In this week’s market wrap-up, we dive into the biggest headlines shaping Wall Street and beyond: 🔹 Amazon quietly raises prices on over 1,200 household essentials amid rising shipping costs, prompting questions about low-cost product profitability. 🔹 Southwest Airlines ends its iconic open seating policy—seat assignments begin January 27. 🔹 Trump’s new “Big Beautiful Bill” could raise the national debt by $3.4 trillion while slashing Medicaid and clean energy funding. 🔹 Treasury Secretary Bassett demands a full review of the Fed, criticizing Jerome Powell’s leadership and inflation response. 🔹 Google removes nearly 11,000 YouTube accounts tied to Chinese and Russian influence campaigns. 🔹 PepsiCo launches a prebiotic cola after acquiring Poppy, pivoting toward health-conscious beverages. 🔹 GameStop stock pops again—driven by crypto momentum and CEO Ryan Cohen’s bold PR moves. 🔹 Block Inc. joins the S&P 500; investors rush to buy shares ahead of index tracking fund inclusion. ...