Economy

Trump says the U.S. is 'richer and stronger than ever'—why some Americans don't feel it

President Donald Trump touted economic wins during his State of the Union address. But Americans and economists say affordability is still a major issue.

Berkshire Hathaway shares drop nearly 5% after poor fourth-quarter results, no bold moves by new CEO Abel

Some had hoped for more aggressive signals on capital deployment given the company's swelling cash balance.

NYSE insider Jay Woods is watching these key levels on the S&P 500 and crude oil as U.S.-Iran conflict widens

Beyond the war, this week will see a highly-awaited February jobs report along with key earnings from Target, Broadcom and beaten-down CrowdStrike.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: AeroVironment, Nvidia, AES, Coherent, Norwegian Cruise Line & more

Here are some of the stocks making the biggest moves in midday trading.

McDonald’s CEO’s awkward taste test sparks mocking online: ‘His aura screams kale salad’

Video of Chris Kempczinski trying new ‘product’ the Big Arch burger criticized for feeling forced and corporate

How a U.S.-Iran war could 'immediately' impact gas prices at the pump, according to experts

Higher oil prices will cause an almost immediate jump in gasoline prices, as well, experts say.

Emirates' first flight out of Dubai since Iran strikes takes off

Emirates airline said it will resume a limited number of flights as early as Monday evening local time.

Here's Jim Cramer's advice for navigating the markets during the Iran conflict

Jim Cramer sees areas to put money to work and places to trim.

Josh Brown highlights three chemical stocks as U.S.-Iran conflict rattles global markets

Chemicals has been an area of strength recently, but they will pull back if the market gets nervous about whatever's about to happen in Iran, says Josh Brown.

Oil and Gas Prices Soar After Iran Strikes

Oil and gas prices soared on Monday after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran over the weekend that killed Iran’s supreme leader and other top officials.

70% of single Americans would go on a first date at a fast-food restaurant—here's the most popular spot

Chick-fil-A is the most popular fast-food restaurant for first dates. A psychology expert explains why a cheap romantic meal is becoming the newest dating trend.

Stocks fall and oil rise as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors

Updated on: March 2, 2026 / 10:23 AM EST / CBS News