Consumer spending is strong again — and the U.S. economy is all right
High tariffs, lingering inflation and more trouble finding a job apparently haven’t been enough to throw consumers into funk. Americans increased spending again in August to help keep the U.S. economy chugging.
New car sales see boost as consumers fear tariffs, higher prices
GMC SUVs parked outside a GMC Buick dealership in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on March 22, 2025. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images DETROIT — Uncertainty surrounding U.S. regulations on tariffs, electric vehicles and other auto-related issues have given new car sales a surprising boost heading into the fourth quarter, according to a new industry […]
Trump floats using tariff money to help farmers hurt by trade wars
President Donald Trump on Thursday promised to use revenue from his new taxes on imports to provide aid to American farmers, throwing his weight behind a proposal floated last week by his agriculture secretary.
Antonoff slams Live Nation CEO’s ‘underpriced’ concert claim
Jack Antonoff speaks on stage at “Up Close & Personal” In My Studio With…Jack Antonoff at The Village Recording Studio on Aug. 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Unique Nicole | Getty Images Acclaimed music producer Jack Antonoff is rejecting claims by Live Nation Entertainment CEO Michael Rapino that concert tickets are still “underpriced.” The […]
Trump announces 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals unless drug makers are building U.S. factories
President Donald Trump announced a raft of new tariffs late Thursday, including a 100% levy on imported pharmaceuticals unless their manufacturers are actively building factories in the U.S.
YouTube TV, NBCUniversal warn of impending carriage dispute
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: A detail view of a NBC Sunday Night Football video camera during the first half between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Ric Tapia | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images YouTube TV subscribers may soon be without […]
Costco (COST) Q4 2025 earnings
A Costco store in Richmond, California, US, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Costco on Thursday topped Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly earnings and revenue as the warehouse club posted double-digit gains in both membership income and its e-commerce business. Unlike many other retailers, the company does not […]
I inherited $600,000 in Apple shares. Am I crazy if I don’t sell them now?
“Apple now makes up about 50% of my portfolio.”
CarMax stock plummets after missed Wall Street’s expectations
A sign is posted in front of a CarMax dealership on April 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images DETROIT — Shares of CarMax were down by more than 20% in trading Thursday after the used auto retailer missed Wall Street’s quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. CarMax […]
Medical credit cards offer a lifeline for cash-strapped patients. These 3 tips can help you avoid the pitfalls.
As consumers weather persistent medical inflation, more doctors, dentists and even veterinarians are offering medical credit cards, which transfer the patient’s debt from their office to a bank.
