Social Security gains came back to earth. What that means for the economy

View in Browser October 16, 2023 Dow 33,984.54 0.93% S&P 500 4,373.63 1.06% NASDAQ 13,567.98 1.20% Last updated October 16 at 4:59 PM ET     Social Security gains came back to earth. What that means for the economy Social Security benefits pump a large chunk of change into the US economy – with about $1.4 trillion going to more than 67 million Americans last year alone.    Read full article   Oil prices fluctuate as concerns mount over Middle East tensions Oil prices rose above $91 a barrel Monday as diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East intensified, but slipped back later in the day, falling below $90 on reports that that US was nearing a deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela.    Read full article   UPenn in crisis over antisemitism allegations: Jon Huntsman is the latest donor to stop giving, and a board member resigns Former US Ambassador Jon Huntsman blasted the University of Pennsylvania's response to antisemitism and is promising to halt his family's donations to the prestigious university.    Read full article   Video: How to be more productive at work On an episode of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with informatics professor Gloria Mark on how to stay productive when our attention spans are shorter than ever.For more on how to build a stronger brain, follow Chasing LIfe with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.    Read full article   CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are closing thousands of stores. Here's why Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores.    Read full article   Bill Ford calls on striking union to 'stop this now' Bill Ford, the executive chair of Ford Motor Company made his first public comments since negotiations began with the United Workers Union and the Big Three automakers. He called on the UAW to "stop this now," and bring an end to talks.    Read full article   Today's movers TPST 6.74 85.16% Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. MNTS 4.85 55.95% Momentus Inc Class A PCTI 6.86 47.21% PCTEL Inc ALDX 1.83 66.30% Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. ELOX 2.41 36.91% Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SASI 3.97 33.16% Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc. Last updated October 16 at 4:00 PM ET Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Send your questions and feedback to marketsnow@cnn.com MARKETS NOW You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from Markets Now.   No longer want to receive these updates? Unsubscribe. Interested in more? See all of our newsletters.   Create CNN Account | Listen to CNN Audio | Download the CNN App    ® © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303