Economy

Gas Prices: Five Days of Decreases at the Pumps

The national average price for regular gas decreased again on Wednesday to $4.11 per gallon. It was the fifth day since Friday that gas prices nationwide have dropped, according to AAA.

Bank of America tops estimates as CEO Brian Moynihan says consumer banking is 'healthy'

Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has topped expectations for earnings per share for 23 consecutive quarters.

Tax Day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it

There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us

Trump renews criticism of UK, saying it should ‘drill, baby, drill’ for North Sea oil

Trump's comments come at a time when the U.K. government has said the Iran war energy shock shows the need “to get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster.”

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in North America this year

Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 10:12 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Chevron executive Andy Walz suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices

April 14, 2026 / 7:45 PM EDT / CBS News

Chevron says Venezuelan oil imports are helping curb U.S. gas prices

Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 6:20 PM EDT / CBS News

Crypto exchange Kraken confirms it has confidentially filed for an IPO

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the crypto exchange has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, confirming CNBC's previous reporting.

How much will $12,000 earn in a CD at today's rates?

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Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows.

April 14, 2026 / 3:47 PM EDT / CBS News

Stocks keep the rally going and oil tumbles. Here's why we have some trepidation

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

Chips are emerging as market leaders once again. Where the charts signal they are going

Todd Gordon takes a look at semiconductors.