Welcome to Yahoo Finance's flagship show, The Morning Brief. I'm Julie Hyman. Let's get to the three things you need to know today.First up, US stock futures kicking off the week in positive territory. Investors are looking ahead to a busy week of data and Fed speak. Key events include Tuesday's Jolt report, which is expected to show a decline in job openings, and Friday's non-farm payroll sprint, but the latter report could be delayed if the government shuts down.And speaking of which, the clock is ticking ...

CANADA - 2025/09/28: In this photo illustration, the EA Sports logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesElectronic Arts’ stock (NASDAQ: EA) jumped 15% on Friday, September 26, after a Wall Street Journal article indicated that the firm is close to a $50 billion private acquisition, elevating its market capitalization to $48 billion. However, the company’s fundamental performance unveil ...