<div id="readability-page-1">US stock indexes ended the week higher, supported by encouraging earnings reports from major U.S. banks.  Out of the 173 S&amp;P 500 companies that reported earnings this week, 142 of them beat EPS estimates, while 127 of those names surpassed revenue expectations. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point in October 2025, al...</div>

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<p>US stock indexes rose, buoyed by strong earnings from major banks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.2% and 0.6%, while Dow fell 0.2%. In Europe, equities dropped 0.7% as the ECB held rates steady. GSK and HSBC reported positive earnings, while Stellantis faced charges. In Asia, mixed results were seen with Samsung achieving record revenue in memory chips, while BYD's profit fell 33%. The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate, signaling future hikes depend on economic conditions.</p>

- US stock indexes closed the week on a positive note, buoyed by strong earnings from major banks.  
- Of the 173 S&P 500 companies that reported, 142 exceeded EPS estimates and 127 surpassed revenue expectations.  
- Additionally, the Federal Reserve implemented a quarter-point interest rate cut in October 2025, influencing market dynamics.

Top global stories this week: GSK, Samsung and HSBC among notable names