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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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