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Saturday, November 14, 2026Nov 14

As Wall Street defers bonuses, others suffer

By RACHEL BECK

AP Business Writer

NEW YORK – Big bonuses are back on Wall Street, but that doesn’t mean everybody’s driving a new Ferrari.

This year, companies are giving out more of the rewards in stock that can’t be redeemed for years, limiting the economic benefits for businesses that cater to the Masters of the Universe.

Whether they sell $5 million condos or $50 steaks, those businesses are bracing for a winter without the typical bonus rush.