Meta Platforms(US:META) Benzinga·2025-12-27 02:38Core Insights - The growing wealth disparity in the U.S. is highlighted, with a significant increase in the fortunes of a few billionaires, particularly Elon Musk, who reached a net worth of approximately $750 billion in 2025 [1][4]. Group 1: Wealth Disparity - Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the increasing income and wealth gap, noting that while millions struggle with basic necessities, the combined wealth of 10 billionaires surged by $730 billion in 2025 [2][3]. - The total wealth of the world's billionaires rose by $3.6 trillion in 2025, reaching $18.7 trillion, with the top 10 billionaires, including Musk, adding over $729 billion [4]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The wealth inequality issue has intensified, with warnings from billionaire lawyer John Morgan that the growing income gap could lead to a breaking point for the nation [6]. - Consumer spending patterns are affected, with lower-income households feeling increasingly excluded while higher-income households experience faster wage growth and increased spending [7].