S&P 500 on cusp of all-time high despite pandemic's toll

Goldman Sachs expects stocks to rise even farther, predicting an economic resurgence in 2021.

• Aug 17, 2020

Gas prices have jumped significantly in the past couple of weeks and analysts believe prices are only going to go higher

Gas prices have jumped significantly in the past couple of weeks and analysts believe prices are only going to go higher. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 1:21

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says a public discussion about the merits of tax reform will be "healthy"

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says a public discussion about the merits of tax reform will be "healthy."

• Feb 26, 2014
• 0:45

Vinita Nair meets a mother of four who moved her family from Missouri to Illinois in search of work. Instead, Faith Keating says the bitter cold has made it difficult to get back on her feet

Vinita Nair meets a mother of four who moved her family from Missouri to Illinois in search of work. Instead, Faith Keating says the bitter cold has made it difficult to get back on her feet. Vinita Nair reports.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 1:32

President Obama warns that the U.S. must step up its spending on infrastructure if it hopes to remain economically competitive

President Obama warns that the U.S. must step up its spending on infrastructure if it hopes to remain economically competitive.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 2:30

President Obama designated Chicago and Canton, Mich., as new high-tech manufacturing hubs that bring together the resources of government, business and universities to maximize innovation the field

President Obama designated Chicago and Canton, Mich., as new high-tech manufacturing hubs that bring together the resources of government, business and universities to maximize innovation the field.

• Feb 25, 2014
• 3:30

Two real-estate reports are expected to confirm that national price increases are slowing down from last year's brisk pace. However, another report finds that housing affordability still varies dramatically across the country

Two real-estate reports are expected to confirm that national price increases are slowing down from last year's brisk pace. However, another report finds that housing affordability still varies dramatically across the country. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Feb 22, 2014
• 1:26

President Obama commends Democratic governors for pushing to raise the minimum wage in their states, saying it's smart politics that will also benefit the economy

President Obama commends Democratic governors for pushing to raise the minimum wage in their states, saying it's smart politics that will also benefit the economy.

• Feb 21, 2014
• 3:40

The extreme cold weather and heavy snow have put construction sites on hold, while one measure of builder confidence is at its lowest since last May

The extreme cold weather and heavy snow have put construction sites on hold, while one measure of builder confidence is at its lowest since last May, and factories reported a drop in production last month. But as Michelle Miller explains, some industries couldn't be happier for the snow.

• Feb 19, 2014
• 2:11

A report released by the Congressional Budget Office found that President Barack Obama’s plan to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 could slow job growth even as it lifts some low-income Americans out of poverty

A report released by the Congressional Budget Office found that President Barack Obama’s plan to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 could slow job growth even as it lifts some low-income Americans out of poverty. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Feb 18, 2014
• 1:17

In this year's address, President Obama discussed the state of the U.S. economy, immigration reform and plans for a minimum wage hike, and offered a vigorous defense of his health care plan

In this year's address, President Obama discussed the state of the U.S. economy, immigration reform and plans for a minimum wage hike, and offered a vigorous defense of his health care plan. Scott Pelley, Norah O'Donnell, Bob Scheiffer and Major Garrett offered analysis from Washington.

• Jan 29, 2014
• 1:26:53

Bone chilling ice and snow has been slowing commutes to a crawl all winter, but the relentless storms aren't just slowing traffic, they're freezing car sales

Bone chilling ice and snow has been slowing commutes to a crawl all winter, but the relentless storms aren't just slowing traffic, they're freezing car sales. Brandon Scott reports.

