Starbucks Turnaround

S&P 500 futures indicate a higher open as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and major tech earnings. Starbucks’ revenue and traffic growth signal a successful turnaround. Meanwhile, Amazon is undergoing significant restructuring, cutting corporate jobs and closing some store formats. Southwest Airlines is ditching its open-seating policy. Tesla’s brand value has seen a substantial decline, reportedly due to Elon Musk’s public statements. Political tensions also rise as a government funding deadline looms.