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After absorbing 80% of tariff costs in 2025, US businesses are preparing to shift the burden to shoppers. The USDA forecasts food-at-home prices will rise 2.3% in 2026, but the real impact may not hit until mid-year.
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.
New home listings surged 29% week-over-week in early February as the 2026 spring selling season arrives ahead of schedule. NAR projects a 14% increase in existing home sales this year as inventory finally normalizes.
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.
PepsiCo plans to cut prices on Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos while slashing its U.S. product lineup by 20% after Q4 results showed persistent volume declines in its core snack business.
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.
Challenger reports 108,435 January layoffs, highest since 2009, while continuing jobless claims fall to 1.827M—lowest since September 2024. The contradictory labor market explained.
Despite three Fed rate cuts in 2025, the best high-yield savings accounts still offer up to 5% APY in February 2026. Here's how to lock in top rates before they decline further.
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.