Qualcomm CEO: Conservative attitude towards the market, the company will take cost-cutting measures.

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Dora strengthens slightly.

Bernstein, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers: Optimistic about Congress avoiding default.

Bernstein, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers: U.S. national debt is still the safest in the world.

The ECOWAS delegation arrived in Niger to mediate.

Qualcomm (QCOM.O) expects fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.80 to $2 per share, compared with a consensus forecast of $1.94.

Qualcomm (QCOM.O) forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $8.1 billion to $8.9 billion, compared with a consensus forecast of $8.79 billion.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau announced their divorce on Wednesday.

The report of the shooter at the U.S. Capitol likely stemmed from mental health issues rather than an active shooter, according to a Fox News reporter citing a report from the Washington, D.C. Fire and Emergency Department.

The Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.64% in night trading, at 19403 points, 114 points below water.

US Capitol Police: Policing activities related to reports of insider security threats are ongoing.

A Fox News reporter said the U.S. Senate office building had been evacuated.

British Foreign Secretary Cleverley: The first batch of British citizens has safely left Niger.

World Bank: Suspension of disbursement of funds to all projects in Niger, except for private sector partnerships, until further notice.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Dimon: I think companies should participate in policy making.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Dimon: We will not readjust regulatory policies, which will slow down economic growth.

Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase: 80% of the mortgage business is now carried out outside the bank.

MicroStrategy CEO Saylor: Bitcoin ETF is good for everyone.