Bessent believes there won’t be a recession in 2026 but says some sectors are challenged

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was not at risk of entering a recession in 2026 and that Americans would soon benefit from Trump’s policies.
Kohl’s to name Michael Bender as permanent CEO, Bloomberg News reports

Kohl’s is expected to appoint Michael Bender as its permanent chief executive as early as Monday, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing a source.
‘Wicked: For Good’ soars to $150 million domestic opening

Universal’s “Wicked: For Good” tallied an estimated $150 million domestic opening during its first three days in theaters.
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it’s costing economy

Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
More companies are shifting workers to passwordless authentication

Both workers and business leaders are tired of device passwords. More companies are doing away with them and, in the process, improving cybersecurity.
Mining giant BHP makes renewed takeover bid for rival Anglo American, source says

Mining company BHP has made a renewed takeover approach to rival Anglo American, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.
‘Stakes are high.’ With shutdown over, airlines predict record numbers of travelers this Thanksgiving

Airline executives are hoping for a smooth Thanksgiving after a rocky fall because of the government shutdown.
College grads face one of the toughest job markets in a decade — ‘Right now is a really difficult time to find a job,’ expert says

This year, those armed with a newly minted diploma face one of the toughest job markets in a decade.
Microsoft faces uphill climb to turn enterprise dominance into widespread AI chatbot adoption

At Microsoft’s annual Ignite conference this week, IT buyers explained why Microsoft isn’t seeing runaway success with its Copilot AI assistant.
Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 stocks for solid upside potential

TipRanks’ ranking service discusses three stocks favored by Wall Street, including Microsoft and Booking Holdings.