GM's Record 55% Rally Makes It 2025's Undisputed Automaker Champion
General Motors stock surged past $80 to all-time highs, delivering its best year since emerging from bankruptcy in 2009 and outpacing Tesla, Ford, and every major rival.
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Mortgage Rates Stuck at 6% Through 2026: What 21 Forecasters Are Telling Homebuyers
21 major forecasters predict mortgage rates will hover around 6% throughout 2026. Here's what prospective homebuyers need to know about the rate outlook.
The Great Retail Extinction: 8,200 Stores Closed in 2025 as Shopping Habits Shifted Forever
Party City, Joann, and Rite Aid vanished entirely. With 8,200 stores closed, 2025 set a new record for retail extinctions.
Corporate Bankruptcies Surge to 15-Year High as Tariffs and Inflation Crush American Businesses
More than 700 U.S. companies filed for bankruptcy in 2025, the highest rate since 2010. Spirit Airlines, Rite Aid, and Party City among the casualties.
Oracle's 45% Plunge: How the AI Poster Child Became an AI Cautionary Tale
Oracle shares have plunged 45% from their September peak as massive AI spending raises concerns about returns on investment. The stock's collapse has become a symbol of AI bubble fears.
Metaplanet Targets 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027: Asia's Answer to MicroStrategy
Japanese firm Metaplanet received shareholder approval for a bold plan to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027—1% of total supply. The strategy mirrors MicroStrategy's successful approach.
Credit Cards for Bad Credit: How to Rebuild Your Score in 2025
Struggling with bad credit? Learn which credit cards can help rebuild your score, what to look for, and how to use them responsibly.
Personal Loans Explained: When They Make Sense and When to Avoid Them
Understanding personal loans: how they work, what they cost, when they're helpful, and when other options make more sense for your financial needs.
Holiday Retail Sales on Track for First-Ever $1 Trillion Season
Holiday retail spending is on track to surpass $1 trillion for the first time ever. E-commerce led growth with a 7.8% increase, despite weakening consumer confidence.
Consumer Confidence Drops to 89.1, Lowest Level Since Tariffs Began in April
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.8 points to 89.1 in December, the fifth straight monthly decline. Consumers' views on current conditions turned negative.
Gold Surges Past $4,500 to Fresh Record as 2025's Best Trade Continues
Gold prices rose past $4,500 per ounce to a fresh all-time high on Christmas Eve. The precious metal is up nearly 70% in 2025, its best year since 1979.
Treasury Yields Hold Near 4.15% as Bond Market Awaits Year-End
The 10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as markets digest strong GDP data and Fed rate outlook. Heavy auction schedule tests demand this week.