Oct 24, 2023

UAW strikes loom over carmaker earnings

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GM and Ford report quarterly earnings this week. How much of an impact will strikes have? Also: a preview of Big Tech earnings.

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As GM announces quarterly results, all eyes are on strike's effects

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Oct 24, 2023

Investors — and the union — will be scrutinizing the numbers for clues about how the extended work stoppage is affecting the companies.

Because only two weeks of the UAW strike were in Q3, earnings may not take much of a hit — but keep an eye on forecasts.

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What’s "Davos in the Desert" and why does it matter

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom

Oct 24, 2023

We take a look at why financiers have flocked to Riyadh for face time with the crown prince.

The annual event informally known as “Davos in the Desert” is used "as an opportunity to pitch Saudi Arabia as a destination for investment," explained the BBC's Sameer Hashmi.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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