Used vehicle pricing expected to increase 2% in 2026, a historically stable rate

Cox Automotive expects wholesale prices on the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index will end this year 2% higher than December 2025....

California's controversial wealth tax proposal leaves billionaires with little way out

The Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time tax of 5% on the total wealth of California tax residents whose net worth is $1 billion or more. ...

Family office deals cooled off in December, but heirs placed bets in health and media

Investment firms of the ultra-rich didn't jump into the M&A frenzy during the holiday season....

Real estate agents say the housing market is starting to balance out

The latest housing survey shows agents slightly more optimistic about the new year, and shows a previously strong buyer's market becoming more balanced. ...

Ford enters race to offer eyes-off driving tech, starting with $30,000 EV in 2028

The target brings Ford into a race against competitors such as Tesla, General Motors and Rivian Automotive to develop and broadly launch such systems....

JPMorgan Chase reaches deal to become Apple Card issuer as Goldman closes chapter on consumer foray

JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple credit card from Goldman Sachs, the two banks said late Wednesday. ...

Avelo Airlines to end ICE deportation charters as it cuts commercial flights, jobs

Upstart airline Avelo said it would stop flying deportation flights for ICE, citing unpredictable revenue and added costs....

RFK Jr. announces new nutrition guidelines, pushing more protein and less processed food

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced new nutrition guidelines....

American Airlines keeps frequent flyer status requirements the same, following rivals

American Airlines is keeping frequent flyer status requirements the same for a third consecutive year....

Alaska Airlines to buy more than 100 Boeing jets in carrier's biggest order ever

Alaska Airlines orders 105 Boeing 737 Max 10s and five 787-10 Dreamliners in carrier's biggest order ever....