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Affluent California county plans to sue Toyota

Friday, March 12, 2010 11:02

Orange County prosecutors say they'll file a lawsuit against Toyota because of continuing problems with their vehicles.

Consumer sentiment dips amid job worries

Friday, March 12, 2010 10:59

U.S. consumer sentiment declined slightly in early March, with Americans less positive about the job outlook, a survey released on Friday showed.

Retail sales rise unexpectedly in February

Retail sales rise unexpectedly in February

Friday, March 12, 2010 10:50

Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from storming the malls,

Stocks trade flat after mixed economic data

Friday, March 12, 2010 10:41

Stocks traded in a tight range Friday after mixed reports on retail sales and business inventories gave investors little new insight into the economy.

Business sales rise to highest level since 2008

Friday, March 12, 2010 10:06

Business inventories were unexpectedly flat in January, while sales rose to their highest level since October 2008, government data showed on Friday.

U.S. sales tax rates hit record high

U.S. sales tax rates hit record high

Friday, March 12, 2010 9:22

Forbes: While the White House's push to raise federal income taxes for the wealthy gets the attention, the sales tax rates imposed by state and local governments has crept to its highest level ever.

Weak economy means it's a freebie nation

Weak economy means it’s a freebie nation

Friday, March 12, 2010 9:21

Whether it's to boost sagging business or attract customers to a new product, there seems to be a freebie fad going on. That's a boon for budget shoppers and can be good for companies too

Red Tape: Toyota woes raise car-tech woes

Red Tape: Toyota woes raise car-tech woes

Friday, March 12, 2010 8:29

We may never know why runaway Toyotas suddenly seem to be everywhere. The scariest possibility, however, is that faulty computers are driving some victims to their deaths with frightening randomness

Policy ‘dove’ may be tapped for Fed vice chair

Friday, March 12, 2010 8:09

President Barack Obama plans to nominate San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen, a respected policy dove, to be vice chairman of the central bank.

New wave of foreclosures threatens market

New wave of foreclosures threatens market

Friday, March 12, 2010 5:52

Swelling ranks of homeowners who are seriously delinquent but haven't yet lost their homes may soon lead to a new round of foreclosures.