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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

US Retail Sales Surge 1.7% in March Despite $4 Gas Shock

US retail sales jumped 1.7% in March 2026, the biggest monthly gain since January 2023, defying $4 gas price concerns and suggesting resilient consumer spending despite inflation pressures.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeremy Bowman

Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in February as Geopolitical Risks Loom Large

U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in February, but Middle East tensions threaten momentum. Defensive stocks Dollar General and Philip Morris stand out.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··License Global

Licensing Market Hits $117.7B as Consolidation Reshapes Agent Landscape

Global licensing market reached $117.7B in 2025 with 12.7% growth, as CAA acquires Beanstalk amid industry consolidation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Motley Fool Staff

Streaming Giants Raise Fees as Retail Growth Slows Amid Economic Divergence

Streaming platforms raise prices amid economic divergence, with affluent consumers spending while retail growth slows. Tech stocks tumble on AI competition concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Valentine's Day Spending Projected to Reach $29.1B in 2026, Driven by Jewelry and Pet Gifts

Valentine's Day spending projected to hit $29.1B in 2026, up 5.8% from 2025. Jewelry leads categories while pet gifts and expanded gift-giving boost overall consumer spending.
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