For: January 6, 2026
>>Ahead Of The Bell
(New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning after stocks closed higher on Monday as markets reacted to the U.S. military strike that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record high as financial, energy and defense stocks all surged. Chevron shares gained more than five percent as investors bet U.S. firms would have access to the world's largest oil reserves. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 594 points to 48-977. The S&P 500 rose 43 points to 69-02. The Nasdaq climbed 160 points to 23-395.
>>CES 2026 Showcases Latest Tech Trends
(Las Vegas, NV) -- The first major tech expo of the year is underway in Las Vegas. CES 2026 showcases all things tech - from company announcements to visions and gadgets galore over the course of four days. The annual trade show, formerly called the Consumer Electronics Show, runs through this Friday.
>>Corporation For Public Broadcasting Dissolves
(Washington, DC) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is no more. It was announced Monday that the board had voted to dissolve the organization, citing the loss of federal funding and sustained political attacks. The corporation had for nearly 60 years helped fund educational and cultural programming, including many PBS shows like Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Frontline, NOVA and Masterpiece. Congress cut funding last year after President Trump claimed the programming funded in part by the corporation was biased.
>>General Motors Sold Most Cars In U.S. In 2025
(Detroit, MI) -- General Motors sold the most vehicles in the United States in 2025. The automaker beat their top competitor Toyota with over a five-percent increase in sales from 2024. The company is reporting 2.85 million vehicles were sold last year. The company says demand for their brands is strong at every price point and they are well-positioned to continue growth this year.
>>Lawsuit Accuses McDonald's Of Deception Over McRib
(Chicago, IL) -- McDonald's stands accused of false advertisement. The fast-food chain is being sued for offering the McRib sandwich even though the meal doesn't have pork rib meat. The suit also says the McRib is one of the most expensive options on the restaurant's menu despite the meat used is lower quality cuts. McDonald officials released a statement saying the claims are inaccurate and they say the sandwich is made with 100 percent pork.
