2026 Recession Watch: Why Most Economists Are Betting Against a Downturn
Goldman Sachs sees 2.5% GDP growth while JPMorgan puts recession odds at 35%. Here's what the economic forecasts mean for your investments and financial planning.
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Altria Reports Q4 as 60-Year Dividend Streak Continues Amid E-Vapor Headwinds
Altria Group matches earnings estimates with $1.30 EPS and raises its dividend for the 60th time in 56 years, but e-vapor challenges and illicit competition cloud the outlook.
Whirlpool Stock Sinks 10% After Q4 Miss as Promotional Pressure Batters Appliance Giant
Whirlpool shares plunged 10% after the appliance maker reported disappointing Q4 results, citing intense promotional pressure and tariff impacts.
Boeing Turns Cash Flow Positive and Guides for $1-3 Billion in 2026 as Turnaround Gains Altitude
Boeing reports fourth-quarter results showing free cash flow turning positive for the first time since 2018, with guidance for $1-3 billion in 2026 as CEO Ortberg's factory-floor focus pays off.
Carvana Plunges 14% as Short Seller Gotham City Research Calls Turnaround a 'Mirage'
Carvana shares crater after Gotham City Research accuses the online used car retailer of overstating earnings by more than $1 billion through accounting manipulation.
Visa Beats Estimates as Consumer Spending Defies Economic Pessimism
Visa reports fiscal Q1 2026 earnings per share of $3.14 and revenue of $10.69 billion as payment volumes signal resilient consumer spending despite tariff concerns.
Dow Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter as Chemical Giant Navigates Industry Storm
Dow Inc. faces headwinds with Q4 revenue declining 9% year-over-year. The chemical giant pursues $1B in cost savings as industry battles overcapacity and weak demand.
Royal Caribbean Reports Record Q4 as Cruise Industry Dominance Accelerates Into 2026
Royal Caribbean Group delivers strong fourth-quarter results with revenue up 13% as the cruise industry's post-pandemic boom shows no signs of slowing.
January Retail Sales Report to End 'Data Fog' and Reveal True State of Consumer Economy
The upcoming January 2026 retail sales data will provide economists the first 'clean' look at the economy since the government shutdown obscured Q4 statistics.
Consumer Confidence Collapses to Decade Low as 'Tariff Fatigue' Grips Americans
The Conference Board reports consumer confidence plunged in January, with expectations falling well below the recession threshold amid persistent inflation fears and economic uncertainty.
The Shrinking College Premium: Unemployment Gap Between Degrees Hits Four-Decade Low
The unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has narrowed to its lowest level since the late 1970s, raising questions about the value of a four-year degree.
J.P. Morgan Warns Fed May Hold Rates All of 2026 as Rate-Cut Expectations Evaporate
J.P. Morgan now projects the Federal Reserve could hold steady at 3.5% for all of 2026, a dramatic shift from the six cuts markets expected just months ago. What it means for investors.