https://www.cbsnews.com/ Moneywatch From CBSNews.com Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:57:26 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-spcx-stock-ipo-welder-employee-millionaire/ Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:37:06 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/29e5bb3a-fe88-47db-9a21-6f06a9649ae6/thumbnail/60x60/e5094e197767972850bedff3855f1724/img-5936-edited.jpg a08bba0d-741f-4f2b-ab56-6b94270c9b78 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/spacexs-public-offering-creates-new-millionaires-dont-have-words-honestly/ SpaceX's market debut made Elon Musk a trillionaire on Friday. The company has also minted thousands of new millionaires. Jo Ling Kent reports. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:46:35 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/0e3abf2a-c06d-4649-9b51-307ea2519a25/thumbnail/60x60/a9cf2d97c597b51464d5ddcf6b25cdec/cbsn-fusion-spacexs-public-offering-creates-new-millionaires-dont-have-words-honestly-thumbnail.jpg d1998b10-49ec-455c-ad4b-30a49294f398 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-discovery-antitrust-justice-department/ Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:39:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/07/96d4ec23-708a-4929-95fd-bc4b373c2ea8/thumbnail/60x60/32cee9120e1849fda76d4551b44233b2/cbsn-fusion-warner-bros-discovery-rejects-latest-paramount-skydance-takeover-bid-thumbnail.jpg 56a0918c-0299-4a81-aac9-a7f7a51ebc5f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-stock-price-ipo-spcx-initial-public-offering/ SpaceX's stock closed the day at $160.95 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:11:05 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/aadf0ef6-4783-4129-80ab-6532cd81cb25/thumbnail/60x60/cea9d701d31440fcdb70a9d5d7b10af4/gettyimages-2281037300.jpg 487f0570-6702-4639-b923-4498e6172ed6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-spacex-ipo-trillionaire-wealth/ The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:17:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/03/727e58a0-bb5c-4717-9e7f-7cea1cec2bd0/thumbnail/60x60/75dba4876a277dfea0318e9cecd88cdc/cbsn-fusion-french-authorities-raid-paris-x-office-and-summon-elon-musk-to-appear-for-questioning-thumbnail.jpg cb340559-b3e0-4c5d-8cbd-811e1ba82dc9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-ipo-starbase-brownsville-texas-elon-musk/ SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:27:04 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/5a02caa9-e16c-4a15-b1a8-e13bbab07311/thumbnail/60x60/a7c90186472931c1f48b4feba5456aac/gettyimages-2218001327.jpg 505deacd-5ce3-427f-a6bf-14053a4e3bb4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-artificial-intelligence-college-major-skills/ The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:22 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/e1286d60-4c3b-438c-b5ea-a5921c171844/thumbnail/60x60/0f8af0e616f111bf2544580f492dac49/gettyimages-1770527579.jpg f4fd39f3-8cbb-451d-836e-d3c3d30d82dc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-spacex-is-influencing-the-local-economy-texas/ Since Elon Musk's SpaceX first broke ground on Starbase in 2014, the city of Brownsville, Texas, says its population has grown by more than 10,000 people. Jason Allen looks at how the company has impacted the local economy. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:54:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/a16c86ae-091e-477a-b4c2-172aa776dc07/thumbnail/60x60/d3a8ec40b22dd955f6fd10fd94624c46/cbsn-fusion-how-spacex-is-influencing-the-local-economy-texas-thumbnail.jpg 50293ca6-6b9f-46ba-9943-60d29a51e035 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-emergency-approval-nitenpyram-screwworm-cats-dogs/ Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:42:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/19509fc9-cdd4-4c6a-a1a7-c73f0eb86361/thumbnail/60x60/32f93498461233593665c8556dcfea87/gettyimages-2150488288.jpg 543679fb-1fd1-403a-93b7-5e99360eb0f8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-first-employee-tom-mueller/ Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:25:15 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/23/e8b0f32b-caff-4e22-b9aa-ef3948c3bdf6/thumbnail/60x60/626426584db71f6e24fd090ad41ac0dc/052226-launch1.jpg 751d7bdf-0801-4a6e-a031-da2efcb20108 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-economic-impact-june-11/ Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:11:26 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/1242372d-a67e-4eb2-bc50-e909a3696641/thumbnail/60x60/6756345afa93ee94698fade2eafec33d/cbsn-fusion-what-to-know-as-the-fifa-world-cup-tournament-begins-thumbnail.jpg b25067f2-f4ed-4328-a619-8f33616b5912 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ppi-report-today-may-2026-highest-since-2022/ A surge in the Producer Price Index signals that businesses are paying more for goods and services, which could push up consumer costs. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:45:43 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/04/02/8c68c6da-db02-402c-921f-78c78019a146/thumbnail/60x60/b91410421358246af0b822d55e46e657/factory-worker.jpg 5f35bba2-48a0-4bbc-a364-2f7180d6b38e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iphone-birth-rate-fertility-decline-study/ The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:58:31 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/ac8fa7bf-713f-4e2f-95ce-165e71aa2683/thumbnail/60x60/d621ec7f4fdc148eaebdaac177849e3d/gettyimages-1096099800.jpg c7fd6ed7-6ccf-4277-82bd-2f162c0c4cd3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/behind-the-rising-costs-of-ticket-prices-for-concerts-sports-and-more/ Jo Ling Kent explains what's driving the rise of ticket prices for events like the World Cup, NBA Finals and summer concerts, and how consumers can save money. