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Philip Morris International reports Q4 2025 earnings with smoke-free products now exceeding 40% of net revenue, as IQOS heated tobacco and ZYN nicotine pouches drive a transformation that Wall Street is rewarding with record stock prices.
Alphabet's Q4 earnings beat expectations with $113.8 billion revenue and 31% EPS growth, but its $175-185 billion AI capex plan — double last year — sends shares tumbling as Wall Street debates whether Big Tech spending has gone too far.
Cboe Global Markets reports Q4 earnings with 4.6 billion options contracts traded in 2025, its sixth straight record year, as market volatility and retail trading momentum drive explosive growth in derivatives markets.
Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chair faces a critical obstacle as Republican Senator Thom Tillis vows to block the vote until the federal investigation into Jerome Powell is resolved.
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are collectively planning to spend roughly $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, more than doubling last year's outlay and sending investors scrambling to recalculate returns.
Merck posted Q4 revenue of $16.4 billion and EPS of $2.04, beating estimates, but 2026 guidance fell short of Wall Street expectations as patent expirations threaten $2.5 billion in revenue.
Walmart becomes the first traditional retailer to surpass a $1 trillion market capitalization, fueled by 27% e-commerce growth and a booming advertising business.
Ares Management reports AUM surging 29% to $622.5 billion with $35.9 billion in new capital raised in Q4, despite missing EPS estimates as alternative investments reshape finance.
The S&P 500 turned negative for 2026 after another brutal session, with history suggesting midterm election years bring an average 18% drawdown and a 70% probability of correction.
The US Treasury announced plans to borrow $574 billion in Q1 2026 through its quarterly refunding, keeping auction sizes steady but leaning heavily on Treasury bills to finance America's growing debt.
Estée Lauder shares crash more than 20% despite beating Q2 estimates as the beauty giant warns tariffs will cost $100 million in full-year profitability.
Shell reported adjusted earnings of $3.26 billion for Q4 2025, missing analyst expectations as lower oil prices and rocky trading conditions weighed on results.