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On Oct. 22, ETFs reported net inflows of $5.78B, with SPY leading at $1.60B, followed by AVLV and US01MC. SOXX had the largest outflow at $570.2M. Exxon Mobil (XOM) saw $1.41B in ETF buying, while Manulife Financial (MFC) was trimmed by $259.1M. Investors may watch semiconductor ETFs and defensive names like XLP.

Manulife Financial Corp. shares fell 2.85% to C$61.99 on Friday, underperforming the broader Canadian market. The S&P/TSX Composite Index declined 0.52%. Manulife's stock closed 3.1% below its 52-week high of C$63.98.

On Oct. 21, 2026, SOXX saw $1.30B inflows, while IVV had $1.24B outflows. AVUV and XLI gained $471.4M and $244.0M, respectively. IWM and XLU lost $928.9M and $703.8M. ETFs added most to MFC, BN, and MRNA, cutting META, AAPL, and NEE the most. Net flows were -$1.50B across 308 ETFs.

Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) will release its Q3 2026 results on November 4, 2026. A webcast and conference call are scheduled for November 5, 2026, to discuss the results. Manulife operates in Canada, the U.S., and Asia, offering financial services and trading on multiple exchanges.

Manulife Financial (MFC) reached $45.26, surpassing its prior peak of $44.59 on September 3. The stock has risen from around $30 in the past year, indicating strong momentum. The company has a market cap of $74.8 billion, reflecting significant institutional interest. Investors will monitor if the stock maintains its new highs.

National Bank Financial analyst Gabriel Dechaine expects mixed Q3 results from Canadian life insurers, citing market conditions. He downgraded Great-West Lifeco (GWO) and IA Financial (IAG) while keeping Manulife (MFC) and Sun Life (SLF) as top picks. Raymond James analyst Steve Hansen noted strong Q3 rail traffic but downgraded Canadian National Railway (CNR) due to tougher comparisons.

Manulife launched an AI platform to streamline global AI operations, aiming for $1 billion in cumulative value by 2027. The platform integrates tools like Quick Quote for faster underwriting and a document processing service. Manulife expects AI to reduce costs and boost revenue. The company previously targeted 'more than $1 billion' but has since adjusted the language.

Manulife Asia has appointed a new Chief Information Officer, Mr. Bruce, who previously led technology initiatives in Hong Kong and Macau. He has a background in founding Millstar Consultants and working at BHP Billiton and AIA, known for strategic leadership and team building.

Manulife and Prudential have made senior leadership appointments in Asia. Manulife promoted Andy Bruce to CIO of Asia, focusing on digital and AI. Prudential appointed Don Charnsupharindr as chief partnership distribution officer and Sandeep Nair as chief strategy and transformation officer in Singapore. Jason Chiong became chief of staff to the regional CEO at Prudential plc.

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC, NYSE:MFC) appointed Sinéad O’Connor as Chief Actuary, effective October 12. She will oversee Actuarial, Inforce, and Reinsurance teams, succeeding Stephanie Fadous. O’Connor has held various leadership roles at Manulife since 2007. The company has over 37,000 employees and serves 37 million customers globally.