Aon Holdings reported strong third-quarter earnings, surpassing profit forecasts with an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.72, compared to an expected $2.48. The company's revenue reached $3.72 billion, exceeding the forecast of $3.69 billion. Aon's operating margin was reported at 16.7%, with an adjusted operating margin of 24.6%. In contrast, AutoNation's third-quarter earnings fell short of expectations, with an adjusted EPS of $4.02, missing estimates by $0.34, and revenue of $6.6 billion, which was $100 million below forecasts. The company experienced a decline in its stock price, falling 5% following the earnings report. AutoNation's new vehicle revenue was $3.17 billion, slightly above estimates, while used vehicle revenue of $1.90 billion and parts and services revenue of $1.17 billion fell short of expectations.