Economy

We're cutting one of our financial stock positions due private credit concerns

We signalled to Club members on Friday that we leaned toward selling some of this stock.

More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why.

Updated on: March 2, 2026 / 2:19 PM EST / CBS News

Apple's New Budget Version of its iPhone 17 is a Positive for Investors

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

How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices

A near-halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflation

As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens new price pressures

The conflict involving Iran threatens another price spike that could undermine the president's central case for lower interest rates.

Energy set up for volatility near term but is turning the corner long term, says Katie Stockton

Long-term large-cap energy outlook remains bullish, supported by higher WTI crude oil. But the surge in BKR and XOM makes short-term charts look stretched.

Federal appeals court rejects Trump administration's push to delay start of tariff refund process after Supreme Court ruling

Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday declined to delay implementation of the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated most of President Trump's tariffs, allowing next steps in processing of tariff refunds to begin swiftly, following the high court's decision last month.

Iran conflict threatens to raise gas prices

Americans can expect prices at the gas pump to increase in the aftermath of the United States and Israel’s surprise attacks on Iran over the weekend, though the price hikes won’t be too drastic — yet.

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf as Iran conflict disrupts shipping

Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed and vessels rerouted, sending some freight costs surging

Retail investors had two favorite trades during Monday's market turmoil

Mom-and-pop investors rushed into a pair of trades following the strikes on Iran.

Mortgage rates jump sharply higher after Iran strikes, reversing last week's decline

Mortgage rates moved decidedly higher Monday, as the U.S. war with Iran pushed oil prices up and Treasury yields followed.

Gas prices soar and oil jumps as Iran war pushes down global stock markets

QatarEnergy says it has halted production of liquefied natural gas after attacks on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed sites