At its core is a simple yet profound question from the Sesame Street star: “Elmo likes soft. Could that win?” The ad opens with Elmo counting clouds, his signature curiosity on full display.

A shaky start to the month has given way to solid S&P 500 gains as markets navigate tariff, inflation, and mega-cap tech risks.

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Gina Esposito joined WSOC-TV in May 2016. You’ll see her reporting, and filling in for Traffic Team 9 weekdays on Eyewitness News This Morning. She also anchors Eyewitness News Saturday and ...