• Feb 15, 2014
• 2:04

The big storms that recently hit several states are leading to some big discounts at car dealerships

The big storms that recently hit several states are leading to some big discounts at car dealerships. Also, a new study has found that people who make more money are more likely to find a romantic partner. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Feb 15, 2014
• 1:07

The pace of activity in the housing market is expected to slow, with sales dropping by more than 5 percent from year-ago levels

The pace of activity in the housing market is expected to slow, with sales dropping by more than 5 percent from year-ago levels. Housing experts note that the slowdown should be expected, saying last year’s rapid pace is not sustainable. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Feb 15, 2014
• 1:24

In the current earning season, retailers have reported divergent results. The high end has been doing well, but those companies that cater to middle and lower income consumers have been struggling

In the current earning season, retailers have reported divergent results. The high end has been doing well, but those companies that cater to middle and lower income consumers have been struggling, and that pattern is likely to extend to consumers. Economists note that this “two-tiered” recovery could hinder long-term growth. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Feb 8, 2014
• 1:33

The stock market rallied on Friday after the government’s monthly unemployment report showed solid growth in construction and manufacturing jobs

The stock market rallied on Friday after the government’s monthly unemployment report showed solid growth in construction and manufacturing jobs. Also, Wall Street will be listening very closely to Janet Yellen, who will make her first appearance on Capitol Hill this week as head of the Federal Reserve. Alexis Christoforous reports.

• Feb 8, 2014
• 1:19

Rick Caruso, mall mogul and CEO of Caruso Affiliated, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the decline of the American shopping mall, which could be extinct by the next decade.

Rick Caruso, mall mogul and CEO of Caruso Affiliated, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the decline of the American shopping mall, which could be extinct by the next decade.

• Feb 8, 2014
• 3:42

President Obama again stresses the need to expand opportunity and upward mobility in his weekly address

President Obama again stresses the need to expand opportunity and upward mobility in his weekly address.

• Feb 8, 2014
• 3:04

Republicans are intent on indicting Obamacare, while Democrats are hoping to elevate a discussion of opportunity and inequality

CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about the parties’ strategies for the 2014 midterm elections.

• Feb 8, 2014
• 1:48

The economy added only 113,000 jobs in January, well below expectations, and two months of brutal weather may have played a part. But some economists say evidence is pointing to a better job market

The economy added only 113,000 jobs in January, well below expectations, and two months of brutal weather may have played a part. But some economists say evidence is pointing to a better job market. Anthony Mason reports.

• Feb 7, 2014
• 3:00

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 326 points to close at 15,373 Monday

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 326 points to close at 15,373 Monday. CBS News contributor and analyst Mellody Hobson joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss why the markets slid.

• Feb 4, 2014
• 2:19

The Dow suffered a triple-digit loss for the seventh time this year. A weaker-than-expected manufacturing report said growth in orders for machinery and other large factory goods dropped by the most in 33 years

The Dow suffered a triple-digit loss for the seventh time this year. A weaker-than-expected manufacturing report said growth in orders for machinery and other large factory goods dropped by the most in 33 years. Slow growth in developing economies added to investor pessimism. Alexis Christoforous reports.

• Feb 3, 2014
• 1:48

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the biggest challenges facing Janet Yellen as she prepares to succeed Ben Bernanke as the chair of the Federal Reserve

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the biggest challenges facing Janet Yellen as she prepares to succeed Ben Bernanke as the chair of the Federal Reserve.

• Feb 1, 2014
• 2:45

In the official GOP response to President Obama's State of the Union Address, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) had a strong rebuke of the White House's record on jobs

In the official GOP response to President Obama's State of the Union Address, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) had a strong rebuke of the White House's record on jobs, and condemned the President for offering up what she called more empty promises when American's are desperate for results.

• Jan 28, 2014
• 12:41

Scott Pelley and CBS News correspondents Bob Schieffer, Norah O'Donnell, John Dickerson and Major Garrett give their thoughts on the 2014 State of the Union address

Scott Pelley and CBS News correspondents Bob Schieffer, Norah O'Donnell, John Dickerson and Major Garrett give their thoughts on the 2014 State of the Union address immediately after President Obama finished.

• Jan 29, 2014
• 6:44

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