NEWS

Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie says she plans to return to Ireland with her children after visiting the country to explore her missing mother Nancy's Irish heritage.

Celestica reported an 83% rise in third-quarter revenue, lifted its 2026 forecast and projected nearly $40 billion in 2027 sales as AI data centre demand accelerates.

Herc Holdings shares rose more than 10% after the equipment rental company reported record third-quarter rental revenue, beat earnings expectations and raised its full-year 2026 outlook.

Polaris shares rose more than 9% after the company beat third-quarter profit estimates, reported market share gains and raised its full-year 2026 earnings and sales forecasts.

Hawkins reported record second-quarter profit and sales that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by strong water treatment demand, sending its shares more than 16% higher in early trading.

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals raised its 2026 Arcalyst revenue forecast to as much as $1.05 billion after quarterly sales of the recurrent pericarditis drug rose 58%.

Former NBA player Paul Pierce says the end of his Fox Sports payments has left him struggling to meet support obligations as his ex-partner seeks further legal and accounting fees.

Savannah Chrisley has announced her first pregnancy and engagement to Jason, saying the couple conceived through IVF and moved their planned January 2027 wedding to May.

The US Air Force used a SpaceX re-entry capsule to test carrying military supplies through space, assessing whether rocket cargo could eventually reach remote locations faster than aircraft.

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.73% as semiconductor shares rallied on renewed AI enthusiasm, while investors weighed US technology earnings, yen weakness and upcoming policy decisions.

South Korean shares rallied sharply as renewed confidence in artificial intelligence boosted Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, drawing foreign investors back after heavy recent selling.

Chinese shares fell sharply on Tuesday, led by technology and AI stocks, while South Korean and Japanese markets rallied on renewed optimism about artificial intelligence.

Alkane Resources shares rose 7.6% as gold prices steadied, with investors weighing the miner's strong September-quarter production, first dividend and reaffirmed FY27 guidance.

Tasmea shares rose 8.07% to A$9.37 as investors returned after a sharp pullback, while the industrial services group highlighted strong results, acquisitions and risks to its growth strategy.

Minerals 260 shares rose 8.45% after the gold developer said it remained on track for a final investment decision on its Bullabulling project early next year.

PYC Therapeutics shares rose 9.4% after a recent decline, with investors assessing early PYC-003 data and awaiting further results from the biotech's kidney disease trial.

Megaport shares rose 9.6% ahead of its quarterly update, extending a rally driven by its expansion from networking into AI-focused computing infrastructure.

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a prolific season with Bayern Munich and England, becoming the first English recipient since Michael Owen in 2001.

SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent committees to examine a potential merger, Elon Musk said, while stressing that negotiations remain preliminary and no agreement is guaranteed.

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 to take a 3-0 World Series lead, powered by a record eight-run fifth inning and six scoreless innings from Robert Gasser.

Philippine authorities are investigating allegations involving Thomas Markle after his son reported suspected child abuse material at a former Cebu residence. Markle denies the claims and no charges have been filed.

Australian shares rose for a second session, supported by mining stocks and renewed AI optimism on Wall Street, while investors awaited inflation data that could influence the RBA's next rate decision.

A small number of Apple iPhone Duo foldables have developed cracked inner screens soon after launch. Independent teardowns suggest hinge-related stress or damage may be responsible.

Brandon Biggs has predicted rapid AI advances, medical breakthroughs and an apocalyptic future involving Elon Musk, while researchers caution that major treatments still require testing.

A Mayo Clinic-led study found the REDMOD AI model detected pancreatic cancer warning signs on routine CT scans an average of 475 days before diagnosis, but further testing is required.

Nearly 300 Boston Dynamics employees have urged the company to cancel a $1.3m contract supplying four modified Spot robots to ICE, but the deal is proceeding.

China's AI-heavy STAR50 index has fallen about 40% from its July peak, erasing roughly US$480 billion in market value and raising concerns about valuations, IPOs and broader technology stocks.

Freddy Peralta faces his former Milwaukee teammates in Game 3 as the Tampa Bay Rays attempt to recover from a 2-0 World Series deficit at home.

Apple has unveiled a redesigned iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip, IP67 resistance and upgraded cameras, starting at $699 in the US.