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Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800—the 33rd straight increase

The median existing home price rose 1.4% from a year ago even as sales fell 3.6%, the NAR reported. Experts say the market needs up to 500,000 more homes to feel normal.

By Jake AngeloApril 14, 2026

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Home sales just fell 3.6%—and the spring buying season may not save them

By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026

Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history

Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history

By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026

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The starter economy is broken

By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026

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Xi Jinping says the world order is ‘crumbling into disarray.’ Larry Fink and the IMF are worried about a global recession

By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026

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Trump’s macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men—in nursing and teaching

By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026

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The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code

Success The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 14, 2026

TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 3: Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event titled "Transforming Business through AI" in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025. SoftBank and OpenAI announced that they have agreed a partnership to set up a joint venture for artificial intelligence services in Japan today. (Photo by Tomohiro Oh

Cybersecurity From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary

By Eva RoytburgApril 14, 2026

A television screen showing Goldman Sachs' stock price plays in front of a Goldman Sachs sign

Crypto Goldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs “Boomer Candy”

By Jack KubinecApril 14, 2026

Transmission lines stand at the American Electric Power Co. (AEP) coal-fired John E. Amos Power Plant at dusk in Winfield, West Virginia. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Energy U.S. utilities are planning a $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, over the next five years amid the AI construction boom

By Jordan BlumApril 14, 2026

Dow COO Karen Carter wearing a white lab coat and sitting while smiling

C-Suite Dow’s CEO pick elevates a seasoned insider at a pivotal moment for the chemical giant

By Ruth UmohApril 14, 2026

Anthropic’s Mythos reveals a growing security gap: AI finds flaws far faster than companies can patch them

AI Anthropic’s Mythos reveals a growing security gap: AI finds flaws far faster than companies can patch them

By Sharon GoldmanApril 14, 2026

Transparent Labs Pre Workout Review (2026): Expert Tested and Approved

Health Transparent Labs Pre Workout Review (2026): Expert Tested and Approved

By Christina SnyderApril 14, 2026

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Economy Trump’s agricultural tariffs hit all 50 states—driving up food prices, crushing exports, and leaving farmers with nowhere to turn

By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026

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Massive debt makes the U.S. one of the world’s most vulnerable countries in the energy crisis, market veteran warns

Economy Massive debt makes the U.S. one of the world’s most vulnerable countries in the energy crisis, market veteran warns

By Jason MaApril 6, 2026

AI MIT created duplicate AI workers to tackle thousands of different tasks. The verdict? Most of the time AI is still just ‘minimally sufficient’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026

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Commentary Millions of Americans paid billions in tariffs later ruled illegal — and they won’t see a dime back

By Robert HormatsApril 6, 2026

AMRO holds Asia’s 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war

Asia AMRO holds Asia’s 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war

By Angelica AngApril 6, 2026

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Success This AI founder is hiring Gen Z with zero experience because they’re not stuck in ‘old ways of working’—even as other CEOs slash entry‑level roles

By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 6, 2026

Oil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline

Energy Oil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline

By Jason MaApril 5, 2026

Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says

Economy Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says

By Jason MaApril 5, 2026

Economy Jamie Dimon says the U.S. was right to go to war with Iran: ‘Why the Western world put up with all these proxy wars for 45 years is kind of beyond me’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping

Economy Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping

By Gerry Doyle, Peter Martin, Weilun Soon and BloombergApril 5, 2026

Italy sets jet fuel limits at some airports on supply gap

Europe Italy sets jet fuel limits at some airports on supply gap

By Danny Lee, Mihir Mishra, Sonia Sirletti and BloombergApril 5, 2026

Delta CEO Ed Bastian in a blue suit sitting down

C-Suite Delta started sharing profits with its 100,000 employees two decades ago. CEO Ed Bastian says shareholders love it

By Catherina GioinoApril 5, 2026

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AI AI angst mutates into ‘FOBO’ as Fear of Becoming Obsolete takes over American workforces

By Nick LichtenbergApril 5, 2026

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future

Success Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future

By Jacqueline MunisApril 5, 2026

Politics Bernie Sanders calls out Bezos, Musk, Bloomberg, and Buffett in billionaire tax push: ‘The richest people in America have never ever had it so good’
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026

Fortune Archives: Who gets a seat at the table?

Magazine Fortune Archives: Who gets a seat at the table?

By Indrani SenApril 5, 2026

Accountants

Success Meet the Gen Z grads reviving accounting—colleges are reporting near-perfect placement rates at $80K starting salaries

By Preston ForeApril 5, 2026

Success How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency

By Sydney LakeApril 5, 2026

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Energy ‘It’s shocking how poorly prepared the administration is’: DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war

By Sasha RogelbergApril 5, 2026

U.S. airman from F-15 shot down by Iran has been rescued in mountainous region after frantic search involving ‘dozens of aircraft,’ Trump says

Politics U.S. airman from F-15 shot down by Iran has been rescued in mountainous region after frantic search involving ‘dozens of aircraft,’ Trump says

By Matthew Lee, Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war

Politics U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war

By Gerry Doyle and BloombergApril 4, 2026

Labor market turns upside down as the economy can shed jobs and still keep unemployment low amid immigration reversal

Economy Labor market turns upside down as the economy can shed jobs and still keep unemployment low amid immigration reversal

By Jason MaApril 4, 2026

Trump calms markets to fight longer and always uses the military assets he deploys as more combat power heads to Iran, Mideast expert says

Energy Trump calms markets to fight longer and always uses the military assets he deploys as more combat power heads to Iran, Mideast expert says

By Jason MaApril 4, 2026

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Politics Trump sons to Gulf states: we’ve got some drone interception tech to sell you

By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

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North America Amazon slaps 3.5% fuel and logistics charge on sellers because of Iran war

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

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Personal Finance Meet a 74-year-old New Yorker who unretired to become an Uber driver: ‘I’m amazed at what people will tell me’

By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

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Politics Trump touted cuts to ‘woke’ programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike ‘to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly’

Energy European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike ‘to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly’

By Derek Gatopoulos and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

In this buyer’s market, one home seller took an offer $10,000 below asking price, covered $5,000 in closing costs, and paid for $12,000 in repairs

Real Estate In this buyer’s market, one home seller took an offer $10,000 below asking price, covered $5,000 in closing costs, and paid for $12,000 in repairs

By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now

North America The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026

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AI A Yale economist says AGI won’t automate most jobs—because they’re not worth the trouble

By Nick LichtenbergApril 4, 2026

MUSCAT, OMAN - Locals visit Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Several Chinese-owned vessels were reportedly able to transit the Strait of Hormuz today, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would allow 20 ships to cross through the vital waterway. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Energy Iran’s military may be decimated, but it’s winning the energy war as it controls who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz

By Jordan BlumApril 4, 2026

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Politics Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes

By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026

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Politics Trump just raised the $39 trillion national debt with the largest budget hike since World War II—and nobody can figure out how to pay for it

By Nick LichtenbergApril 3, 2026

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