How much you need to buy a home in Bay Area's most expensive cities

Three of the nation's most expensive cities are in the Bay Area -- here's how much residents need to earn to buy a home with today's interest rate.

IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?

The IRS it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments. By the end of January, approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS.

Liberty Mutual company Safeco drops condo coverage and renters insurance

Another major insurance company is trimming its risk by refusing to sell more insurance to multifamily developments. The insurance commissioner promised a more stable and affordable market, but what we have right now are cross currents, contradictions, and chaos.

Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.

Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.

Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.

In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.

SJ business owners decry economic impact of VTA expansion

Several east San Jose business owners complained, on Wednesday, that VTA's expansion of the Alum Rock light rail line to Eastridge Mall is causing traffic disruptions and closures that are hurting their bottom lines.

Black Friday shoppers fill Union Square, crowds steady but not overwhelming

Shoppers across the Bay Area are on the hunt for good deals this Black Friday. Many people are dropping into stores in San Francisco's Union Square. While activity picked up in the afternoon, some businesses say foot traffic is down from this time last year.

Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.

Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits

Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.

Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?

President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.

Why California gas prices could get even more expensive

The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.