Govt. shutdown, Amazon vs. FTC, Hollywood writers' deal: The Rundown

The clock is ticking for U.S. lawmakers to avert a government shutdown, with the Senate putting forth a spending bill that has yet to be voted on in the House.

Amazon (AMZN) faces an antitrust lawsuit from FTC officials over the online retailer's alleged monopoly in the digital market space and its anti-competitive practices.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a deal with studio executives after nearly five months of protest.