📦 Trump Threatens Tariffs on Imports President-elect Trump threatens tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, potentially impacting global supply chains and consumer prices. 🛑 Walmart Reduces Diversity Programs Walmart scales back DEI initiatives amid conservative pressure, reversing policies related to diversity and inclusion. 💰 Intel Gets $7.9B CHIPS Act Grant Intel secures a $7.9 billion grant from the US government to support semiconductor factory construction under the CHIPS Act. ✈️ Airlines Criticized for Seat Fees Airlines earned $12.4 billion in fees from seat selection over five years, facing criticism for dynamic pricing tactics. 📈 S&P 500 Reaches Record High The S&P 500 index reached a record high of 6,021.63, marking only its second close above 6,000. 💹 Fed Minutes Show Rate Uncertainty The Federal Reserve's recent minutes reveal uncertainty among officials regarding future interest rate decisions. 🚀 Bitcoin Surges as Trump Supports Crypto Bitcoin is experiencing renewed interest, approaching $100,000, as Trump promises a pro-crypto administration. 📊 Consumer Confidence Rises with Jobs Consumer confidence has risen to a 111.7 reading, buoyed by improved perceptions of the job market. 📈 S&P 500 Hits New High Despite Tariff Concerns The S&P 500 hit a record high despite concerns over Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports. 🔋 Tesla Faces EV Market Challenges Tesla's dominance in the electric vehicle market may be challenged by California's rebate exclusions. ☕ Coffee Giants Battle Rising Costs Nestlé, Starbucks, and Keurig Dr Pepper are testing strategies to handle rising coffee costs. 🤖 AI Adoption Boosts Workplace Productivity Increased use of AI like ChatGPT at work is enhancing productivity and changing workplace dynamics.