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US Stock Futures Rise on Earnings, Inflation

US stock futures rise as Apple earnings impress, inflation gauge meets expectations. Investors await tariff deadline, inflation report.

Smaller Firms Hunt Bigger Prey in Improving M&A Environment

Smaller firms look to hunt larger prey in improving environment for deals. Consolidation through M&A prevalent as companies seek to bulk up and achieve cost-cutting. Stock rallies and low interest rates fuel bolder acquisitions, with all-stock deals gaining traction.

DeepSeek Shakes Up Tech: Meta, Microsoft Defend AI Spending Amid ChatGPT Rival

Meta and Microsoft downplay DeepSeek threat, see AI spending boon

Yen on Track for Best Monthly Performance Since 2018 as BOJ, Global Peers Diverge

Yen strengthens with BOJ rate hike expectations; Peso and loonie under pressure ahead of Trump tariffs

Olin Corp. Beats Estimates in Q4

Olin Corp. (OLN) reported fourth-quarter profit of $10.7 million, or 9 cents per share, topping Wall Street expectations. Revenue was $1.67 billion, also surpassing forecasts.

US Takes First Antitrust Action Under Trump to Block Juniper Deal

The US Justice Department is suing to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, citing concerns that the deal would harm competition in the market for enterprise wireless equipment.

Whirlpool's Sales Slump, Misses Estimates

Whirlpool's Q4 loss beats estimates, North American sales drop, slashes stake in Indian subsidiary; shares plunge 17%

Starbucks Faces 'Whole Paycheck' Problem as Pricing Strategy Hinders Growth

Starbucks faces pricing pressure as consumers perceive coffee costs too high, JP Morgan analysis shows. CEO Brian Niccol aims to improve value perception and drive turnaround, but challenges remain.

OneWater Marine Reports Q1 Loss

OneWater Marine Inc. (ONEW) reports a smaller-than-expected loss in its fiscal first quarter, driven by higher-than-anticipated revenues.

Trump Escalates Fed Criticism, Vows to Unleash Energy, Cut Regulations

President Trump criticizes Federal Reserve for not controlling inflation, vows to address it through energy production, regulation cuts, and trade rebalancing.