Boosted by "Trump rally," Dow hits new record
Talk that the Trump administration will ramp up public spending and cut taxes is lifting stocks
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Financial markets plunge on news of Trump win
Stock and currency markets from Tokyo to Mexico City to New York slump as traders hit by uncertainty over what Trump presidency will look like
Stocks rise as investors await election results
U.S. financial markets are up for a second straight day after ending historic nine-day losing streak
Markets predict Hillary Clinton will beat Donald Trump
Higher stocks, a stronger Mexican peso and election bourses augur a Democratic victory -- but are they right?
Election history lessons for investors
The stock market’s past performance after presidential elections offers some solace as this tumultuous battle finally ends
U.S. stocks surge after FBI clears Clinton
Emerging from a nine-day slump, financial markets jump after probe of Democratic candidate's emails reveals nothing new
Wall Street slides for ninth straight day
Even a healthy jobs report wasn’t enough to keep stocks in the black for the day, given the election cliffhanger
For investors and retirees worried about the election
The stock market is apparently spooked by the twists of campaign 2016, so how can you protect your hard-earned money?
Are markets predicting a surprise Trump win?
Just a week to go before Election Day, some key Wall Street indicators are showing shifting expectations as polls tighten
Positioning your portfolio for a post-election surge
While many investors fear a market meltdown, some Wall Street pros are instead gearing up for the opposite – a “melt-up”
Clinton or Trump? Nervous U.S. investors await answer
Most American investors say the presidential race has impacted their investments this year. Their top pick right now? Cash
Get ready for some spooky stock trading in October
After September's volatility, stocks could run into more serious bouts of trouble in this historically rough month
Why Deutsche Bank won't become the next Lehman Brothers
Experts warn against jumping to conclusions about what shakiness of Germany's largest bank could lead to, saying fears overblown
Bank stocks slide on Deutsche Bank woes
Concerns about about German financial giant's financial health ripple through banking sector
Economists weigh in: How Trump and Clinton stack up
From free trade to immigration, each candidate has a game plan, and economists have been deeply examining them
How bond market pressure is slamming stocks
The prospect of higher long-term bond rates around the world has negative waves sweeping through all financial markets
Trump wants U.S. borrowing binge for insfrastructure
"This is the time to borrow," he says, citing low interest rates. How much? "A lot more" than $500B "to do it right"
Latest MoneyWatch headlines
Analysts predict sub-$2 gallon gas by October; Donald Trump sees a stock market "bubble;" and some lawmakers want Olympic medalists' cash bonuses to be tax-free. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
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Wall Street experienced a huge sell off in the first trading session since Standard and Poor's downgraded America's credit rating; Then, Parts of London have been burning for three days as riots in the city have begun to spread; Also, Scott Pelley reports from inside the Dadaab refugee camp where 400,000 Somalis have taken refuge as the famine reaches historic proportions.
Trump dumped U.S. stocks. Should you do the same?
Donald Trump said he "got out" of the market and suggested the typical 401(k) investor should join him on the sidelines
Amazon's Jeff Bezos now richer than Warren Buffett
Battle of the billionaires! Amazon founder's stock wealth pegged at $65.1B, while Berkshire Hathaway chief's falls to $65.0B
Don't let desperate bears scare you into exiting stocks
They'll have you believe equities have nothing ahead but trouble, however, opportunities still beckon for the savvy
What this robust market rally is sorely lacking
The post-Brexit rebound has so far relied on just a few stocks, so buyers must spread the love to keep the party going
Shaky Italian banks rattle EU and even U.S. markets
A guide to the latest overseas banking crisis caused by bad loans -- and why it matters to Main Street investors here
BlackRock CEO: Brexit "increases uncertainties in the world"
Larry Fink explains how Britain's decision ultimately slows the world's economy -- and how Donald Trump misunderstands global trade
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Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.