FORD'S PROFIT FALLS ON EUROPE LOSSES

Ford said its 3Q net income fell to $835 million as lower production and profits in North America and losses in Europe hurt results. Revenue fell to $34.9 million. Still, results beat expectations are shares edged higher in premarket trading.

NASDAQ PROFIT CLIMBS 8.9%

Nasdaq said its earnings rose 8.9% as the firm's focus on expense control helped offset the effect of foreign exchange and other pressures on its top line. Profit for the most recent quarter topped analysts' expectations.

ERICSSON'S REVENUES BEAT VIEWS

Ericsson's revenue grew more than expected in the third quarter, but uncertainty about North American operators' mobile network spending threw a wet blanket over the Swedish company's earnings.

BASF LOWERS 2015 FORECAST

Germany's BASF lowered its outlook for 2015 and reported a 4.8% decline in third-quarter profit, hurt by the slowing global economy and weaker demand in Europe.

GERMAN AUTO SUPPLIER HELLA EYES IPO

Hella is preparing to list its shares later this year, despite the disappointing run of recent initial public offerings in Germany. The company is expected to be valued at EUR4 billion ($5.06 billion), including debt.

BANKIA BOOSTED BY LOWER BAD LOAN PROVISIONS

Bankia said 3Q net profit rose compared to a year earlier as Spain's largest nationalized bank reported lower costs and fewer provisions to cover soured loans.

VOLVO TO CUT COSTS AS NET PROFIT RISES

Swedish commercial vehicle maker Volvo said it will cut costs further while it reported an increase in third-quarter net profit as good momentum in North America and Japan offset slow development in emerging markets.