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

The GLP-1 story shows how patents can reward discovery and push rivals to develop better drugs.

By Dr. Bowman HeidenOctober 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’
By Joshua HongOctober 10, 2026
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
By Jordan BlumOctober 10, 2026
Person holds up phone showing sports betting stats with a basketball and beers in the background.
Head of prominent gambling addiction nonprofit resigns after backlash to $2 million Kalshi donation
By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 9, 2026
President Donald Trump walks after speaking at a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
Trump struck a diesel deal with Putin just weeks after signing Russia sanctions. Zelenskyy calls it ‘a weak decision’
By Michelle L. Price, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressOctober 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
‘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
By Catherina GioinoOctober 9, 2026
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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
‘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.

By Sasha RogelbergOctober 9, 2026
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

By The Associated Press, Cara Anna and SALLY ABOU ALJOUDOctober 9, 2026
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Banking
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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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Personal Finance
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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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Investing
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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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Real Estate
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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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Energy
More in Energy
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week
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
Current price of oil as of October 9, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 9, 2026
‘Lipstick on a pig’: Trump’s red-dyed diesel plan is more midterms appeal than gas price solution, experts say—and even truckers are calling his bluff

As the Iran war keeps diesel prices above $6 per gallon, analysts say the only way to lower costs is to ease geopolitical tensions.

By Sasha RogelbergOctober 8, 2026
‘We don’t feel good’: PepsiCo plans price hike on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and sodas after offsetting costs with $178 million tariff refund

Yet there are risks for U.S. companies that raise prices in the current economic environment, with so many American households already stretched financially.

By The Associated Press and Dee-Ann DurbinOctober 8, 2026
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Crypto
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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
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
OKX debuts a platform that turns 50 currencies into digital dollars, betting emerging-market investors want stablecoins

“The key gap for people and institutions is settlement,” Haider Rafique, OKX’s global managing partner, tells Fortune.

By Nicholas GordonOctober 5, 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
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Sam Altman says we need another Renaissance. But we really need another Industrial Revolution
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Sam Altman says we need another Renaissance. But we really need another Industrial Revolution
By Christopher KoopmanOctober 9, 2026
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    Personal Finance
    The new K-shaped economy splits the rich from the ultra-rich: The top 0.1% averages more than $200 million—and is pulling away from the rest of the 1%
    By Mia OsmonbekovOctober 7, 2026
Current price of silver as of Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of silver as of Friday, October 9, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 9, 2026
Top CD rates today, Oct. 9, 2026: Lock in up to up to 5.20%
Personal Finance
Top CD rates today, Oct. 9, 2026: Lock in up to up to 5.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 9, 2026
Gwynne Shotwell’s $300 million SpaceX pledge to Trump Accounts shows billionaires a tax-smart way to give away their own company’s stock
Personal Finance
Gwynne Shotwell’s $300 million SpaceX pledge to Trump Accounts shows billionaires a tax-smart way to give away their own company’s stock
By Sydney LakeOctober 9, 2026
Compare current mortgage rates
Personal Finance
Compare current mortgage rates
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 8, 2026
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Gen Z is questioning college altogether. Meanwhile, older generations are coming back to finish it
By Ruth BauerOctober 8, 2026
  • Donald Trump holds a board with "Reciprocal Tariffs" printed on it, followed by a table.
    Economy
    Trump’s tariffs were meant to shrink the trade deficit—but the $106 billion gap just reached its widest since before ‘Liberation Day’
    By Sasha RogelbergOctober 7, 2026
France and Germany float ‘trade bazooka’ against China as the EU sends envoy to Beijing
Economy
France and Germany float ‘trade bazooka’ against China as the EU sends envoy to Beijing
By The Associated Press, Sam McNeil and Chan Ho-HimOctober 8, 2026
Current price of gold as of October 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of gold as of October 8, 2026
By Danny BakstOctober 8, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks Oct. 8, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Personal Finance
Top CD rates from major banks on October 8, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 8, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of Ethereum for October 8, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 8, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of Bitcoin for October 8, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 8, 2026
  • Justin Casse sitting on a stool.
    Success
    Justin Casse passed on the family training business over 4:30 a.m. wake-ups. Now he owns stakes in about 100 racehorses across six countries
    By Tatiana SatauaOctober 7, 2026
Current price of oil as of Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of oil as of October 8, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 8, 2026
Current price of silver as of Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of silver as of Thursday, October 8, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 8, 2026
Top CD rates on Oct. 8, 2026: Lock in up to up to 5.20%
Personal Finance
Top CD rates on Oct. 8, 2026: Lock in up to up to 5.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 8, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates on October 8, 2026: Up to 4.50% on Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
The top high-yield savings rates on October 8, 2026: Up to 4.50% on Oct. 8, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 8, 2026
Reynald Fasciaux is the CEO of Studocu.
Commentary
Want to fix the broken university model in the age of AI? Look to tradition
By Reynald FasciauxOctober 8, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on stage at the Butler-Vandalia Student Activity Center during a campaign rally.
Personal Finance
Trump keeps changing who gets his $5,000 dividend, and only 21% of voters believe he’ll actually pay it
By Joshua HongOctober 8, 2026
The ultrawealthy are buying nearby homes to keep staff close—and Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg are two examples
Real Estate
The ultrawealthy are buying nearby homes to keep staff close—and Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg are two examples
By Sydney LakeOctober 8, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 8, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 8, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 8, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 8, 2026
Mortgage rates on Oct. 8, 2026: Little movement
Personal Finance
Mortgage rates on Oct. 8, 2026: Little movement
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 8, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 8, 2026
Personal Finance
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 8, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 8, 2026
Financial insiders are buying their own stock at the slowest pace in nearly 23 years—a ‘negative data point’ just as bank earnings kick off
Investing
Financial insiders are buying their own stock at the slowest pace in nearly 23 years—a ‘negative data point’ just as bank earnings kick off
By Morgan ChittumOctober 8, 2026
Move over, DINKs. SPLITs are the new financial power couple: They have two incomes, no kids yet, and no joint bank account
Success
Move over, DINKs. SPLITs are the new financial power couple: They have two incomes, no kids yet, and no joint bank account
By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 8, 2026
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Europe
‘Where you come from shouldn’t dictate where you finish’: How Standard Chartered is taking on the banking industry’s class problem
By Sam BirchallOctober 8, 2026
Gen Z is spending more on art than ever before. It’s a key piece of the Great Wealth Transfer, UBS says
Personal Finance
Gen Z is spending more on art than ever before. It’s a key piece of the Great Wealth Transfer, UBS says
By Morgan ChittumOctober 8, 2026
Seems like the kids are packing their bags for good.
Economy
‘This is not sustainable’: Families with young kids are fleeing NYC’s high cost of living, and the schools are emptying out
By Catherina GioinoOctober 7, 2026
Trump’s red-dyed diesel order sounds like a tax cut. Economists say it’s a 24-cent IOU that could raise prices for farmers
North America
Trump’s red-dyed diesel order sounds like a tax cut. Economists say it’s a 24-cent IOU that could raise prices for farmers
By Steven JohnOctober 7, 2026
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Personal Finance
Trump’s $2 billion midterms health-care bribe will go to just 20.8 million Americans, less than one-third of Medicare recipients
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressOctober 7, 2026
Does debt relief hurt your credit? Risks and rebuilding explained
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Does debt relief hurt your credit? Risks and rebuilding explained
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 7, 2026
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