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Oil is back to early war days, S&P 500 jumps to all-time high

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged as many as 1,100 points before paring its gain to 868, or 1.8%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.5%.

By Stan Choe and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026

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Something is different about Trump’s $1 trillion war on Iran and its stress on the national debt, Harvard Kennedy scholar says

By Sasha RogelbergApril 17, 2026

Half of Iran’s workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war’s ‘hidden target’ was the labor market, economist says

Half of Iran’s workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war’s ‘hidden target’ was the labor market, economist says

By Jason MaApril 17, 2026

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Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

By Fortune EditorsApril 17, 2026

The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns

The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns

By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026

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Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds

By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026

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Iran and White House say the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open.’ But it definitely isn’t—at least for now

Iran remains unwilling to give up its control over the Strait of Hormuz for now.

By Jordan BlumApril 17, 2026

OpenAI policy chief says AI companies ‘need to do a much better job’ talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks

OpenAI global policy chief Chris Lehane is asking industry leaders to tone down the rhetoric.

By Jake AngeloApril 17, 2026

Tourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions

Foreign tourists are big spenders for the U.S. economy. Even a World Cup might not be enough to bring all of them back.

By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026

Trump says Iran to suspend nuclear program, won’t get funds

“Most of the main points are finalized. It’ll go pretty quickly,” Trump said.

By Kate Sullivan and BloombergApril 17, 2026

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Anthropic’s Mythos cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, ‘AI Godfather’ Yoshua Bengio says

Anthropic’s decision to limit Mythos’s release has raised questions about AI’s concentration of power in the hands of just a few American companies.

By Beatrice NolanApril 17, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks on April 17, 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 17, 2026

Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 17, 2026

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

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 17, 2026

Exclusive: Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows

As part of its 2023 plea deal, the world’s largest crypto exchange agreed to have two separate firms oversee its operations for three years.

By Ben WeissApril 17, 2026

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Current price of gold as of April 17, 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 17, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for April 17, 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 17, 2026

Current price of oil as of April 17, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for April 17, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026

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The 3 forces quietly dismantling the business model that made enterprise software fabulously profitable

Roundtables with senior business leaders in San Francisco and New York revealed a consensus: AI isn’t just threatening SaaS, but the entire industry.

By Michael Jacobides and Stefano PuntoniApril 17, 2026

One man can kill Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group— and no one knows what he’ll do

The $64 billion fight for the label behind Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish comes down to a single French billionaire.

By Amanda GerutApril 17, 2026

Manycore, the first of the Hangzhou ‘Little Dragons’ to go public, pushes ‘spatial intelligence’ as the next wave of AI development

Manycore Tech debuts on Hong Kong’s stock exchange today, following a $130 million IPO—and contributing to the Chinese city’s AI listing boom.

By Nicholas GordonApril 16, 2026

Reed Hastings’s exit from $455 billion Netflix ‘had nothing to do with’ the failed Warner Bros. deal, says Ted Sarandos

Netflix’s stock price sank 9% in after-hours trading on Thursday.

By Amanda GerutApril 16, 2026

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Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market—and pulling away from the pack

The generation once shut out of homeownership is now using equity to trade up, leaving younger buyers further behind.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 17, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 17, 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 FlanaganApril 17, 2026

Mortgage rates today, April 17, 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 FlanaganApril 17, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 17, 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 17, 2026

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A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP via Getty Images)

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz—but experts say it now holds a card that works ‘almost like a nuclear deterrent’

Oil prices plunged 10% on Friday’s announcement, but two veteran energy analysts say the celebration might be premature.

By Eva RoytburgApril 17, 2026

Trump still furious about NATO: ‘useless when needed, a Paper Tiger!’

Trump appeared to confuse NATO with France and the UK: “I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY, UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO LOAD UP THEIR SHIPS WITH OIL.”

By Sylvie Corbet, Jill Lawless and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026

With Hormuz under strain, a trade corridor built for resilience faces a real-world test

As Iran tensions threaten one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor is being tested as a real alternative.

By Angela Chitkara and Samantha SuttonApril 17, 2026

Iran says it fully reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says blockade will ‘remain in force’

The president also said Iran, with help from the U.S., is working to remove all mines from the strait.

By Kareem Chehayeb, Aamer Madhani, Elena Becatoros and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026

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Meet Joe McCann: the high-flying crypto trader held in Tanzania after sudden death of his influencer fiancée Ashly Robinson

Robinson’s family has labeled the death suspicious, and comes after a series of troubles at McCann’s crypto fund.

By Jack KubinecApril 16, 2026

From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained

Allbirds is now NewBird AI. Wall Street doesn’t care that it knows nothing about AI.

