Economy

What’s Behind the New Trump Child-Savings Accounts

The policy has bipartisan appeal—but there are factors that could inhibit its success.

IMAX has held ‘preliminary talks’ with potential buyers, source says

IMAX has held "preliminary talks" through intermediaries, but no official pitches have been made directly by the company, a source told CNBC.

Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years in prison

Updated on: May 21, 2026 / 5:22 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Stock futures rise slightly as S&P 500 looks toward another winning week: Live updates

Volatility picked up this week as investors wrestled with a sharp rise in long-term Treasury yields.

Exxon negotiating deal to pump oil in Venezuela after standoff with leaders

Exxon Mobil is negotiating a deal to produce oil in Venezuela nearly two decades after the company was forced to leave the South American country due to its socialist leadership.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Workday, Estee Lauder, Zoom, Take-Two and more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show

Updated on: May 21, 2026 / 4:36 PM EDT / CBS News

BCA says the stock and bond markets 'are on a collision course.' And bonds may win

Bond investors may come out on top as equity and Treasury markets head for a collision.

Miner Perpetua Resources Secures $2.9 Billion U.S. Loan for Idaho Gold, Antimony Project

Mining company Perpetua Resources has secured a $2.9 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank as the U.S. looks to secure access to critical minerals.

Bond yields have been surging. How income-hungry investors can cash in

A jump in Treasury yields rattled the bond market this week, but the volatility comes with a silver lining for income-seeking investors.

3 CD Account Mistakes to Avoid in Today's Economy

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SpaceX, OpenAI valuations could mean they leapfrog Berkshire Hathaway on first day of trading

Traders on prediction market Polymarket think SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic on their first day of trading will surpass valuations of at least $1.4 trillion.