Economy

Santoli: Stocks Return to Winning Ways. Why the Market Gods May Not Be Satisfied with July's Brief Pain

The stock market's winning history – a hit rate of 100% over any past 20-year span - is well understood. But investors recognize – or need to – the genuine hazard in equities.

The 10 most in-demand ZIP codes for homebuyers in 2026

Home listings in this modest Boston suburb are drawing more interest from buyers than anywhere else in the U.S. right now.

Ken Paxton's tax plan would take Republicans in the wrong direction

Republican tax policy used to have the simple goal of lowering rates, eliminating loopholes, broadening the base, and letting people decide how to spend their own money as much as possible.

A slow, boozy bus tour of Hungary’s secret vineyards

The spa town of Balatonfüred is a bucolic gem for sailors, hikers … and wine lovers. A new hop-on, hop-off bus tour offers a chance to get a taste of its little-known wineries

Trump says oil supermajors are making too much money. What will they do with it?

The windfall is fueling fresh political and environmental backlash, with Trump accusing Exxon Mobil and Chevron of making “too much money.”

Oil prices choppy amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal

Oil was mixed as traders assess mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran amid worries that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz may not be coming anytime soon.

CNBC Daily Open: Washington and Tehran both play it cool

September rate-hike chances have fallen, but a hot inflation print or renewed disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could put them back in play.

Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny

Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UK

Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

The market's attention will be on July inflation data.

Here are some of Mizuho's top picks for August

Mizuho has added major names such as Walmart to its list of top picks for August

Abel puts a big chunk of Berkshire's cash to work

In his second quarter as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel did some serious spending, including $4.5 billion on buybacks.

Talks between Iran, Oman continue over Strait of Hormuz

Negotiations are ongoing between Iran and Oman regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. While those talks over the crucial waterway drag on, however, gas prices remain high for Americans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.