Economy

Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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Broken market: 75% of S&P 500 stocks had a lousy September

The S&P 500 appears strong at the index level, but most of its individual stocks had a poor month.

WATCH LIVE: Trump to announce natural gas project in Alaska

President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are expected to announce a multibillion-dollar natural gas project in Alaska on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Nvidia is repurchasing its own shares—what stock buybacks mean for investors

A buyback can tell investors how a company is using its cash, but not necessarily whether it's a good investment.

Can You Use a 401(k) to Buy Gold? What Investors Should Know Before Rolling Over Retirement Funds

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Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz hit prewar levels, but fuel shipments remain constrained

It is unclear how long the recovery can be sustained given that it relies on the U.S. military protecting tankers in the Persian Gulf.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reports more than $250 million in income last year

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick unwound his ties to Cantor Fitzgerald as the billionaire financier joined the Trump administration.

The Growing Problem of 'Permanent Car Loans': Why the Math of Car Buying Is Breaking Down

Longer auto loans and repeated trade-ins can leave borrowers rolling negative equity from one vehicle to the next.

$67 Billion NextEra-Dominion Merger Could Raise U.S. Electricity Prices, Lawmakers Say

September 30, 2026 / 12:00 PM EDT / CBS News

Millions of Americans are losing SNAP benefits: "It feels as though people are being punished"

Updated on: September 30, 2026 / 12:38 PM EDT / CBS News

South Korea commits $54 billion for Alaska LNG pipeline in boost for Sullivan

South Korea is set to invest around $54 billion to support the construction of a liquefied natural gas pipeline stretching the entire length of Alaska, marking a significant win ahead of the midterm elections for President Donald Trump, who has promised to help the state capitalize on its natural resources.