Finance · AI
NEW YORK, Oct 6, 2026 - Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the launch of Stagwell Media, its global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition.
The name Stagwell Media marks a new approach to media building on the Assembly agency, bringing together its performance heritage and ecosystem expertise while debuting a new agile, integrated model powered by next generation agentic technology, Stagwell's Machine OS. Designed for the rapidly changing media landscape, Stagwell Media delivers performance with the speed, flexibility and intelligence required to succeed in a world where brands must engage priority audiences while influencing the agentic systems that shape discovery, recommendation and activation.By transforming media into a more connected and adaptive growth engine, the agency empowers brands to unlock greater ambition and drive stronger business results.
"The traditional media agency model wasn't built for the future of media. Stagwell Media is. We saw a gap in the market for a different model and a new way to do media. By combining superior technology, deep media expertise and agility, we help brands to adapt faster, reach audiences more effectively and unlock growth," said Mark Penn, Chairman & CEO of Stagwell.
"Stagwell Media is built for a new era of marketing, one where brands need the agility to move faster, the integration to connect every touchpoint, and the technology to turn complexity into stronger performance. As Stagwell looks to disrupt the media landscape, Stagwell Media offers a superior combination of deep expertise, connected capabilities and technology built by media experts, for media experts," said Slavi Samardzija, Global Chair of Media & Commerce, Stagwell.
"The proposition of Stagwell Media reflects our belief that clients deserve a media partner built around their ambitions. By bringing together exceptional talent, integrated capabilities and a modern media model, Stagwell Media is designed to help brands navigate change with confidence and turn opportunity into stronger performance. I'm excited to lead the agency's next chapter and deliver even greater value for our clients," said Liz Rutgersson, CEO of Stagwell Media.
Stagwell Media will continue to be led by Liz Rutgersson, the recently appointed CEO with a global and US remit alongside a strong regional leadership team including Connie Chan, CEO, APAC; Bridget Hopkins, CEO, Europe; Alap Ghosh, CEO, India; Ravi Rao, CEO, MENA; and Kacper Klos, Global CEO of Digital Commerce, Poland. Stagwell Media operates across 50+ markets with clients including Lenovo, DP World, Mastercard and P&G.
Four principles define the agency's approach:
A team built for ambition: A more agile model, built on a simplified, integrated structure and powered by a new kind of multidisciplinary talent with hands-on senior leaders.
Technology built for ambition: Next-generation agentic technology, The Machine OS, designed by and for industry experts, to win on every platform.
Innovation built for ambition: Creativity and innovation, unified with media, driven by global capabilities with local expertise.
Commercial models built for ambition: New structures that reflect where your business is going.
Stagwell Media will leverage solutions from The Marketing Cloud and Stagwell Media Platform including The Media Machine, Stagwell Search+ and Stagwell Curate alongside advanced data, commerce capabilities and specialist talent. The global media agency will continue to partner with sister companies within Stagwell's Media & Commerce segment including Crispin, GALE, Goodstuff, Locaria, and Stagwell Owned Media to deliver more connected, intelligent and effective solutions that help clients unlock stronger business performance.
For more information visit www.stagwellmedia.com.
About Stagwell Media
Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance to unlock ambition for brands on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next-generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI-native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher-quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, Mastercard and P&G.
CONTACT:
Quinn Werner
pr@stagwellglobal.com
SOURCE: Stagwell
Oct 6 · 13:45·ACN Newswire
Finance
TORONTO, ON, Oct 6, 2026 - TMX Group Limited today announced September 2026 trading statistics for its marketplaces - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montréal Exchange (MX).
