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Millions of business owners are about to retire. They should sell to their employees

A once-in-a-generation wealth transfer is underway. There’s a bipartisan tool to ensure that transition builds broader prosperity.

By Matt Helmer and Maxwell JohnsonMay 23, 2026
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve nominee for US President Donald Trump, is sworn in during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
‘I almost fell out of my chair’: Fed stalwart Claudia Sahm fears Kevin Warsh’s policies could undo 20 years of policy progress
By Eleanor PringleMay 23, 2026
A construction worker wearing a yellow helmet wipes his nose with his hand.
America is suffering a shortage of construction workers and sabotaging its ability to fill vacancies by wiping out the industry’s immigrant backbone
By Sasha RogelbergMay 23, 2026
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My startup hit $200 million ARR. But first I walked away from 2.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly went bankrupt
By Joel MorrisMay 23, 2026
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Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it
By Robert AmbroseMay 23, 2026
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
By Shawn TullyMay 23, 2026
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Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired

The rules of entry-level hiring have changed—and experts at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit weighed in on the implications.

By Ashley LutzMay 22, 2026
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’

Gas is up 42% in a year and above $4 in all 50 states.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 22, 2026
Jamie Dimon sees ‘exuberance’ in markets. That’s a loaded word when it comes to bubbles popping

The most important economic question of our time has no consensus — and the gap between what AI can do and what economies are organized to absorb may be the defining tension of the decade.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 22, 2026
They created AI nudes that got millions of views online. Now they’re being charged with crimes

The men — who do not appear to be connected — are among the earliest defendants to face charges under the Take It Down Act.

By Jake Offenhartz and The Associated PressMay 22, 2026
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Sam Altman standing in a lift.
The big questions looming over OpenAI’s trillion-dollar IPO

A public listing would be one of Silicon Valley’s biggest wealth events, but OpenAI’s filing may also expose the financial and existential risks at the heart of the AI boom.

By Beatrice NolanMay 22, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on May 22, 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 22, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 22, 2026

Check out the highest savings account rates available on May 15, 2026. Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates around 5%.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 22, 2026
I’ve spent 25 years in venture capital. Here’s how it quietly shut ordinary Americans out of the AI wealth boom—and what could fix it

The private market didn’t just grow. It replaced the system that once let regular investors participate in America’s biggest wealth-creation moments. One solution keeps getting ignored.

By Steve BrotmanMay 22, 2026
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Personal Finance
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Best private student loans in May 2026
Best private student loans in May 2026

Private student loans are a popular option for those who need help covering tuition, books, housing. even meals. But which is the best loan for your situation?

By Joseph HostetlerMay 22, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 22, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 22, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 22, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 22, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for May 22, 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 22, 2026
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Investing
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Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO

If SpaceX surpasses $1.7 trillion after going public, it would confirm Musk’s $1 trillion net worth.

By Jason MaMay 22, 2026
‘It’s crazy’: SpaceX could set records as the least shareholder-friendly public company of all time

Elon Musk has mandated two classes of shares, binding arbitration, and many other policies shareholder advocates hate in the Space X S-1.

By Shawn TullyMay 22, 2026
‘SpaceX is his new baby at the expense of Tesla’: Elon Musk’s IPO could be bad news for his EV maker, investors warns

SpaceX will reportedly allocate 30% of shares to retail investors, betting on the CEO’s loyal base of investors—and putting Tesla under more scrutiny.

By Sasha RogelbergMay 21, 2026
Inside the fraud-ripe feeding frenzy to snag Anthropic shares while the company remains private

The demand for Anthropic shares has proven explosive, and it’s led to some pretty wild behavior in the secondaries market.

By Allie GarfinkleMay 22, 2026
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Real Estate
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Current refi mortgage rates report for May 22, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 22, 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 22, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 22, 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 22, 2026
The Midwest is leading America’s spring housing rebound because of ‘buyers who are actually showing up,’ Realtor.com says

Kansas City, Louisville, and Indianapolis are powering the strongest spring housing market since 2022 as buyers chase affordability in the Midwest away from a cooling Sun Belt.

By Sydney LakeMay 21, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 22, 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 22, 2026
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Energy
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Gavin Newsom takes rare step of telling Californians to avoid Chevron: ‘Big Oil is already making billions off Trump’s Iran War’

The call-out by the governor’s office follows Chevron posting signs at gas stations blaming the state’s climate policies for the high cost of gas.

