The U.S. economy provided double the pleasure in the second quarter of what it did in the first quarter. The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8 percent annualized rate in the second quarter, capping two years of solid expansion, despite some signs of softening. According to statistics released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Commerce ..read more

It was an up-and-down second quarter financially for the country’s largest automakers. General Motors Co. topped Wall Street estimates, while Ford Motor Co. watched its net income drop by 5.3% but maintained enough optimism to say it expects to bounce back in the second half of 2024. Not so much for Stellantis, which saw its ..read more

If net income is the standard, the second quarter wasn’t kind to Tesla Inc. Tesla, based in Austin, Texas, said this week it’s net income dropped some 45% compared to last year. Price cuts and low-interest financing couldn’t keep the company’s electric vehicle sales from falling. The company said earlier this week it made $1.48 ..read more

Real GDP likely grew around one-and-a-half percent annualized in the second quarter of 2024 after growth of 1.4% annualized in the first. Growth has downshifted since the turn of the year after 3.8% annualized in the second half of 2023. This reflects headwinds from high interest rates, cooler spending from low- and moderate-income Americans, and ..read more

The 2024 Ford F-Series Super Duty is the most appealing large heavy-duty pickup in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.  The J.D. Power APEAL study measures owners’ emotional attachment and level of excitement with their new vehicle.    “For the people, businesses, first responders and communities that build America ..read more

DALLAS – As the next step in a continuing strategic transformation, announced several new initiatives designed to elevate the Customer experience, improve financial performance, and drive Shareholder value. As part of its ongoing focus on product evolution, the airline is moving forward with plans to assign seats, offer premium seating options, redesign the boarding model, and introduce ..read more

Leaders used a recent panel discussion to pass on some best practices they've used to find business success ..read more

A report from The Right Place provides four-year trends in development on Michigan's West Side ..read more

HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. —  An unlikely love affair is imperiled by long-hidden truths in the latest novel, Cave of Secrets, from Detroit-area author Lynne Golodner. Golodner is the prolific author of nine previous books who has been described as a “wonderful writer who tackles tough subjects with sensitivity and wit.” After many years of focusing ..read more

Central City Health (CCH) will host “CCH Dental Days” in August, offering free dental exams and X-rays to the community. The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, August 2, 23, and 30, located at 10 Peterboro St. in Midtown Detroit. This health and wellness initiative is designed to enhance ..read more