NEWS

Rising living costs, Donald Trump's approval ratings, tariffs, candidate weaknesses and voter shifts all contributed to Republicans losing both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

Clear Secure shares surged nearly 26% after the company reported stronger third-quarter profit, rapid membership growth, a record share buyback and higher full-year free cash flow guidance.

Kyndryl shares jumped more than 26% after the IT services company beat adjusted earnings forecasts, reported strong contract signings and reaffirmed its full-year financial outlook.

Duolingo shares jumped nearly 28% after the language-learning app reported accelerating daily active user growth, higher-than-expected revenue and an upgraded full-year sales outlook.

Bruker shares surged after adjusted third-quarter earnings exceeded forecasts and margins expanded, offsetting modest revenue growth and a $174.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge.

LivaNova shares rose nearly 17% after the medical technology company reported double-digit growth in both main businesses, beat adjusted earnings expectations and raised its 2026 outlook.

Democrats secured control of both chambers in the 2026 midterm elections, making major gains in Republican-held seats as unresolved contests continued to shape their final majority margins.

The Fanttik X9 Ultra is a powerful cordless tyre inflator for trucks and SUVs, offering fast inflation, accurate pressure control, a large battery, flashlight and power-bank functions.

Democrats are projected to take control of the US House and Senate after flipping key Republican-held seats, although several races remain unresolved and results are still unofficial.

Block shares rose 6.4% in Sydney after the payments company beat third-quarter forecasts, reported stronger growth at Cash App and Square, and raised its full-year outlook again.

BCI Minerals shares gained more than 4% as its Mardie salt project reached 90% construction completion, with first salt exports still targeted for the first half of 2027.

Endeavour Group shares rose 3.5% after first-quarter sales increased 2.8%, extending a rebound despite weaker pub performance, margin pressure and mixed analyst recommendations.

Viva Energy shares rose 3.33% as investors balanced surging Geelong refining margins and a strong annual gain against volatile oil prices, fire-related constraints and strategic changes.

Telix shares gained almost 3% as investors weighed steady revenue growth, Pixclara's US approval, the planned ITM acquisition and upcoming milestones against risks to future margins.

Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa were eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' on Disney Night, while Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Dewan earned perfect scores and Shum secured immunity.

Stevanato Group shares fell nearly 26% after the Italian pharmaceutical packaging company forecast low single-digit growth for 2027, despite beating third-quarter revenue expectations.

Gartner shares fell 17% after investors looked past a third-quarter profit beat and higher 2026 guidance to focus on slow growth and buyback-driven earnings gains.

Dynatrace shares fell 15% despite beating quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, as lower full-year profit and cash flow forecasts overshadowed stronger sales guidance and a larger buyback.

CVR Energy reported record third-quarter earnings, but its shares fell 12% as investors assessed the debt, dilution and refining-margin risks linked to its $4.2 billion Marathon deal.

Zebra Technologies shares dropped 10% after the company reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, while shrinking margins, rising memory costs and cautious fourth-quarter guidance weighed on investors.

A preliminary study of US FDA reports found energy drinks and stimulant supplements appeared more often in reports of cardiac arrest, heart attacks and dangerous heart rhythms, particularly among young adults.

A child in rural northern New York has died from measles, the state's first such death in 30 years, as officials report rising cases and urge vaccination.

Nintendo has confirmed that its in-house Entertainment Planning & Development Production Group No. 3 developed the Ocarina of Time remake from scratch for Switch 2.

Apple says it cannot predict when supply of its $1,999 iPhone Duo will meet demand after the foldable phone sold out within hours and delivery estimates moved to late January 2027.

Apple's redesigned iPad mini goes on sale on 6 November with an OLED display, A20 Pro chip, water resistance, improved cameras and storage options up to 512GB.

Donald Trump says he could issue pre-emptive pardons to Elon Musk and administration allies if Democrats take the House and launch investigations, citing Biden's pardons as precedent.

Rachel Apa, 24, died after collapsing near Mile 24 of the New York City Marathon. Her family attributed her death to rhabdomyolysis, pending medical examiner findings.

A single Oz Lotto ticket bought in Sydney's west has won the full $60 million jackpot. Lottery officials are urging the unknown winner to check and claim the prize.

Ethos Technologies shares rose almost 10% after the company reported record third-quarter results, revenue growth of 151%, improved margins and a higher full-year forecast.