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The number of bankruptcies in the U.S. reportedly increased this year, with filing by large corporations reaching their highest level in 15 years.

The filings are across the country’s economy, from the billion-dollar giants to mom-and-pop shops to everyday individuals, according to BusinessInsider.com. 

The surge in bankruptcies highlights the financial pressures facing consumers and companies amid the rising cost of goods and services and a tougher borrowing environment,

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The end of 2025 brings with it a key logistical adjustment for millions of beneficiaries in the United States due to the federal holiday calendar. Since January 1 is a non-working day that affects banking and government operations, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has decided to bring forward the first payment of 2026 to Wednesday,

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Stock futures pointed to a quiet open on Monday after the S&P 500 touched a fresh intraday record last Friday, capping a year of robust gains across major US indexes. With traders eyeing the final sessions of 2025, the benchmark’s path highlights sustained market optimism despite elevated valuations and holiday-thin volumes.

S&P 500 futures edged marginally higher Sunday night,

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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares slipped about 1% in premarket trading Monday, even as broader U.S. equity futures were little changed.

The stock has risen about 25% year to date,

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