Markets head for new records

Markets look to start the week with new records. Investors are preparing for a number of important speeches ranging from Janet Yellen on interest rates to President Trump at the United Nations General Assembly. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous, Myles Udland & Melody Hahm discuss these and the other big stories we’re covering today.

Today’s topics:

  • All eyes on Janet Yellen’s speech

  • President Donald Trump prepares major speech at UNGA

  • UN ambassador Nikki Haley makes major statement on North Korea

  • Caribbean prepares to get hit with another major storm

  • Northrop Grumman to buy Orbital ATK for $7.8B

  • Rite Aid pops as Walgreens deal nears

  • Nabriva Therapeutics runs successful trial of major treatment

  • Top Equifax executives “retire” after data breach

  • Gov. Cuomo wants stricter rules for credit reporting agencies

  • Amazon to deliver Fashion Week designs within 24 hours of debut

  • Toys ‘R’ Us considers filing for bankruptcy: Reports

  • Hulu wins best drama series at the Emmy Awards

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