Dow Jones steadies near record after retail sales stall; Coca-Cola slides, jobs and CPI next
The Dow Jones opened up 57.6 points to 50,193.49 after U.S. retail sales stalled in December, missing forecasts. Coca-Cola shares dropped as the company projected slower 2026 revenue growth and missed Q4 estimates. Traders are awaiting delayed payrolls and inflation data later this week. Bond yields eased following the retail sales report.