By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressMay 22, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 21, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
2025 was a turning point for your electricity bill and it’s just getting more expensive from here. It’s not just data centers

The AI construction boom is not blameless, but it’s only one of the many reasons electricity is getting so pricey.

By Tristan BoveMay 20, 2026
Your ‘flexible hot girl summer’ is going to cost you

Your hot girl summer plans to Europe are still on, but just plan a few months ahead to save as much as possible.

By Catherina GioinoMay 21, 2026
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Crypto
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Variational co-founders Edward Yu and Lucas Schuermann pose for a picture
Variational raises $50 million Series A to bring liquidity from traditional markets to blockchain rails

The startup is seeking to set itself apart from Hyperliquid by sourcing liquidity from traditional providers.

By Jack KubinecMay 20, 2026
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $30 million for Series A ‘AI-native bank’ Catena Labs

Sean Neville’s startup aims to build banking tools especially designed for AI agents.

By Ben WeissMay 20, 2026
Harvard sold off its entire $87 million Ethereum stake just one quarter after buying it

The university was the largest new buyer of BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF in Q4 of 2025

By Jack KubinecMay 18, 2026
Eisen raises $18.5 million to help Americans recover forgotten funds before they are sent to state governments

The startup says it is helping people recover unclaimed money turned over to states in a process known as escheatment

By Jack KubinecMay 19, 2026
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By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company.
SuccessThis 39-year-old quit his lineman job during the pandemic and built a $50 million company in his backyard
By Nick LichtenbergMay 23, 2026
The quiet death of conscious consumerism, from Everlane and Allbirds to Beyond Meat
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By Clay RoutledgeMay 23, 2026
How Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
AIHow Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
Trump AI and crpto czar David Sacks sits next to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a dinner table in the White House as Zuckerberg turns to Sacks and says something.
AITech billionaires convinced Trump to back off an AI executive order. But much of MAGA favors AI regulation
By Jeremy KahnMay 22, 2026
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AIBarnes & Noble CEO clarifies the bookseller’s stance on AI-written books after refusing to ban them: ‘This is a straightforward rejection of AI books’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2026
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    InvestingWith bond yields surging to 4.7%, T-notes are looking like a better deal than the pricey S&P, says the Research Affiliates’ formula
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A year in the life at HP: What matters to its sustainability lead in May 2026? 
EuropeA year in the life at HP: What matters to its sustainability lead in May 2026? 
By Francesca CassidyMay 22, 2026
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CommentaryMcKinsey studied 200 family business successions. The biggest problem wasn’t the heir — it was the outgoing CEO
By Acha Leke and Chaitali MukherjeeMay 22, 2026
Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, departs following his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Big TechWall Street has pretty much written off the idea of a Fed rate cut at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting
By Eleanor PringleMay 22, 2026
Top CD rates today, May 22, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, May 22, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
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  • Vice President JD Vance rebuffs question about President Trump’s stock investments, says Trump is so wealthy he doesn’t trade stocks himself
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CommentaryI’ve led companies through every major tech disruption. AI washing is the same mistake, every time
By Himanshu PalsuleMay 22, 2026
You wouldn’t put your entire 401(k) in one stock. Why are you doing it with your credit card points?
Personal FinanceYou wouldn’t put your entire 401(k) in one stock. Why are you doing it with your credit card points?
By Catherina GioinoMay 22, 2026
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By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
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AITrump says he’s calling off widely anticipated order to rein in AI
By Collin Binkley, Matt O'Brien and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
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By Jake AngeloMay 21, 2026
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EconomyA Nobel economist figured out 60 years ago that people learn best on the job. The Atlanta Fed says AI is making that almost impossible
By Tristan BoveMay 21, 2026
Intuit CFO on why the company is simplifying its structure
NewslettersIntuit CFO on why the company is simplifying its structure
By Sheryl EstradaMay 21, 2026
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SuccessJeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for May 21, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for May 21, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for May 21, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of May 21, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks May 21, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Personal FinanceTop CD rates from major banks on May 21, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
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By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
Traders work after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
InvestingWall Street thinks there’s a chance the S&P 500 could push 20% higher by 2027
By Eleanor PringleMay 21, 2026
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By Jin Huang and Stephen RollMay 21, 2026
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Europe is considering price caps to control inflation. CEOs are shaking their heads in despair
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