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McDonald's reported Q4 revenue of $7.1 billion, beating the $6.83 billion estimate by 4%, as US same-store sales surged 5.4% and the stock hit a record price.
Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium produced a record $20.2 billion in total consumer spending, generated $500 million in local economic impact, and set new benchmarks for advertising and sports betting.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics pushed the January CPI report from February 11 to Friday, February 13 due to the government shutdown. Consensus expects 2.5% headline inflation, and the number could determine the Fed's rate path for all of 2026.
President Trump has nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair when Powell's term expires in May 2026, igniting a debate over central bank independence.
The Partnership for Public Service estimates that DOGE's mass federal workforce cuts have cost taxpayers $135 billion through paid leave, rehiring, lost productivity, and legal expenses, nearly erasing the $160 billion in claimed savings.
Paramount Skydance enhanced its hostile takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery with a $2.8 billion breakup fee pledge and a per-share ticking fee, intensifying the largest media M&A battle in American history.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 52 points to a record 50,188 on Monday while the S&P 500 fell 0.33% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.59%. The divergence reflects Wall Street's deepening rotation from growth to value as AI reshapes sector leadership.
Gilead Sciences reported Q4 revenue of $7.93 billion, beating estimates, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.86. The company raised its dividend 3.8%, projected $30 billion in 2026 product sales, and saw Biktarvy grow 7% to solidify its dominance in HIV treatment.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency eliminated 270,000 federal positions in less than 10 months, the largest peacetime workforce reduction since World War II. Yet federal spending in 2025 exceeded 2024 by $248 billion. Here is why.
Hasbro beats Q4 earnings estimates by 57% as Magic: The Gathering finishes its strongest year ever with 59% revenue growth, powering a $1 billion buyback and 8% stock surge.
DuPont reports Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.46, beating estimates by 7%, and issues 2026 guidance of $2.25 to $2.30 per share that tops Wall Street expectations by 5%.
With the 30-year mortgage at 5.91%, rate-and-term refinance locks have surged 400% year-over-year. An estimated 4.8 million homeowners can now profitably refinance, the most since early 2022.