Economy

Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

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Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

16 days ago

economy

How much interest will a $50,000 1-year CD earn if opened this August?

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How much interest will a $50,000 1-year CD earn if opened this August?

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Clarity countdown: Every day the Senate delays, foreign rivals win

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Clarity countdown: Every day the Senate delays, foreign rivals win

For years, Washington has rightly demanded that digital asset markets operate under stronger consumer protections, meaningful federal oversight, and clear, enforceable rules. The Clarity Act delivers on those priorities. It gives regulators new authority, requires digital asset platforms to meet federal standards, and replaces a system that has confused consumers.

16 days ago

economy

Can creditors freeze your savings account over an unpaid debt?

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Can creditors freeze your savings account over an unpaid debt?

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Abbott’s data center moratorium stirs mixed reactions in Texas

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Abbott’s data center moratorium stirs mixed reactions in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Monday placed a moratorium on new data center development in Texas, sparking a variety of reactions in the Lone Star state.

16 days ago

economy

Wall Street's confidence in Walmart leaves little room for upside, Oppenheimer says

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Wall Street's confidence in Walmart leaves little room for upside, Oppenheimer says

Oppenheimer downgraded Walmart and removed its price target, saying it will be hard to meet Wall Street's near-term profit estimates.

16 days ago

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Can You Qualify for Debt Forgiveness After a Divorce?

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Can You Qualify for Debt Forgiveness After a Divorce?

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Europe Can’t Innovate, So It Regulates. It’s Time for Washington to Fight Back

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Europe Can’t Innovate, So It Regulates. It’s Time for Washington to Fight Back

The European Union has, time and time again, promised “fairness” and “competition” in its digital regulations. Instead, what it has delivered is a regulatory regime with unnecessary digital trade barriers that hurt American technology firms, workers, and consumers.

16 days ago

economy

The stock market did something nearly unprecedented in July. That makes UBS bullish

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The stock market did something nearly unprecedented in July. That makes UBS bullish

The S&P 500’s July performance looks far more impressive when accounting for the dismal performance in momentum stocks.

16 days ago

economy

Is a CD or a Money Market Account Better Now? Here's What 3 Experts Think.

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Is a CD or a Money Market Account Better Now? Here's What 3 Experts Think.

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16 days ago

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"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit-based hikes

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"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit-based hikes

August 4, 2026 / 9:00 AM EDT / CBS News

16 days ago

economy

SpaceX Earnings Takeaways: Soaring AI Costs Outweigh Revenue Beat in First Report Since IPO

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SpaceX Earnings Takeaways: Soaring AI Costs Outweigh Revenue Beat in First Report Since IPO

Follow SpaceX’s Q2 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

16 days ago

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