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Jul 10, 2009 | 1 comment

Once the world's largest and most powerful automaker, the troubled company is expected to emerge cleansed of massive debt and burdensome contracts that would have sunk it without federal loans.

5 hours ago | 9 comments

Get ready to get your fill. Chick-fil-A restaurants are giving out freebies on Friday.

Jul 9, 2009 | 2 comments

Increasing distrust in the stock market has led investors into Treasurys, even as the government floods the market with billions in debt with no end in sight.

Jul 9, 2009 | 13 comments

Osama bin Laden's strategy to damage the economy was "short-lived in its effects," according to a study.

Jul 8, 2009 | 1 comment

Much like its stock market counterpart, the Oil VIX is showing a high level of uncertainty among investors as efforts intensify for stronger regulation of energy trading.

Jul 8, 2009

Much like its stock market counterpart, the Oil VIX is showing a high level of uncertainty among investors as efforts intensify for stronger regulation of energy trading.

Jul 8, 2009

Much like its stock market counterpart, the Oil VIX is showing a high level of uncertainty among investors as efforts intensify for stronger regulation of energy trading.

Jul 8, 2009 | 14 comments

Government officials and consumer advocates say the banks should be more sympathetic to California.

Jul 9, 2009 | 1 comment

Regulators are looking into whether the board told shareholders the truth about Steve Jobs's health.

Jul 8, 2009

Three floors in the San Diego Union-Tribune's five-story Mission Valley offices were posted for rent Monday.

Jul 8, 2009 | 3 comments

Google is working on a new operating system for inexpensive computers in a daring attempt to wrest away Microsoft's long-running control over people's computing experience.

Jul 8, 2009

The future of Internet radio appears more secure after a handful of online stations reached an agreement Tuesday to head off a potentially crippling increase in copyright royalty rates.

Jul 8, 2009 | 2 comments

Fans of Michael Jackson haven't been buying paraphernalia – T-shirts, hats, and the like – in significant numbers. And that may be partly because licensed material was unavailable.

Jul 8, 2009 | 1 comment

Remember when Web video was a buggy joke? Michael Jackson's service shows it's a serious business.

Jul 7, 2009 | 3 comments

Contrary to comments made this past weekend by Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama says that the U.S. did not misread the economic downturn.

Jul 7, 2009 | 1 comment

Global stock markets could crash in October, as by then it will be clear that the economic recovery many people pinned their hopes on will not materialize, the stimulus option will no longer be a viable...

Jul 7, 2009 | 9 comments

Cash-strapped Americans are falling farther behind on credit card and loan payments as the recession that has crippled the U.S. economy grinds on.

Jul 6, 2009

Slow economic growth coupled with a meteoric stocks rally that will be difficult to sustain is making for a challenging second half for investors.

Jul 6, 2009 | 1 comment

Silicon Valley virus fighter releases list of what fills our email inboxes.

Jul 6, 2009 | 11 comments

With so many companies laying off workers and slashing wages and benefits, it’s not surprising that some employees feel no obligation to be nice when they head out the door.

Jul 4, 2009 | 2 comments

There's a new building in town, and it isn't a military barracks or a hospital. It's a Tourist Information Center.

Jul 4, 2009 | 6 comments

The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.

Jul 3, 2009

George talks to estate planner about preparing for the inevitable. They discuss the pros and cons of wills and living trusts.

Jul 3, 2009

George talks to estate planner about preparing for the inevitable. They discuss the pros and cons of wills and living trusts.