US consumer sentiment held steady in October, but labor market worries persist
The ongoing government shutdown showed little impact on consumer sentiment in October University of Michigan survey, though economists expect final data to show a decline.
Macron scrambles to restore stability, reappoints ex-PM amid France’s budget crisis
France faces political instability as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's brief resignation highlights the country's ongoing budget crisis and debt concerns.
'Mary Tyler Moore Show' star's former LA mansion hits the market for $19.9M
Cloris Leachman's former home in Los Angeles is on the market for $19.9 million. The actress owned the property from 1971 to 2000, after which the new owners built this home.
GM announces upcoming return of Chevy Bolt
Chevrolet Bolt EV returns as a limited run model in 2027 with Tesla charging standard after GM ended production in 2023 due to battery fire issues.
The birth of the Birkin: How a chance encounter created fashion’s ultimate icon
Jane Birkin sketched her ideal bag design on an air sickness bag in 1984, creating what would become the Hermès Birkin, now a record-breaking investment piece.
Crypto bloodbath wipes out billions, but signs of stabilization emerge
Bitcoin falls as leveraged traders face billions in liquidations following U.S. tariff announcement on Chinese technology imports.
Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street - Friday, October 10
Israel-Hamas, Drug costs, Economy
Crypto trader found dead in Lamborghini in Kyiv as market plunges
Crypto analyst Konstantin Galich discovered dead in luxury car amid market crash.
The birth of the Birkin: How a chance encounter created fashion’s ultimate icon
Born from an in-flight mishap, the Hermès Birkin became more than a handbag—it redefined luxury, exclusivity, and desire. Author Marisa Meltzer explains the birth of the Birkin in her new book "It Girl."
British billionaire cuts off funding to left-wing groups after watchdog exposes $553M operation
Christopher Hohn's Children's Investment Fund Foundation redirects funding away from U.S. groups following a report on climate and DEI group donations.
Las Vegas tourism drop leaves Nevada workers scrambling for shifts amid declining visitor volume
Las Vegas faces economic challenges as tourism drops 11.3% and Nevada's labor force shrinks, despite a slight decrease in the state's unemployment rate to 5.3%.
Jane's Addiction founder Perry Farrell's former LA home hits the market for $2.6M
Perry Farrell's former California home in Venice offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with vaulted ceilings and is on the market for $2.6 million.
The Weeknd drops $54.9M on waterfront mansion in exclusive Florida enclave, breaking local record
The Weeknd is bringing "a buzz" to America's priciest community, as he's under contract to buy a local record-breaking $54.9 million waterfront mansion equipped to fit a 200-foot yacht.
The Bottom Line - Friday, October 10
Trump, China Tariffs, Shutdown
Ben Levisohn: This was the week for bubbles
The 'Barron's Roundtable' panelists discuss the parallels between the A.I. and dot-com bubbles and give their stock picks.
Economist warns of uncertainty potentially coming back amid Trump-China tariff threat
Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok weighs in on President Donald Trump's threat to increase China's tariffs, his outlook for the economy and more on 'Barron's Roundtable.'
AstraZeneca CEO says drug cost announcement is 'about putting President Trump's vision into action'
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot breaks down the agreement with the U.S. to lower drug costs as well as their investments in the states on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
'Barron’s Roundtable' shares 3 things for investors to look at
Jack Otter and the panel discuss escalating trade tensions with China, give their thoughts on the gold boom and look at a new player on the AI stage on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
This was an ugly abuse of power, Joe Concha warns
Fox News contributor Joe Concha shreds the 'weaponization' of the justice system on 'The Evening Edit.'
Strategist says he sees business booming in the next quarter
Prairie Operating Co. executive vice president of market strategy Lou Basenese talks under-followed growth trends in the market and shares why he is ‘bullish’ for the near future on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’