1) US and Asian stock markets rose as oil prices increased and Morgan Stanley's earnings boosted financial stocks. The Dow and S&P 500 gained slightly while the Nasdaq was mostly flat.
2) In Asia, stocks advanced due to strong US earnings and higher oil prices near 15-month highs as the final US presidential debate began. Indian markets are expected to open higher tracking Asian gains.
3) Several Indian companies received regulatory approvals or announced plans like acquisitions, issues of bonds, and changes to service offerings. Bulk deals and an results calendar were also included.