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Salesforce commits $50 billion for new buybacks as revenue guidance falls short

Salesforce posted accelerating growth and pushed up its long-range revenue target thanks to a recent acquisition.

Options trading activity is flashing a warning sign about the market

Traders are buying up protective puts or selling covered calls against the S&P 500, says Scott Nations of Nations Indexes. Volatility is likely on the way.

How you can squeeze a little more yield from your idle cash in exchange for a bit of risk

Not all money market funds are built the same. Some funds offer investors a bump in interest income if they're willing to take a little more risk.

We're boosting our price target on retail stock TJX after another knockout quarter

The off-price retailer's annual sales topped $60 billion for the first time.

Amazon spending may not be that concerning

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

A key financial ETF is now so depressed that it may be ready to bounce vs. the broad market

IAI's sell-off in 2026 has led to underperformance vs. the S&P 500, leaving the IAI/SPX relative ratio oversold, a rare occurrence over the past few years.

Trump Renews His Call to Ban Institutional Homebuyers as Democrats Offer a Competing Crackdown

Updated on: February 25, 2026 / 2:30 PM EST / CBS News

Trump pitches new retirement plan with a federal match of up to $1,000 per year

About 56 million Americans do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. The Trump administration plans to launch a program to help change that.

Is Abigail Spanberger's Virginia the new California?

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Why has the software sell-off been so extreme? Look to this arcane way to value stocks

Uncertainty around the long-term viability of software business models has major ripple effects on today's stock prices.

This common money move may 'feel safe,' but it can be a silent wealth killer—what to do instead, from an investing expert

Hoarding cash can feel like a safe bet, but you're more likely to build more wealth and beat inflation by investing.