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Breakfast Staples Inflation: Eggs, Orange Juice, and Coffee Hit Shoppers

Breakfast staples like eggs, orange juice, and coffee are seeing sharp price increases due to factors such as bird flu, crop shortages, and weather events. Egg prices have hit record highs, while orange juice and coffee costs are also rising rapidly. Grocers are limiting egg purchases, and restaurants are adding surcharges to offset the increased costs.

CVS handily beats Wall Street estimates despite rising healthcare costs

CVS Health beats profit expectations despite rising costs in its insurance division. Q4 earnings were $1.30 per share, exceeding analyst estimates of 89 cents per share. However, the profit fell short of the previous year's earnings. CVS foresees full-year adjusted earnings between $5.75 and $6 per share.

US Inflation Worsens, Adding to Sticky Price Pressures

US inflation keeps rising, signaling that price pressures remain strong.

CPI Jumps, Reinforcing Fed Caution on Rate Cuts

The U.S. consumer price index increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was in no rush to resume cutting interest rates.

Healthcare Services Group Reports $11.9 Million in Q4 Earnings

Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) reported earnings of $11.9 million in its fourth quarter. The provider of housekeeping, laundry, and dietary services to health care facilities posted revenue of $437.8 million in the period.

Why the Magnificent Seven Tech Trade Is Losing Its Luster

The tech-laden "Magnificent Seven" stocks, including Meta, Amazon, Google, Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Tesla, have underperformed expectations. A Trivariate Research analyst recommends reducing exposure due to concerns about high capital expenditures, elevated valuations, and over-ownership.

Lithia (LAD) Q4 2024 Earnings: Surprises with Sales, Stock Soars

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) reports better-than-expected Q4 revenue of $9.22 billion, with sales up 20.2% YoY. Its non-GAAP EPS of $7.79 per share beat estimates by 8.2%. Find out if now is the time to buy LAD in our full research report.

Japan Asks U.S. To Exclude It From New Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

Japan requests exemption from US steel and aluminum tariffs, after losing duty-free status.

US tariffs seen pushing up food, vegetable prices - Ahold CEO

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada could lead to higher food and vegetable prices for US shoppers, says Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller.

January Consumer Price Index: Test for Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

January's Consumer Price Index report is expected to show a 2.9% inflation rate, with core inflation rising to 3.1%. Investors are watching for signs that inflation pressures are easing, as the Federal Reserve considers future interest rate cuts.