Weekly Chartstopper: January 16, 2026 This WeekGeopolitics were front and center this week, so economic data (understandably) was overshadowed. But it was a pretty good week in data:Headline CPI (2.7% YoY) and core CPI (2.6% YoY) were both unchanged in December, as tariff-related inflation appears to have slowed, with the contribution from core goods unchanged from November and down...

2026 plans: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200 TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is the flagship early-stage startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, spotlighting the world’s most promising young companies. Each year, thousands of applicants from around the globe vie for one of 200 slots in the cohort, which provides unparalleled...

Austin Appelbee: Australia boy, 13, describes swim to save family'I don't think I am a hero': Boy, 13, describes 'superhuman' swim to save familyAustin Appelbee, alongside his mother Joanne, tells the BBC he "was really scared"The 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea has told the BBC "I didn't think I was a hero - I just did...

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigationHouse shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigationWatch: Why is no one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey...

January 2026 Review and Outlook Executive SummaryU.S. equities sustain positive momentum alongside improving market breadthSmall cap, Midcap, and Value leadership persistsParabolic gains in precious metals unwind sharplyInflation, employment, and consumer confidence data remain mixedS&P 500 companies on pace for fifth consecutive...