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NYS AG’s Office Secures Deal With “Puppy Leasing” Firm To Cancel Leases And Refund Money
Predatory Debt Servicer Monterey Finance to Cancel All Outstanding Leases in New York, Providing Debt Relief To 835 New York Consumers
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- Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It? January 3, 2026Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.
- Sprinkles Cupcakes, the Bakery That Sold From Vending Machines, Closes Suddenly January 2, 2026The boutique chain’s co-founder, Candace Nelson, said that the business had ceased operations at year’s end. It was sold to a private equity firm more than a decade ago.
- Saks C.E.O. Steps Down as Company Struggles to Pay Down Debt January 2, 2026Saks Global’s executive chairman, Richard Baker, is taking over the luxury retailer he created with the 2024 acquisition of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
- A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup January 2, 2026Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
- China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla as World Leader in Electric Car Sales January 2, 2026As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.