- A notable opponent of MLMs, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez announces her resignation, effective Feb. 10. Her exit will leave just two commissioners - one a D, and one a R - meaning the new administration will have three slots to fill.
- Ramirez's replacement will also surely be less hostile to mergers (she helped stop the Staples/Office Depot and Sysco/ U.S. Foods deals).
- Herbalife (HLF +3.8%), NuSkin (NUS +2.3%), Avon (AVP +1.1%), Primerica (PRI +3%) are among the names which may find easier sledding.