NEWS

RingCentral shares jumped more than 18% after the company beat third-quarter earnings estimates, raised its outlook and reported that AI products now generate over $400 million in annual recurring revenue.

Crown Castle shares rose more than 12% after reports said SpaceX was negotiating access to at least 80,000 US mobile sites as it develops a nationwide wireless network.

Robert Half shares rose more than 14% after quarterly earnings increased, its staffing division returned to growth and the company forecast stronger fourth-quarter profit amid cautious hiring demand.

American Tower shares rose nearly 7% after a report that SpaceX is seeking access to at least 80,000 US cell sites, potentially creating major new demand for tower operators.

SBA Communications shares rose nearly 9% after reports that SpaceX is seeking access to at least 80,000 US cell sites, lifting tower operators while pressuring major carriers.

Ariana Grande has unveiled a retro bob after more than a decade with her signature high ponytail, shortly after mourning her dog Coco and before a planned break from public life.

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis has renewed attention on non-smokers, who can face delayed diagnoses despite risks including radon, genetics, second-hand smoke and pollution.

LeBron James dismissed Donald Trump's criticism over his national anthem conduct, then helped Philadelphia erase a 29-point deficit and defeat Cleveland in its home opener.

New York Knicks assistant coaches reportedly received empty ring boxes during the team's championship celebration, while a fake employee ring offer formed part of a cybersecurity phishing test.

Oil prices extended their rally as attacks in Saudi Arabia, tensions involving Iran and a Libyan pipeline shutdown heightened concerns about global crude supply and inflation.

Murban crude surged nearly 4% to match Brent at $114.40 a barrel as escalating Gulf attacks heightened concerns about Middle Eastern supply disruptions and Asian fuel costs.

US natural gas prices fell to a two-month low as forecasts for mild weather reduced expected heating demand, outweighing tighter storage data and strong LNG exports.

Bitcoin rose 0.47% to $81,690.50 after Thursday's 3.3% drop, as technology stocks, higher oil prices and $635.6 million in spot ETF outflows pressured cryptocurrencies.

Gold fell towards $4,000 an ounce as higher oil prices intensified inflation concerns and boosted expectations of further US interest rate rises, pressuring bullion and mining stocks.

Premier Investments shares rose nearly 4% as investors moved towards Australian retail stocks, despite ongoing concerns over Smiggle, weak consumer spending and the company's subdued share performance.

Whitehaven Coal shares rose 3.2% after record first-quarter production exceeded expectations, supported by Queensland operations and stronger prices despite port disruptions that delayed sales.

Charter Hall shares rose 3.1% as lower US bond yields and defensive-sector rotation supported property stocks, while investors assessed interest-rate risks and the fund manager's growth outlook.

Commonwealth Bank shares rose 3.09% to A$162.03 as investors moved into defensive sectors after a Wall Street technology sell-off, despite broader ASX 200 losses.

Amcor shares rose 3% on the ASX as investors shifted towards defensive stocks after a sharp Wall Street technology sell-off, ahead of the company's November results.

Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains missing nearly nine months after authorities believe she was abducted from her Arizona home. The investigation continues.

Alkane Resources shares fell nearly 10% as weaker gold prices outweighed steady September-quarter production, lower costs, strong cash generation and reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance.

Sunrise Energy Metals shares fell 15.11% to A$12.47, extending a 40% decline since the company announced plans to redomicile in the US and list on Nasdaq.

Zip shares suffered their steepest one-day fall after the company disclosed a coordinated US fraud attack, rising bad debts and higher costs despite continued growth in transactions and income.

Southern Cross Gold shares dropped 9.07% as gold fell to a two-month low, weighing on Australian mining stocks despite continued high-grade drilling results at Sunday Creek.

Apple is preparing its Fifth Avenue flagship for the iPhone Duo launch, while strong preorder demand, limited supply and mixed early reviews shape expectations for the company's first foldable phone.

Slack users reported problems accessing the workplace messaging platform on Thursday, prompting Downdetector to flag a possible outage while the cause, scope and duration remained unclear.

Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season as PSG won 4-2 in Paris, with Lamine Yamal scoring after an error contributed to the opening goal.

Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said Shohei Ohtani will not undergo surgery this offseason and is expected to pitch in 2027, though his workload remains under discussion.

TTM Technologies shares fell 28% after its record third-quarter results and strong AI-driven growth were overshadowed by fourth-quarter revenue guidance slightly below analyst expectations.