NEWS

PayPay shares rose nearly 7% on Nasdaq, possibly aided by an options expiry, as investors await quarterly results and updates on growth, transactions and financial services.

Century Aluminum shares rose 5.6% after stronger-than-expected Alcoa earnings and historically low global aluminium inventories boosted sentiment towards US producers ahead of Century's quarterly results.

Karman Holdings shares rose more than 5% on Friday, extending a two-day rebound after reaching a 52-week low, despite the absence of new company-specific news.

Independent Bank Corp. reported third-quarter profit of $89.7 million, beating analyst forecasts as net interest income, margins and commercial lending improved from the previous quarter.

BTS has become the first musical group to exceed 10 billion Spotify streams in a calendar year, with its Arirang album driving more than half of the total.

Shohei Ohtani's late-season slump and difficult playoffs have prompted questions about his future, but his strong overall numbers suggest injuries, rather than an abrupt decline, were the main factor.

Seoul Metro recorded 820,106 lost items from 2021 through September, while the return rate fell to 49.1% and passengers left behind nearly 3 billion won in cash.

Apple's first foldable iPhone sold out within minutes of preorders opening, with delivery estimates extending to January 2027 amid strong demand, limited supply and reported production challenges.

An unverified magazine report claims Kate is frustrated by the lack of progress between William and Harry, while both couples continue focusing publicly on official and charitable duties.

Shohei Ohtani endured a difficult postseason as the Dodgers were swept by Milwaukee, but his injuries and extraordinary two-way career continue to shape debate over his all-time standing.

Genesis Energy shares fell nearly 4% on the ASX despite no market-sensitive announcement, with just 253 shares traded as investors monitored the company's weak annual performance.

Viva Energy shares fell 3.1% to $3.10 as energy stocks underperformed the Australian market, despite the fuel supplier's strong annual gains and elevated refining margins.

Woolworths shares climbed 4.27% to their highest close in five years as global market volatility, weaker Australian employment data and steady grocery demand supported defensive stocks.

PDI Gold shares rose 11.28% after gold prices rallied overnight, lifting Australian miners. Investors are watching production at Kiniero and Nampala and progress on the Bankan project.

Sunrise Energy Metals shares rose 12.4% on Friday after falling 10.4% the previous session, while investors assessed the company's US redomicile proposal and uncertainty over project financing.

Electro Optic Systems shares jumped 8.43% on Friday, recovering some losses after a 24% weekly decline, while investors monitored its growth, guidance and European expansion plans.

Friday's NYT games include Wordle No. 1945, whose answer is SHADY, and Connections No. 1223, featuring landlocked countries, missing-letter clues and spelling traps.

The Milwaukee Brewers rallied from 4-0 down to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4, complete an NLCS sweep and reach the World Series for the first time since 1982.

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose about 1.4% after a sharp sell-off, supported by gains in US markets, lower Treasury yields and recovering technology and semiconductor stocks.

South Korean stocks rebounded after a seven-session slide, with the Kospi rising 2.47% as bargain hunters returned to battered chipmakers and other large-cap shares following Thursday's historic sell-off.

Friends and fans have paid tribute to Sulli on the seventh anniversary of her death, remembering the former f(x) member's career, influence and enduring legacy.

A large US study found no association between total ultra-processed food intake and colorectal cancer in older adults, but linked healthier dietary patterns to lower risk.

Minerals 260 shares climbed 7.3% as gold prices rallied, with investors weighing progress at the Bullabulling project and the company's plans to begin production by 2028.

Harry and Meghan received a warm welcome in Nottingham during a three-charity visit, despite an unverified report that concerns about public reaction led them to abandon a formal walkabout.

Woolworths shares climbed 4.27% to a five-year high as investors sought defensive stocks during global market volatility, despite concerns that the rally may be overextended.

Intel shares fell about 4 per cent after an explosion at its Kiryat Gat plant in Israel injured three people, while inflation concerns pressured semiconductor stocks.

Lab-grown miniature hearts and brains have been sent to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's CRS-35 mission to investigate how microgravity and radiation affect ageing and disease.

Bank of America brought in 1,000 contractors to address software vulnerabilities exposed by advanced AI models, as the bank reported hundreds of millions of dollars in related costs.

Six Flags Over Georgia is scheduled to reopen Friday with Goliath still closed after Atlanta teacher Hassan Kariem died in a fall from the roller coaster. Investigations continue.