Retail Sales Beat Expectations, Consumer Spending Remains Strong
December retail sales rose 0.8%, indicating resilient consumer demand despite economic uncertainty.
Major Pharmaceutical Merger Announced: $50B Deal Reshapes Industry
Two leading drug makers announce merger creating one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.
Oil Prices Surge 5% on Middle East Supply Disruption Fears
Crude oil futures jumped sharply as geopolitical tensions raised concerns about supply stability.
Tech Giants Report Record Q4 Earnings, Beat Wall Street Estimates
Major technology companies exceeded analyst expectations with strong holiday quarter performance.
Fed Signals Potential Rate Cuts Amid Cooling Inflation Data
Federal Reserve officials indicated openness to rate cuts as inflation shows signs of easing toward the 2% target.