The S&P 500 is reaching new highs as geopolitical risks calm
The S&P 500 is reaching new highs as geopolitical risks calm. That may set a stage for a rebound in small-cap stocks says CBS MoneyWatch analyst Anthony Mirhaydari.
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Michael Santoli, senior columnist at Yahoo Finance, talks about what's behind the rising costs with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts
Costs have spiked, and it's a trend that's not expected to change anytime soon. Michael Santoli, senior columnist at Yahoo Finance, talks about what's behind the rising costs with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
The second reading of first quarter growth will be the highlight of a full plate of economic data after the long weekend
The second reading of first quarter growth will be the highlight of a full plate of economic data after the long weekend. It's likely to show that severe winter weather slowed down economic progress even more than originally reported. Jill Schlesinger has that story and more in her look at the week ahead in business.
The Better Business Bureau has a warning for supply stores about a new scam targeting money for schools
The Better Business Bureau has a warning for supply stores about a new scam targeting money for schools. Some stores are receiving calls from scammers posing as a representative of a school. Jericka Duncan has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
President Obama joined some business leaders to discuss the importance of investing in well-paying jobs in the United States
President Obama joined some business leaders to discuss the importance of investing in well-paying jobs in the United States.
Mike Aubrey, host of the HGTV show “Power Broker,” joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss their resurgence in today’s housing market
Adjustable rate mortgages, popular during the housing boom, have been widely blamed for contributing to the country’s financial crisis in 2008. Mike Aubrey, host of the HGTV show “Power Broker,” joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss their resurgence in today’s housing market.
The unemployment rate is down in nearly all of the states
The unemployment rate is down in nearly all of the states. Analysts say that's a sign of widespread improvement in the nation's job market. Jericka Duncan has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
Two reports due to come out should bring additional clarity to conditions in the housing market
Two reports due to come out should bring additional clarity to conditions in the housing market. Also, economists will be interested in what was discussed about this year's slowdown in housing activity in the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting. Jill Schlesinger reports on that and more in her look at the business week ahead.
Former secretary of state contrasts the economic record of the last two Democratic presidents with the record of the last Republican president
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton contrasts the economic record of the last two Democratic presidents with the record of the last Republican president.
Stocks plunged Thursday amid weak financial results from Walmart and signs that Europe’s economy is flagging
Stocks plunged Thursday amid weak financial results from Walmart and signs that Europe’s economy is flagging. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari rounds up what’s damping financial markets.
The Dow and S&P are hitting all-time highs, but one veteran trader says the pace is making him nervous and that the market is not a reflection of the economy
The Dow and S&P are hitting all-time highs, but one veteran trader says the pace is making him nervous and that the market is not a reflection of the economy. Anthony Mason reports on whether the surge is a bubble.
14 Republican lawmakers push bills they say would grow the economy and create jobs, calling on Senate Democrats and President Obama to support them
14 Republican lawmakers push bills they say would grow the economy and create jobs, calling on Senate Democrats and President Obama to support them.
Analysts will learn whether Americans were willing to spend money in the stores during a mostly normal month
Analysts will learn whether Americans were willing to spend money in the stores during a mostly normal month. Many economists attributed a good jump in March retail sales to pent-up demand after the winter's chill. Jill Schlesinger reports on that and more in her look at the week ahead in business.
A new survey finds that 40 percent of home sellers say they plan to price their home above market value
A new survey finds that 40 percent of home sellers say they plan to price their home above market value. Jericka Duncan has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s congressional testimony
CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s congressional testimony on Wednesday regarding the pace of economic growth.
Jill Wagner reports on these stories and more in today's MoneyWatch report
Get ready for more Subways with new menu items. Plus, more proof the harsh winter weather took a toll on the U.S. economy. Jill Wagner reports on these stories and more in today's MoneyWatch report.
