NEWS

Powerball's Thursday night draw will offer a $100 million division-one prize, with the jackpot rising after five consecutive draws produced no top-prize winner.

Smart has unveiled the electric #2 at the Paris Motor Show, offering two seats, up to 290 kilometres of WLTP range, fast charging and European deliveries from 2027.

Leapmotor has unveiled the B03 electric hatchback in Europe, promising strong performance, fast charging and a competitive price as it targets rivals including the Renault 5 and Volkswagen ID. Polo.

Hut 8 shares fell about 10% amid broader weakness in bitcoin and AI infrastructure stocks, extending recent volatility ahead of the company's third-quarter earnings release.

Applied Optoelectronics shares fell 8.8% as investors continued selling AI-linked optical stocks, despite strong revenue growth and expectations for sustained demand for data centre equipment.

Liquidia shares jumped after the drugmaker agreed to pay United Therapeutics $380.7 million, ending six lawsuits and securing continued sales of Yutrepia for PAH.

Bending Spoons shares jumped after Berkshire Hathaway agreed to invest another $330 million, lifting its stake to 4% as the Italian technology company pursues acquisitions.

A 44-year-old woman was rescued after spending about 20 hours in the Ionian Sea following an alleged jump from Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas, Greek officials said.

A study of more than 6,600 patients found women with autoimmune diseases were more likely than men to report psychiatric or psychosomatic misdiagnoses and longer waits for diagnosis.

A new analysis by the WHO's cancer research agency estimates that infections caused 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024, with many potentially preventable through vaccination, screening or treatment.

Spot gold traded near US$4,150 an ounce on Wednesday as investors awaited US consumer price data for clues about Federal Reserve policy and the outlook for interest-rate cuts.

Apple has reportedly increased orders for its first foldable iPhone by 30% ahead of pre-orders, signalling stronger-than-expected demand despite production challenges and limited supply.

Disrupted oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have driven sharp price increases and billions of dollars in additional energy costs for major importing countries.

Pope Leo XIV is recovering at a Rome hospital after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, with tests confirming pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Vatican has cancelled his public events through 20 October.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has criticised OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's view that society should accept some AI-related harms, while questioning the technology's healthcare benefits.

Spotify has released behind-the-scenes footage showing Travis Kelce supporting Taylor Swift on the set of her self-directed 'Patient Zero' music video, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.

Shohei Ohtani will play for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 3 despite a prolonged slump and injuries, with Los Angeles trailing Milwaukee 2-0 in the series.

ASML reported €5 billion in third-quarter profit, raised its 2026 sales outlook and said AI-driven demand could prompt customers to order chipmaking tools for 2029 and 2030.

Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to make their first joint public appearance since returning to the UK, amid reports that Meghan is considering a return to acting.

Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk over reported spending of about $366 million to support Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over billionaire influence and campaign finance.

Federal regulators ordered Bank of America to pay more than US$1.2 billion after finding widespread anti-money-laundering failures, including inadequate monitoring and unreported suspicious transactions.

Yancoal Australia shares rose 3.28% above A$6 as higher oil prices lifted energy stocks, despite losses across the broader Australian market and banking sector.

Goodman Group shares rose 3.3% against a weaker Australian market as hopes of slowing US rate increases lifted property stocks and supported interest-sensitive assets.

Australian shares fell on Wednesday, led by the major banks after losses among US lenders. Glencore made its ASX debut, while energy and property stocks gained.

GameStop shares remain near a 52-week high after CEO Ryan Cohen and other directors disclosed purchases, despite lower second-quarter sales and stronger profitability metrics.

Micron shares extended their decline after China's CXMT reported progress on a next-generation DRAM design, reviving investor concerns about competition despite strong AI-driven demand.

Lee Soo-man has launched A2O LITE, a nine-member girl group whose debut single "Neon" reflects his former SM Entertainment sound while sparking debate over the members' young ages.

Hyundai has revealed its second-generation Bayon at the Paris Motor Show, featuring a larger, more angular design, petrol engines at launch and a hybrid powertrain planned for 2027.

TeraWulf shares declined about 3 per cent as data-centre stocks weakened after a peer's $850 million financing announcement, while investors await the company's November earnings update.