Inflation continues to plague China's economy

Consumer prices in China rose 4.9% in January compared with the same month a year ago, a sign that inflation continues to plague the world's...

Derivatives business is driving deal for NYSE

The Germans may be buying the New York Stock Exchange — but not for the stocks.

Two-thirds of uninsured Californians could gain health coverage in 2014, report says

Nearly 5 million uninsured Californians could gain access to health coverage in 2014 when the nation's healthcare law expands eligibility...

Cost of home insurance expected to rise this year

The cost of home insurance is expected to rise in 2011 for the third straight year.

Tapatío hot sauce maker Jose-Luis Saavedra has recipe for success

The gig: Founder and chief executive of Tapatío Foods, maker of the Mexican-style hot sauce. The company, established in 1971,...

Investing: Molson Coors is expanding globally

Question: I have seen stories lately about Molson Coors Brewing Co. How about that as a stock investment?

Groupon and Facebook valuations: A new paradigm or return to insanity?

I am now officially terrified.

A 3.8% tax to fund healthcare? Yes and no

There's an e-mail going around warning that anyone who sells their home after 2012 "will pay a 3.8% sales tax on it" to help fund...

California retailers can't ask patrons for ZIP Codes, court rules

In a case watched closely by merchants, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously that California retailers may no longer collect ZIP...

Mortgage rates on 30-year fixed loans soar above 5%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage zoomed past 5% this week, reaching the highest level in nine months.

Complaints against airlines rise 25% despite improved services

Despite improved service rates among commercial airlines in 2010, passengers filed nearly 25% more complaints than in the previous year,...

Stockton farmer convicted of crop insurance fraud

A federal jury convicted Stockton farmer Gregory P. Torlai Jr. of deceiving the government by filing fraudulent insurance claims to try to...

Dish Network shares rise on speculation of bid by AT&T

Shares of Dish Network Corp. surged Thursday after an analyst said AT&T; Inc. might make a bid for the satellite television provider.

Magic Johnson becomes part-owner and chairman of Vibe Holdings

With a multimillion-dollar investment, Lakers Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is set to become chairman of a New York-based magazine and...

What California should learn from the Texas budget crisis

Billions of dollars in government red ink. Classroom spending near the bottom of national rankings and heading down. Desperate...

AIG expects to take $4.1-billion charge

American International Group Inc. said Wednesday that it expects a fourth-quarter charge of $4.1 billion to build up loss reserves for its...

Title loans' interest rates are literally out of control

John Robert Aguirre stood forlornly at RPM Lenders on the edge of South-Central Los Angeles, slapping twenties onto the yellow countertop.

A damning post-mortem of the financial meltdown

The public reaction to major man-made disasters always follows the same life cycle: First come shock and outrage, then demands for...

New debts could affect your mortgage terms

New credit transparency standards imposed on lenders by mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae could affect your mortgage deal. As of...

How I Made It: Pacific Sunwear chief Gary Schoenfeld

The gig: Chief executive of teen retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. since 2009. The Anaheim seller of surf and skate...