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Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery amended their merger agreement to an all-cash transaction at $27.75 per share, marking the largest media deal in streaming history.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index plunged to 84.5 in January, its lowest reading since 2014, as Americans grow increasingly pessimistic about the economy.
The U.S. personal savings rate has fallen to 3.5%, approaching multi-decade lows as Americans deplete pandemic reserves. Economists warn the consumer-driven economy faces growing risks.
Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle are projected to spend $600 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, with 75% dedicated to AI infrastructure. It's the largest tech spending cycle in history.
Tesla will require new Full Self-Driving users to pay $99 monthly after February 14, eliminating the one-time $8,000 purchase option. The move comes ahead of Wednesday's Q4 earnings.
Bain & Company projects U.S. retail sales will grow just 3.5% in 2026 to $5.3 trillion. Consumer Health Index shows even affluent households are pulling back on spending.
U.S. auto sales forecast to drop to 15.8 million units in 2026, down 2.4% from 2025. Average new vehicle prices at $50,000 have pushed middle-class buyers out of the market.
Vanguard recommends shifting from traditional 60/40 to 40/60 portfolio allocation, expecting only 4.5% annual equity returns over the next decade versus 15% historical average.
US consumer spending fell 0.2% in January, the biggest drop since February 2021. Auto sales hit weakest start since 2021 as tariff costs and wage volatility chill growth.
New York's FAIR Business Practices Act—the first major update to state consumer protection laws in 45 years—takes effect February 17, giving AG Tish James powerful new enforcement tools.
W.R. Berkley reports record Q4 operating earnings of $450 million with combined ratio of 89.4%. The specialty insurer outlines significant AI investment plans for 2026-2027.
American Airlines reports disappointing Q4 results with EPS and revenue missing estimates. Winter Storm Fern and the government shutdown combined to reduce revenue by $475 million.