Economy

Tougher stance on Trump is 'very good for business', says JP Morgan's Europe boss as CEOs welcome tariff U-turn

Market watches breathed sigh of relief on President Donald Trump's tariff U-turn, but keep focused on corporate resilience.

Guilty plea in $380 million Ponzi scheme, feds say

Atlanta — A financial adviser in Georgia pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities announced.

Ubisoft shares plummet after Assassin’s Creed maker unveils reorganization, cancels six games

The games designer saw stock plunge on Thursday, following years of share price decline.

Top business leaders issue an expletive-laced message on the green backlash

Top business leaders at the World Economic Forum delivered an expletive-laden message on the green backlash.

Carlsberg CEO on growth and innovation in low- and zero-alcohol drinks

Carlsberg CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen tells CNBC’s Dan Murphy in Davos that low- and no-alcohol drinks are becoming a bigger share of sales and a key focus for R&D. He also identifies India and Central Asia as Carlsberg’s top beer growth markets for 2026, while Europe leads for soft drinks.

European stocks close higher after Trump's Greenland 'deal,' tariffs retreat

European stocks advanced Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a framework agreement had been reached on Greenland and called off tariffs.

‘We want to make jacket potatoes sexy again!’: how the humble spud became a fast food sensation

After Spudulike closed in 2024, the reign of the jacket potato seemed over in the UK. But now the favourite is back, piled with new toppings, sold by new companies and promoted all over social media by potato influencers

Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in more than 3 decades

Updated on: January 21, 2026 / 5:11 PM EST / CBS News

What Are They Not Telling Us? Why Has The U.S. Mint Suddenly Raised The Price Of One Ounce Silver Coins To $169?

There have been repeated attempts to suppress the price of silver in recent weeks, but they have all failed.

These stocks are forming the dreaded ‘death cross,’ including one major AI tech play

Microsoft is one stock that could soon form the ominous 'death cross,' signaling to investors potential weakness.

Income investors can find dividends and outperformance in the same corner of the market

Whether it's capital gains, dividend income or diversification, it pays for U.S. investors to look abroad.

How to qualify for credit card debt forgiveness in 2026

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