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1. How Build-A-Bear went from a penny stock to a retail winner

2. Inside the dealmaking that pushed Trump to reclassify pot, expand access

3. Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices

4. Shoppers are focusing on quality, not deals, in the final days before Christmas

5. Classic-car market poised for strong 2026, says Hagerty CEO

6. November home sales struggle as supply stalls

7. Wall Street banked on a flurry of deals under Trump in 2025. It wasn't that simple

8. Trump's 'Gold Card' relies on legal loophole to help wealthy foreigners get U.S. visa

9. UnitedHealth Group commits to improvements after independent audit, patient backlash

10. 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' snares $12 million in Thursday previews

11. American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles

12. Nike shares drop 10% as China sales plunge, tariffs hit profits

13. Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access

14. Chipotle chases the protein craze with new menu items — including meat in a cup

15. Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants hikes revenue outlook as value plays help bring in diners

16. Activist investor Elliott builds over $1 billion stake in Lululemon, puts forth CEO candidate

17. American Airlines starts flying the longest-range narrow-body Airbus plane. Here's what's inside

18. Eli Lilly says obesity pill helps maintain weight loss after patients switch from Wegovy, Zepbound 

19. What's ahead for media in 2026? Anonymous executives make bold predictions

20. U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter collision with American Airlines jet that killed 67 people