Economy

Puerto Vallarta-area timeshare was a cartel-run fraud engine, Treasury Department says

February 19, 2026 / 10:30 AM EST / CBS News

Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor accuses Hershey of "quietly replacing" ingredients

Updated on: February 19, 2026 / 10:17 AM EST / CBS/AP

I study happiness for a living—this new money rule has been life-changing for me

After more than 12 years studying the science of happiness, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin has found that money is one of the "most complex and fascinating contributors to a happy life." Here's the No. 1 rule she's been following lately.

What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates: February 19, 2026?

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U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 19, 2026?

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Why New Balance's 'dad shoes' are beating Nike as sales surge 19%

New Balance grew sales 19% to $9.2 billion in 2025 as its emphasis on street-wear styles and performance resonate with a wide range of shoppers.

Blue Owl curbs investor liquidity following asset sale, shares slide almost 7%

Private credit specialist Blue Owl said it will restrict quarterly liquidity for investors in its retail-focused debt fund.

United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don't have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward customers who have the carrier's credit card over those without it.

Bernie Sanders’s credit card cap: Bad economics, worse results

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) calls credit card lending “extortion and loan sharking,” comparing lenders to the usurers Dante placed in Hell. His proposed solution, starting with a five-year 10% interest rate cap, might sound appealing. But it would devastate the very families he claims to protect.

European Stocks End Lower as Investors Parse Airbus, Renault Earnings

European stocks finished lower on Thursday as investors parse through Airbus and Renault earnings.

Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates

It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February.