Oil prices spike amid Israel-Iran strikes

Stocks lost ground on Friday as traders kept a close eye on the conflict between Israel and Iran. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.

• Jun 13, 2025
• 4:23

How Gen Z is changing bar culture

A New York Times report suggests that Gen Z -- those born between 1997 and 2012 -- do not like to open a bar tab when they drink with friends. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett traveled to a bar near the University of Maryland and sat down with Michael McMillan, a professor of business there, to learn why.

• Jun 13, 2025
• 5:32

Good news for homeowners looking to refinance

Almost 63% of mortgage applicants are homeowners looking to refinance. Jill Schlesinger explains how low mortgage rates could help homeowners cut their costs, as part of our series Eye on Money.

• Jan 21, 2020
• 3:39

Sneak peek: Death by Text

Inside the groundbreaking case of a crime of the digital age — a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life. "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, May 28 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

• May 24, 2022
• 3:43

Dogs searching for koalas in Australia fires

It's estimated more than a billion animals have been lost in Australia's bushfires. That includes a large number of koalas, which were listed as vulnerable to extinction even before the fires. Jamie Yuccas shows how specially-trained dogs are being used to help save the iconic animals.

• Jan 15, 2020
• 4:03

"Bullitt" Mustang auctioned for $3.74 million

A piece of Hollywood history went for a record price Friday, when the green 1968 Ford Mustang GT used in the Steve McQueen movie "Bullitt" sold for $3.74 million at a Florida auction house.

• Jan 11, 2020
• 0:58

A beacon of hope in post-quake Haiti

In Port-au-Prince, ten years after Haiti's devastating earthquake, basic medical care can be almost impossible to find. But St. Boniface Hospital, in Fond-des-Blancs, has become a leading beacon for Haitian hope. For more than two million people on the island's southern peninsula, this is the only place to get an emergency C-section, and the only available neonatal intensive care unit. Jeff Glor visits to find out what makes this place work, when so many others have failed. For more information about Health Equity International, which oversees St. Boniface, go to healthequityintl.org.

• Jan 11, 2020
• 8:51

Mustang from "Bullitt" up for auction

The Mustang that Steve McQueen drove in the classic 1968 movie "Bullitt" became a legend, especially after it disappeared for decades. Now, it’s resurfaced and is up for auction. Mark Strassmann reports that the car is expected to go for millions.

• Jan 10, 2020
• 5:25

California strengthens internet privacy rights

A groundbreaking law in California will give 40 million people the strongest internet privacy rights in U.S. history when it takes effect in 2020. Many tech companies collect personal information including birthdays, email addresses and users’ interests without permission, then earn big money selling it. Starting Wednesday, Californians can limit what happens when their information is collected. John Blackstone reports.

• Dec 31, 2019
• 3:28

“Just hang up” on Social Security robocalls

Americans saw a dramatic increase in robocalls from scammers this year, despite regulators’ efforts to crack down on the problem. The Federal Trade Commission says the Social Security Administration is the number one government agency targeted by scam artists. In the first half of this year, people filed nearly 73,000 reports of Social Security imposters. Anna Werner reports on how you can protect yourself.

• Dec 26, 2019
• 4:04

What makes the perfect airplane seat?

U.S. airlines are expected to fly 47.5 million people over Christmas and New Year’s. One estimate says up to three million flyers a day will cram into airline seats. While the trend has been for seats to shrink and get closer together, it hasn’t stopped some airlines from devoting years and tens of millions of dollars trying to find their perfect seat. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Dec 26, 2019
• 5:09

A modern spin on "The Nutcracker"

Former ballet star Tony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker” in Boston incorporates dance styles from hip hop to flamenco and Mexican folk. More than 75 kids from different ethnic and economic backgrounds are part of this year's production. Dana Jacobson reports on how the show supports the mission "diversity through dance."

