Gold prices had a steep rise on Monday, climbing above $4,100 per ounce for the first time in two weeks as hope surrounding an end to the US government shutdown and speculation over new fiscal incentives bolstered investor sentiment.

Sweetgreen sells its robotics unit Spyce to Wonder Group for $186M but retains access to its automation tech. The deal could hint at a deeper partnership—or even a future Wonder acquisition.

Wall Street kicked off the week on a high note as optimism grew that Washington could soon end the record-breaking government shutdown.

PENN Entertainment ends its ESPN Bet deal early as ESPN partners with DraftKings. The move cuts PENN’s costs but leaves it scrambling to redefine its sports betting strategy by December 2025.

Bitcoin extended its decline on Friday, dipping below $100,000 for the first time in six months and leaving investors questioning whether the latest crypto bull run has reached its limits.

U.S. stocks continued its losses on Friday as pressure on mega-cap tech and a steep drop in consumer sentiment kept investors on edge.

Jamf to go private in a $2.2B all-cash deal with Francisco Partners at $13.05/share—a 50% premium. The move boosts financial flexibility for Jamf’s SaaS and security growth strategy.