US markets, Friday 9 October 2026

TKO Hotels proposes a $2 billion all-cash acquisition of Service Properties Trust's hotel portfolio. SVC · 6.15 → 7.33

Shell's Canada unit to purchase a 30% non-operated stake in the Bay du Nord project from Equinor. EQNR · 43.29 → 43.67

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. signs letter of intent with Invisible Urban Charging to scale EV bus deployment. GP · 0.373 → 0.392 · Volume 52.5K shares in 10 min · 27.5× normal

Arrive AI collaborates with Modovolo to create an autonomous drone delivery system. ARAI · 0.1714 → 0.1786 · Volume 1.8M shares in 10 min · 1258.9× normal

TKO LLC has made a $2 billion cash bid for the hotel portfolio of Service Properties Trust. SVC · 7.32 → 7.15

Sunshine Biopharma completes a public offering valued at up to $20.4 million, including $6 million upfront and $14.4 million contingent on warrant exercises. SBFM · 0.3708 → 0.3773

Humana shares reached a two-year peak following the Medicare Advantage plan ratings for 2027 from the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, last up 15.5%. HUM · 446.15 → 453.00

Teva Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval of Weltruza for treating schizophrenia in adults. TEVA · 41.42 → 41.92

Delta Air CEO stated that demand continues to be robust, driven by a lasting change in consumer behavior during a conference call. DAL · 80.26 → 80.69

Firmus, backed by Nvidia, cancels its IPO as investor questions its valuation, says Unisuper's John Pearce. NVDA · 234.40 → 235.39 · Volume 72.9K shares in 10 min · 4.3× normal

Whitebox Advisors discloses 10% ownership of KLX Energy Services with 13,055,633 shares in Form 3 filing. KLXE · 1.31 → 1.31

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirms the company is currently testing a new model across its operations. MSFT · 535.26 → 536.95 · Volume 511.5K shares in 10 min · 3.4× normal

Eldorado Gold's Skouries mine recognized as a strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act. EGO · 37.56 → 37.67

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (388 HK) will release a Q4 consultation regarding the extension of cash market trading hours. 388 · 377.40 → 376.60

bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. has completed a $4 million registered direct offering of common stock. BIAF · 4.94 → 4.95

UKMTO reports a vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile. Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 91.59 → 90.98 · Volume 4K contracts in 10 min · 2.9× normal

US President Trump Via Truth Social: I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST! Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority. This is a very big and important announcement. Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 91.56 → 91.08 · Volume 4.7K contracts in 10 min · 7.5× normal

A report has been received by UKMTO regarding an incident that occurred 13NM to the west of Al Jazeera, UAE, on October 9 at 10:00 UTC. A projectile struck a vessel, resulting in a fire that has now been put out. Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 91.08 → 91.51 · Volume 3.4K contracts in 10 min · 2.5× normal

Vessels that breach restrictions will be chased down and punished even outside the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC warns Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 91.20 → 91.62 · Volume 3.2K contracts in 10 min · 1.6× normal

Iran's IRGC Navy attacked the LPG carrier NV Sunshine after it tried to pass through an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, igniting a fire in the engine room and propulsion system and halting the vessel. Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 90.78 → 91.06 · Volume 3.2K contracts in 10 min · 2.0× normal

According to EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic, a credible strategy for rebalancing is necessary due to the trade deficit with China. Nasdaq 100 fut (NQ Dec26) (index) · 31,185.50 → 31,117.25 · Volume 25.6K contracts in 10 min · 6.0× normal

Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine targeted Russia's Ukhta oil refinery. Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 90.62 → 90.81 · Volume 1.5K contracts in 10 min · 1.5× normal

Oil prices declined as President Trump stated there would be no strikes on Iran before the midterm elections, amid ongoing shipping risks and production shut-ins in the Gulf of Mexico. Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 91.29 → 90.84 · Volume 4K contracts in 10 min · 2.4× normal

IRGC reports a large LPG tanker was struck and caught fire. Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 90.82 → 91.20 · Volume 3K contracts in 10 min · 1.8× normal

Trump directive will push US officials to use the Defense Production Act to find ways to increase production of oil and fuel - Sources Crude oil (CL Nov26) (energy) · 91.59 → 91.79 · Volume 1.7K contracts in 10 min · 0.9× normal