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Stocks of deal-making companies are rallying. What to expect from Boeing's earnings on Wednesday. And why McDonald's stands out in the thriving fast-food industry. Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

General Motor workers could return to work within the next couple of weeks. Teva Pharmaceuticals rallies on reports of opioid settlements in the works. And why did aluminum maker Alcoa rally despite disappointing profits and a gloomy forecast? Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

Retail spending is down-but don't panic, we've still got the holiday season coming up. Workday stock sells off. And Achillion Pharmaceuticals soars on merger news. Host: Jeffrey Cane. Writer: Alexandra Scaggs.

What investors will be watching as Netflix reports earnings today. WeWork is facing a difficult choice to keep afloat. And Johnson & Johnson stock climbed on its earnings beat. Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

Earnings season starts today-and Wall Street isn't optimistic about profit growth. The gap between homeowners and home renters is growing. And what to expect for the United Airlines' earnings report. Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

Big IPO busts might be in your index fund. The Fed tries to ease worries about a lack of liquidity. And what to expect of this week's bank earnings. Host: Ben Walsh.

Victoria's Secret lays off employees right before one of the busiest seasons. Fidelity Investments joins the race to zero fees. And Bed Bath & Beyond's beaten-down stock rises on the announcement of a new CEO. Host: Ben Walsh. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

AT&T is shrinking its debt load. PG&E cuts power in California to avoid wildfires. And inflation is expected to remain low-giving the Federal Reserve more room to push interest rates lower. Host: Jeffrey Cane. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

Robinhood gives banking another go. The Fed says it's going to buy bonds again. And the U.S. takes aim at Chinese tech firms. Host: Ben Walsh. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

General Electric froze its pension plan-and investors mostly shrugged. Confusing discrepancies in WeWork's IPO prospectus emerge. And how the box office success of the "Joker" could benefit AT&T in its battle against an activist investor. Host: Ben Walsh. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.