Gas prices across the U.S. jump 11 cents per gallon, AAA says
March 3, 2026
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Gas prices across the U.S. jump 11 cents per gallon, AAA says

Gas prices across the U.S. jumped 11 cents overnight as the war with Iran continued to spread, pushing up the average cost nationwide to $3.11 per gallon, according to…

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Prediction markets draw scrutiny over Iran bets: “Insider trading in broad daylight,” senator says
March 3, 2026
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Prediction markets draw scrutiny over Iran bets: “Insider trading in broad daylight,” senator says

Wagers on popular prediction markets tied to the fate of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the timing of U.S. military strikes in the country are drawing…

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Strait of Hormuz ship traffic slows to a crawl. Here’s what to know about the key oil waterway.
March 3, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz ship traffic slows to a crawl. Here’s what to know about the key oil waterway.

The U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery…

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Stocks rebound after earlier drop on concerns about Iran war impact
March 2, 2026
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Stocks rebound after earlier drop on concerns about Iran war impact

U.S. stocks rebounded on Monday as investors largely shrugged off concerns that the U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran could constrict global oil supplies.  All three major indexes shook off early…

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Gas prices set to rise amid U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, analysts say
March 2, 2026
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Gas prices set to rise amid U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, analysts say

American motorists could soon pay more at the pump amid spiking oil prices due to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, with experts predicting gasoline prices could rise sharply…

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Mortgage rates dip below 6% for the first time in years. Here’s what it means for home buyers.
March 2, 2026
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Mortgage rates dip below 6% for the first time in years. Here’s what it means for home buyers.

Mortgage rates dip below 6% for the first time in years. Here’s what it means for home buyers. – CBS News Watch CBS News For the first time…

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Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after U.S.-Iran attacks disrupt global supply
March 2, 2026
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Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after U.S.-Iran attacks disrupt global supply

Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the…

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State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
March 1, 2026
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State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers

State Farm is issuing an average refund of $100 per vehicle to its auto insurance customers in what the company says is the largest dividend in its history.…

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Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here’s how they would tackle the problem.
March 1, 2026
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Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here’s how they would tackle the problem.

With Americans facing a housing affordability crunch, lawmakers from both parties are advancing rival bills aimed at curbing institutional investors’ purchases of single-family homes. One proposal would eliminate…

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This simple tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage, experts say
March 1, 2026
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This simple tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage, experts say

As mortgage rates recede to their lowest levels in years, experts say that shopping around for the right loan could save first-time home buyers tens of thousands of…

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