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Trump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration

Trump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration

“We’re looking at it. If we could do it, we’ll do it. But only if it’s a good deal.”

By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

By Spencer Soper, Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergMay 1, 2026

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods, far right, listens as U.S. President Donald Trump,left, speaks during a meeting with oil company executives in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 9. President Trump is aiming to convince oil executives to support his plans in Venezuela, a country whose energy resources he says he expects to control for years to come. US forces seized Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Trump making no secret that control of Venezuela's oil was at the heart of his actions.

Exxon Mobil CEO sees ‘more to come’ on price spikes from Iran war as Exxon, Chevron beat on earnings despite plunging profits

By Jordan BlumMay 1, 2026

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Billionaires have a problem money can’t solve: They don’t know how to talk to their kids

By Nick LichtenbergMay 1, 2026

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Trump on Iran: ‘They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens’

By Toqa Ezzidin, Munir Ahmed, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Fifa’s Infantino predicted sellouts and ‘1,000 years of World Cups at once,’ but fans aren’t biting

By James Robson and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Trump says he’ll hike EU auto tariffs to 25%, jolting a world economy that really didn’t need it

Trump said in a social media post that the EU “is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,” though he did not flesh out his objections.

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

Utility CEOs pocket $626 million as American energy bills hit record highs

With electricity prices rising, lawmakers are asking questions about business models at privately owned utilities.

By Tristan BoveMay 1, 2026

Forget Big Tech: Small businesses will hire nearly 1 million grads in 2026—and some of the hottest roles are gloriously AI-proof

While financial analysts and software engineers have suffered the biggest decline in share of the new grad job market, AI engineers and service technicians are at the top.

By Emma BurleighMay 1, 2026

CEOs got an 11% pay raise in 2025. Workers got 0.5%

A new ITUC-Oxfam report covering 1,500 companies found CEO pay is outpacing worker wages by a factor of 20—and the gap is only getting wider.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2026

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A Mark Cuban–backed vegan cheese company trained AI to scrutinize cardboard boxes. It’s saved $400,000

Austin-based Rebel Cheese says an AI agent helped uncover shipping-box overcharges after a holiday rush and has saved the company $400,000 in one year.

By Jake AngeloMay 1, 2026

By staying on the Fed’s board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor

Powell will still be around to be Trump’s punching bag and take at least some of the flak for Warsh.

By Jason MaMay 1, 2026

Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 1, 2026

Check out the highest savings account rates available today. Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates around 5%.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks on May 1, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

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Scott Bessent on financial literacy: ‘it drives me crazy’ to see young men in blue-collar construction jobs playing the lottery

The billionaire hedge fund manager has made Financial Literacy Month an initiative, driven by a childhood marred by poverty.

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for May 1, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

Current price of gold as of May 1, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstMay 1, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for May 1, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

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SEON CEO: Prediction markets can forecast the future. Can they survive their own manipulation problem?

The prediction markets supercycle has outpaced its regulatory infrastructure — and the next 12 months of CFTC rulemaking will determine

By Tamas KadarMay 1, 2026

Apple’s new CEO said he will continue the company’s tradition of secrecy—and Wall Street loved it

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Jim EdwardsMay 1, 2026

Tim Cook reveals the advice he gave Apple’s next CEO: The most important decision he’ll make is ‘where he spends his time’

Apple introduced incoming CEO John Ternus to Wall Street on its quarterly earnings call—and forecast great results for Q3.

By Alexei OreskovicApril 30, 2026

Meta wants to spend more even after it lost $80 billion on the Metaverse and over 20 million users

Meta increased its capital spending by $10 billion because it “continued to underestimate” its compute needs, said its CFO.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2026

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Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Why I’m joining Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin in betting big on ambitious business leaders

The man behind Miami’s viral “How can I help?” explains why he signed on as Senior Advisor to the Gold Coast’s most ambitious recruitment campaign yet.

By Francis SuarezMay 1, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 1, 2026

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026

Mortgage rates today, May 1, 2026

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 1, 2026

Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026

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Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026

Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

Iranian supreme leader says the only place Americans belong in the Gulf is ‘at the bottom of its waters’

The remarks come as Iran’s economy is reeling and its oil industry is being squeezed by a U.S. Navy blockade halting its tankers from getting out to sea.

By Jon Gambrell, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

China dominates the world’s lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years’ worth in its own backyard

The USGS estimates there’s 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide untapped in parts of Appalachia.

By Jake AngeloApril 30, 2026

Wind energy CEO says company ‘must adapt’ as Trump offers $2 billion to kill offshore wind projects

“My goal is to not let any windmill be built. They’re losers,” Trump said to oil executives in January.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 30, 2026

Exclusive: Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash

Exclusive: Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash

The crypto investor Multicoin Capital and the tech VC SignalFire led the Series A fundraise.

By Ben WeissMay 1, 2026

A ‘no-brainer’: Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets

The vote comes a week after a U.S. special forces soldier was charged with using classified information to bet on the January capture of Venezuela’s then-president, Nicolas Maduro,

By Mary Clare Jalonick and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

Trump-tied public crypto company buys startup from one-time ‘cannabis king’ who serves as current advisor in deal worth up to $43 million

The public company, AI Financial, struck a deal in August with a Trump family crypto outfit to stockpile $1.5 billion in Trump-linked cryptocurrency.

