Economy

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

Meta and Capital One are set to report earnings. We'll also hear from plenty of important companies outside the Club portfolio.

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch

Covered call ETFs have been widely adopted by baby boomers to meet monthly income needs, but unlike most ETFs, the tax implications can be significant.

Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister says

South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off.

AI stocks plunge. Inflation heats up. Where we're still finding opportunities

The sinking AI trade rattled last week's market. But solid bank earnings and a rotation beyond tech gave us reasons for optimism.

Investors are buying up vast tracts of timberland across U.S. in one of market's longest-term bets

Timberland managers buying for pension funds and other institutional investors can wait decades for returns, but the market can also be a profit trap.

Trump's student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says

After nearly three decades as a bankruptcy judge, Sarah Sharer Curley writes about the legal process in her new book, "The Price of Forgiveness."

'Everyone laughed' when he started a pumpkin farm—now it brings in $2 million a year

Kelly Schultz bought a pumpkin farm in 1996. He transformed it into a seasonal attraction that draws in 100,000 visitors each fall.

These Tech Stocks Are a Buy Ahead of Their Earnings Reports, Bank of America Says

Bank of America says there are several technology stocks that have more room to run heading into their next quarterly results.

Berkshire shares buck market sell-off, rally to highest since Buffett said he would step down as CEO

Berkshire Hathaway shares are at their highest level since Warren Buffett told shareholders at the May 2025 annual meeting he planned to step down as CEO at the end of that year.

Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia

Andrew Bailey among finance leaders to leave session in Bangkok when Russian finance minister addressed group

From 3,000 feathers to pet portraits, Rolls-Royce rides high on custom craze

In our second in a series on high-end UK manufacturing, we visit the artisans producing rich clients’ bespoke luxury cars

Vance says it'll take time to see economy improve: "We're turning the ship around"

Updated on: October 17, 2026 / 9:52 PM EDT / CBS News