Updates
** Shares of chemical company Dow DOW.N up ~11% at $23.95
** Company posts smaller-than-expected third-quarter loss on cost cuts and higher volumes from new U.S. Gulf Coast assets
** DOW says it's on track to deliver more than $6.5 billion in near-term cash support, with over half already achieved
** Co "captured resilient demand from our new polyethylene and alkoxylation assets in the U.S. Gulf Coast" - CEO Jim Fitterling
** Co reports Q3 adj. loss of 19 cents per share, smaller than estimates of a loss of 29 cents per share, according to data compiled by LSEG
** Including session's moves, DOW down 40% YTD
(Reporting by Dharna Bafna in Bengaluru)
((Dharna.bafna@thomsonreuters.com))