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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.

Lattice Semiconductor reported record third-quarter revenue, rising AI-related demand and a stronger-than-expected forecast, sending its shares higher despite the stock's elevated valuation.

Sportradar shares climbed 14% after third-quarter revenue and profit beat expectations, supported by betting technology and prediction markets, while the company maintained its 2026 financial forecast.

Graphic Packaging shares rose nearly 16% after third-quarter revenue topped expectations and the company reaffirmed its outlook, easing pressure on a stock still down sharply this year.

Advanced Energy Industries reported record third-quarter revenue and earnings above forecasts, while projecting stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results as AI data centre and semiconductor demand continues.

Oil prices edged higher after a reported US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island revived concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict's impact on global energy supplies.

Australia's startups raised about $5.58 billion through October 2026, with AI, health tech and deep tech leading investment. Ten companies are emerging as the year's standout performers.

Viva Energy shares fell 6.6% as sharply lower oil prices weighed on Australian refiners, with investors assessing whether US-Iran peace talks could reduce refining margins.

Yancoal Australia shares fell 6.4% to A$5.68 as a sharp oil-price decline pressured Australian energy stocks, with other major coal miners also recording losses.

Smartgroup shares fell nearly 8% after oil prices dropped and the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates, despite strong lease growth, rising profits and a higher interim dividend.

New Hope shares fell 5.4% amid a broad Australian energy sell-off sparked by lower oil prices, despite the coal miner's strong performance earlier in 2026.

AMP shares fell 9.36% after China Life Pension Company reported slowing profit growth, raising investor concerns despite AMP maintaining its partnership guidance and buyback programme.

Virgin Australia shares jumped nearly 9% after a sharp fall in oil prices raised hopes of lower fuel costs, while Qantas and other Asian airlines also gained.

Netwealth shares rose 6.9% to A$19.49, extending a recent recovery despite remaining well below their 52-week high as investors monitor growth, rates and First Guardian developments.

Qantas shares climbed 6.36% to A$9.36 as sharply lower oil prices eased concerns about fuel costs, although analysts warned any benefit to airline margins may take time.

Australian shares ended higher after the RBA raised its cash rate to 4.85%, while dovish signals about slowing growth and rising unemployment fuelled expectations that further hikes may be limited.

Australia's Federal Court has ordered Star Entertainment to pay A$260 million after finding systemic anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance failures between 2016 and 2022.

The Business Council of Australia says proposed budget savings measures could increase corporate tax and compliance costs, discouraging private investment while complicating efforts to lift productivity and repair the budget.

Motley Fool Australia analysts have identified BHP, Commonwealth Bank and Macquarie Group as potential core ASX holdings through 2036, while outlining risks and portfolio management strategies.

Bitcoin remained near US$78,000 after the record Binance hack, as the exchange reopened withdrawals, reported billions in customer outflows and pledged to cover most losses.

Ether rose modestly on Monday but remained sharply below its levels a month and year earlier as markets assessed the record Binance hack and wider crypto risks.

T-Mobile's T-Fiber service saw another surge in user-reported problems after several days of disruptions, though the scale, cause and resolution of the latest issues remained unclear.

Expedia shares gained about 4% as falling oil prices lifted travel stocks, with investors awaiting third-quarter results and updates on B2B growth, demand and legal challenges.

Tripadvisor shares rose about 4% after the company completed its $700 million sale of TheFork to American Express, with quarterly results due later in the week.

Hyatt shares rose nearly 3% as travel stocks rallied after the hotel operator reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, higher fees and robust hotel demand.

InterContinental Hotels Group shares rose nearly 3% as hotel and travel stocks rallied on lower oil prices, with investors also watching stronger RevPAR growth and development activity.

Booking Holdings shares climbed nearly 4% as falling oil prices lifted travel stocks ahead of third-quarter results, with investors focused on demand, costs and future growth.

GameStop shares edged higher after StoneX initiated coverage with a buy rating and US$33 price target, while investors continued to assess the company's eBay bid and turnaround strategy.

Amazon shares rose nearly 3% after last week's post-earnings sell-off, as investors balanced rapid AWS growth against massive AI-related spending and weaker free cash flow.