Bank of Nova Scotia is trading at $98.32, up 8.24%, in pre-market on October 1, 2026, after a sharp reversal following several declining sessions. - Shares closed at $90.84 on September 30. - No new company-specific catalyst dated October 1 was identified. The latest identified company news was August 2026 record third-quarter results and a September dividend announcement; neither establishes a direct reason for the surge. - Broad market indicators are mixed and do not clearly explain the move.