Market Overview - Stock index futures are higher on the first trading day of 2026, with Nasdaq futures rising by 1.1%, S&P 500 futures up by 0.75%, and Dow futures advancing by 0.5% [3] - Top gainers in premarket trading include TKO (+2.25%), Hershey (+1.87%), and Exelon (+1.68%), while decliners include Equity Residential (-1.82%), Entergy (-1.55%), and Xcel Energy (-0.96%) [3] Tariff Updates - President Trump has delayed tariff hikes on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for an additional year, which were previously set to take effect on January 1, 2026 [5][6] - The existing 25% tariff on certain upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, imposed last September, will remain in effect [7] - The White House indicated that the delay is to allow for further negotiations regarding imports of wood products [8] Corporate Leadership Changes - Warren Buffett's tenure as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has ended, with the stock closing slightly lower on his final day. Class B shares ended at $502.65, down 0.21%, and Class A shares closed at $754,800, down 0.10% [8] - Greg Abel has assumed the CEO role as of January 1, 2026, succeeding the 95-year-old Buffett, who remains as chairman [10]