Economy

Netflix and Amazon are among the most oversold stocks on Wall Street

Several big-name stocks got caught in this week's market sell-off, leaving some at levels that investors could take advantage of to reap future gains.

Goldman Sachs says these five stocks, including Nvidia, are too attractive to ignore

Goldman Sachs named a slew of stocks that are attractive at current levels.

Berkshire CEO Abel Praises Kraft Heinz for Turnaround on Planned Split

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO likes the surprise course reversal announced this week by the new CEO of Kraft Heinz.

Lunar New Year gives luxury brands a chance to win back big spenders in China

The Chinese luxury market is expected to turnaround this year, but Western brands can't afford to be complacent, analysts said.

March Social Security Direct Payment Worth $994 Goes Out in 13 Days

The March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 13 days.

Second round of February Social Security payments goes out in four days

The second round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in four days.

Fire engulfs Cuban oil refinery as crippling oil crisis deepens

One of Cuba’s key oil refineries was engulfed in flames on Friday, worsening an already crippling oil crisis.

Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, early filing data shows

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what taxpayers can expect.

Early estimates point to lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

Real wages up 1.9% in Trump's first year back in office

Despite the constant and steep vicissitudes throughout his first year back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has ended it with a Goldilocks economy.

The January CPI report is the best inflation news we've had in months. Here's why.

Updated on: February 13, 2026 / 4:00 PM EST / CBS News

Egg prices are dropping in the U.S.—they're down 34% from a year ago

Egg prices more than tripled at the height of the bird flu surge, but they’ve since dropped back toward $2 a dozen.