Economy

Philips shares surge 12% amid 'clear step up in sales'; European stocks close down

European stocks ended lower on Tuesday amid a flurry of corporate earnings releases.

BP suspends share buyback plan in fresh sign of oil price pressure

BP on Tuesday posted fourth-quarter profit in line with expectations, after crude prices dipped below $60 a barrel for the first time in nearly five years.

My week of only using cash: could a return to notes and coins change my life?

After a reckless shopping spree, I ditched contactless payments and bank cards to see how far £200 cash in hand would get me – and if I could improve my spending habits

Oil prices steady as traders monitor Iran tensions, U.S. economic data

Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday after U.S. guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz kept attention on tensions between Washington and Tehran.

More Argentina beef imports won't do much to ease costs for consumers, according to experts

Updated on: February 9, 2026 / 4:18 PM EST / CBS News

Starbucks adds internationally inspired menu items as part of turnaround effort

February 9, 2026 / 4:01 PM EST / CBS News

Where the Manager of This Morningstar 5-Star Rated Fund is Finding Income Right Now

Capital Group's Christopher Buchbinder sees opportunities in these dividend-paying stocks.

Target steps up investment in store staffing, cuts about 500 other roles to help fix customer experience

The big-box retailer is trying to win back shoppers who have complained about sloppier stores, out-of-stock items and longer checkout lines.

Puerto Rico, sugar, and crony capitalism

The Super Bowl halftime show began with what looked like a scene from Macbeth, but instead of Birnam Wood coming to life and storming the field, it was a sugar cane field.

Our basket of stocks that benefit from higher spending on AI is up again

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

Gold vs. Silver: What's Smarter for Investors Over 50 Now?

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Investors are rotating to value. Charts look bullish for these real estate stocks

REITs look improved from a technical perspective as a function of the year-to-date sector rotation. Here's what to watch out for.