The Daily Money 1-29

Happy Hump Day, readers. It's Mike here dishing up the morning's Money news for you.

This is a big day for companies reporting quarterly earnings. McDonald's says that sales worldwide rose 6% in the October-December 2019 period and the fast food giant hit a landmark of $100 billion in sales for the year. But for Boeing, the grounding of the 737 Max resulted in the company reporting its first full-year loss in more than two decades.

Tax season is upon us. Wondering how long it might take to get your refund? 

Holiday gatherings put you in the mood to upgrade your kitchen appliances? We have a guide to finding the right refrigerator, dishwasher or range for you.

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Mike Snider, business and technology reporter