Builders FirstSource’s stock rises as it names new CEO

CVS cuts outlook yet again — while swapping out CEO for a company veteran

“The shift in management is not surprising as the company looks to level set its operations and strategically position itself for future growth,” analyst said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Peloton’s stock soars 30% after company names Apple Fitness+ co-founder as new CEO

Peloton announced the appointment of Peter Stern as new CEO effective Jan. 1. Stern is the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ and has done stints at Ford Motor Co. and Time Warner Cable.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Rocket builder Firefly’s new CEO is working ‘maniacally’ to scale launches, spacecraft and moon missions

Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, says he is "going to work maniacally" to scale the company's efforts , which ranges from rockets launches to moon landings.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Google CEO names new search and ads boss, slides predecessor to role of chief technologist

Google is replacing Prabhakar Raghavan, the company's search and ads boss since 2018, with longtime executive Nick Fox.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Disney Taps Gorman as Next Chairman, Plans to Name New CEO in 2026

The Morgan Stanley exec leads the entertainment giant’s succession planning committee. Disney is screening internal and external candidates in preparation for Bob Iger’s departure.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Boohoo Names New CEO, Defies Frasers' Bid to Install Ashley

Boohoo named Dan Finley as its next chief executive officer, spurning major shareholder Frasers’ attempts to install its owner Mike Ashley at the helm.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Peloton’s stock is double-upgraded as new CEO helps swing BofA to bullish

Peloton’s stock rallied after the company’s biggest Wall Street bear turned bullish following the announcement of a new CEO and an upbeat earnings report.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workers and Names Arjun Sethi New Co-CEO

The influential cryptocurrency exchange has undergone several reorganizations in recent years.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Jim Cramer says don't sell Starbucks stock on the new CEO's painful moves to right the ship

New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has cleared the decks for his turnaround plan.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Bernstein naming Meta the new 'set-it-and-forget-it' stock comes down 2 things

The analysts cited the strength of Meta's core advertising business and the monetization of artificial intelligence.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Nvidia stock rises to new record, exceeding June high as AI trade is rekindled

Shares of Nvidia rose more than 3% on Thursday, briefly tapping a new intraday high of $140.89. It bested a previous record of $140.76, set June 20.

Business - CNBC - October 17

One of our stocks is holding back the Dow as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq bounce back

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Utah's Rising out for season, Wilson named starter

Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out for the season with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham says true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes' starter until further notice.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Disney says it will name CEO Bob Iger’s second successor in 2026

The House of Mouse taps former Morgan Stanley CEO as its new board chair, who will lead search for Iger’s replacement. Walt Disney said it would announce another replacement for CEO Bob Iger in ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Peloton Interactive Names Peter Stern as CEO; Narrows 1Q Losses

Peloton Interactive appointed Peter Stern as chief executive officer following a months-long search for a new leader to continue its turnaround efforts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Nasdaq jumps to record close as major tech names rise ahead of earnings

The Nasdaq Composite rose to a fresh record on Tuesday as investors readied for key corporate earnings releases, including reports from notable tech names.

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Lucid CEO defends $1.75 billion capital raise following stock drop

Peter Rawlinson said the raise was a timely, strategic business decision to ensure the EV maker has enough capital for its ongoing operations and growth plans.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Phunware’s stock tumbles more than 35% after CEO retires

Shares of Phunware Inc. were down more than 35% after the retirement of Chief Executive Mike Snavely from the mobile-advertising company.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Roblox’s stock named a top pick as analyst makes the case for a rebound

“We think Roblox has begun its transformation from a collection of games to a true platform,” Wedbush analysts wrote.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is happy about Trump’s victory. The stock is climbing.

GameStop shares extended their winning streak to four days — their longest since a seven-day streak that ended on July 16.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Starbucks Scales Back Discounts Under New CEO

Brian Niccol, the company’s new chief executive, is aiming to improve cafe operations and focus more on selling premium coffee while promoting seasonal drinks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices

Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Starbucks Baristas Demand Change from New CEO

Starbucks baristas hope to see their complaints taken seriously with new leadership at the helm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem as Its New Leader

Mr. Qassem had been the Lebanese militant group’s longtime deputy. He replaces Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike last month.

World - The New York Times - October 29

WNBA's Fever name White as new head coach

Former Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White has been hired as the new head coach of the Indiana Fever, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Who's in the frame to join Trump's new top team?

Susie Wiles has been appointed chief of staff as the transition team vets other candidates for key roles.

Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets ‘Early 2026’ for C.E.O. Change

In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls despite Q3 sales beat and guidance raise

Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales and raised its full-year revenue guidance.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

AT&T’s stock rises as subscriber beat overshadows a big charge

The telecom giant took a $4.4 billion goodwill impairment charge related to its business-wireline unit, which is under pressure as business customers cut back on legacy voice services.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that

Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.