Economy

How much $1,000 invested in American Express 5 years ago would be worth today

A $1,000 stake in American Express has more than tripled in the last five years alone.

Should you buy silver at Costco with the price rising? Pros and cons investors should consider

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Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair

Updated on: January 30, 2026 / 10:45 AM EST / CBS News

Tax refunds could be $1,000 higher this season, on average, White House says. How much you can expect

Tax refunds could be $1,000 higher this season, the White House said this week. But the average depends on your situation, experts say.

Chevron CEO says Venezuela is taking positive steps to protect private oil investment

Chevron is the only U.S. oil major operating in Venezuela through a special license issued by the Treasury Department.

This Microsoft options trade creates an income stream while awaiting a snapback

Microsoft's stock tumbled more than 12% at the low point of the day to $421 on Thursday, slicing off more than $400 billion in market value.

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to chair Federal Reserve amid pressure campaign to cut rates

Updated on: January 30, 2026 / 10:33 AM EST / CBS News

Sandisk gets upgrade from Raymond James after blockbuster earnings

Key catalysts, including the potential for more price hikes, are driving analyst Jason Bazinet’s upgrade.

Exxon CEO says Venezuela needs to transition to democracy for oil investment to make sense

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods in a CNBC interview stood by comments on Venezuela's oil industry that angered President Donald Trump.

Prediction markets allow trading on Super Bowl commercials, prompting insider trading questions

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are offering trades on which companies will air Super Bowl ads, prompting concerns about potential insider trading.

Trump's future Fed influence tests market trust

The key for investors in this upcoming time of uncertainty is to consider a diversification of outcomes.

January Barometer: S&P 500 squeaking out a gain this month is a good sign for rest of year

Volatility has been the name of the game thus far in 2026. Despite this, Wall Street is set to end the first month of the year with a very positive signal.