's performance is on par with mainstream open-weight models currently available in the market.

According to Guru Club, WTI crude oil futures fell 1% on October 6, trading at $88.53 per barrel.

According to Yonhap News, Saudi-led coalition forces recaptured key strategic positions near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on October 5, including the areas of Duba, Bab, and Hadida, as reported by Arab media and Reuters. The coalition spokesman, Saudi Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki, said 100 fighter jets are supporting coalition operations and that forces have secured air defense control over the strait, destroying hundreds of Houthi targets. In response, the Iran-backed Houthi militia launched c

According to Guru Club, OKX submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5 to launch a tokenized U.S. stock trading platform.

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's Industry, Trade and Resources Minister Kim Jung-gwan said on October 6 that the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) development project under discussion as part of investments in the United States holds strategic value, though actual investment will depend on commercial viability. The 1,300-kilometer pipeline project aims to export natural gas from northern Alaska to Asia. Minister Kim noted that the Middle East conflict has created new strategic importance

According to Jin10, Israeli forces on October 6 conducted airstrikes and artillery strikes across multiple locations in Gaza, including Gaza City and the southern city of Khan Younis, resulting in at least one Palestinian killed and several injured. Local sources reported that Israeli drones struck near a park in Gaza City's central area, killing one Palestinian and injuring another. Additional strikes targeted western and northwestern Gaza City as well as the Mawasi area in Khan Younis, causing

NH Securities, designated as South Korea's third IMA (Integrated Management Account) provider in March 2026, is prioritizing IMA business to expand corporate finance operations and generate returns through customer asset allocation to growth-stage enterprises and small-to-mid-sized companies. The company, which surpassed 1 trillion won in annual net profit for the first time last year, aims to establish a structure where increased customer assets drive corporate finance investment performance, w

According to Yonhapnews, on October 6, South Korean cybersecurity-related stocks surged following recent AI-driven hacking attacks on multiple financial institutions. Ahnlab rose 15.58% to 89,000 won, Genians jumped 20.83% to 24,650 won, both hitting year-to-date highs. SandLab and Raon Secure each hit daily limit-up, rising 30% to 8,970 won and 29.98% to 14,870 won respectively. Other security firms including MonitorLab, Pasu AI, and SGA Solutions also recorded double-digit gains. Financial aut

According to Jin10 data, on October 6, the U.S. dollar maintained strength and reached its highest level against a basket of currencies since April 2025, supported by rising expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes and concerns over France's fiscal situation. The Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.14% to 102.259. Market data from LSEG shows traders have fully priced in a 25 basis point rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December, with expectations for more than three rate increases throughout next ye

France's industrial output rose 0.3 percent year-on-year in August, according to official data, falling short of the forecast of 1.3 percent and showing improvement from the previous month's decline of 0.5 percent.

France's industrial output declined 0.3% month-on-month in August 2026, falling short of expectations for 0.4% growth, according to official data. The reading also marked a worse performance compared to July's 0.4% contraction.

France's industrial production declined 0.3% month-over-month in August, falling short of the forecast of 0.2% growth. The previous month's figure was revised downward to -0.6% from an initial -0.4%.

France's manufacturing production increased 0.3% month-over-month in August, rebounding from a contraction of 0.8% in July, according to official economic data.

France's manufacturing output declined 0.1% year-on-year in August, improving from a decline of 2.00% in the prior month.

In July, Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman exchanged public criticism on social media. A user claimed Musk warned the world about "Liar Sam," which Musk retweeted while accusing Altman of escalating deception. Altman countered by questioning Musk's proposal to build orbital data centers, writing that Musk was pitching the concept to public market investors. Despite ongoing tensions, major AI companies have moved toward collaborative safety efforts. In July, executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, S

According to equity research, Doosan, the world's second-largest high-end copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturer, surged approximately 8% today (Oct 6) following a sharp rally in Taiwan CCL-related stocks yesterday. Taiwan's leading CCL producers EMC and Taiyo hit daily limits, while Nan Ya and Lianmao also reached new highs, as market sentiment shifted on revised industry demand forecasts. Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan released reports suggesting the CCL industry's earnings outlook had been "ov

KB Asset Management, a subsidiary of KB Financial Group, recently launched a National Growth Infrastructure Fund to channel private capital into artificial intelligence, semiconductors, renewable energy, and social infrastructure projects. The single fund, valued at 1 trillion won, aims to support long-term productive finance investments while linking retirement pensions and long-term assets to economic growth. The fund expands beyond traditional infrastructure to include semiconductor clusters