Business Insights: Oct 26 - United States (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Business & Finance across United States for Mon 20th October - Sun 26th October 2025

The S&P 500 is embracing riskier stocks, with AppLovin Corp. gaining attention as market enthusiasm grows. This shift reflects a broader trend of investor exuberance, raising concerns about potential overvaluation. Meanwhile, Jay Goldberg remains a vocal skeptic of Nvidia, asserting that the tech giant's soaring stock price resembles past market bubbles, highlighting the ongoing debate over tech valuations.

In legal news, Rivian has agreed to a $250 million settlement over a controversial price hike on its R1 vehicles, a move that previously impacted its stock negatively. Additionally, some quantitative investors are facing challenges as recent market momentum shifts disrupt their strategies. On the corporate front, JPMorgan has strengthened its investment banking division by hiring Kevin Brunner from Bank of America as global chair of M&A, signaling a strategic push in a competitive landscape.