Economy

Polymarket launches private company trading so investors can speculate on Anthropic, OpenAI

The company is launching prediction markets tied to private company milestones, including valuations, IPO timing and secondary-market activity for names like OpenAI and Anthropic.

What's the mortgage rate you'll be paying later this year? Probably higher

With mortgage rates reaching a record high on Tuesday, traders also increase likelihood that rates will go above 6.8%.

How to find candidates for hard-to-fill roles

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Home Depot was a mistake but selling it now would compound it. Why we're hanging on

Home Depot worked its way modestly higher after a down open on a quarterly update that was just OK and a status quo outlook.

Social Security recipients could receive a large COLA adjustment, forecasters say. Here's how they can earn 4% on their money now.

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Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies

Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 3:00 PM EDT / CBS News

Stocks are poised to handle a small hike in rates, according to the charts

There's a lot of time between now and a possible first rate hike, and a lot of room for market volatility as investors weigh this new reality.

The 10 most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home

Homeownership has rarely been further out of reach for most Americans, but in some midsize Rust Belt and Sun Belt cities, the math can still work.

Can debt relief help if you're only behind by one or two payments?

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Everlane, Shein, and the Limits of the Ethical Consumer

What happens if a sustainable-clothing brand sells to a fast-fashion giant?

Can Social Security survivor benefits be garnished for debt?

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Have a CD account set to mature this June? Here's what to do next.

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