>>Stocks Close Mixed, Dow Falls Nearly 350 Points
(New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning after stocks closed mix on Monday to kick off the new trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 350 points as Treasury yields rose and investors await the latest batch of earnings reports. Boeing shares bucked the trend and climbed three percent after the aircraft maker reached a new contract proposal that could end a month-long strike by machinists. At the closing bell, the Dow fell 344 points to 42-931. The S&P 500 lost 10 points to 58-53. The Nasdaq gained 50 points to 18-540.
>>Tesla Earnings Out This Week
(Undated) -- Tesla is due to release third quarter earnings on Wednesday. Here's what analysts are predicting: The electric vehicle maker is likely to report earnings of 58 cents per share, down just over 12 percent from a year ago. Revenue is expected to land slightly north of 25 billion dollars.
>>McDonald's Sends Employees Memo On Trump Visit
(Chicago, IL) -- McDonald's says it does not endorse political candidates for elected office. The fast food chain sent a memo to employees following former President Trump serving french fries at a Pennsylvania location on Sunday. The message noted that McDonald's has become a focal point during the election cycle and that "it's a testament to how much McDonald's resonates with so many Americans." Vice President Harris has made her time working at McDonald's part of her campaign while Trump has disputed her employment claim. McDonald's operates as a franchise model and owners are able to invite political candidates without needing approval.
>>Lyft May Soon Add Service Animal Feature
(San Francisco, CA) -- Lyft soon add an opt-in for customers to bring their service animals on rides. Last week, protesters gathered outside of Lyft and Uber's San Francisco headquarters to demand more accommodations for handicapped riders. In response, Lyft says it will launch the service animal opt-in feature by next year.
>>Travelers Cutting Back On Holiday Vacations
(Undated) -- With the holiday travel season on the way, most people say they are changing their travel plans due to inflation. The results of a new Bankrate survey show a lot of people are cutting back. That includes picking less expensive destinations and hotels, driving instead of flying, and vacationing for fewer days. It comes as the TSA is expected to finish 2024 with a record number of airport screenings.
>>WNBA Opt Out Of Current CBA
(New York, NY) -- WNBA players are opting out of their current collective bargaining agreement with the league. The players' union announced its board of player representatives and executive committee decided to opt out of the current agreement that was set to expire in 2027. If a new CBA is not agreed to by the end of the 2025 season then there could be a work stoppage. The WNBA has seen record growth recently, including a new media rights deal valued at 200-million dollars a year and skyrocketing attendance. Players have advocated for increased salaries and an "equity-based" economic model for the league.
