Earnings playbook: Nvidia, retailers headline the tail end of the season

The earnings season is nearly a wrap, but some of the largest companies are still due to report.
Inside Ford’s new world headquarters: Scratch kitchens, rotisserie chickens and design secrets

Ford’s new 2.1-million-square-foot headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, is ceremoniously opening Sunday, although construction is expected to continue into 2027.
Forget the China gloom — luxury bosses say shoppers are back

Luxury bosses tell CNBC Chinese shoppers are returning, but analysts warn the recovery remains fragile.
In defense of junior staff: Why replacing young people with AI could spark a ‘talent doom cycle’

“You’re missing a significant aspect of growth if you shut down the pipeline on bringing junior or entry-level talent into an organization,” one CEO said.
Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, financial disclosures show

Trump bought at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds from late August to early October, financial disclosures made public on Saturday showed.
These underperforming groups may deliver AI-electric appeal. Here’s why.

Industrial and infrastructure stocks may soon share the spotlight with the artificial intelligence trade.
Former Fed Gov. Kugler violated trading rules while at the central bank, ethics report found

Issues related to financial transactions reported by then-Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler were referred to an internal ethics watchdog earlier this year.
How tariffs and AI are giving secondhand platforms like ThredUp a boost

Tariffs are driving shoppers to resale platforms in the U.S., and companies like ThredUp are cashing in.
All three of the core premises behind the bull market are coming under questioning

Mike Santoli breaks down the recent turbulence seen in the market and whether it is a sign of a bigger washout to come.
Jana Partners push to break up Cooper Cos. could change the stock’s outlook

Jana announced a top portfolio position in Cooper and plans to push for strategic alternatives, including a potential combination for its contact lens unit.