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  • PayPal Shares Jump on Reported Buyout Offer

    PayPal Holdings shares surged after reports that Stripe and private equity firm Advent International submitted a joint acquisition offer valued at $60.50 per share, representing a premium of about 28% over PayPal’s previous closing price. The news boosted investor confidence and helped lift U.S. markets during a strong start to the second-quarter earnings season. While…

  • U.S. Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Supporting Market Confidence

    U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in June, signaling that consumer spending remains resilient despite higher borrowing costs and ongoing economic uncertainty. The stronger-than-forecast data eased concerns about a slowdown in the world’s largest economy and provided support for financial markets. The report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve can keep interest rates unchanged…