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Jeff Bezos says a 3-day workweek and more single-income households are on the way thanks to AI: ‘It’s going to be difficult to hire people’

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Nvidia built a $5 trillion company while making employees pay for their own lunch—but they get far more lucrative perks like stock discounts

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Jeff Bezos says a 3-day workweek and more single-income households are on the way thanks to AI: ‘It’s going to be difficult to hire people’

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Palantir’s billionaire CEO says only two kinds of people will succeed in the AI era: trade workers—‘or you’re neurodivergent’

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Nvidia built a $5 trillion company while making employees pay for their own lunch—but they get far more lucrative perks like stock discounts

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Ship captains and crews transiting the Strait of Hormuz make so much danger pay that they’re ‘almost being viewed as mercenaries’

Ship captains and crews transiting the Strait of Hormuz make so much danger pay that they’re ‘almost being viewed as mercenaries’

Tanker captains can earn $100,000 a month for transiting the strait, plus a $50,000 bonus for each trip, and sailors can make at least four to six times their normal rates.

By Jason MaOctober 10, 2026

‘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

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’

By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressOctober 10, 2026

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What a desert lizard teaches us about patents and the GLP-1 revolution

By Dr. Bowman HeidenOctober 10, 2026

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

By Sam McNeil, Kanis Leung, Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressOctober 10, 2026

Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO of Goldman Sachs

Ex Goldman Sachs CEO got into Harvard University at 16 from public housing—and says higher education is the best way to break into the middle class

By Emma BurleighOctober 10, 2026

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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’

Gen Z isn’t just racking up credit card debt, they are also carrying shame.

By Joshua HongOctober 10, 2026

‘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

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

By The Associated Press, Cara Anna and SALLY ABOU ALJOUDOctober 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.

By Sasha RogelbergOctober 9, 2026

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Milos Maricic: listen for the AI number on next week’s bank calls

Milos Maricic: listen for the AI number on next week’s bank calls

Economists have described tech bubbles in detail. The most remarkable thing about the AI cycle might be how closely it follows the blueprint.

By Milos MaricicOctober 9, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks on October 9, 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 HostetlerOctober 9, 2026

‘You decided to evade them’: Former HSBC banker ‘clearly in a financial position to pay’ banned from finance for dodging $7,800 in fares

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

By Catherina GioinoOctober 9, 2026

Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Oct. 9, 2026

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

By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 9, 2026

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‘Are we rich?’ The question billionaire and millionaire parents dread, and what happens when they dodge it

‘Are we rich?’ The question billionaire and millionaire parents dread, and what happens when they dodge it

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

Current price of gold as of October 9, 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 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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Current price of Bitcoin for Oct. 9, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for October 9, 2026

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.

By Jared FranzOctober 9, 2026

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Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 9, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 9, 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 FlanaganOctober 9, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 9, 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 FlanaganOctober 9, 2026

Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 9, 2026

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.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 9, 2026

Mortgage rates today, Oct. 9, 2026: Slight tick down for some loan types

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 FlanaganOctober 9, 2026

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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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Head of prominent gambling addiction nonprofit resigns after backlash to $2 million Kalshi donation

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.

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 8, 2026

A $443 million memecoin frenzy dissolves into nothing—Robinhood and Circle are latest to taste the memecoin boom-and-bust cycle

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

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 6, 2026

Four tribes partner with Kalshi to launch prediction apps–a move that undercuts Native American opposition to the industry

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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Kalshi cracks down on insider trading as Trump family looks to increase prediction market presence

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This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem

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Great disappointment will follow the Great Wealth Transfer as baby boomers pass on just a fraction of their fortune to millennials and Gen Xers

By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026

Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage

Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage

By The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026

Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed

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By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026

With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners

With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners

By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026

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By Adriana Morga and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026

Largest U.S. reservoir plummets to lowest level since it was filled some 90 years ago as water crisis deepens for western states

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By Ty O'Neil, Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway finally spends massive cash pile, buying $10 billion in Alphabet stock and repurchasing $4.5 billion in shares

Berkshire Hathaway finally spends massive cash pile, buying $10 billion in Alphabet stock and repurchasing $4.5 billion in shares

By Josh Funk and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026

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It’s not just Canadian tourists snubbing U.S. cities. Business leaders are cancelling more trips to America as geopolitical tensions continue

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 8, 2026

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner

By Sydney LakeAugust 8, 2026

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By Adam SchicklingAugust 8, 2026

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By Ariyan KabirAugust 8, 2026

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Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’

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By Catherina GioinoAugust 7, 2026

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The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it

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