Economy

EPA raises biofuel blending standards in win for farmers

President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized long-awaited biofuel blending standards Friday aimed at supporting U.S. farmers.

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The Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF looks to provide calm amid volatility. Here's how it works and where it's investing.

CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising amid the Iran war

March 27, 2026 / 1:59 PM EDT / CBS News

As Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed, it's also threatening to target another vital Mideast shipping lane

March 27, 2026 / 1:07 PM EDT / CBS News

Why investors should resist the easiest course of action in a difficult market

It's the real reason why so few people make money in stocks.

General Electric is in the throes of a major reversal lower, says Carter Worth

GE's fortunes have reversed of late.

Strategy is accelerating its crypto purchases as rivals sit on the sidelines

Demand for bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset is once again concentrated in Michael Saylor's Strategy as the company steps up its bitcoin buying pace.

Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Brown-Forman, Entergy, Meta Platforms, Carnival, Argan & More

Here are some of the stocks making headlines in midday trading.

Five Guys CEO says he gave a $1.5m bonus to his workers so he wouldn’t get shot in the back

Jerry Murrell seemingly alluded to healthcare CEO killing when he explained giving bonus to workers after bungled promotion

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Could Trump suspend the federal gas tax as the Iran war continues?

President Trump said he could consider suspending the federal gas tax as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Barron's reporter Jacob Sonenshine joins CBS News with more.

Stocks tumble as Wall Street nears longest losing streak in nearly 4 years

Updated on: March 27, 2026 / 11:43 AM EDT / CBS News