The year 2024 has seen a significant surge in restaurant bankruptcy filings, reflecting a broader trend of corporate bankruptcies across various sectors. At least 10 restaurant chains have already filed for bankruptcy, not including multi-unit franchisees, with three Chapter 11 filings occurring in August alone. This increase in bankruptcies can be attributed to a combination
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Dollar General, a well-known discount retailer catering to lower-income customers in rural areas, faced a significant setback when it slashed its sales and profit guidance for the full year. The company’s shares plummeted by 25% following the earnings report, indicating a growing concern among investors about its performance in the challenging economic environment. With fiscal
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Automated 401(k) savings plans have been heralded as a game-changer in the realm of retirement planning. However, recent research has uncovered some critical flaws in the system that cast a shadow on their effectiveness. While policies like auto-enrollment and auto-escalation have been lauded for their potential to enhance workers’ nest eggs, the reality is far
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The housing market continues to experience record-high prices, with the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index reflecting a 5.4% increase in June compared to the previous year. Despite rising mortgage interest rates, home prices have reached unprecedented levels. However, the annual gain in June was slightly lower than the previous month, indicating a
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Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed a message to U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting, expressing Beijing’s desire for a positive relationship with Washington. Xi emphasized the importance of finding the right way for the two countries to coexist, despite the escalating tensions in recent years. Xi reiterated China’s commitment to a stable,
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MongoDB saw a significant increase in its shares, rising as much as 16% in extended trading following the release of its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. The company reported earnings per share of 70 cents, surpassing the expected 49 cents. Additionally, MongoDB’s revenue reached $478.1 million, exceeding the projected $464.1 million. This growth represents a 13%
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