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Getting a new Bilt or Apple Card soon? How to maximize your credit score during a transition

If you are thinking about your credit score during a transition, consider how affected accounts will show up on your credit report.

Estée Lauder expects $100 million tariff hit to full-year profitability; stock sinks more than 20%

Estée Lauder said in its fiscal second-quarter earnings report that it's expecting its full-year profitability to take a $100 million hit from tariff impacts.

Bank of England governor says inflation is set to reach target level sooner than expected

BoE governor Andrew Bailey told CNBC that the U.K. is set to meet its inflation target ahead of schedule.

Amazon earnings are coming out postmarket Thursday. Here’s what Wall Street expects

Analysts estimate that Amazon will earn $1.97 per share on revenue of $211.33 billion, an LSEG survey shows.

Cheaper tequila and canned cocktails were the only bright spots for booze during a rough 2025

Alcohol sales slipped in 2025 as consumers cut back, with most spirits categories declining. Canned cocktails and lower-priced tequila were rare bright spots.

What is the price of silver today: February 5, 2026?

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Why now is a good time to start house-hunting

February 5, 2026 / 10:49 AM EST / CBS News

The top 10 most in-demand work-from-anywhere roles for 2026, says new FlexJobs report—some pay six figures

These in-demand roles allow employees to work from any location or time zone.

Dubai’s potent lure: the reality behind the real-estate frenzy

Bankers and billionaires are flocking to the city where income tax is zero but critics say it ignores money laundering – and pay disparities are huge

ECB holds rates but it's not a 'non-event,' economists say. Here's why

Economists believe the central bank will be comfortable with the inflation rate where it is, for now, but are watching for signs of disinflation.

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire, no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.

Peloton shares plunge 26% on weak holiday quarter, sluggish demand for splashy new products

Peloton's product overhaul was designed to bring in new customers and encourage existing members to trade up. Instead, shoppers turned away from higher prices.