Economy

TikTok users are sharing the items they say are always worth the money—here's what financial planners say

Financial planners weigh in on a recent trend on TikTok that has users sharing the items they swear are always worth the money.

SpaceX is down nearly 40% ahead of Tuesday's earnings—how to decide to buy stock dips, according to pros

Buying a dip in the stock market is generally considered smart for long-term investors. Following the same playbook for individual stocks is more complex.

Record number of U.S. adults are moving in with their parents as costs rise, study finds

Updated on: August 4, 2026 / 1:54 PM EDT / CBS News

Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

How much interest will a $50,000 1-year CD earn if opened this August?

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Clarity countdown: Every day the Senate delays, foreign rivals win

For years, Washington has rightly demanded that digital asset markets operate under stronger consumer protections, meaningful federal oversight, and clear, enforceable rules. The Clarity Act delivers on those priorities. It gives regulators new authority, requires digital asset platforms to meet federal standards, and replaces a system that has confused consumers.

Can creditors freeze your savings account over an unpaid debt?

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Abbott’s data center moratorium stirs mixed reactions in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Monday placed a moratorium on new data center development in Texas, sparking a variety of reactions in the Lone Star state.

Wall Street's confidence in Walmart leaves little room for upside, Oppenheimer says

Oppenheimer downgraded Walmart and removed its price target, saying it will be hard to meet Wall Street's near-term profit estimates.

Can You Qualify for Debt Forgiveness After a Divorce?

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Europe Can’t Innovate, So It Regulates. It’s Time for Washington to Fight Back

The European Union has, time and time again, promised “fairness” and “competition” in its digital regulations. Instead, what it has delivered is a regulatory regime with unnecessary digital trade barriers that hurt American technology firms, workers, and consumers.

The stock market did something nearly unprecedented in July. That makes UBS bullish

The S&P 500’s July performance looks far more impressive when accounting for the dismal performance in momentum stocks.