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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns

Trump’s proposal would be “by far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in the post-WWII era,” the CRFB said.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about
By Jake AngeloApril 2, 2026
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Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift
By Carlos GarciaApril 2, 2026
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Why American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs
By Andrés MartinezApril 2, 2026
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After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
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Traders signal offers in the S&P options trading pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange on March 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Markets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption

Anything sounds good to Wall Street, except more war. But Iran’s power brokers may have little reason to stop.

By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
The Iran war is effectively ‘a tax’ on U.S. households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says

Americans could be on the hook for an extra $8 billion in gas prices, and some families will feel it more than others.

By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy

It was fewer than the 212,000 new filings analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet were expecting and within the range of the past several years.

By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks April 2, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on April 2, 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 HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Here’s why King Charles is coming to America. And it is not the reason the president thinks 

As George Bernard Shaw said, Britain and America share a language but not a worldview—and the gap between the U.S. and Europe is only growing.

By Kamal AhmedApril 2, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 2, 2026

You can still find high-yield savings accounts offering rates around 5%… If you know where to look. Here’s our list of the highest savings account rates available today.

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 2, 2026
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Current price of Ethereum for April 2, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 2, 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 HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 2, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 2, 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 BakstApril 2, 2026
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Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto—and they blame the risky bet on FOMO, or fear of missing out

As trillions shift to younger generations, high-net-worth Gen Z and millennials are betting on crypto at far higher rates than Gen X or boomers.

By Preston ForeApril 2, 2026
Elon Musk, world’s first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO

Exactly how much SpaceX plans to raise has not been disclosed but the figure is reportedly as much as $75 billion.

By Bernard Condon, Ken Sweet and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading—but the party may be coming to an end

Suspicious wagers on everything from U.S. military actions to MrBeast episodes have finally roused officials to take action.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 2, 2026
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Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns
Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

The next wave of the migration story is already underway, and it’s moving the innovation economy into unexpected territory.

By Sydney LakeApril 2, 2026
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking billions in tax revenue with them

Driven partly by proposed wealth taxes, some of America’s richest people have poured millions into waterfront Florida real estate.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 2, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 2, 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 FlanaganApril 2, 2026
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UK accuses Iran of Hormuz ‘hijack,’ holding global economy hostage

“We have seen Iran hijack an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage,” Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said.

By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 2, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Have a strong brand in a world of noise—it’s like having the only red T-shirt in a stadium full of white ones

Electric is no longer a compromise: Inside Volvo’s big bet on the EX60—and the CCO, Erik Severinson, selling skeptics on EVs.

By Kamal AhmedApril 2, 2026
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Crypto
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Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 

The Silicon Valley execs want companies to function as a “mini artificial general intelligence,” and leave traditional corporate hierarchy behind.

By Jacqueline MunisApril 2, 2026
I knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computer

A source reached out to me over Telegram. I didn’t realize his account was compromised until it was almost too late.

By Ben WeissApril 2, 2026
Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway

Blockchain-based platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are doing what Wall Street regulators never could—leaving a public, immutable trail of suspicious trades.

