Economy

Stocks mixed as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran

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Stocks mixed as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran

Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 4:36 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

A battle is brewing in the gold pits. Here are the winners and losers

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A battle is brewing in the gold pits. Here are the winners and losers

Options volumes leaned bullish in both the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) on Tuesday.

5 months ago

Oil giant BP ousts recently appointed chair over governance concerns and "conduct issues"

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Oil giant BP ousts recently appointed chair over governance concerns and "conduct issues"

Oil giant BP on Tuesday removed Chair Albert Manifold after identifying what it called serious governance and conduct concerns, abruptly ousting the executive less than a year after appointing him to lead the board.

5 months ago

Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs

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Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs

Prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz could send crude oil prices to new highs this summer.

5 months ago

JPMorgan says it's time to buy these unloved safe stocks that pay dividends

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JPMorgan says it's time to buy these unloved safe stocks that pay dividends

The bank sees an attractive entry point for low-volatility stocks. These are the companies JPMorgan rates overweight.

5 months ago

Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.

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Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.

Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 3:38 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

What to know before choosing a debt relief strategy

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What to know before choosing a debt relief strategy

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5 months ago

Where to keep a $40,000 emergency fund right now (and where not to)

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Where to keep a $40,000 emergency fund right now (and where not to)

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5 months ago

AutoZone stock has worst day in four years, despite retailer beating Wall Street estimates

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AutoZone stock has worst day in four years, despite retailer beating Wall Street estimates

Concerns include international growth and margin compression as well as pressures from inflation, energy costs and potential supply chain disruptions.

5 months ago

Markets suggest stocks are on solid ground and crude oil could be in for a decline, Todd Gordon says

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Markets suggest stocks are on solid ground and crude oil could be in for a decline, Todd Gordon says

The VIX is saying that equities are in good shape and, if a resolution of the war is near, crude oil may plummet into the $80s, and maybe $70s, per barrel.

5 months ago

Why oil prices matter so much to DuPont, and the big earnings report to watch tonight

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Why oil prices matter so much to DuPont, and the big earnings report to watch tonight

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

5 months ago

Here's how much interest a $150,000 high-yield savings account can earn now

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 high-yield savings account can earn now

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