Bulk-buying, bargain-hunting shoppers propelled Costco Wholesale ( COST 0.62%) to a record-breaking 2024 for sales and earnings. The discount retailer is benefiting from a resilient economic backdrop while capitalizing on an ongoing e-commerce expansion. Its latest update highlighted further growth momentum to kick off 2025.

Coinbase (COIN) says the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission plans to abandon its enforcement case against the crypto firm, adding it’s a “huge day” for crypto enthusiasts. The SEC’s change of heart suggests President Donald Trump’s new administration will make good on its promises of regulatory clarity and pro-crypto policies in the years