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American credit scores are falling for the first time since 2009 as delinquencies surge, especially among Gen Z and student loan borrowers. Coffee lovers are paying the price of tariffs, with beans hitting record highs and Congress floating a “No Coffee Tax Act.” Uber is testing bulk ride passes and cheaper meal deals as users push back on rising costs, while Disney+ is hiking prices yet again, raising premium plans nearly 20%. In China, Alibaba stock jumped 8% on news it’s cranking up AI spending well beyond its original $53 billion plan. Back home, Spirit Airlines announced nearly 1,800 layoffs before the holiday travel rush, a sign of deep financial trouble. Tom Brady is reinventing himself again, this time as chief innovation officer for a robot massage company. And finally, Boeing could score a massive order from China worth up to 500 planes, potentially easing years of tension between the two countries.

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Markets pulled back slightly after last week’s record highs, with futures down 0.3% as investors await inflation data and weigh government shutdown risks, while gold surged to a new all-time high above $3,760 an ounce. Bitcoin fell below $113K, dragging Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Riot lower in a broader crypto selloff. The White House unveiled a proposed TikTok governance plan with Oracle oversight, an American-controlled board, and possible Murdoch family involvement, aiming to resolve national security concerns. Meanwhile, warehouse clubs like Costco and BJ’s are booming as inflation drives shoppers toward bulk savings, and Build-A-Bear is a surprise Wall Street winner with a 60% stock rally fueled by nostalgia and expansion. The White House clarified Trump’s new $100K H1B visa fee applies only to new applicants, not current holders, while mortgage rates dropped to 6.26%, their lowest in nearly a year, offering buyers some relief. And in entertainment, the box office stumbled as “Him” and “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” both fell far short of expectations, underscoring Hollywood’s ongoing struggle to bring audiences back to theaters.

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The Fed takes center stage today with its rate decision and Powell’s press conference, while Big Tech pours $40B into U.K. AI infrastructure during Trump’s visit. StubHub prices its long-awaited IPO at $23.50 per share, and Meta bets on $800 smart glasses as the next frontier for everyday wearables. Trump extends TikTok’s U.S. divestment deadline again, with Oracle and Silver Lake in line to take control. Webtoon rallies nearly 40% after cutting a partnership and equity deal with Disney. U.S. retail sales came in stronger than expected, showing consumer resilience, and Barnes & Noble plans to open 31 new bookstores next year, signaling brick-and-mortar isn’t dead just yet.

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 The Fed faces a crucial week as Governor Lisa Cook retains her seat after a court blocked Trump’s attempt to fire her, while Stephen Miran casts his first vote at today’s meeting. President Trump floated cutting earnings reporting to twice a year, with the SEC signaling openness to the idea. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s hard line on TikTok forced China to the table, and a potential Oracle role is boosting investor optimism. Auto loan negative equity hit a four-year high as consumers struggle with pandemic-inflated car values, while Amazon is testing GM’s BrightDrop vans to diversify away from Rivian. Oklo shares surged on a U.S.-UK nuclear partnership, Musk bought $1 billion worth of Tesla stock to show confidence in the company, and Ford is leaving its iconic Glass House after 70 years to move into a modern headquarters in Dearborn.

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It’s a busy week across tech, markets, and policy. Tesla jumped after Musk bought $1 billion worth of shares, while Nvidia faces new regulatory pressure from China over its Mellanox acquisition. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. and China are close to a deal on TikTok, and Swatch mocked Trump’s tariffs with a limited-edition protest watch. Oracle soared more than 25% on AI spending tied to OpenAI, Gemini went public in a strong IPO, and Musk’s xAI cut 500 jobs in a major shift. Meanwhile, Penske Media is suing Google over its AI overviews, a case that could reshape how news is distributed online.

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Markets and headlines are buzzing. Apple unveils its latest lineup today, while the Nasdaq climbs to record highs ahead of critical inflation data. Starbucks’ CEO says the coffee chain’s comeback is underway, StubHub is planning a $9 billion IPO, and Carlyle is betting on Formula 1 for brand exposure. Planet Labs shares soared nearly 50% after posting record growth, Tesla’s U.S. EV market share hit an 8-year low, and YouTube pulled in more than 17 million viewers for its first-ever exclusive NFL broadcast.

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 Stocks and headlines are moving across tech, housing, and entertainment. Robinhood and AppLovin are surging after being added to the S&P 500, while EchoStar scored another major spectrum deal—this time with SpaceX. The U.S. is weighing annual chip permits for Samsung and SK Hynix as trade tensions with China continue, and Hollywood is ramping up its push into gaming franchises like Call of Duty. Mortgage rates plunged to 10-month lows after soft labor data fueled Fed cut expectations, Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement with authors over AI training data, and OpenAI is preparing to launch a jobs platform that could directly rival LinkedIn.

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