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What is market capitulation?
Market capitulation is a term used by investors and traders during times of market decline. It refers to an extreme point of panic selling, where investors are willing to sell their assets at any price, resulting in a rapid decline in prices. Dictionaries define capitulation as the act of surrendering, which is a good way of thinking about how ...Read more

5 top mistakes to avoid during a market sell-off
Stocks sold off in early April as investors grappled with how tariffs would impact inflation and the outlook for economic growth. Some investors even grew concerned about a possible recession. Some of the biggest tech companies saw their shares tumble 20% or more, with Tesla falling around 50% from its recent high. The Federal Reserve faces the ...Read more

'De-extinction' startup with $10 billion valuation revives dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences Inc., a Dallas-based biotech firm with a $10 billion valuation, has announced a new breakthrough in its audacious mission to resurrect extinct animals.
The company said on Monday it’s created three dire wolves, a species popularized by the fantasy series "Game of Thrones" but not seen on Earth in more than 12,000 years. ...Read more

Ulta Beauty pauses expansion of Target locations
Ulta Beauty is pausing expansion of its Target shop-in-shops this year, CEO Kecia Steelman said.
“In joint partnership with Target, we’ve made the decision to really lean into the 600-plus stores that are open this next year and really look at ‘How do we continue to drive efficiencies and leverage the learnings that we’ve had to really ...Read more

Los Angeles' production woes worsen as soundstages go unused at historic levels
Los Angeles' soundstages once were nearly filled to capacity, as demand for streaming content reached its peak.
But last year, the average annual occupancy rate dropped to 63%, a further indication of Hollywood's sustained production slowdown, according to a new report.
That's a decline from 2023, which saw an average regional occupancy rate ...Read more

Motormouth: How does it know the speed limit?
Q: There is a little display on my dash that tells me the speed limit of whatever road I’m on. It is amazingly accurate, changing at the very moment I pass a sign with a new limit. But it also knows the speed limit on roads I enter where there is no sign. How does my car receive this information?
C.M., Chicago
A: You are being followed by ...Read more

David Siegel, owner of famed Westgate Las Vegas, dies at 89
LAS VEGAS — When David Siegel bought the then-LVH hotel-casino in 2014, he was advised it would be wise to shut down the hotel for extensive upgrades.
Siegel authorized the work. But he wasn’t locking the doors as the hotel turned over to the Westgate.
“That would have put 2,000 people out of work, and we thought we’ll work around the ...Read more

'Nowhere to hide.' How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs
SAN FRANCISCO — The iPhone is a quintessentially 21st century product — Californian in its creation and design and now enmeshed in the global economy.
Apple makes most of its iPhones in China, though in recent years the Cupertino-based company has made more of its products in India, Vietnam and other nations. In all, the tech giant says it...Read more

Musk-Altman fight over OpenAI overhaul set for March trial
A federal judge set a March trial in Elon Musk’s challenge to Sam Altman’s plans to overhaul OpenAI’s business structure, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between the two billionaires.
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, put the trial on her calendar for March 16 during a hearing Friday after ...Read more
'Perfect storm.' Hundreds of South Florida condos now on secret mortgage blacklist
A secretive quasi-governmental condo blacklist is growing exponentially, making it difficult for owners in scores of troubled buildings in Miami and South Florida to sell or get loans for repairs even as their associations face a fiscal and time crunch to meet stringent new state safety regulations.
The number of local condos on the list, which...Read more

Fed chairman warns Trump tariffs risks higher inflation, slower growth
ARLINGTON, Va. — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday that President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" global tariffs will lead to "higher inflation and slower growth" in the coming months.
"While tariffs are highly likely to generate at least a temporary rise in inflation, it's also possible that the effects could be more ...Read more

Daniel Howes: Why Trump's tariff orthodoxy won't change auto reality
DETROIT — In a company town that’s seen more than its share of economic hardship, President Donald Trump’s Tariffpalooza could get ugly for Detroit real fast.
It's a presidential choice, marked Thursday by plunging stock markets around the world not seen since the outbreak of COVID-19. Just hours after Trump unveiled import taxes against ...Read more

Stellantis joins Ford in offering customers employee discount pricing following tariffs
The parent of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram on Friday said it's following Ford Motor Co.'s lead in offering employee discount pricing to its customers in the wake of tariffs being instituted on imported vehicles.
Stellantis NV's offering will run through the end of the month, the automaker confirmed in a statement. The promotion comes a day ...Read more

Auto review: All-wheelin' Honda's Passport to adventure
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Honda is more than an appliance maker. It has thrilled enthusiasts with racy motorbikes, Civic Type Rs, S2000 sports cars on road — dirt bikes, FourTrax ATVs, Talon side-by-sides off-road.
Now it has an armored, dirt-kicking SUV to tow them. Say hello to the rugged all-wheel-drive Passport SUV with standard orange ...Read more

Auto review: 2025 Land Cruiser is almost exactly what you'd expect
The Toyota Land Cruiser returns for a second season in its current iteration, a slimmed-down SUV that lacks the V-8 engine and opulent interiors previously offered. While previously Land Cruiser was priced similarly to its Lexus sibling, that changed for 2024 when Toyota switched the truck architecture used for the Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, ...Read more

Auto review: Calligraphy an expression of flair, elegance for Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai’s Santa Fe entered its fifth-generation with a radical, boxy new look, some even comparing it to the pricier and rugged Land Rover.
The 2025 Santa Fe is undeniably cool, accented by its H-pattern hazard lights up front and taillights in the rear. Coming off a redesign last year, the midsize SUV has a broad but short front grille, ...Read more

Trump's tax plans: Here's what to expect for your taxes in 2025 and beyond
From extending the tax cuts he signed into law in 2017 to ending taxes on tips, overtime pay, Social Security benefits and more, President Donald Trump has never made a secret of his goal to make sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code.
During his first stint in office, Trump massively overhauled tax law by passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or ...Read more

Target, Kate Spade partner for exclusive merchandise to drop this month
Target’s latest limited collection is with Kate Spade New York.
The collection, which will include clothing, home and entertainment items, will be available on Target.com and in most Target stores beginning April 12.
“Kate Spade New York has always been rooted in joy. Our products deliver a distinct point of view that blends effortless ...Read more

Stock meltdown fuels worst S&P 500 day since 2020: Markets wrap
The “America First” trade is unraveling in the sweeping turmoil in global markets, with stocks acutely exposed to the U.S. economy sinking alongside the dollar. As Wall Street’s rebellion against Donald Trump’s tariff war intensifies, traders are rushing into fixed-income havens.
About $2 trillion was erased from the S&P 500, with the ...Read more

UnitedHealth Group sues tech giant Broadcom over 'exorbitant' price hikes
In a battle of corporate behemoths, an arm of UnitedHealth Group claims it will lose access to critical software unless it capitulates to “exorbitant” price increases demanded by vendor Broadcom Inc.
United Healthcare Services sued Broadcom Wednesday over software that is “ubiquitous” throughout the Minnesota-based health insurer’s ...Read more
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