Aluminum Plant Supplying Ford Pickups Erupts in Fire Again

A fire has broken out at a Ford supplier, as reported by TechCrunch. The incident raises concerns about the operational stability of the supplier and its ability to meet Ford's production demands. Details regarding the cause of the fire and any potential impact on Ford's supply chain have not yet been disclosed.

A fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in New York has raised concerns about production disruptions. The facility had planned to resume operations in December, but this incident threatens those plans. The cause of the fire and its impact on production remain unclear.

Gold prices remained largely unchanged, with New York futures trading at $4,081.20 per troy ounce, following the release of U.S. job growth data for September that exceeded expectations. This stability in gold prices comes amidst a backdrop of fluctuating market conditions and investor sentiment.

B. Riley Financial Inc. has received an extension from Nasdaq to complete its overdue quarterly financial reports, allowing the firm to remain listed on the stock exchange. Despite this reprieve, the company's shares fell by 15% during trading in New York.

Gustav Klimt's painting, Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, sold for a record-breaking $236.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The bidding began at $130 million and lasted for 20 minutes, with six bidders competing. This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a modern artwork at auction. The painting, created between 1914 and 1916, depicts Lederer, the daughter of Klimt’s patrons, in a Chinese robe.

On November 18, 2025, Elon Musk's X platform experienced a significant global outage, affecting millions of users who reported blank screens and error messages. The outage peaked with over 11,500 reports on Downdetector in the U.S. by early morning. This disruption raised concerns about the platform's reliability and its impact on user engagement and financial performance.

Compass Inc. and Zillow Inc., two major players in the U.S. residential real estate market, are set to engage in a legal confrontation in a New York courtroom this week. This case revolves around private listings and has the potential to significantly influence the methods by which homes are marketed and sold across the country. The outcome of this legal battle could reshape the competitive landscape of the real estate industry, impacting agents, buyers, and sellers alike.