Economy

Oil prices stable as Trump considers limited military strike against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran "10 to 15" days to make a meaningful deal over its nuclear program — or “really bad things” will happen.

Depleted Savings and Plummeting Sales: The American Casualties of Trump’s Tariffs

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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. Markets Rocked by Private Credit Worries and Potential Strike on Iran

Meanwhile, Blue Owl Capital tightened investor liquidity after selling $1.4 billion in loan assets, raising alarms about stability in the private credit market.

European stocks close higher after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

European stocks finished higher on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a sizeable chunk of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

AI disruption fear might strike auto insurers next. Two stocks are in the crosshairs

Artificial intelligence could shake up car insurance stocks as autonomous vehicles become more ubiquitous.

These stocks can insulate investors from AI risk

Dividend stocks are outperforming this year.

How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers

February 19, 2026 / 3:28 PM EST / CBS News

Life after the Great Resignation: Incentives are dimming for workers to change jobs

The disparity between average annual pay increases for those staying in their jobs against those leaving has all but collapsed.

3 portfolio stocks jumped after insider buying

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

Gold vs. Dividend Stocks: Which Makes More Sense for Retirement Income?

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Some crazy post-earnings stock swings cast a spotlight on the dangers of trading

We are seeing some of the most stupid moves during this earnings season, and the last 24 hours were among the dumbest.

People still sour on an improving economy because of housing

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