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11:10 AM EDT, 10/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- TD Synnex (SNX) said Wednesday it agreed to acquire BlueStar, a specialty technology distributor. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal will combine BlueStar's specialized expertise and portfolio with TD Synnex's global reach and resources, expanding opportunities for customers and vendors. TD Synnex and BlueStar will continue operating independently until the transaction closes. Shares of TD Synnex were down more than 2% in Wednesday trading. Price: 272.39, Change: -6.00, Percent Change: -2.15

On October 7th, the real estate software company AppFolio (APPF.O) saw its shares drop by 6.6% to $189.87 on Wednesday, after UBS downgraded its rating from "Buy" to "Neutral," citing slower unit growth and a more balanced risk-reward ratio. The brokerage raised its price target by $20 to $220, while LSEG data shows the Wall Street median price target at $230.81. UBS stated that a tightening multifamily housing market, rising interest rates, and financing constraints could slow user growth, thus lowering the expected FY2027 average revenue per user (ARPU) growth from 6.3% to 5.5%. UBS added that AppFolio's AI and value-added services may still provide upside potential, but product adoption appears to be in the early stages, and client feedback on some services has been mixed. UBS notes that the target price increase is based on raising the FY2028 enterprise value/free cash flow (EV/FCF) multiple from 16x to 18.5x, stating, "Given its higher growth potential, this valuation still remains slightly above re-rated industry peers." Out of ten analysts, eight have a "Strong Buy" or "Buy" rating, while two rate it "Hold." The stock's decline means it is down about 18% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the S&P 400 Software & Services Index's 25% gain. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters automatically translates its reports into several other languages. Since automated translation may contain errors or lack the intended context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of automated translation texts, which are provided solely for readers’ convenience. Reuters accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the use of automated translation services.)

European bank stocks faced another round of sell-off on Wednesday, with Societe Generale and Deutsche Bank shares both dropping by more than 5% at one point.

On October 7, natural gas producer BKV Corp (BKV.N) saw its shares rise by 10.3% to $24.33 after the company signed an equipment supply agreement for a planned gas-fired power generation project in Texas. This project is backed by a cost support agreement with a hyperscale cloud services provider. The supplier will provide approximately 1,200 megawatts of power generation equipment, with deliveries beginning in September 2028. The cost support agreement covers about 90% of the payments BKV is due to make under the equipment supply contract by March 31, 2027. All 11 brokerages have rated the stock "buy" or higher, with a median target price of $35, according to data compiled by LSEG. Including intraday fluctuations, BKV shares are down 10.5% year-to-date. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters provides automated translations of its reports into several languages. Since automated translation may contain inaccuracies or fail to capture intended context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of such translations and provides them solely for readers' convenience. Reuters accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of automated translation features.)