Fourth quarter earnings have slowed to a trickle, with Oracle (ORCL) serving as the major highlight this week. Nearly all S&P 500 companies have reported results for the quarter, and the index is tracking a 14% earnings growth rate for the quarter, which would mark the S&P 500's fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth. Investors have been watching for crucial updates on artificial intelligence development and disruption, the state of consumer health, and the impacts of tariffs. This w ...