By Nic PuckrinApril 2, 2026
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CommentaryApollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business
By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026
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CybersecurityMercor, a $10 billion AI startup that works with companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, confirms major data breach
By Beatrice NolanApril 2, 2026
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PoliticsTrump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
By The Associated Press, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo and Michelle L. PriceApril 2, 2026
What to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
NewslettersWhat to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
By Emma HinchliffeApril 2, 2026
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Politics‘There are no words’: Zohran Mamdani grapples with fatal shooting of 7-month-old in a stroller
By The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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LawColleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections
By Julie Carr Smyth, Michael Casey and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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AIMeet China’s AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes
By Tian MacLeod Ji and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck
AIIn the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck
By Sharon GoldmanApril 2, 2026
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PoliticsBill Gates-backed firm gets permission to build sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in Wyoming
By Mead Gruver and The Associated PressMarch 5, 2026
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LawAlmost every Democratic AG just sued Trump over tariff refunds, demanding money back now
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMarch 5, 2026
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Personal FinanceVanguard exec says Trump Accounts are a good idea, but don’t bank on them for college
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 5, 2026
Warren Buffett’s successor is all-in on the company: He will spend his entire after-tax salary of $15M buying Berkshire Hathaway stock
C-SuiteWarren Buffett’s successor is all-in on the company: He will spend his entire after-tax salary of $15M buying Berkshire Hathaway stock
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 5, 2026
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EconomyTrump touts tariffs as a budget fix. But the brutal truth is ‘they’re very weak’ and barely dent the $39 trillion national debt
By Jake AngeloMarch 5, 2026
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AIOpenAI launches GPT-5.4, its most powerful model for enterprise work—and a direct shot at Anthropic
By Beatrice NolanMarch 5, 2026
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CommentaryTech billionaire Shlomo Kramer: the cyber selloff proved that Wall Street can’t price tech anymore
By Shlomo KramerMarch 5, 2026
President Donald Trump speaking after the Supreme Court ruled most of his tariffs illegal in February.
EconomyFed survey reveals Trump’s tariff gut punch to the backbone of the U.S. economy: small business
By Tristan BoveMarch 5, 2026
Most Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
Personal FinanceMost Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
By Sydney LakeMarch 5, 2026
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SuccessEven most six-figure earners say buying a house is unattainable—half of Americans can’t afford to dine out or vacation in a cost of living crisis
By Emma BurleighMarch 5, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s loss of $1.7 trillion in tariff revenue will send the national debt to $58 trillion by 2036, think tank projects
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 5, 2026
Top CD rates from big banks for March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceTop CD rates from major banks on March 5, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 5, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for March 5, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 5, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for March 5, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 5, 2026
Current price of platinum for March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of platinum as of Thursday, March 5, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 5, 2026
Current price of silver for March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of silver as of Thursday, March 5, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 5, 2026
Current price of gold as of March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of March 5, 2026
By Danny BakstMarch 5, 2026
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CommentaryTime on his side: Michael Dell the real business icon as Icahn the activist recedes from view
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 5, 2026
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SuccessChinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business
By Emma BurleighMarch 5, 2026
Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles
EnergyAsia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles
By Angelica AngMarch 5, 2026
In this photo illustration, an Anthropic logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages on the background.
NewslettersCan Anthropic’s CFO sell Wall Street on an AI firm Washington calls a ‘risk’? 
By Sheryl EstradaMarch 5, 2026
Gen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy: Low grades and bad health are to blame for these NEETs, new research warns
SuccessGen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy: Low grades and bad health are to blame for these NEETs, new research warns
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 5, 2026
Photo: Volunteers stand amid the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on March 5, 2026. Israel launched on March 5 a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, which stepped up its attacks on Gulf nations Qatar and Bahrain, as the Middle East war spread throughout the region and beyond. (Photo by Mouhammad al-ZANATY / AFP)
PoliticsIn the Iran war, it’s not the oil that’s important—it’s the water
By Jim EdwardsMarch 5, 2026
Exclusive: NYSE parent company invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion valuation as part of push into blockchain-based stocks
NewslettersExclusive: NYSE parent company invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion valuation as part of push into blockchain-based stocks
By Ben WeissMarch 5, 2026
U.S. President Donald J. Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with U.S. flags visible behind him, in Washington, United States, on March 02, 2026.
EconomyA shiny new Fed chair will be keen to start with an interest rate cut—but the bank is growing more hawkish due to Iran
By Eleanor PringleMarch 5, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 5, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 5, 2026
Top CD rates on March 5, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates on March 5, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 5, 2026
Exclusive: The Pentagon is committing $150M to a maritime-tech VC fund and appears to be ramping up venture deals
Startups & VentureExclusive: The Pentagon is committing $150M to a maritime-tech VC fund and appears to be ramping up venture deals
By Jessica MathewsMarch 5, 2026
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Future of Work‘The ideal number of human employees inside of any company is zero’: Why AI gives company owners what they think they want
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 5, 2026
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CommentaryThe housing paradox: why banning institutional investors could make affordability worse
By Sean DobsonMarch 5, 2026
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