October

China Stocks Extend Post-Congress Rout on Lockdowns, Weak Data
Chinese shares extended losses following last week’s selloff as a ramp-up of Covid restrictions and poor economic data worsened the outlook for the market.

UK Approves Pact for Octopus to Acquire Bulb Customers
The UK government has approved an agreement for Octopus Energy Ltd. to acquire failed supplier Bulb Energy Ltd. in a move that will protect consumers and taxpayers, according to a website statement.

Equinor Beats Profit Estimates, Boosts Shareholder Payout
Equinor SA’s third-quarter profit beat analyst estimates, prompting Norway’s biggest oil and gas producer to boost its extraordinary dividend.