By Ben WeissApril 30, 2026

Elon Musk likes Bitcoin—but he just told a jury most crypto coins are scams

The billionaire’s thoughts on crypto came up during the OpenAI trial

By Jack KubinecApril 30, 2026

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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war

Europe U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war

By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Politics Bernie Sanders is destroying Chuck Schumer in the Democratic Party’s Civil War ahead of the midterms

By Steve Peoples and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Politics King Charles’ stiff upper lip on Epstein: ‘support victims of some of the ills that, so tragically, exist in both our societies’

By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Law A Chick-fil-A worker got fired and then showed up behind the register to allegedly refund himself over $80,000 in mac and cheese

By Catherina GioinoMay 1, 2026

Newsletters Aerie built a brand based on ‘real.’ That’s at the heart of its ‘no AI’ promise

By Emma HinchliffeMay 1, 2026

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

C-Suite Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

By Fortune EditorsMay 1, 2026

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Success MIT AI expert warns automating Gen Z entry-level jobs could backfire—and cost companies their future workforce

By Preston ForeMay 1, 2026

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Law Elon Musk gets testy on the stand: ‘I thought I had started a nonprofit with OpenAI but they stole it’

By Barbara Ortutay and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Personal Finance Current price of silver as of Friday, May 1, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

Commentary Why your data infrastructure — not your AI model — will determine whether Agentic AI scales
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, Catherine Dai and Zander JeinthanuttkanontApril 30, 2026

‘Cut up the credit cards:’ Congress is getting brutal about ‘embarrassing’ $31 trillion national debt

Economy ‘Cut up the credit cards:’ Congress is getting brutal about ‘embarrassing’ $31 trillion national debt

By Eleanor PringleMay 1, 2026

Top CD rates today, May 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

Personal Finance Top CD rates today, May 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026

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Commentary America at 250: immigration and the making of an innovative nation

By Nasser KazeminyMay 1, 2026

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Commentary The U.S. economy is booming — just not where 50 million Americans live

By Derek KilmerMay 1, 2026

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Personal Finance The national debt is the same size as the economy. It’s a ‘disturbing warning and a call to action,’ watchdog says

By Nick LichtenbergMay 1, 2026

Economy The global economy has a month—eight weeks at most—to avoid a recession, warns top economist
By Eleanor PringleApril 30, 2026

Kevin Warsh, nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Banking Former Fed economist raises alarm on Warsh after historically partisan vote: ‘this is not normal is going to be a theme’

By Eva RoytburgApril 30, 2026

Heavy smoke from the Highway 82 Fire in Georgia.

Environment Record heat, zero rain, millions of acres lost: Experts warn wildfires are now America’s problem to survive

By Tristan BoveApril 30, 2026

North America GM just boosted its U.S. manufacturing spend to $6 billion in one year—and it may be returning to the idea that made it great

By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026

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Commentary America shot its arsenal empty in 2 wars. Now it needs Beijing’s permission to reload

By Steve H. Hanke and Jeffrey WengApril 30, 2026

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Retail Your laundry bill is about to get more expensive—and Unilever says the Iran war is partly to blame

By Sasha RogelbergApril 30, 2026

Asia Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the ‘backbone of the whole AI value chain’
By Angelica AngApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance AI’s entry-level hiring nightmare is another gift to boomers’ retirement plans

By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance High earners are feeling the pain of wealth creep—and it’s leading to a new tradeoff in their spending

By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026

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AI Google and Amazon’s biggest profit driver last quarter was their Anthropic stakes—which they haven’t sold

By Eva RoytburgApril 30, 2026

Premium card perks are ‘designed to create a win-win-win for everyone’ but customers are paying with heavy annual fees and data

Personal Finance Premium card perks are ‘designed to create a win-win-win for everyone’ but customers are paying with heavy annual fees and data

By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026

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Success Multimillionaire hedge fund manager Bill Perkins says money should ‘drive your fulfillment while you’re alive’—so he’s spending it all before he dies

By Emma BurleighApril 30, 2026

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Economy ‘The national debt is now larger than the economy’: Watchdog marks 100% of GDP milestone for $39 trillion burden

By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026

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Politics Days after trolling billionaire Ken Griffin, Mamdani suggests King Charles should return a crown jewel to India

By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., at the Norges Bank Investment Management annual investment conference in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Economy For years, the risk Jamie Dimon was most concerned about was geopolitics. His answer has shifted

By Eleanor PringleApril 30, 2026

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Economy The biggest jump in 3 years: gas’ effect on core inflation in March revealed

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

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Economy U.S. GDP rebounds from lackluster end to 2025, grows at 2% rate in first quarter

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

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Investing Google shares hit all-time high on blowout earnings, market cap doubles to $4.4 trillion in just a year

By Michael Liedtke and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

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Big Tech Amazon’s cloud sales are growing the most in 15 quarters. Investors sent the stock down on AI capex fears

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance Current price of gold as of April 30, 2026

By Danny BakstApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance Top CD rates from major banks on April 30, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of Ethereum for April 30, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of Bitcoin for April 30, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

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Banking How AstraZeneca’s 17,000 AI-certified employees are helping it reach a ‘stretch goal’ of $80 billion in revenue

By Sheryl EstradaApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance Current price of oil as of April 30, 2026

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