All TMX Equities Marketplaces *
September 2026August 2026September 2025
Volume13,749,465,01112,970,782,21717,189,380,707
Value$ 439,661,285,474$ 404,537,946,127$378,148,495,945
Transactions28,968,35329,041,02827,283,644
Daily Averages
Volume654.7 million648.5 million818.5 million
Value$20,936.3 million$20,226.9 million$18,007.1 million
Transactions1,379,4451,452,0511,299,221
Year-to-date Statistics
2026 2025% Change
Volume138,902,595,089118,321,448,158+17.4
Value$ 3,922,695,668,900$2,890,848,038,018+35.7
Transactions291,826,827225,075,577+29.7
Daily Averages
Volume738.8 million629.4 million+17.4
Value$20,865.4 million$15,376.9 million+35.7
Transactions1,552,2701,197,211+29.7
Toronto Stock Exchange
September 2026 August 2026September 2025
Volume9,536,437,2148,714,264,3489,859,266,723
Value$417,676,861,369$384,695,682,434$354,597,976,029
Transactions24,960,60125,325,82623,443,698
S&P/TSX Composite Index Close ^35,235.8736,270.4830,022.81
Daily Averages
Volume454.1 million435.7 million469.5 million
Value$19,889.4 million$19,234.8 million$16,885.6 million
Transactions1,188,6001,266,2911,116,367
Year-to-date Statistics
20262025% Change
Volume90,835,733,33075,626,581,433+20.1
Value$ 3,717,958,567,902$2,691,418,323,778+38.1
Transactions252,900,670197,780,766+27.9
Daily Averages
Volume483.2 million402.3 million+20.1
Value$19,776.4 million$14,316.1 million+38.1
Transactions1,345,2161,052,025+27.9
TSX Venture Exchange*
September 2026August 2026September 2025
Volume3,391,375,2803,492,449,2865,805,056,692
Value$ 3,097,075,705$ 3,181,999,170$4,442,233,002
Transactions1,628,7411,610,9881,807,632
S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index Close ^881.90982.51947.84
Daily Averages
Volume161.5 million174.6 million276.4 million
Value$147.5 million$159.1 million$211.5 million
Transactions77,55980,54986,078
Year-to-date Statistics
20262025% Change
Volume38,613,861,12731,516,044,184+22.5
Value$ 37,382,620,838$18,340,566,181+103.8
Transactions17,766,9888,823,998+101.3
Daily Averages
Volume205.4 million167.6 million+22.5
Value$198.8 million$97.6 million+103.8
Transactions94,50546,936+101.3
TSX Alpha Exchange
September 2026August 2026September 2025
Volume773,498,306717,116,9571,480,458,760
Value$ 17,956,093,047$ 15,608,279,083$18,165,169,218
Transactions2,230,9591,960,8601,900,198
Daily Averages
Volume36.8 million35.9 million70.5 million
Value$855.1 million$780.4 million$865.0 million
Transactions106,23698,04390,486
Year-to-date Statistics
20262025% Change
Volume9,095,838,58210,898,777,394-16.5
Value$ 159,352,491,534$174,934,868,330-8.9
Transactions19,926,85517,705,361+12.5
Daily Averages
Volume48.4 million58.0 million-16.5
Value$847.6 million$930.5 million-8.9
Transactions105,99494,177+12.5
Alpha-X and Alpha DRK
September 2026August 2026September 2025
Volume48,154,21146,951,62644,598,532
Value$ 931,255,353$ 1,051,985,440$943,117,696
Transactions148,052143,354132,116
Daily Averages
Volume2.3 million2.3 million2.1 million
Value$44.3 million$52.6 million$44.9 million
Transactions7,0507,1686,291
Year-to-date Statistics
20262025% Change
Volume357,162,050280,045,147+27.5
Value$ 8,001,988,626$6,154,279,729+30.0
Transactions1,232,314765,452+61.0
Daily Averages
Volume1.9 million1.5 million+27.5
Value$42.6 million$32.7 million+30.0
Transactions6,5554,072+61.0
Montreal Exchange
September 2026August 2026September 2025
Derivatives Volume (Contracts)25,783,40822,933,37919,774,523
Open Interest (Contracts)37,011,98536,892,89330,757,922
Year-to-date Statistics
20262025% Change
Volume (Contracts)205,373,725174,563,53617.6%
Open Interest (Contracts)37,011,98530,757,92220.3%
*Includes NEX
The information contained in this media release is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, trading, financial or other advice. All figures are as of September 30, 2026. Because certain trades do not settle on the trade date, figures may be subject to change until all September trades are finalized. Comparative data has been updated to reflect known trade corrections.
^The S&P/TSX Indices are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("SPDJI") and TSX Inc. ("TSX"). Standard & Poor's® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and TSX® is a registered trademark of TSX. SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P and TSX do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any products based on the Indices and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions or interruptions of the Indices or any data related thereto.
About TMX Group (TSX: X)
TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, TMX Australia Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, TSX Trust, TMX Trayport, TMX Datalinx, TMX VettaFi and TMX Newsfile, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore, Vienna and Sydney. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on X: @TMXGroup.
For more information please contact:
Catherine Kee
Head of Media Relations
TMX Group
416-671-1704
catherine.kee@tmx.com
Oct 6 · 13:29·ACN Newswire