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:29:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/801bd896-55d7-4eeb-a2ca-8765cbd37769/thumbnail/60x60/c3b460ca6d6f5ae684f21f3ee72ebc1c/cbsn-fusion-behind-the-rising-costs-of-ticket-prices-for-concerts-sports-and-more-thumbnail.jpg 5432bba0-be9a-4d14-9e11-46bf93f9b0d2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gopro-pressure-rising-costs-competition/ GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:43:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/11/8f36ce3b-84ab-4ed7-8d31-5780579ec78d/thumbnail/60x60/775e7a08af9914872e818bfed071aa8b/51iz513edql-ac-sl1500.jpg 76d57ef5-f942-4415-bfe0-d952647b8019 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teachers-forced-to-work-second-jobs-tough-economy/ According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:27:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/64aa89ba-158a-4e71-b724-c0fbfcd68365/thumbnail/60x60/7f6393d8f8cb19075e73eefd2a277047/1781137589698.png 551d9e1e-b6da-41fe-8f0a-5f2efbb2382e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cpi-report-today-may-2026-inflation-iran-war-trump/ The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:17:46 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/10/b7466000-2b2b-46f1-a807-27cee767e381/thumbnail/60x60/b3cc94cf825edb32889ff75a2abb77ef/gettyimages-2270117635.jpg 7cd4f424-a486-4286-8d3e-9f571ed2ae65 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-inflation-hits-3-year-high/ The U.S. saw its highest inflation since April 2023 in May, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Kelly O'Grady has more. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:16:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/7447a9e0-ed1d-453b-ad58-8954bb219ac3/thumbnail/60x60/612bb41c46c341a5ac03918c3ed8f329/cbsn-fusion-us-inflation-hits-3-year-high-thumbnail.jpg 3d870bfe-1f83-4cd3-a1be-2cc670068586 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-data-center-workforce-academy-training/ Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:33:12 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/f3b6b4ca-1235-4471-b6b2-98d5abf0d770/thumbnail/60x60/071a65ab2a0039e9b307423d115a59d8/gettyimages-1292214580.jpg 4ad15eaf-6ac0-41a6-86fa-02020395a971 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-i-love-the-inflation-iran-oil/ President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:29:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/3df28a62-72b7-45b9-8ea7-4325779b3256/thumbnail/60x60/977bbdb7c203b65a2227f61b2e3d1919/ap26161581380928.jpg 10026faa-fd84-4805-81ab-def9d4c1f597 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-ipo-how-to-buy-stock/ SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:23:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/05/22/90fcdad5-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/999a22b013a7d841af4c08ad9f6fbb85/en_0522_full.jpg 8aa7e3a4-042b-4467-8102-dc7a5729a5eb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-security-trust-fund-insolvency-2032-trustees-report/ Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:06:21 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/61f15187-6612-4578-bd65-e1989c6cb147/thumbnail/60x60/c0242023580171be54fec052dfc04c00/gettyimages-1216614286.jpg 74bc0fa0-9d47-4c1f-9d1b-9a62cb00e2ff https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-stock-ipo-what-investors-can-expect/ Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:35:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/05/08900e83-3047-41b3-9220-2f046184c034/thumbnail/60x60/37afdbced3c6db4deef606d772f56de3/cbsn-fusion-as-spacex-plans-go-public-addresses-data-centers-water-thumbnail.jpg d36e53d0-9fe4-4bae-8f04-978b22b33d3c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/honda-recall-pilot-ridgeline-passport-mdx-rear-suspension/ The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:40:26 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/bf554670-f241-4f93-a67a-f3dcac3df141/thumbnail/60x60/648ce9aa6303860fd2fec6b646ea5eac/gettyimages-2266189025.jpg 4cbb0cfe-3a11-4a60-916f-636434ffc723 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/remote-work-job-isolation-mental-health/ Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:49:18 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/82bb4a26-7763-4f39-b799-8e93d4224e85/thumbnail/60x60/a418091783f4c4cd89914ab7a3e37727/gettyimages-1503396278.jpg 6301ffd5-1c40-4bbd-92f2-8dff5f8cd3c4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/social-security-is-on-track-to-become-insolvent-by-2032-putting-benefits-at-risk-of-a-cut/ More than 62 million Americans receive benefits from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund. But by the end of 2032, the fund will only have the resources to pay out 78% of its scheduled benefits, according to a new federal analysis. Jill Schlesinger explains. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:43:27 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/10/16eb07ce-68a9-40af-8125-776fec87ac16/thumbnail/60x60/6125b196d1931159371788baa6c96e0c/cbsn-fusion-social-security-is-on-track-to-become-insolvent-by-2032-putting-benefits-at-risk-of-a-cut-thumbnail.jpg 0d7b9579-fe51-4062-9d29-790ba601ffb4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inflation-rate-cpi-2026-may-report/ Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:37:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/04d00777-78c4-4e53-9d99-2f33546a6ca6/thumbnail/60x60/0cb20d632cbe6cd43179acaabb378391/gettyimages-2279844261.jpg bc5930be-fc2b-423a-83e0-42027dd8f8fb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/retirement-spending-decumulation-4-percent-rule/ Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:14:52 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/156a4295-cbb6-4e61-b57f-0daa594d119a/thumbnail/60x60/f4042b3ecee87d652b73e54634483a69/gettyimages-2187312612.jpg 802c49c0-a5b2-4d99-b536-c19b47b7f4a9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fifa-world-cup-ticket-prices-backlash/ FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:19:21 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/14/70f4c2f7-b369-465c-8342-d88df98be8c7/thumbnail/60x60/53b11caf6fdc2d0e491643b5e3633835/ap25318548555347.jpg da33c942-3353-44f5-bbad-03500756d09e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-fifa-2026-tourism-us/ After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:31:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/25/e6fa6643-95a6-42b4-a87f-4dd04a72d26f/thumbnail/60x60/29e4ba05229844a80f164c0692196516/gettyimages-2247032929.jpg 5336c0e0-ff71-4818-895d-b5328ecb30a1