Economy

Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says

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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says

Updated on: March 12, 2026 / 6:12 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

Why one of the world’s top travel hubs is chasing high‑spending business visitors

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Why one of the world’s top travel hubs is chasing high‑spending business visitors

Singapore is betting big on business events—because they pay off. Under its Tourism 2040 roadmap, the country aims to triple MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism receipts.

5 months ago

economy

Oil Soars As 2 Oil Tankers Explode In Persian Gulf, Iraq’s Oil Ports Stop Operations

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Oil Soars As 2 Oil Tankers Explode In Persian Gulf, Iraq’s Oil Ports Stop Operations

What's clear is that the Middle East conflict has sent macroeconomic uncertainty soaring across the world, despite the White House saying the surge in energy prices is temporary.

5 months ago

economy

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Adobe, Ulta Beauty, Lennar & more

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Adobe, Ulta Beauty, Lennar & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

5 months ago

economy

Ulta Beauty stock drops as company reports mixed earnings, gives 2026 guidance

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Ulta Beauty stock drops as company reports mixed earnings, gives 2026 guidance

Ulta Beauty reported fourth fiscal quarter earnings Thursday that beat Wall Street revenue expectations but missed on earnings per share.

5 months ago

economy

What will it take for ships to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again?

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What will it take for ships to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again?

March 12, 2026 / 4:14 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

The market won't bottom until investors get more scared. Watch this 'VIX' level

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The market won't bottom until investors get more scared. Watch this 'VIX' level

Stocks still have a long way to go before selling pressure stemming from the Middle East conflict subsides, according to Wolfe Research.

5 months ago

economy

Markets' hopes for Fed interest rate cuts are rapidly fading away

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Markets' hopes for Fed interest rate cuts are rapidly fading away

As both energy prices and inflation fears pop higher, expectations for cuts are sliding lower.

5 months ago

economy

Dividend stocks are going gangbusters in 2026. Here’s what investors are doing with the extra cash

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Dividend stocks are going gangbusters in 2026. Here’s what investors are doing with the extra cash

Relative safety is rewarding investors who are in dividend-paying stocks this year.

5 months ago

economy

Strait of Hormuz closure sends fertilizer prices soaring. These stocks stand to benefit

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Strait of Hormuz closure sends fertilizer prices soaring. These stocks stand to benefit

A few fertilizer stocks still stand to gain ground amid shipping disruptions, according to Jefferies.

5 months ago

economy

The Guardian view on the cost of Trump’s war on Iran: the world’s poor will pay most dearly

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The Guardian view on the cost of Trump’s war on Iran: the world’s poor will pay most dearly

The economic fallout of the US-Israeli assault and Tehran’s retaliation is spreading fast, and pushing the most vulnerable towards disaster

5 months ago

economy

This company bought back stock in last month's software rout. It was a good move

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This company bought back stock in last month's software rout. It was a good move

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

5 months ago

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