By Phil WahbaApril 15, 2026

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations

The rally has seen Bitcoin rise to around $75,000 after falling as low as almost $60,000 in recent months.

By Ben WeissApril 14, 2026

Goldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs ‘boomer candy’

The filing from a major U.S. bank comes shortly after Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF launched.

By Jack KubinecApril 14, 2026

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AI White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO about dangerous new Mythos model, official says

By Josh Boak, Matt O'Brien and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026

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Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’

Arts & Entertainment Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’

By Catherina GioinoApril 17, 2026

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Workplace Culture The power has swung back to employers—and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 17, 2026

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North America Ranch dressing’s secret history literally includes a Hidden Valley

By Holly Meyer and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026

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Law Man carrying AR-style gun arrested near Aetna headquarters, police say

By The Associated PressApril 17, 2026

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Politics Zohran Mamdani’s wife apologizes for ‘harmful’ social media posts surfacing from her past

By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026

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AI Illinois is OpenAI and Anthropic’s latest battleground as the state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI

By Jacqueline MunisApril 17, 2026

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Current price of silver as of Friday, April 17, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of silver as of Friday, April 17, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026

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Economy If the economy feels even worse for you than inflation data says, that might be because childcare isn’t deemed a ‘necessity’

By Eleanor PringleApril 17, 2026

The world holds its breath: Trump says Iran war will end ‘pretty soon’ as uranium deal is in sight

Economy The world holds its breath: Trump says Iran war will end ‘pretty soon’ as uranium deal is in sight

By Jim EdwardsApril 17, 2026

Top CD rates today, April 17, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

Personal Finance Top CD rates today, April 17, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 17, 2026

Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it

Economy Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it

By Phil WahbaApril 17, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of oil as of April 16, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 16, 2026

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Commentary Switzerland’s former ambassador to Iran: here’s how to end this war — and why Pakistan isn’t enough

By Philippe WeltiApril 17, 2026

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Real Estate Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by doing it alone

By Jake AngeloApril 16, 2026

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Personal Finance NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani points at Ken Griffin’s $238 million penthouse on tax day: ‘Today we’re taxing the rich’

By Catherina GioinoApril 16, 2026

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Economy A world going broke: IMF says America’s $39 trillion national debt is actually a global problem—and AI may be the only rescue

By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026

When can you get collections removed from your credit reports? What to know in 2026

Personal Finance When can you get collections removed from your credit reports? What to know in 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 16, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of silver as of Thursday, April 16, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 16, 2026

The housing crisis has become HR’s problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers’ newest RTO play

Personal Finance The housing crisis has become HR’s problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers’ newest RTO play

By Courtney Vinopal and HR BrewApril 16, 2026

A group of young girls look at a robot.

AI China has ‘nearly erased’ America’s lead in AI—and the flow of tech experts moving to the U.S. is slowing to a trickle, Stanford report says

By Sasha RogelbergApril 16, 2026

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Politics Trump: Israel and Lebanon agree to cease-fire

By The Associated PressApril 16, 2026

Woman refuels her car at a gas station on a sunny day, pondering rising gas prices and environmental impact. Transportation, energy, and the environment intersect in daily life

Economy Americans have never been this gloomy about the economy. Wall Street has never cashed in harder

By Eva RoytburgApril 16, 2026

SantaCon, the charity fundraiser where drunk Santas flood NYC streets, was a con after all, say feds

Law SantaCon, the charity fundraiser where drunk Santas flood NYC streets, was a con after all, say feds

By The Associated Press and Larry NeumeisterApril 16, 2026

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Energy Trump’s war in the Middle East may end up a global boon for renewables, as think tank calls return-to-coal narrative ‘meaningless’

By Tristan BoveApril 16, 2026

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Startups & Venture Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world’s first ‘mutual friend’

By Lily Mae LazarusApril 16, 2026

MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges

Politics MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges

By Sydney LakeApril 16, 2026

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AI Gen Z turning its back on AI isn’t irrational—it’s a verdict on everyone who failed them

By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026

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Real Estate New York governor’s take on a millionaires tax: fancy pied-à-terre second apartments worth over $5 million

By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026

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Politics Trump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut childcare. His budget director is scrambling to clarify

By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026

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Energy Europe has (maybe) 6 weeks of jet fuel left, IEA chief says. It reminds him of the ’80s band Dire Straits

By John Leicester and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026

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Economy China’s economy grows 5% in first quarter, surprising economists to the upside

By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a moderated conversation at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Economy Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We now have an answer

By Eleanor PringleApril 16, 2026

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By Danny BakstApril 16, 2026

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Europe BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of annual budget

By Brian Melley and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026

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Commentary ‘The Pitt’ reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door

By Jeremy MorganApril 16, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks April 16, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

Personal Finance Top CD rates from major banks on April 16, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

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