Government Shutdown: - Jobs report delay - The Consequences of Shutdown US Economy: - U.S. Becomes a Largest Oil and Natural Gas Producer - US ISM Manufacturing Index at Best Reading Since April 2011 - Is economy really growing? Layoffs: - Siemens Slashes 15,000 Jobs in Cost Saving Effort - Paramount To Cut 110 Jobs Due To Competition Companies in Focus: - The Rise and Fall of the World’s 10 Most Valuable Brands - Tesla Model S On Fire - Record Month for Mercedes-Benz