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Disney offered a 13-year-old $2 million to sing in ‘The Lion King.’ His mom took $100K plus royalties instead. He’s still getting paid 34 years later

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‘Fantasy economics’ hit reality: Boomer vs. Gen Z fight roils France as pension costs drive debt crisis and education cuts that fuel student riots
‘Fantasy economics’ hit reality: Boomer vs. Gen Z fight roils France as pension costs drive debt crisis and education cuts that fuel student riots

“Thus the fiscal pressure caused largely by France’s very generous government pension plan has led to cutbacks in other spending, notably on education.”

By Jason MaOctober 10, 2026
Russia’s deal to supply the U.S. with diesel is unlikely to ease pain at the pump, experts say. ‘It’s kind of shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic’
Russia’s deal to supply the U.S. with diesel is unlikely to ease pain at the pump, experts say. ‘It’s kind of shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic’
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EU says trade deal could cut up to 50% of Chinese EV and plug-in hybrid imports and lower tariffs for some European exports to China
EU says trade deal could cut up to 50% of Chinese EV and plug-in hybrid imports and lower tariffs for some European exports to China
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Gen Z is on track to become the richest generation, but risks getting caught in a ‘cycle that is easy to fall into and hard to break alone’
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‘Trojan horse’: California’s top 1% pay nearly half the state’s income taxes. Prop 40 opponents warn the billionaire tax could reach everyone else

The state legislature could modify Prop 40 with a two-thirds vote, but courts would also weigh in on any attempts to stretch the scope to all taxpayers.

By Jason MaOctober 9, 2026
‘A very leaky pipeline’: 1.7 million trade jobs will open each year through 2035—and experts are scrambling to figure out how to fill them

A new report finds a graying workforce and Gen Z retention problems are making it harder to fill ever-expanding skilled trade roles.

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AI skills could mean bigger paychecks for finance talent

Employers are willing to pay more for new hires with AI expertise, but technical skills are only part of what finance leaders need.

By Sheryl EstradaOctober 9, 2026
Authorities said Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport killed three Saudi citizens, as airlines suspend at least 124 flights

A deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport marks a new escalation in the Iran war as oil prices and air travel stay volatile

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

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Joseph Molloy was banned not only from working in regulated financial services but also from the railway operator.

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‘Are we rich?’ The question billionaire and millionaire parents dread, and what happens when they dodge it
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Parents often hide the scale of family wealth, but it can leave heirs unprepared and spark conflict over philanthropy and succession

By Mia OsmonbekovOctober 9, 2026
‘The elder daughter phenomenon’: Edward Jones head Penny Pennington said the economy is propped up by eldest daughters

Caregiving is a trillion-dollar industry, and eldest daughters take the brunt of it.

By Joshua HongOctober 9, 2026
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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 BakstOctober 9, 2026
Elon Musk just lost his trillionaire status again after three days—but he says ‘it’s not like it’s sitting in a bank account’ anyway

SpaceX founder Elon Musk lost $63 billion in the span of days, falling out of the trillionaire club for the second time.

By Emma BurleighOctober 9, 2026
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Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 9, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for October 9, 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 HostetlerOctober 9, 2026
Disney offered a 13-year-old $2 million to sing in ‘The Lion King.’ His mom took $100K plus royalties instead. He’s still getting paid 34 years later

Jason Weaver’s mom once backed Aretha Franklin. She bet on royalties over Disney’s cash—and it’s paid more than the $2 million he gave up.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 9, 2026
Is AI the new China Shock?

When China joined the WTO in 2001, that one move set off the largest capital spending boom the world had ever seen. Twenty-five years later, here we are.

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Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 9, 2026
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Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

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By staying on top of home equity loan and HELOC interest rates, you’ll recognize when it’s a good time to apply for these comparatively cheap borrowing options.

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Tamboran Resources CEO stands in front of an H&P drilling rig shipped from the U.S. to Australia's Beetaloo Basin.
How U.S. know-how is fracking Australia into a gas boom, from Texas oilmen to Trump’s energy secretary

Texas wildcatters, oilfield services giants, and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright helped Australia’s Beetaloo Basin deliver its first commercial gas. The hard part is still ahead.

By Jordan BlumOctober 10, 2026
Trump struck a diesel deal with Putin just weeks after signing Russia sanctions. Zelenskyy calls it ‘a weak decision’

With U.S. diesel at $6.23 a gallon, the Treasury Department is easing restrictions on Russian diesel shipments for six months.

By Michelle L. Price, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressOctober 9, 2026
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

See which Fortune 500 companies are making changes to their C-suite ranks.

By Fortune EditorsOctober 9, 2026
‘I drive a Tesla’: After Elon Musk said he’d lose his job, Delta CEO Ed Bastian says there’s ‘no tit for tat’ as airline unveils earnings miss

Bastian says the Starlink snub was business, not personal, as a 62% fuel jump led to Delta’s first earnings miss in two years.

By Catherina GioinoOctober 9, 2026
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National Council on Problem Gambling executive director Heather Maurer required board members to sign NDAs before revealing the donation.

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 9, 2026
NFL urges Supreme Court to back state gambling rules—breaking with other leagues on prediction markets

The league wants clarity “before another NFL season goes by” to preserve game integrity.

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Robinhood Chain saw a brief surge in memecoin trading before volumes dropped 96%.

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For tribes left out of the $46 billion casino boom, a disputed industry offers a different path.

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 7, 2026
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