The past year saw a wave of bankruptcies, with a number of major national brands permanently closing their doors amid uncertain economic growth and ongoing challenges among brick-and-mortar businesses. More than 8,100 stores closed across the U.S. in 2025, up roughly 12% from 2024, according to retail industry analytics firm Coresight Research. Here are some…
The popular bakery chain Sprinkles Cupcakes, which was known for its storefronts and “cupcake ATMs,” is permanently closing all locations, according to its founder and former owner. In a post to Instagram, Candace Nelson confirmed the rumors, saying she didn’t think this was how the Sprinkles story would end after selling the company to a…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings. Buffett’s last day as CEO is Wednesday…
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Are you planning to move soon? Whether you’re moving across town or overseas, TRICARE For Life moves with you. “TFL provides Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and Part B, regardless of their age or where they live,” said Anne Breslin, TRICARE For Life Program Manager at the…
The top five mortgage lenders this week all moved their rates slightly lower, now leading the field with rates in the sub-6% range, according to a survey conducted by Yahoo Finance. Lenders were ranked by annual percentage rate (APR), which includes lender fees. Here are the 10 mortgage lenders with the best interest rates this…
A multistate outbreak of salmonella infections likely linked to raw oysters has sickened more than 60 people across 22 states, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention health advisory. Health officials are working to identify the source of those contaminated raw oysters, the advisory issued December 23 said. What is salmonella, and…
Trump Mobile, a cellular phone service launched by the Trump Organization earlier this year, is delaying initial shipments of its gold-colored mobile phones. The Financial Times first reported that Trump Mobile would push back its plans to ship the smartphones by the end of this year. A customer service representative for the wireless carrier told…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings. Buffett‘s last day as CEO is Wednesday…
Homebuyers are starting to see signs of relief, and the momentum could roll into next year. While 2025 has been more of a “balancing year” for the housing market, “2026 will be better for buyers,” Realtor.com senior economist Joel Berner told NBC News. This shift in the market is in part due to a drop…
Drivers in Michigan are set to pay more at the pump in the New Year as changes to the state’s fuel tax system take effect. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Michigan will eliminate its 6% sales tax on gasoline and replace it with a higher cents-per-gallon fuel tax. The change will raise the state fuel tax…
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As millions of Americans prepare to greet the New Year, they may find themselves in need of a few last-minute party favors, food or decor on New Year’s Eve. Most stores will be open on New Year’s Eve, which isn’t an official federal holiday, although some retailers are planning to close their doors early. Otherwise,…
Michael Burry attends the New York premiere of “The Big Short” at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on Nov. 23, 2015. Jim Spellman | WireImage | Getty Images Renowned investor Michael Burry on Wednesday said he is not currently shorting Tesla shares after calling the electric vehicle maker “ridiculously overvalued.” In a social…
Marcus Satterfield has a good job in Virginia Beach and makes decent pay, and he has never really had to fret about providing for his young daughter – especially around the holidays. Normally, the living room would be flush with presents and toys. He’d host Christmas breakfast and dinner. This year, holiday gatherings were scrapped,…
Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images It’s been a roller-coaster year for financial markets – but US stock investors are heading into 2026 on a high note. US President Donald Trump’s global trade tariffs sent shockwaves through markets in the spring. But by summer, the US saw record highs fuelled by strong company…
Photographer: Lauren Petracca/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Copper had its best year since 2009, fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production. The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year. That makes…
An Alabama amusement park’s lawsuit against a major termite protection company could result in a $6 million penalty, if an arbitrator’s ruling stands as issued. Court records show that the Waterville USA amusement park in Gulf Shores filed suit against Terminix in 2021. The park is a major attraction for vacationers visiting the Alabama coast,…
Wall Street’s gains this year have come despite an unpromising first few months © Jimin Kim/SOPA Images via Reuters Global stock markets have shrugged off turmoil triggered by Donald Trump’s trade war and fears of a bubble in the artificial intelligence sector to post a third straight year of double-digit gains in 2025. Wall Street’s…
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The Chinese and Dutch governments are at loggerheads over control of chipmaker amid concerns for global supply chains. Published On 31 Dec 202531 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share China has demanded the Netherlands end its bid to control the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, accusing the European country of causing a…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Dec. 30, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield moved higher on Wednesday, yet ended 2025 lower amid Federal Reserve rate cuts and sticky-but-trending-lower inflation. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose more than…
Drazen_ / Getty Images See how much you could have when you’re 67 if you contributed $7,500 to your IRA every year starting when you’re 27. If you contribute the 2026 individual retirement account (IRA) limit of $7,500 every year from age 27 to 67, investing fully in an S&P 500 index fund, you could…
Warren Buffett has worn many hats over the years: The stock-picking Oracle of Omaha. An avuncular, Dairy-Queen-eating, Coke-drinking product pitchman. A living symbol of capitalism and its complexities. But for generations of business leaders, the 95-year-old has also served as something else: a teacher. Buffett’s combination of success and sagacity has made him one of…
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 1: Fireworks light up the London skyline over Big Ben and the London Eye just after midnight on January 1, 2023 in London, England. London’s New Years’ Eve firework display returned this year after it was cancelled during the Covid Pandemic. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Dan Kitwood | Getty Images…
Xi Jinping said China had injected ‘positive energy’ into an international order marked by instability and division in 2025 © Athit Perawongmetha/AFP via Getty Images Xi Jinping has lauded his country’s rising “national power” as he trumpeted the country’s economic growth, scientific breakthroughs and expanding soft power in a New Year’s Eve address to the…
New York — The US stock market just achieved something so rare that it’s only happened six times since the 1940s: three consecutive years of double-digit gains. The S&P 500 rose 16.39% this year, after rising 23% in 2024 and 24% in 2023. That gain comes despite concerns about tariffs, geopolitical turmoil, nerves about a…
We recently compiled a list of the 7 Most Promising Robotics Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. NVIDIA Corporation is one of the most promising stocks. TheFly reported on December 26 that NVDA announced a non-exclusive licensing agreement with AI chip startup Groq. The deal includes bringing Groq’s founder and CEO, Jonathan Ross, President Sunny…
As the United States economy heads into 2026, the report card emerging on its performance is complicated. By many measures, the world’s largest economy appears to be in a strong position. After a tumultuous year marked by President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his swing towards tariffs and protectionism, recent growth has outpaced the expectations…
Musk is now infamous for his false promises, but even this is excessive. By on December 30, 2025 It looks like Elon Musk made a whole lot of 2025 promises that he couldn’t keep. Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images By now, everyone knows that Elon Musk is very much an optimist when it comes to…
Trader Michael Pistillo wears “2026” glasses as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on December 31, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images The S&P 500 pulled back on Wednesday, though the index still closed out a bumper year. The…
Concord, New Hampshire AP — Imagine the buffet. Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New England. The first seafood vanished on November 22 in Falmouth, Maine, where authorities suspect someone stole 14 cages full of oysters from an aquaculture…
The Justice Department announced today that a federal court has entered a stipulated order resolving a case against Disney Worldwide Services Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC, (collectively, Disney). The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigated this matter, negotiated a resolution with Disney, and referred the case to the Department. Under the order, Disney will pay…
CONCORD, N.H. — Imagine the buffet. Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New England. The first seafood vanished on Nov. 22 in Falmouth, Maine, where authorities suspect someone stole 14 cages full of oysters from an aquaculture site in…