NEWS

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.

Nvidia shares rose nearly 2% after a steep chip-sector sell-off, but concerns over Big Tech's AI spending and a lower analyst price target kept pressure on the stock.

Tesla shares rose above $400 in early trading as technology stocks rebounded, while investors weighed the company's robotaxi plans, political risks, regulatory changes and upcoming annual meeting.

HDFC Bank's US-listed shares rose as Anup Bagchi took over as CEO, with investors watching how he tackles weak profitability, governance concerns and post-merger integration.

Intel shares fell 28.6% after its fourth-quarter forecast missed expectations, despite strong data-centre growth, as PC weakness, supply constraints and heavy investment cloud its recovery prospects.

Raspberry Pi has raised the price of its 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 to $385, citing shortages of high-density memory chips linked to surging AI demand.

Dell's XPS Googlebook combines a lightweight premium design, strong Snapdragon performance and Android integration, but reviewers found buggy software and battery life well below company claims.

An investigation found a network of more than 400 apps and websites disguised as ordinary AI tools secretly offered explicit and violent deepfake features before major platforms intervened.

Google has previewed a persistent status bar for Wear OS watches in a developer emulator, giving users easier access to the time and system indicators inside apps.

Hidden code in Apple's latest HomeView software reportedly describes security camera features, including motion alerts, live streaming and recording, though Apple has not confirmed a release.

CareDx shares surged after the transplant diagnostics company beat third-quarter expectations, reported stronger testing growth and raised its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA forecasts.

FedEx Freight shares jumped nearly 15% after the newly independent carrier exceeded third-quarter profit expectations and issued an upbeat outlook despite persistent weakness in freight demand.

Methanex shares rose 14% after the methanol producer reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, record free cash flow and plans to reduce debt and repurchase shares.

Regeneron shares reached a 52-week high after quarterly profit and revenue exceeded forecasts, helped by stronger Dupixent partnership earnings and record sales of key medicines.

Cavco Industries shares surged 13% after the manufactured-housing company reported record quarterly revenue, stronger home sales and earnings that exceeded Wall Street estimates.

The Gilded Age returns for an eight-episode fourth season, with critics praising its lavish production, stronger drama and ensemble performances while noting a few familiar twists.

Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor known for Captain Picard and Professor X, has died aged 86 at his Los Angeles home after a brief illness.

Heidi Klum unveiled a giant severed-hand costume at her 25th annual Halloween party in New York, continuing her tradition of elaborate, hours-long transformations.

Martha Stewart has apologised after a Halloween costume depicting homelessness drew widespread criticism online, particularly because the post also promoted her QVC candles.

Michael Mann was treated and released after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh while holstering a handgun at a Los Angeles shooting range, police said.

Less than three weeks after debuting, A2O LITE's 'NEON' has topped major charts, won eight music shows and reached milestones across South Korea, China, Japan and global platforms.

A Learjet 60 flying from Texas to the Bahamas crashed near Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine aboard and prompting an investigation into weather, aircraft systems and pilot actions.

Four major US medical organisations have released joint guidance urging doctors to identify cardiovascular risks in girls and women from puberty through menopause, including pregnancy-related warning signs.

A small Dutch study found that eating 60 grams of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in memory-related brain regions in healthy older adults.

Two large UK studies found that faster walking and longer walking bouts among older adults were associated with lower mortality and better health outcomes, although causation was not established.