Ford CEO Jim Farley eyes further improvements after five years of ‘surprises,’ including investor returns

Ford CEO Jim Farley marks his fifth anniversary as CEO at the automaker on Wednesday.
Private payrolls declined in September by 32,000 in key ADP report coming amid shutdown data blackout

Private payrolls saw their biggest decline in two-and-a-half years during September, ADP said.
CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2025 ranked

CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100 ranks the best financial advisors and top firms for 2025. Here’s how to pick the best financial planner for you and your family.
The top 3 portfolio stocks, and the bottom 3, as the market surged in the third quarter

It was a terrific three months for Wall Street as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record high after record high.
Mortgage refinance demand plunges 21%, as interest rates hit 3-week high

Mortgage demand fell last week, with refinancing leading the way due to higher mortgage rates. Homebuyers seem stuck in place despite changing rates.
Peloton revamps equipment, launches commercial unit and raises prices ahead of holidays

Peloton is revamping its product assortment and raising prices for its subscription and hardware ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Disney sent cease and desist letter to Character.AI over use of copyrighted characters

Disney is already involved in an ongoing lawsuit against AI image creator Midjourney.
Gold hits fresh all-time high as U.S. government shutdown dents risk appetite

A U.S. government shutdown began on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on funding.
How a surge in legal betting fueled an ugly fight: The battle for 1-800-GAMBLER

1-800-GAMBLER has become the closest thing to a national hotline for problem gamblers. There’s a intensifying legal battle over who should run it.
Trust in the market leads to long-term gains, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday stressed his belief that the market can be vehicle for wealth in the long term.