Economy

Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from.

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Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from.

March 13, 2026 / 4:16 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

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Oil and Nvidia are key for Wall Street next week amid Iran war volatility

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Oil and Nvidia are key for Wall Street next week amid Iran war volatility

Investors will be awaiting developments with Nvidia and the Middle East as the war against Iran by the U.S. and Israel faces a third week.

5 months ago

economy

Airfares are lifting off because of rising oil prices. These tips could save you money.

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Airfares are lifting off because of rising oil prices. These tips could save you money.

March 13, 2026 / 3:38 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market

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Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market

Mortgage rates jumped to a seven-month high Friday as war in Iran pushed bond yields higher.

5 months ago

economy

Average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, filing data shows

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Average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, filing data shows

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, based on filing data. Here's what you can expect.

5 months ago

economy

These stocks will benefit from AI and an aging population, Jefferies says. They also pay dividends

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These stocks will benefit from AI and an aging population, Jefferies says. They also pay dividends

Artificial intelligence is being integrated into senior housing companies and some names will rise above the rest, according to Jefferies.

5 months ago

economy

Eaton Finalizes a Smart Acquisition to Advance Its AI Data Center Ambitions

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Eaton Finalizes a Smart Acquisition to Advance Its AI Data Center Ambitions

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

5 months ago

economy

IRS paper check changes trigger tax refund delays for more than 830,000 filers

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IRS paper check changes trigger tax refund delays for more than 830,000 filers

Many filers could see tax refund delays amid the IRS shift away from paper checks. Here's what to know if you receive a CP53E notice.

5 months ago

economy

How to Choose a Gold IRA Company: A Consumer Checklist

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How to Choose a Gold IRA Company: A Consumer Checklist

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5 months ago

economy

Trump tariffs: Refunds to companies should go to workers as bonuses, raises, Greer says

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Trump tariffs: Refunds to companies should go to workers as bonuses, raises, Greer says

The United States government could end up paying $165 billion of more in refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled were illegal.

5 months ago

economy

Citigroup sticks by three missile and defense companies as Iran war rages

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Citigroup sticks by three missile and defense companies as Iran war rages

Analyst John Godyn said that the Iran war has brought the firm's buy-rated defense names to the attention of investors.

5 months ago

economy

Analysis: The U.S. is running out of ways to get oil prices down. It is up to the military.

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Analysis: The U.S. is running out of ways to get oil prices down. It is up to the military.

Iran's threat to the Strait of Hormuz can't be fixed by releasing oil from strategic petroleum reserves.

5 months ago

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