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Here are today's top headlines:

1. Despite a decline in net sales for Q4 and the full year, J.C. Penney remains profitable, sparking discussions about potential expansion.
2. Harris Teeter launches "$5 Meal Days," offering affordable prepared food items for $5 each on weekdays at select stores in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
3. Simon Property Group's involvement in the proposed acquisition of Express Inc. by a consortium including WHP Global and Brookfield Properties does not require any capital investment from Simon.

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