Group 1 - The week will feature delayed November jobs and consumer-price data, which are critical economic indicators [1] - Earnings reports from major companies such as FedEx, Darden, and Accenture are expected, providing insights into their financial performance [1]

Core Viewpoint - President Donald Trump rated his management of the U.S. economy as 'A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus', indicating a highly positive self-assessment of his economic policies and their impact on the economy [1] Economic Performance - The U.S. economy is described as receiving more fuel, suggesting an increase in economic activity or stimulus, regardless of whether it is necessary [1]

Lawyers see a small chance that the ruling could come out this week. ...

A secondary offering of SpaceX stock, offering liquidity to insiders, valued the rocket company at $800 billion, according to Bloomberg. ...

In the increasingly risk-averse business of Hollywood, the best way to get a film greenlit is propose a rehash of something that's been done before—a superhero sequel, perhaps, or a mash-up of two hit movies, like Elf meets The Godfather. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav: This battle is in a sense David (Ellison) versus David (Zaslav)—though they more closely resemble Goliaths. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/Getty Images) ...

Whether a deal happens is speculative at this point, but Wall Street appears to like the idea. ...

Core Insights - The departure of Calvin McDonald is seen by some analysts as a potential turning point for the struggling activewear company and its stock [1] Company Analysis - Analysts believe that McDonald's exit may lead to a strategic pivot for the company, which has been facing challenges in the activewear market [1]

Core Insights - Tesla shareholders have approved an investment in Elon Musk's xAI, indicating strong support for Musk's ventures and potential synergies between Tesla and xAI [1] Company Developments - The approval of the investment by Tesla shareholders suggests a strategic alignment with Musk's broader technology initiatives, which may enhance Tesla's capabilities in artificial intelligence [1] - There is speculation regarding whether SpaceX could be the next company to receive similar investment support from Tesla, highlighting potential future collaborations [1]

Stocks fell broadly on Friday, as traders pared their bets on artificial intelligence in an increasingly uncertain market for tech.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite each ended the week lower, after posting two weeks of gains.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, or 246 points, on Friday, while the S&P fell 1.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.7%. ...

Utilities stocks were taking a beating on Friday.The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund was down 0.6% in afternoon trading, trading at $42.79.The ETF is down 7.7% from its record reached in mid-October. If it manages to close at or below $41.805 today, the ETF will enter a correction. ...