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Feb 16 2026FINANCE

Retail Trading Shifts: Crypto Takes a Backseat

The recent earnings reports from Robinhood and Coinbase reveal a significant shift in retail trading behavior. While overall revenues have increased, crypto-specific earnings have taken a hit. This trend highlights a broader pattern where retail investors are moving away from crypto and towards othe

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Saks Shuts Its New Orleans Store as Retail Shake‑Up Continues

The flagship Saks Fifth Avenue on Canal Street will close its doors in April 2026. The decision comes as the parent company, Saks Global Enterprises, files for Chapter 11 and trims unprofitable locations nationwide. The New Orleans outlet has been a downtown landmark since the early 1980s, reopen

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Data Deal: Food Tech Giant Adds Customer‑Insight Tool

PAR Technology Corp. will buy most of Bridg, a Los Angeles data platform owned by Cardlytics, for between $27. 5 million and $30 million in PAR shares. The deal will close early 2026 after standard approvals. The purchase gives PAR instant access to a rare mix of loyalty and everyday transaction da

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Retail Spending Slows, Small Business Confidence Drops

December retail sales stayed flat month‑to‑month, a sharp fall from the expected rise after November’s rebound. The drop marks the slowest year‑over‑year growth since September 2024. Motor vehicle and clothing purchases fell the most, while spending on building materials and food & beverage grew

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Why Retail Stores Need Smart Checkout Systems

Retail stores are changing fast. They need better tools to keep up. One key tool is the point-of-sale (POS) system. This is the system that handles sales, inventory, and customer data. But not all POS systems are created equal. Older POS systems can't keep up with today's needs. They lack features

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Exploring Teso Life: A New Shopping Spot in Portland

A new shopping experience is coming to Southeast Portland this week. Teso Life, a brand that brings together Asian food, fashion, and home goods, is opening its doors. This isn't their first store, though. They've been around since 2017 and now have over 20 stores across the country. Portland is get

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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

How JD Sports is Winning the U. S. Sneaker Game

JD Sports is making big moves in the U. S. sneaker market. With almost 400 stores already and plans to double that number, the company is expanding fast. They own several sports apparel chains and bring in nearly $6 billion a year in the U. S. alone. But this is just the beginning. The sneaker mark

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Jan 25 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Rules: A New Plan for Fair Play

The Senate Agriculture Committee has a new plan to make crypto trading fairer. They want to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) more power. This power would help them oversee parts of the crypto market. The plan is called the “Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act. ” The plan aims t

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

AMC Shares Rise: What's Driving the Surge?

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. saw its shares climb on Thursday, catching the attention of investors. This rise is partly due to GameStop's CEO, Ryan Cohen, who recently bought a significant number of GameStop shares. Cohen's actions suggest he believes in the company's future, and this confidence

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Jan 20 2026FINANCE

Smart Stock Picks for a Secure Future

Picking stocks that can grow over a long time is tricky. Not every company can stay strong for many years. But some can. Here are three companies that might be good for this. Amazon is one of them. It's big in online shopping. In the U. S. , it controls about 40% of the market. That's a lot. Walmar

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