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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 4, 2026
Marsh & McLennan stock expands through Accel acquisition

Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) completed its acquisition of Accel Holdings on October 2, 2026, expanding its retirement, wealth management, and agribusiness services in Iowa. The stock closed at USD 170.06 on October 2, after reporting a 6% revenue increase in Q2 2026 to USD 7.4 billion. Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with JPMorgan raising its price target to USD 215 and the consensus target of 18 analysts at USD 203.69.

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 4, 2026
OFG Bancorp stock gained 1.18 percent before October 21 results

OFG Bancorp stock increased by 1.18% to USD 51.29 on October 2, 2026, ahead of its third-quarter 2026 earnings report on October 21. The bank's Q2 diluted EPS of USD 1.39 surpassed the consensus estimate of USD 1.17. While Wells Fargo maintains a Hold rating with a USD 55.00 price target, the stock remains below its 52-week high of USD 54.47.

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 4, 2026
Middlesex Water stock reports stronger second quarter earnings

Middlesex Water (MSEX) reported stronger second-quarter 2026 earnings, with diluted EPS rising to USD 0.79 from USD 0.60 a year earlier and revenue reaching USD 56.4 million. The company's net income increased to USD 14.8 million, driven by higher wholesale demand, customer consumption, and rate increases. Despite significant infrastructure investments totaling USD 53 million in the first half of 2026 and a 53-year streak of annual dividend increases, the stock maintains a "Moderate Buy" consens

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Yahoo Finance Australia • Oct 4, 2026
iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI) stock price, news, quote and history

This article provides a detailed overview of the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI), including its current stock price, historical data, and performance metrics. It highlights key financial information such as the ETF's net assets, expense ratio, and trailing returns compared to its category. The fund primarily invests in consumer defensive stocks and tracks a subset of the S&P Global 1200TM index.

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The Motley Fool • Oct 4, 2026
MercadoLibre Costs Around $1,700 a Share. Here's Why I'd Still Buy One.

MercadoLibre's stock price has dropped due to increased competition and non-performing loans, despite significant revenue growth. The company is currently prioritizing market share and long-term infrastructure development in Latin America over immediate profits, leading to a temporary decline in net income. Despite the high nominal share price of $1,700 and current profit deferrals, the author views MercadoLibre's current valuation near multi-year lows and its potential for future growth in Lati

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 4, 2026
Midland States Bancorp stock gains 1.22 percent after Q2 beat

Midland States Bancorp stock rose 1.22% to USD 33.14 after its Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) of USD 0.82 beat the consensus of USD 0.78, with revenue also exceeding expectations. Despite the positive earnings, analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average 12-month price target below the current stock price. The company also increased its quarterly dividend and is scheduled to report Q3 2026 results on October 29, 2026.

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 4, 2026
Fox Corporation stock gains 1.63 percent as Roku vote nears

Fox Corporation's stock gained 1.63% to USD 62.28 as of October 2, 2026, ahead of a crucial shareholder vote on the Roku transaction scheduled for October 14, 2026. The proposed deal involves Roku investors receiving USD 96.00 in cash plus 0.9693 Fox Class A shares per Roku share, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. Fox reported fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 17.126 billion, up 5% year-over-year, and a recent quarter revenue of USD 4.21 billion, up 28%.

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 4, 2026
Newmont stock holds at USD 115.56 ahead of Q3 results

Newmont Corporation's stock (NEM) closed at USD 115.56 on October 2, 2026, up 0.78% from its previous close, as the company prepares to release its Q3 2026 results on October 22. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average 12-month price target of USD 134.26, despite a Q2 2026 revenue miss but strong EPS performance. The upcoming Q3 report will be a key test for the company's continued earnings strength.

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