Election and jobs to set tone for stocks (Reuters)

Reuters – Wall Street hopes to turn a new page as it heads into November, but next week is littered with hurdles ranging from the U.S. presidential election to a likely gloomy jobs report.

Indian stock index surges 8.22 percent (AP)
AP – India’s benchmark Sensex index surged 8.22 percent Friday as traders caught up with Thursday’s sharp rally in global markets.

Bofa and Merrill Leadership Team in Place
Bank of America chooses future global banking, securities and wealth management leadership team.

Emerging Markets Report: For emerging markets, a wild October has echoes of past crises
The prospect of more international bailouts for emerging markets couldn’t save the sector from turning in one of its most dismal months ever, after a worldwide credit squeeze pushed benchmarks to levels on par with previous global crises.