In the past week:
- The life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter were celebrated.
- The stock market dipped, but the S&P 500 closed the second consecutive year with a 20% gain.
- Apple offered discounts on the iPhone 16 in China. And it agreed to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy suit.
- Tesla reported its first-ever drop in annual deliveries. Ford recalled F-Series trucks.
- President Biden decided to block the sale of U.S. Steel.
- Natural gas prices surged. Oil prices started the new year on the rise.
- Credit card debt rose on strong holiday spending. Broccoli sold at Walmart was recalled.
- President Xi defied Trump and threatened Taiwan in a New Year’s speech.
- Trump-driven uncertainty dominated 2025 stock market predictions.
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