Best Colleges - Movie Theaters & Beyonce
The latest ranking of best colleges in the country has some local flavor, competition from streaming is motivating movie theaters to upgrade the experience and a new partnership involves a legendary American fashion brand teaming up with a music superstar.
Week Ahead - Fall Financial Reset & Stock Picks
A look at the busy week ahead on Wall Street, giving your finances an autumn update and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Three Mile Island - Ohtani Ball & Medical Debt
The site of America's biggest nuclear disaster is being readied for a rebirth, trying to gauge the value of a new piece of baseball history and dealing with the weight of medical debt.
Fed Rate Cut - AI/Kids & Sabbaticals
What the Fed's rate cut mean for consumers, tracking the rapidly-growing use of AI by kids - including with their schoolwork and more burned-out employees are taking sabbaticals.
Tupperware - Supply Chain & Women/Money
The party appears to be over for Tupperware, a threatened strike could wreak havoc on global supply chain and the keys to estate planning for women.
Instagram/Teens - Influencers & Illinois Biometric Privacy
Teenagers on Instagram face tighter restrictions, the role of influencers in helping small companies take on corporate competitors and a burger chain is the target of a privacy lawsuit in Illinois.
Asking for a Raise - Chipotle Robots & Stock Picks
Tips on how to ask for a raise, Chipotle is looking to expand the robot presence at its restaurants and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Active Kids - RH:Restoration Hardware & Store Credit Cards
Active kids and the costs that come with their activities can quickly strain your budget, the growth of RH as a lifestyle brand and weighing the value of a store-specific credit card versus a general one.
Chicago Loop - Life Cereal's Mikey Likes It/Returns & Space
A look at the resurgence of the Chicago Loop, an iconic cereal-selling character is back for more and the expanding business of taking private citizens into space.
Inflation - McDonald's Kiosks & Student Cars
Latest on inflation with Economist Diane Swonk, Chicago-based McDonald's is introducing kiosks that take cash and tips for buying a teenager's first car.