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Forgent Power Solutions shares fell 23% to a record low after CFO Ryan Fiedler announced his departure, despite strong revenue, bookings and backlog growth.

Carpenter Technology shares fell 21% after quarterly revenue missed forecasts, overshadowing higher profits, record margins and management's optimistic outlook for aerospace demand and orders.

Oceaneering shares fell nearly 17% after third-quarter adjusted earnings missed expectations and the company forecast weaker fourth-quarter EBITDA, despite higher revenue and strong cash flow.

Solaris Energy shares fell 14.42% amid a broader retreat from AI-related stocks, as investors questioned high valuations, rising spending and uncertain returns from data centre expansion.

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six relatives and associates have been charged in an alleged marijuana distribution and money-laundering enterprise prosecutors say was worth $4.5 million.

Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and Sabrina Carpenter joined more than 20 performers in a star-studded CMA celebration of Dolly Parton's music, generosity and enduring legacy.

A two-year clinical trial found high-dose DHA supplements did not improve memory or prevent hippocampal shrinkage in older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Taylor Swift is reportedly concerned about public fatigue following her wedding to Travis Kelce, although her first post-wedding single, "Patient Zero", has topped charts worldwide.

Badger Meter shares rose nearly 10% after the water technology company exceeded earnings expectations, expanded margins and raised its dividend, despite slightly weaker-than-expected revenue.

Spotify shares rose 9.2% after the streaming company reported stronger-than-expected premium subscriber growth, record third-quarter gross margins and a confident outlook for revenue and profitability.

Pool Corp. shares jumped 9.5% after third-quarter sales and adjusted earnings exceeded expectations, while the company reaffirmed its full-year profit forecast despite margin pressure.

Celcuity shares rose nearly 8% after Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an overweight rating, citing Revtorpyk's growth potential ahead of new breast cancer trial data.

Biohaven shares rose nearly 30% after the FDA accepted a resubmitted application for Vyglxia, an experimental treatment for spinocerebellar ataxia previously rejected over efficacy concerns.

Police are investigating a report involving alleged sharing of private content during filming of Married at First Sight, adding to scrutiny of the show's production practices.

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg criticised Luka Doncic's foul appeals after their heated season opener, while Doncic said the rookie's trash talk changed his approach.

American Express customers reported service problems on Thursday, while Downdetector flagged a possible outage. The disruption's cause, scope and affected services remained unclear.

Renault has launched the Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 in India, priced from Rs 16.99 lakh, with 160 PS, claimed efficiency of 29 kmpl and reduced boot space.

Hyundai will launch the Bayon in India on 26 October 2026, offering a technology-focused compact SUV with a generative AI assistant, twin screens and one petrol engine.

Audi has launched the third-generation Q3 in India, priced from Rs 51.99 lakh, with sharper styling, a technology-focused cabin, more power and standard quattro all-wheel drive.

Dame Judi Dench says worsening age-related macular degeneration has left her unable to act, as she reflects on sight loss, Shakespeare and her celebrated career in a new memoir.

The Justice Department has abandoned two appeals against court rulings blocking Trump administration restrictions on Public Service Loan Forgiveness, leaving the programme's current rules intact for now.

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Duet, a background AI agent for professionals and small businesses that monitors connected apps, completes tasks and requests approval for high-risk actions.

A potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX could accelerate Elon Musk's access to Tesla shares worth more than $110 billion, though no deal or formal proposal has been agreed.

A large study identifies a possible circadian depression subtype involving disrupted sleep, low energy and body-clock changes, but experts say more research is needed before treatment guidance changes.

Doctors are urging Americans aged six months and older to get vaccinated as an early West Coast flu surge involves a mutated H1N1 strain and declining vaccination rates.

A large Chinese study found regular tea drinking was associated with an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, but experts said the observational findings do not prove tea causes better heart health.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 2.65% as semiconductor stocks slumped, with investors worried that global AI infrastructure spending could slow in 2027 and weaken chip demand.

Nearly nine months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home, investigators have made no arrests, while the sheriff says he believes she was alive when taken.

The Lakers opened their first season without LeBron James in eight years by defeating Golden State 127-105, with Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler leading the new-look team.