House Democrats call for action on Social Security reform. What that could mean for your benefits

Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., and other lawmakers discuss the Social Security 2100 Act, which would include increased minimum benefits, on Capitol Hill on Oct. 26, 2021. Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images Social Security crossed a new milestone when it reached its 87th anniversary on Sunday. The program was signed into law…

Walmart strikes exclusive streaming deal to give Paramount+ to Walmart+ subscribers

In this article PARA WMT In this photo illustration, a woman’s silhouette holds a smartphone with the Walmart logo displayed on the screen and in the background. Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Walmart has reached a deal to offer Paramount Global‘s streaming service as a perk of its Walmart+ membership program, the companies…

‘Dangerous territory’: Investor Peter Boockvar warns recession is spreading to other parts of economy

In this article WFC There may be no escape from recession. The latest reports on housing and manufacturing, according to investor Peter Boockvar, suggest it’s rapidly spreading to other parts of the economy. “People are not being sensitive enough to this economic slowdown and what it’s going to be mean for corporate earnings and profit…

Investors flock to green energy funds as Congress passes climate bill. What to know as assets reach ‘new territory’

The expansion of renewables comes at a time when concerns about the speed of the planet’s shift away from fossil fuels have been heightened following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Imaginima | E+ | Getty Images There’s been a surge of interest in green energy funds as President Joe Biden prepares to sign a bill allocating…

Drivers are paying an average $702 monthly for new cars: Here’s why that record high was ‘inevitable,’ says analyst

Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images Consumers looking to buy a new car may need to clear more room in their budgets for it. For new vehicles, the average auto loan is for 70.4 months (less than two months shy of six years) and monthly payments have climbed past $700 for the first time ever,…

HBO Max cuts 14% of staff, or 70 employees, mainly in casting, acquisitions and reality TV divisions

In this article WBD David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery talks to the media as he arrives at the Sun Valley Resort for the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 05, 2022 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery is eliminating 70 jobs at HBO…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Disney, Poshmark, Vroom and more

In this article MRO GILD FCX MRNA Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2022. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Monday. Poshmark — Shares of the secondhand fashion retailer jumped 15% after Barclays upgraded them to overweight from equal weight. The firm said it sees…

75% of families don’t know a key date to get financial aid for college

A decision from the White House on federal student loan forgiveness could be just days away. Yet current high school students will still struggle with how to pay for college without taking on too much debt. With tuition on the rise, most families rely on a combination of resources to make it work. Income and…

China’s domestic tourism is on track to bounce back from pandemic lows, says Fitch Ratings

China’s domestic tourism — a key indicator of retail spending — is on track to make a comeback after dipping to an all-time low during the nation’s worst lockdowns, according to official data and analysts.  Since the mainland’s biggest lockdown in Shanghai ended in late May, the increase in holiday bookings has indicated that tourism…

Saudi Aramco profit surges 90% in second quarter amid energy price boom

An employee looks on at Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Saudi oil giant Aramco reported a stunning 90% surge in second quarter net income and record half year results on Sunday, as high oil prices continue to drive historic windfalls for “Big Oil.”  Aramco said…

The Motor City is moving south as EVs change the automotive industry

Jack Weaver, an 82-year-old retired dairy farmer whose house sits on a Civil War battlefield, lives near General Motors’ Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Michael Wayland / CNBC SPRING HILL, Tenn. – Jack Weaver can point to a cannon on a Civil War battlefield from the comfort of a shaded bench in his backyard —…