Economy

We're upgrading Palo Alto as shares tumble 10% despite strong earnings

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Yields Surged to Kick Off September. BlackRock Spots Solid Income in This Corner of the Market

Today's higher yields offer a solid starting point for returns in fixed income, but investors will need to be picky about where they take credit risk.

Widen your energy stock horizon if refining margins roll over, Todd Gordon advises

Be on guard for a reversal in the refining and marketing names should the crack spread divergence play out and move lower.

6 of the 10 U.S. jobs projected to grow fastest over the next decade are in one industry—and it's not tech or AI

A new release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics lays out the top 10 jobs projected to grow the fastest in the next decade.

How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost monthly now?

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How much will a $100,000 annuity pay each month in 2026?

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These women were laid off while on maternity leave. Yes, it's legal, and probably more common than you thought

It's never a good time to be laid off. Losing your job with a newborn can be especially hard.

Travel industry presses Trump to target 100 million international visitors in Oval Office meeting

Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Want lower electric bills? Let utilities build power plants again

Electricity bills keep climbing, and politicians and pundits are searching for someone to blame. Data centers have become a popular scapegoat — a narrative the Taxpayers Protection Alliance has been busy debunking.

How America Strikes Back Against China's Critical Minerals Empire

Critical minerals are the strategic resource in today's version of the Cold War. These raw materials, which require sophisticated and complex techniques to extract and process, will largely dictate U.S. success or failure in that geopolitical contest. Their applications span the aerospace, defense, electronics, energy, medical, and transportation sectors.

Bessent blames Ukraine strikes on Russia for global energy market instability

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pointed to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as a root cause of rising global energy prices on Wednesday, saying the Russia-Ukraine war and the war with Iran have created an “energy shock.”

Is China's EV market takeover inevitable as Chinese automakers prepare to gain a foothold in North America?

September 2, 2026 / 10:39 AM EDT / CBS News