Economy

'PTO-maxxing' is the key to making the most of your time off in 2026—here's how to do it

PTO-maxxing involves tacking vacation days onto holidays and weekends to maximize time off. Here's how it works and other tips for making the most of your PTO.

65% of workers are interested in 'microshifting' their schedules as an alternative to the strict 9-to-5: It's 'a way to reclaim control'

Some workers who have soured on the 9-to-5 schedule are interested in trying "microshifting," which may offer greater flexibility and control over their time.

Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims

Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows

Here's what Trump's push into mortgage bonds could mean for income investors

The president recently directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase $200 billion in agency mortgage-backed securities. Investors bought on the news.

In Davos, the rich talk about ‘global threats’. Here’s why they’re silent about the biggest of them all

Economic inequality is at the heart of all humanity’s major problems, but the wealthiest refuse to confront a system that benefits them

Stellantis stock off 43% as Jeep maker turns five, executes turnaround

Stellantis shares were largely up – as high as 93% in March 2024 – until reporting troubling financial results that year amid cost-cutting efforts and EVs.

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026? See which stores are operating today.

Updated on: January 19, 2026 / 7:20 AM EST / CBS News

Gold and silver surge to fresh highs as investors digest Trump's push for Greenland and flock to safer assets

U.S. gold and silver futures peaked on Monday as investors flock to safe-haven assets.

ScottishPower named worst energy supplier for customer service

Which? survey ranks many of Great Britain’s biggest suppliers near bottom, with British Gas and EDF Energy also scoring poorly

Here are the European exporters most exposed if Trump’s Greenland tariffs kick in

U.S. President Donald Trump's has threatened a rising wave of tariffs on several European allies, sounding the alarm for businesses across the region.

BTS world tour sparks analyst upgrades, pushes South Korea's Hybe shares to four-year high

Hybe shares climbed to their highest level since 2021 after analysts said the scale of BTS’s upcoming world tour could lift margins and earnings into 2027

Auto giant shares tumble on Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland

Shares of some of Europe's biggest carmakers fell on Monday morning.