Govt. shutdown, Amazon vs. FTC, Hollywood writers' deal: The Rundown▼

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Published 74d ago

<p>The clock is ticking for U.S. lawmakers to <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-senate-released-its-79-page-plan-to-avoid-a-shutdown-heres-whats-in-it-231613096.html">avert a government shutdown</a>, with the Senate putting forth a spending bill that has yet to be voted on in the House.</p><p>Amazon (<a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AMZN/">AMZN</a>) faces an <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ftc-faces-big-test-in-amazon-suit-alleging-its-retail-site-is-illegal-monopoly-162915306.html">antitrust lawsuit from FTC officials</a> over the online retailer&#39;s alleged monopoly in the digital market space and its anti-competitive practices.</p><p>The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hollywood-writers-reach-tentative-deal-with-studios-to-end-historic-strike-124536082.html">reached a deal with studio executives</a> after nearly five months of protest.</p><p>Yahoo Finance anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith rundown several of this morning&#39;s top news stories, live from the Nasdaq MarketSite. For more expert insight and the latest market action, <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/wall-street-hopes-bounce-back-113014024.html">click here</a> to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.</p> Source