Consumer companies rose ahead of December jobs data.
Walmart launched Better Care Services, a digital network of health care providers, and will trim prices on some wellness-related products.
Investment firm L Catterton agreed to take a majority stake in cottage cheese brand Good Culture, reflecting an American craze for protein.
Consumers' inflation expectations crept higher in December, according to the latest survey by the New York Fed. Meanwhile, the average perceived probability of missing a minimum debt payment over the next three months increased to its highest reading since April 2020.
Soho House's plan to go private hit a last-minute stumbling block this week, after a lead investor said it couldn't meet its financial commitment by the expected closing date.
Fast Retailing, the Japanese owner of Uniqlo, reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its annual guidance, playing down concerns about the possible impact of Japan-China tensions on its apparel business.
British supermarket chain Tesco said it would meet the higher end of fiscal 2026 growth projections, following a strong Christmas period.
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