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Oil prices remain above $100, Senate agrees to end Homeland Security shutdown, Netflix raises prices again, and more news to start your day.

Netflix updated its plans page on Thursday.

Investors are digesting news that Costco has launched its own energy drink line.

Olaplex Holdings will be acquired by German conglomerate Henkel for $2.06 a share.

A new Target store in New Jersey highlights ongoing customer frustrations, from confusing promotions to persistent in-store issues.

The key is choosing the winners from the losers by focusing on dividend coverage—the cash flow and earnings needed to cover the payouts—and the potential for improving businesses.

Arm Holdings stock jumps after the semiconductor company says it will make its own data-center CPU.

GasBuddy’s live price-tracker says the average gas price nationwide is $3.983 a gallon. That’s $1.01 higher than last month as fuel prices continue to climb.

The housing market is likely to see higher demand over time, one analyst notes.

Alibaba, JD.com, and Meituan have been locked in a brutal price war, particularly in food delivery.

The e-commerce giant reported adjusted earnings of $2.53 a share on revenue of $17.7 billion.

Fears of artificial-intelligence disruption hit software stocks after Apollo Global Management caps withdrawals at one of its funds.

The beauty company confirmed merger discussions with Jean-Paul Gauthier owner Puig Brands.

Another day of chaos for air travelers, Chevron CEO says energy markets should be more worried, cruise operators get a boost, and more news to start your day.

DraftKings, Flutter, and MGM shares were rising after a bipartisan group of U.S. senators sought to crack down on sports betting through prediction markets.

DraftKings stock jumped ahead of the open Monday following a report that lawmakers are seeking to ban sports bets from prediction markets.

AI models can be helpful for gaming out hypotheticals, such as estimating mortgage payments or suggesting renovations.

Sports betting stocks aren’t getting a lift from the NCAA tournament. Concerns about competition from Kalshi and Polymarket remain.

From bill payments to e-commerce logistics, Taiwan’s corner stores have evolved into service hubs.

Super Micro stock plunges after the U.S. government charges employees with involvement in a plan to divert servers to China.

Walmart, Ross Stores, and Five Below stock have a lot going for them on a technical basis and in terms of fundamentals.

We looked for promising names in materials and healthcare, and found some investments that should thrive in today’s economy.

Micron stock drops even as the memory-chip maker posts strong fiscal second-quarter earnings.

The jewelry retailer reports better-than-expected holiday earnings but gives a weak outlook for fiscal 2027.

The off-price retailer’s focus on value has resonated with consumers. It’s gaining on industry leader TJX Cos.