$Applied Materials (AMAT.US)$ : The semiconductor equipment maker issued bullish guidance despite supply-chain challenges, sending shares higher in after hours. AMAT forecasted fourth-quarter revenue of $6.65 billion, above the Street’s estimates. In the earnings release, CEO and President Gary Dickerson noted “We feel confident in our ability to navigate macroeconomic headwinds and remain very positive about the long-ter...

Eu ambassadors have chosen Verena Ross as their candidate to chair the European Securities and Markets Authority, according to the European Council's Twitter feed. The candidate still needs to be confirmed, sources said. $Ross Acquisition Corp II (ROSS.US)$