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American Express Falls in 2026 on AI-Fee Jitters as Debate Over Its Moat Builds

The pullback reflects concern that AI shopping agents could bypass card fees.

USPS Seeks 90–95¢ Stamp as Postmaster General Warns Cash Could Run Out Within a Year

Unilever Confirms Exploratory Talks to Sell Food Division to McCormick

Rivian Launches R2 at About $60,000 as Cheaper Trims Queue Up Through 2027

U.S. Hotels Gain in Mid-March as Events Boost San Francisco and Miami

Five Below Rallies on Q4 Beat and Bullish 2026 Guidance

Popeyes Franchisee Sailormen Closes 20 Stores as Bankruptcy Sale Process Begins

U.S. EV Registrations Plunge 41% After Tax Credit Lapse as Global Sales Cool

Epic Defends Fortnite V-Bucks Value Reduction Ahead of March 19 Rollout

Bunker Sales Soar as Iran Conflict Triggers Gulf and U.S. Demand

Florsheim Owner Sues Trump Administration Over Tariffs as Case Paused After Supreme Court Ruling

Bumble Soars After Q4 Beat as Company Unveils AI-Driven Bumble 2.0

Starboard Pushes Turnaround at CarMax With Board Nominations as Company Signals Constructive Talks

Lego Posts Record 2025 Results, Plans Bigger U.S. Footprint as Smart Brick Rolls Out in 2026

Australia EV Sales Nearly Double as Tesla Shanghai Deliveries Leap and Exports Rise

Simon & Schuster Names Amazon Veteran Greg Greeley as CEO

George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman Launch Crazy Mountain, a Non‑Alcoholic Lager

Debt-Laden Six Flags Sells Seven Parks as Regional Industry Faces Cost Surge and Labor Gaps

American Express Drops 12% in February on AI-Agent Fears Despite Strong 2026 Outlook

Latin America’s Auto Divide: Mexico Sets Record Start as Argentina Production Sinks 30%