New Texas-based stock exchange looks to take on Nasdaq, NYSE
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
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Dow closes above 40,000 for first time, notching new milestone
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Why cocoa prices are soaring to record levels
Higher cocoa prices are hitting chocolate lovers' wallets. CBS News reporter Taurean Small explains what's driving the increase, and what chocolate brands are doing to adapt.
Trump Media warns Nasdaq about "potential market manipulation" of its stock
Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.
Why are gold prices suddenly rising?
The buying price of gold futures has hit multiple record highs this year, rising more than 14% in value since Jan. 2. Campbell Harvey, professor of finance at Duke University, joins CBS News to explain what's motivating buyers.
Trump's Truth Social platform shares soar
Shares of former President Donald Trump's Truth Social rose 16% after the first day of trading on the Nasdaq exchange Tuesday. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more on the publicly traded company.
Trump's Truth Social soars in first day of trading
Former President Donald Trump's Truth Social began trading under the ticker "DJT" on Tuesday, putting the real estate tycoon — and his initials — at the helm of a publicly traded company once again. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Stock market soars to record highs
The tech-centric Nasdaq is closing at a new high, driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. This milestone marks its first record peak since 2021.
Dow hits record high as investors cheer Fed outlook on interest rates
Stocks jump after Federal Reserve officials signal they're ready to push down borrowing costs as inflation continues to cool.
Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Oil prices surge amid Israel-Hamas war
Oil prices rose 5% Friday amid the war between Israel and Hamas. J.D. Durkin, host of "The Street," joins CBS News to discuss what the spike means for U.S. investors.
A look at Instacart's stock market debut
San Francisco-based grocery delivery company Instacart made its Nasdaq debut on Tuesday, closing at about a 12% gain. Natalie Lung, a technology reporter for Bloomberg, joins CBS News to discuss Instacart's transition to a public company.
Biden economic adviser on credit downgrade
Fitch Ratings, one of three major credit firms, downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+ on Tuesday. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 all closed in the red one day after the news. Bharat Ramamurti, National Economic Council deputy director, joined CBS News to discuss how the Biden administration is reacting to the downgrade.
Economic impact of excessive heat
An extreme summer heat wave has blanketed most of the U.S. this week. Excessive heat is currently estimated to cost the U.S. economy $100 billion annually. TheStreet host J.D. Durkin and Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown join CBS News to break down the economic impact of climate change.
What's closed and what's open on Juneteenth 2023
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
Stocks close strong as debt talks improve
The Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed in the green Friday, as investors reacted to negotiators making progress in the debt ceiling standoff. Javier David, Axios managing editor for business and markets, and J.D. Durkin, host of TheStreet, joined CBS to explain what the numbers mean for investors and the economy.
Retail earnings show mixed results
Stocks closed in the green Wednesday, as investors react to the debt ceiling negotiations and new earnings data. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Hannah Miao joined CBS to explain what the information means for investors and consumers.
Consumer debt passes $17 trillion
Stocks closed relatively flat as investors reacted to new consumer debt and mortgage data. Sanders Morris Harris chairman George Ball spoke with CBS News about what the numbers mean for investors and the economy.
Regional bank stocks tumble
The Dow Jones ended the day in the red Thursday, as investors react to new consumer price index and producer price index data. Opus: Advice First CEO Nancy Daoud spoke with Lana Zak and Errol Barnett about what the new numbers mean for the economy.
Investors monitoring debt ceiling, inflation data
Stocks closed flat Tuesday as investors await an agreement on the federal debt ceiling and new economic data on inflation. AlphasFuture founder and investment manager Geetu Sharma joined CBS News to discuss what the new information will mean for investors.
Regional bank stocks lead market decline
The Dow Jones fell more than 200 points Thursday as regional bank stocks plummeted. Wall Street Journal banking and finance reporter Ben Eisen spoke with CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett about what the development means for investors.
Fed indicates pause after latest rate hike
Stocks fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised U.S. interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. Wall Street Journal economics reporter Harriet Torry spoke with CBS News about how the increase impacts investors and consumers.
Rate hike expected Wednesday
The Dow Jones slid by more than 300 points Tuesday, as investors react to plunging regional bank shares. Landsberg Bennett, chief investment officer for Private Wealth Management, joined CBS News to discuss what the developments could mean for the economy going forward.
How markets reacted to bank seizure
Stocks closed flat Monday following the FDIC's seizure and sale of First Republic Bank. And the Fed is expected to make its latest decision on interest rates soon. CapWealth Chief Investment Officer Tim Pagliara joined CBS News to discuss what the developments mean for the market and economy going forward.
Consumer spending strong despite slowing GDP
The stock market closed in positive territory Thursday despite the latest GDP report from the the Commerce Department showing that the economy grew at an annual rate of only 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, spoke with CBS News about what the latest GDP figures mean for investors and consumers going forward.
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Senate moves forward with deal to end shutdown after key vote
The Senate is continuing work on a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, now on Day 41. Follow live updates here.
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
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Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
Airlines are expected to cancel 4% of Monday's flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. to comply with an order from the FAA.
Johnson urges House members to return "right now" for shutdown vote, citing air delays
"You need to begin right now returning to the Hill," House Speaker Mike Johnson told House members on Monday, ahead of a potential
Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn landmark same-sex marriage decision
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Khanna explains call for Schumer to be replaced: "Not meeting the moment"
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is "out of touch with where the party's base is."
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.