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US stocks ended February in the red, driven by a combination of factors including cooling inflation data, geopolitical uncertainty, and concerns about AI spending. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was particularly affected, experiencing its worst month since April 2024 due to decelerating growth, tough outlooks for its stocks, and high valuations.

Tesla, the leading producer of American-made cars according to the Cars.com American-Made Index, may be partially shielded from the new auto tariffs due to its high American-made content. However, the company acknowledges that it is not entirely immune to the impact, as it still relies on some imported parts and faces challenges in other markets.

The United States is set to impose a 25% tariff on all imported cars on April 3, which is expected to lead to higher car prices for consumers. This move is part of President Trump's plan to encourage auto producers to move more of their production to the US, although experts believe this is unlikely to happen.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ruling that the agency's existence must be maintained until the case is resolved. The judge's decision sets the stage for an appeal that will test President Trump's theory of executive power against congressional mandates.

23andMe, a leading at-home genetic testing company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2023, raising concerns about the fate of its 15 million customers' genetic data. While the company assures users their data will be protected, experts warn of potential misuse, highlighting the need for clear ethical guidelines and regulations to safeguard individuals' privacy and prevent exploitation.