Toyota warns on potentially deadly floormats

Toyota warns on potentially deadly floormats September 29, 2009 at 6:16 pm Lexus and Toyota advised drivers of 3.8 million of its cars to remove floor mats or risk a forced-down accelerator pedal that could lead to a fatal crash. Foreclosure blight: The cleanup crawls along September 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm A controversial $3.9 billion federal program aimed at saving neighborhoods blighted by foreclosure is hitting hurdles that could threaten its effectiveness. Starbucks instant coffee unveiled September 29, 2009 at 2:47 pm Starbucks unveiled a brand of instant coffee Tuesday that the high-end chain says "will change the way people drink coffee." CIT may nab $10 billion credit line September 29, 2009 at 2:35 pm Read full story for latest details. Google plans limited preview of Wave September 29, 2009 at 2:19 pm Read full story for latest details. Market is pulling down the shorts September 29, 2009 at 1:29 pm At this time a year ago, short sellers were branded scapegoats by many who were not happy to watch the value of their stock portfolios rapidly dwindle away. FDIC asks banks for help September 29, 2009 at 12:06 pm The banking bust is getting mighty costly. These nonprofit CEOs are getting raises September 29, 2009 at 11:57 am Nonprofit CEOs didn't feel the economic pinch in 2008 despite charitable giving having declined for the first time since 1987. YouTube credit card rant gets results September 29, 2009 at 11:43 am "You are evil, thieving bastards." Hunting for bargain-bin value stocks September 29, 2009 at 11:18 am Fairholme Fund: (FAIRX) Manager: Bruce Berkowitz Return since 12/01/08: 53% Consumer confidence dip is bad holiday omen September 29, 2009 at 11:05 am A key measure of consumer confidence fell in September, after a gain in the previous month, raising concerns about retail sales in the upcoming holiday season, a research group said Tuesday. Stocks seesaw after sprint September 29, 2009 at 10:51 am Wall Street seesawed Tuesday as a better-than-expected housing market report vied with a surprise drop in consumer confidence, leaving investors wary of pushing stocks much in either direction. Home prices gain for 3rd straight month September 29, 2009 at 10:37 am There was another tick-up in home prices in July, a further indication that housing markets may be stabilizing, according to a report issued Tuesday. Motorola gets in the game September 29, 2009 at 9:43 am The vibe at the mobile industry conference in San Francisco was a mix of anticipation and skepticism as Sanjay Jha, co-CEO and putative savior of Motorola, took the stage to discuss its newest wireless phones. Dell's new laptop: $1,999 for 4.5 pounds September 29, 2009 at 6:48 am Read full story for latest details. Don't be a market opportunist September 29, 2009 at 5:18 am Question: I believe that last year's upheaval has created some terrific opportunities if you're willing to be an opportunistic investor. You can already see that lots of money is being made in the market. So I'm considering investments that I would hold not for the next 10 years, but ones where the upside far outweighs the downside for the next 12 to 18 months. Do you think this is a prudent approach? --David, Brooklyn, New York The fixers: From engines to hip replacements September 29, 2009 at 3:35 am What do an MRI machine and a Ford F-150 have in common?