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US Retailers Rally as Resilient Shoppers Drive Holiday Sales
Off-price leaders like TJX and Ross Stores outperform as value-conscious consumers fuel a surprisingly robust year-end spending spree.
ACA Insurers Face Pressure as Political Risks and Market Headwinds Mount
Companies like Centene and Molina face investor scrutiny over their reliance on the Affordable Care Act amid renewed calls for its repeal and signs of weakening financial performance.
UK Extends EV Subsidies, Boosting Ford's UK Market Position
The renewed grant program targets affordable EVs, creating divergent opportunities for US automakers as Tesla and Polestar models largely miss the price cap.
Defense Stocks Tumble as Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Sparks Uncertainty
European arms makers lead losses as investors weigh the prospect of reduced military spending, with US contractors like Lockheed Martin and RTX also under pressure.
US Meat Producers Face Pressure as Trump Scraps Brazil Beef Tariffs
White House rolls back a 40% tariff on Brazilian beef imports, intensifying competition for domestic producers like Tyson Foods amid high cattle costs.
Foxconn Chairman Warns of 'Brutal' Shakeout in China's EV Market
Comments from the head of the world's largest electronics manufacturer signal looming consolidation as intense price wars erode profitability for scores of automakers.
Airline Stocks Lose Altitude on Fears of Geopolitical Oil Spike
Increased US and Russian naval activity near Venezuela introduces new risk to crude markets, threatening to reverse the trend of falling jet fuel costs that has recently boosted the sector.
Airline Stocks Slip Despite Relief from Falling Oil Prices
Investors weigh the benefit of lower fuel costs against persistent concerns over rising labor expenses and mixed signals in consumer travel demand.