Stock futures jumped following the latest reading on consumer inflation that could help set expectations for the path of interest rates.

If historical trends persist, forthcoming catalysts may propel Microsoft stock to new, remarkable highs, sustaining its legacy of robust

An update on Oracle's data center plans was the latest development giving investors anxiety about the health of the AI trade on Wednesday.

The chip maker has been a victim of souring AI sentiment lately, but its upbeat outlook has Wall Street feeling better about the path forward.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 421 points, or 0.9%. The S&P 500 rose 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite rallied 1.5%.

Regulatory Risk: Meta is under increasing regulatory scrutiny, especially from the EU's DSA/DMA, which could impose fines as high as 6% of global revenue (potentially exceeding $9.8B based on 2024 revenue). Policy shifts in January 2025 and a data breach in November 2025 intensify concerns about user trust and advertiser brand safety.

Tesla stock staged a massive rebound, with shares climbing 120% from their low in April on a handful of positive catalysts.

For the November quarter, the chip company reported earnings per share of $4.78, compared to Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $3.96, according to FactSet. Revenue came in at $13.6 billion, which was above analysts’ expectations of $12.9 billion.

If you are wondering whether Costco Wholesale is finally on sale or still priced for perfection even after a pullback, you are not alone. The stock has slipped recently, down about 1.3% over the last week and roughly 5.

Broadcom shares started the week with more declines, following last week's selloff. Shares in the chipmaker dropped 5.6% Monday, following [the sharp fall](

However, if you believe inflation will normalize in the coming year, Kraft Heinz may be the better choice. If you haven't already bought General Mills, consider skipping it in favor of this stock. If you've already bought General Mills, sell it, using the proceeds to buy Kraft Heinz on the pullback.