Today on Catalysts, hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills cover economic data, trending company news, and a significant merger in the satellite TV industry.

The focus is on fresh economic data as new labor statistics are released, providing investors with an updated view of the economy. The US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for August revealed that job openings increased by 329,000 to reach 8.04 million.

Next, a range of trending tickers and company updates are discussed— cover developments for several notable firms, including Apple (AAPL), Dell (DELL), Cerebras, Kering (KER.PA), and Apollo Global Management (APO) —the parent company of Yahoo Finance.

Finally, EchoStar President and CEO Hamid Akhava joins the program to discuss the company's growth strategy following DIRECTV's acquisition of DISH Network. This merger represents a significant shift in the satellite television landscape.

This post was written by Angel Smith