The Rundown Tesla Misses Q4 Deliveries, Disney Has Best Box Office Year Since 2019
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Jan 2, 2026 Tesla faces a setback as Q4 deliveries drop by 16%, sparking investor concerns. Saks is on the brink of bankruptcy after missing a key debt payment, casting a shadow over the luxury retail scene. Meanwhile, furniture stocks soar following a delay in tariff hikes, giving a boost to retailers like Wayfair. Oil prices are falling due to an oversupply, while Disney celebrates a triumphant year at the box office, raking in $6.5 billion with hits like Zootopia 2.
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2025: AI Stocks Up, Metals Stole The Show
- 2025 saw strong gains: S&P +16% and Nasdaq +20%, led by AI hype and tech winners like Google and NVIDIA.
- Precious metals outperformed tech, with gold +60% and silver +150%, their best since 1979.
Tesla Delivery Drop Versus AI Optimism
- Tesla's Q4 deliveries fell 16% year-over-year, signaling the car business is cooling.
- Investors still rally around Elon Musk's AI and robotics vision, keeping the stock near highs.
Luxury Retailer's Debt-Fueled Downfall
- Saks Global borrowed heavily to buy Neiman Marcus and now faces Chapter 11 after missing a $100M interest payment.
- Heavy leverage left Saks with inventory problems, falling sales, and widening losses.