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Michigan consumer sentiment index shows how much Americans' confidence is shattered
Economists predict a spending pullback by U.S. consumers because their sentiment fell for a fourth consecutive month, ... Read More
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Michael Hiltzik: No one understands Trump's thinking on tariffs. Here are the top guesses
For a brief, shining moment Wednesday, it looked as though some semblance of sanity had crept into Donald Trump's trade war.
Trump abruptly reversed course on the "reciprocal" tariffs he had begun to impose on scores of ...Read more
Tax Day is Tuesday. Are you ready? Tips for late filers
For many tax filers, state and federal income taxes are due Tuesday.
If you are done working on your 2024 taxes, congratulations.
If you have not, The San Diego Union-Tribune hopes the last-minute tax filing tips below, ...Read more
Trump administration takes aim at California's cap and trade program
There’s another battle brewing between the Trump administration and California.
A White House executive order issued earlier this week wants to roll back what it calls “all illegitimate impediments” by various state...Read more
S&P 500 notches its best week since November 2023: Markets wrap
Wall Street’s gyrations shook markets anew, with stocks wiping out losses to extend their best weekly gain since 2023. The rebound came as a selloff in Treasuries and the dollar abated, following a few chaotic days that ...Read more
UAW says automakers can afford tariffs. This is how much they'll cost, according to new report
Detroit's three automakers could bear an additional $41.9 billion in annual costs from President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, according to new estimates.
An analysis from the Center for ...Read more
Amid tariff turmoil, Swiss drugmaker commits to build $1.1B research hub in San Diego
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis announced Thursday that it plans to build a $1.1 billion research hub in San Diego as part of its $23 billion investment in U.S. operations over the next five years.
The investment will...Read more
Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes keeps fighting, claims appeal judges were confused, illogical and factually mistaken
Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical ...Read more
Car prices going up due to tariffs? What dealers and brands are doing in response
President Donald Trump's new 25% automotive tariffs are set to push new car prices thousands of dollars higher, but some automakers and dealers are sending a message that for now, at least, there are still hot deals to be ...Read more
Stocks eye best week since '23 as bond rout eases: Markets wrap
Wall Street’s gyrations shook markets anew on Friday, with stocks wiping out losses to extend their biggest rally since 2023 as a selloff in bonds waned.
Volatility shows little signs of easing as concerns that ...Read more
Auto review: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible is 'one rare chief'
As my long-term readers know about my array of cars in my collection and with an outpouring amount of emails requesting a review on something from within the Grasso Garage stable. Well, that time is here, so let’s strap ...Read more
Auto review: Burnin' rubber in the loco Ford Maverick Lobo
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Rounding the 180-degree, left-hand bend at the east end of Pechanga Arena’s autocross course, I stabbed the throttle pedal of my 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo and twin clutch packs accelerated the pickup�...Read more
'It's going to hurt a lot.' How LA's importers are navigating Trump's shifting tariffs
Since immigrating to the United States in 2009, Riyad Ladadwa has made a living buying and selling produce. The Palestinian businessman owns Diamond Fresh Farmers Market in Diamond Bar and relies on goods shipped from ...Read more
Why Trump's dream of made-in-the-USA iPhones isn't going to happen
For U.S. President Donald Trump, there would be few bigger victories than having a domestically produced version of the iPhone, one of the most popular tech products in history. Such a prize would validate his tariff plan ...Read more
7 investing mistakes financial pros say you should avoid
Investing in 2025 is more accessible than ever — but it isn’t always easy. With nearly constant market volatility and financial advice flooding your social media feed, it’s easy to make mistakes that hurt your long-...Read more
Larry Printz: Kia throws down the gauntlet once again at Milan Design Week
Milan Design Week, which is just wrapping up, is an annual affair that draws in the biggest names in fashion, such as Armani, Dior, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Versace. Yet ...Read more
Auto review: Reimagined QX80 ups its game on luxury, tech, power
The 2025 Infiniti QX80 enters its third generation and it’s a big deal — make that a gigantic deal.
The long-awaited redesign (more than a decade) expands the length of the large luxury SUV to 17.5 feet. It is ...Read more
DoorDash rolls out food delivery robots in Los Angeles
A robot on wheels could serve up your next meal thanks to a partnership between DoorDash and Coco Robotics that's bringing food delivery robots to Los Angeles sidewalks.
The food delivery service DoorDash announced ...Read more
Bessent emerges as Wall Street man-of-the-hour trade negotiator
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wasn’t directly involved in setting the steepest American tariff rates since before World War II. But he’s now in charge of negotiations to avoid them getting implemented.
The former ...Read more
US allies greet Trump's tariff u-turn with relief, and defiance
America’s trading partners around the globe reacted with a mixture of relief and bewilderment to President Donald Trump’s eleventh-hour decision to pause some of his most aggressive tariffs.
As government officials ...Read more
After calling for a new review, Trump now says he opposes any US Steel deal to Japan
Just two days after he ordered a new national security review of Nippon Steel Corp.'s bid to buy U.S. Steel Corp., President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he does not want the iconic Pittsburgh steelmaker to be sold ...Read more
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- Michael Hiltzik: No one understands Trump's thinking on tariffs. Here are the top guesses
- Michigan consumer sentiment index shows how much Americans' confidence is shattered
- Tax Day is Tuesday. Are you ready? Tips for late filers
- Amid tariff turmoil, Swiss drugmaker commits to build $1.1B research hub in San Diego
- Trump administration takes aim at California's cap and trade program
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