Israeli PM "considers temporary cease-fire for humanitarian purposes" AsiaToday Hamanju Hamanju Washington Correspondent = Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (Nov. 6) that he is considering a temporary cease-fire in the Palestinian Gaza Strip for humanitarian purposes and that a cease-fire to free hostages is possible.
[NYSE] Steady as Treasury auction awaits...Nasdaq rises for 7th day The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Saturday (local time), extending last week's strong rally. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose for the seventh consecutive trading day, marking its longest winning streak since January.