• Dec 24, 2019
• 6:42

GoFundMe: Crowdsourcing charity

In the old days people might have turned to the government or to charities such as churches for help; today the first place many people seem to turn to is GoFundMe, a crowdsourcing website, where anyone can appeal to the public to contribute money for pretty much anything – medical bills, disaster relief, funeral expenses, acts of kindness. "Sunday Morning" Contributor David Pogue examines the good will, and occasional fraud, on crowdsourcing sites, and looks at the economics of online charity.

• Dec 22, 2019
• 7:58

Democratic candidates target Pete Buttigieg

At the sixth Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles, Democrats turned their fire on each other, with the biggest attacks reserved for the surging mayor of South Bend, Pete Buttigieg. It was the latest in a series of clashes on the role of money in the campaign, just over six weeks before the first votes are cast in Iowa. Ed O’Keefe reports.

• Dec 20, 2019
• 4:11

Nordstrom opens a NYC flagship store

At a time when department stories are struggling, Nordstrom has just opened its first-ever New York City store. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks about Nordstrom's history and longevity with some of the fourth-generation family members who have been minding the store.

• Dec 15, 2019
• 6:18

Deal or no deal? The expansion of Dollar Stores

It's the latest struggle between Main Street and corporate America: Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have opened tens of thousands of retail outlets across the U.S., and in many rural areas they are the only game in town. Grocers say these stores have effectively forced them out of business, thereby reducing options for fresh food and produce for miles around. Experts say it is having negative effects on public health, but according to Dollar General it is up to consumers to decide where to shop and what to eat. Special Contributor Allison Aubrey, of National Public Radio, reports.

• Dec 8, 2019
• 8:12

Secret Santa recruits bus drivers

Every year, an anonymous, wealthy businessman, travels the country giving money to strangers. This year, he decided to recruit some Milwaukee bus drivers to help his mission. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.

• Dec 6, 2019
• 2:47

Unexpected cost of diagnostic mammograms

Kristen Hoffman fought breast cancer a year ago. Now she's battling her insurance company to pay for her mammograms. Anna Werner explains.

• Dec 4, 2019
• 2:32

Black Friday breaks record in online shopping

Black Friday is in the record books. The busy shopping day saw $7.4 billion in online sales. That's the second largest online sales day ever. Black Friday was also the biggest day ever for mobile shopping: $2.9 billion in sales came from smartphones alone. Meantime, brick-and-mortar stores saw a sharp decline. Shopper visits decreased by 3% when compared to the same days last year.

• Nov 30, 2019
• 0:26

Holiday shoppers expected to spend billions

Many mall operators across the country reported brisk traffic on Black Friday, including the nation's biggest, Mall Of America in Minnesota, which anticipated nearly a quarter of a million shoppers yesterday. Retailers are banking that the shorter-than-usual holiday shopping season won't lead to a dip in how much people are going to spend. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Nov 30, 2019
• 2:25

The future of the American mall

Almost 1,700 stores inside malls closed in 2018, according to Bank of America, and so far this year, closings have reached more than 4,000. But one company believes it has found a way to reverse the trend. The enormous American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will have a lot more than just stores behind its walls when it fully opens next year. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Nov 30, 2019
• 7:35

Thanksgiving Day online sales hit $4 billion

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins the "CBS Evening News" to break down impressive online sales for Thanksgiving.

• Nov 29, 2019
• 1:13

How to avoid holiday shopping debt

More than 56 percent of consumers have already started their holiday shopping, and about 48 million Americans are still paying off their debt from the last holiday season. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how to to avoid overspend this holiday season.

• Nov 26, 2019
• 4:08

Drew Carey on appeal of "The Price is Right"

"The Price is Right" still has contestants jumping for joy. It’s been entertaining daytime audiences on CBS for nearly 50 years. Since its debut, the show has given away more than $250 million in cash and prizes. “The Price is Right” host and comedian Drew Carey joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the show.

• Nov 25, 2019
• 5:18

When is the best day to buy a Christmas tree?

As with most holiday items, there are better and worse times to buy a tree. Budget shoppers should avoid Black Friday through Cyber Monday, when tree prices are expected to be highest.

• Nov 21, 2019
• 1:23

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