Alibaba announced its IPO Tuesday. Analysts expect the IPO to raise more than $15 billion
Alibaba announced its IPO Tuesday. Analysts expect the IPO to raise more than $15 billion. Charlie Rose reports.
President Obama touts the executive action he's taken to boost the economy in 2014 and criticizes Republicans for obstructing more significant action
President Obama touts the executive action he's taken to boost the economy in 2014 and criticizes Republicans for obstructing more significant action.
CBS News contributor and analyst Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what this means for the economy
Employers added 288,000 jobs in April, bringing the unemployment rate down to 6.3 percent. CBS News contributor and analyst Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what this means for the economy.
A new study by jobs site CareerBuilder.com says employers want to hire more college grads
A new study by jobs site CareerBuilder.com says employers want to hire more college grads. Alison Harmelin has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
A market-timing strategy says investors should get out of stocks in May and let the seasonally weak spring and summer months unfold before jumping back in for a fourth-quarter rally
A market-timing strategy says investors should get out of stocks in May and let the seasonally weak spring and summer months unfold before jumping back in for a fourth-quarter rally. Jill Schlesinger reports on that and more in her look at the week ahead in business.
The U.S. economy created 288, 000 jobs in the month of April, the most in more than a year as unemployment fell to 6.3 percent
The U.S. economy created 288, 000 jobs in the month of April, the most in more than a year as unemployment fell to 6.3 percent. But the unemployment rate could be dropping for various reasons. Anthony Mason reports.
The economy added a 288,000 jobs in April, plus more MoneyWatch headlines
The economy added a 288,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said Friday. That is much more than economists had expected. The unemployment rate plunged to 6.3 percent, the lowest level since 2008. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
President Obama says he's glad to see a report showing employers added 288,000 jobs in April but says there's more work to do to strengthen the economy
President Obama says he's glad to see a report showing employers added 288,000 jobs in April but says there's more work to do to strengthen the economy.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., suggests Republicans are hyping Benghazi to avoid discussing the economy, immigration reform, or other issues.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., suggests Republicans are hyping Benghazi to avoid discussing the economy, immigration reform, or other issues.
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Senate Democrats weigh GOP's "last and final" offer to end DHS shutdown
Democrats say they are considering Republicans' "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
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Witkoff floats peace proposal as Trump extends pause on Iranian energy plant strikes
President Trump on Thursday extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
Black Hawk chopper crossed path of United flight in California, FAA says
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
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DOJ close to finalizing deal to hand over voter roll data to DHS, sources say
DOJ plans to turn over voter data it's collecting from states to DHS for use in immigration and criminal investigations, sources say.
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Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
Black Hawk chopper crossed path of United flight in California, FAA says
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
RNC considering Dallas to host special midterm convention
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
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Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
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Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
RNC considering Dallas to host special midterm convention
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
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Camila Morrone talks new horror series
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
Stunning "Survivor" elimination ceremony
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals shocking details about the latest "Survivor" elimination ceremony.
Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Bodycam video shown in attempted murder trial
The trial of a Hawaii doctor accused of attempting to murder his wife while on a hiking trail is underway. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman breaks down footage of the alleged incident that the jury watched on Wednesday. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Judge rejects Maduro's request to dismiss case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared at a New York courthouse on Thursday for a hearing in his drug trafficking case. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in court today
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected in court today for a hearing where he is expected to seek the dismissal of charges against him. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
TSA officer on working without pay amid shutdown
It's been more than a month since TSA workers received a full paycheck due to the partial government shutdown. TSA officer Angela Grana joins "The Takeout" to discuss what it's been like to work without pay.
Trump extends pause on Iranian energy strikes
President Trump on Thursday said he's extending a pause on striking Iranian energy plants by more than a week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
GOP makes "last and final" DHS funding offer
Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters on Thursday that he was hopeful about ending the partial government shutdown after the GOP made "their last and final offer" to Democrats. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle and Taurean Small have the latest on TSA wait times and lawmaker negotiations.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.