(Updates with closing prices) By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged up higher on Thursday, as the historic U.S. government shutdown ended, while the broader Topix index posted a record high close on value-buying. The Nikkei rose 0.43% to close at 51,281.83. The Topix rose 0.67% to an all-time high close of 3,381.72, extending...

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: Wall Street expects Walt Disney Co. ( DIS ) to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $22.75 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Disney ( DIS ) shares...

Shares of sports-focused firms declined in Wednesday's after-hours session following a New York State bill seeking to ban sports-related prediction markets for residents. Sports Stocks Feel The Pinch Genius Sports ( GENI ), which provides services for sports leagues and betting partners, fell nearly 3% after-hours. Similarly, shares of companies involved in sports betting, including DraftKings ( DKNG ) and...

05:38 AM EST, 11/13/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Crude oil prices inched lower on Thursday as American Petroleum Institute figures showed rising U.S. crude oil stocks, exacerbating oversupply concerns. Brent crude at last look lost 0.3% to US$62.53/barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.3% to $58.31/b. Market sources citing API figures said U.S. crude inventories gained 1.3 million barrels in...