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Friday, March 20, 2026 7:55 PM ET

CBS News - Business

Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working? -- With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.

4 hours ago

Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times. -- Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.

4 hours ago

Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase -- A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition​ of the social media company.

2 hours ago

U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say -- Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.

7 hours ago

CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting -- CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."

4 hours ago

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S. -- A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.

4 hours ago

Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits -- As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.

12 hours ago

3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors -- Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous. -- Mar 19

5 hours ago

FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal -- The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.

12 hours ago

Is a CD account worth opening again? 3 reasons why it may be now -- Recent developments could improve the value of a CD account again. Here's what savers should consider right now.

5 hours ago

What rights do you have during the wage garnishment process? -- If your paycheck is at risk of garnishment, these borrower protections could matter more than ever.

7 hours ago

Can a debt collector freeze your bank account after 7 years?

7 hours ago

What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 20, 2026? -- Considering a home purchase or a refinance of your current property? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know.

10 hours ago

Is spring still the best time to buy a home? Experts weigh in

2 days ago

4 things homebuyers should consider after the Fed rate pause

10 hours ago

Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

11 months ago

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising -- These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

11 months ago

Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals -- More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.

15 days ago

The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement -- Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

1 month ago

How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans -- A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.

2 months ago

More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why. -- More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.

18 days ago

College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates -- A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.

24 days ago

Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview -- "Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.

1 month ago