Defense stocks surge as global tensions rise
Founder, chairman and principal analyst at Silicon Valley–based Constellation Research Ray Wang says defense stocks stand to benefit from NATO unity as world tensions rise on 'Varney & Co.'
Trump Accounts hit 1 million sign-ups after Nicki Minaj White House summit appearance, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a Trump Accounts program update Thursday after a White House summit with the president and Nicki Minaj.
Middle-income Americans struggling to keep up as living costs weigh on paychecks, survey says
Middle-income Americans are continuing to face financial strain as 68% say their income isn't keeping up with rising costs, according to a new quarterly survey.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,542,542,471,886.84 as of 1/29/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Here's how much Trump Account balances could grow over time
New "Trump Accounts" offer tax-advantaged savings for children with a $1,000 government seed money. Parents can contribute up to $5,000 annually to these accounts.
Trump launches midterm election push in Iowa, issues warning about Democratic control
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, discusses President Donald Trump's midterm election push, small business investment and tax season on 'Mornings with Maria.'
University of North Carolina to see largest expansion in 200 years
UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts discusses the university’s largest campus expansion in more than 200 years and college athletes’ NIL payments on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Some retirement savers lose a key tax break under new IRS rule
New IRS rule affects high-income earners making 401k catch-up contributions. Workers earning $150,000+ must now use Roth accounts, losing tax deductions.
Popular drugs added to Medicare price negotiation program: What it means for Americans
Medicare selected Botox and Trulicity among 15 high-cost drugs for price negotiations under new federal authority, with lower prices expected in 2028.
How to know if your child qualifies for a Trump Account: 'A financial stake in the future'
Trump administration launched "Trump Accounts" giving $1,000 to every newborn, potentially growing to $2.7M by age 55 through stock market investments.
The most buyer-friendly housing markets in the US
Indianapolis tops Zillow's 2026 list of buyer-friendly housing markets, followed by Atlanta and Charlotte. More inventory and less competition give prospective buyers power.
Economist says 'steady progress' is being made on food prices
Former JPMorgan Chase chief economist Anthony Chan analyzes a new poll on voters' feelings about affordability of key items and his outlook for economic growth on 'Varney & Co.'
Trump cancels nearly $30B in Biden-era green energy loans
'The Big Money Show' reacts to President Donald Trump canceling $30 billion in Biden-era green energy loans and revising another $53 billion.
Trump expected to reveal more about ‘Trump accounts’ for newborns – here's what we know
Trump accounts for newborns could grow to $1.9 million by age 28 with government-backed savings program launching in 2026, Treasury estimates show.
Coalition warns Trump mortgage credit shifts could spark another 2008-style crash
Advocacy groups warn Trump housing regulator that mortgage credit score changes could trigger another taxpayer-funded bailout like 2008 financial crisis.
Google settles lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users
Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle claims its assistant tool secretly recorded users, which the plaintiffs argued violated their privacy rights.
Coal plants step up as historic winter storm pushes US power grid to the brink
Winter Storm Fern has caused hundreds of thousands of power outages, though the electric grid has remained stable in part due to coal power plants boosting supply.
Prediction market traders place odds of government shutting down at 80%
Prediction market traders assign high odds that the U.S. government will shut down this weekend following a brewing funding fight over President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Tax filing season is officially here: what you need to know
The tax filing season for 2025 returns begins Jan. 26, with the Free File program already open for taxpayers earning $84,000 or less. Americans face an April 15 deadline.
Costco's lesser-known membership benefits, explained
Discover hidden Costco member perks beyond bulk shopping: exclusive travel deals, auto discounts, prescription savings and professional home services.