* US sanctions on NIS part of broader isolation of Russian energy assets * JANAF granted temporary license to transport crude to Serbia * NIS collaborates with partners to mitigate impact of sanctions (Adds oil stocks, background and comments throughout) ATHENS, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Serbia-based Russian oil company NIS said on Thursday it had failed to secure another waiver...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Fast Retailing ( FRCOF ), owner of global clothing brand Uniqlo, booked its fourth consecutive year of record profit on Thursday, as it withstood headwinds from U.S. tariffs. Operating profit was 564.3 billion yen ($3.69 billion) in the 12 months through August, up about 13% from 500.9 billion yen in the prior period, the apparel maker said...

* Q3 revenue ahead of market forecast * Company to report full Q3 earnings on October 16 * TSMC shares have soared 34% this year (Adds details throughout) TAIPEI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Thursday third-quarter revenue rose 30% year-on-year, beating the market forecast, as demand for the company's products leapt on surging...

TAIPEI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Thursday third-quarter revenue of T$989.92 billion ($32.48 billion), beating market forecasts, and up 30% on the year ago period on surging interest in artificial intelligence applications. An LSEG SmartEstimate, drawn from 22 analysts, had predicted third-quarter revenue of T$973.26 billion. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ( TSM )...