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Forget Big Tech: Small businesses will hire nearly 1 million grads in 2026—and some of the hottest roles are gloriously AI-proof

While financial analysts and software engineers have suffered the biggest decline in share of the new grad job market, AI engineers and service technicians are at the top.

By Emma BurleighMay 1, 2026

Andrew McAfee

MIT AI expert warns automating Gen Z entry-level jobs could backfire—and cost companies their future workforce

By Preston ForeMay 1, 2026

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Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Why I’m joining Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin in betting big on ambitious business leaders

By Francis SuarezMay 1, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks May 1, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

Top CD rates from major banks on May 1, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

By staying on the Fed’s board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor

By staying on the Fed’s board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor

By Jason MaMay 1, 2026

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Scott Bessent on financial literacy: ‘it drives me crazy’ to see young men in blue-collar construction jobs playing the lottery

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026

Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

‘Cut up the credit cards:’ Congress is getting brutal about ‘embarrassing’ $31 trillion national debt

“It’s only going to get worse until we cut up the credit cards and get serious.”

By Eleanor PringleMay 1, 2026

America at 250: immigration and the making of an innovative nation

The chairman of the Ellis Island Honors Society says we would do well to build an immigration system worthy of this legacy of immigration and innovation.

By Nasser KazeminyMay 1, 2026

Apple’s new CEO said he will continue the company’s tradition of secrecy—and Wall Street loved it

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Jim EdwardsMay 1, 2026

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Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 1, 2026

Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 1, 2026

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

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026

Former Fed economist raises alarm on Warsh after historically partisan vote: ‘this is not normal is going to be a theme’

Claudia Sahm worked with Warsh when they were at the Fed but doesn’t know him personally. She told Fortune that his disrespect for Democrats was striking.

By Eva RoytburgApril 30, 2026

Amazon’s cloud sales are growing the most in 15 quarters. Investors sent the stock down on AI capex fears

“We’re in the middle of some of the biggest inflections of our lifetime, we’re well positioned to lead,” CEO Andy Jassy said.

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

For years, the risk Jamie Dimon was most concerned about was geopolitics. His answer has shifted

“The bad guys can use cyber, and they’re going to get stronger and more powerful in terms of finding vulnerabilities.”

By Eleanor PringleApril 30, 2026

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More in Personal Finance

Current price of Ethereum for May 1, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for May 1, 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 HostetlerMay 1, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for May 1, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

Current price of silver as of Friday, May 1, 2026

Silver is a (comparatively) safe and reliable asset that can help you to preserve the value of your money during times of inflation.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026

Current price of gold as of May 1, 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 BakstMay 1, 2026

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SEON CEO: Prediction markets can forecast the future. Can they survive their own manipulation problem?

The prediction markets supercycle has outpaced its regulatory infrastructure — and the next 12 months of CFTC rulemaking will determine

By Tamas KadarMay 1, 2026

Meta wants to spend more even after it lost $80 billion on the Metaverse and over 20 million users

Meta increased its capital spending by $10 billion because it “continued to underestimate” its compute needs, said its CFO.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2026

Google and Amazon’s biggest profit driver last quarter was their Anthropic stakes—which they haven’t sold

Anthropic is the secret sauce this earnings season, as unrealized gains on the private company are so powerful they’re adding billions of shareholder worth to their partners.

By Eva RoytburgApril 30, 2026

Tim Cook reveals the advice he gave Apple’s next CEO: The most important decision he’ll make is ‘where he spends his time’

Apple introduced incoming CEO John Ternus to Wall Street on its quarterly earnings call—and forecast great results for Q3.

By Alexei OreskovicApril 30, 2026

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Current refi mortgage rates report for May 1, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 1, 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 FlanaganMay 1, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 1, 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 FlanaganMay 1, 2026

Days after trolling billionaire Ken Griffin, Mamdani suggests King Charles should return a crown jewel to India

It’s unclear if Mamdani told King Charles to his face to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a crown jewel since the mid-19th century.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026

Mortgage rates today, May 1, 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 FlanaganMay 1, 2026

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A banner depicting portraits of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranian supreme leader says the only place Americans belong in the Gulf is ‘at the bottom of its waters’

The remarks come as Iran’s economy is reeling and its oil industry is being squeezed by a U.S. Navy blockade halting its tankers from getting out to sea.

By Jon Gambrell, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

Wind energy CEO says company ‘must adapt’ as Trump offers $2 billion to kill offshore wind projects

“My goal is to not let any windmill be built. They’re losers,” Trump said to oil executives in January.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 30, 2026

Your laundry bill is about to get more expensive—and Unilever says the Iran war is partly to blame

“There will be frequent price increases, but in small doses,” Unilever CFO Srinivas Phatak told analysts on Thursday.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 30, 2026

China dominates the world’s lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years’ worth in its own backyard

The USGS estimates there’s 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide untapped in parts of Appalachia.

By Jake AngeloApril 30, 2026

Exclusive: Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash

Exclusive: Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash

The crypto investor Multicoin Capital and the tech VC SignalFire led the Series A fundraise.

By Ben WeissMay 1, 2026

A ‘no-brainer’: Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets

The vote comes a week after a U.S. special forces soldier was charged with using classified information to bet on the January capture of Venezuela’s then-president, Nicolas Maduro,

By Mary Clare Jalonick and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

Trump-tied public crypto company buys startup from one-time ‘cannabis king’ who serves as current advisor in deal worth up to $43 million

The public company, AI Financial, struck a deal in August with a Trump family crypto outfit to stockpile $1.5 billion in Trump-linked cryptocurrency.

By Ben WeissApril 30, 2026

Elon Musk likes Bitcoin—but he just told a jury most crypto coins are scams

The billionaire’s thoughts on crypto came up during the OpenAI trial

By Jack KubinecApril 30, 2026

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Law Elon Musk gets testy on the stand: ‘I thought I had started a nonprofit with OpenAI but they stole it’

By Barbara Ortutay and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Big Tech Amazon Prime Video reaches deal with Duke Blue Devils to air 3 games per season

By The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Commentary Tesla’s former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise—here’s what most workers need to know

By Valerie Capers WorkmanMay 1, 2026

AI Meet the Americans dismissing AI hype and using it with ingenuity: ‘The efficiencies gained out of it have been tremendous’

By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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AI Apple just posted $111 billion in revenue. Now its CFO and incoming CEO are teaming up

By Sheryl EstradaMay 1, 2026

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Europe As the world swelters, companies scramble for ways to keep everyone cool

By Kamal AhmedMay 1, 2026

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Politics Trump White House argues Iran War is over because of cease-fire that began in April

By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Newsletters The fruit fly cancer researcher who built his first prototype out of lollipop sticks and straws

By Allie GarfinkleMay 1, 2026

Top CD rates today, May 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

Personal Finance Top CD rates today, May 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026

Personal Finance Mortgage rates, April 30, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 30, 2026

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Commentary The U.S. economy is booming — just not where 50 million Americans live

By Derek KilmerMay 1, 2026

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Personal Finance The national debt is the same size as the economy. It’s a ‘disturbing warning and a call to action,’ watchdog says

By Nick LichtenbergMay 1, 2026

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Environment Record heat, zero rain, millions of acres lost: Experts warn wildfires are now America’s problem to survive

By Tristan BoveApril 30, 2026

North America GM just boosted its U.S. manufacturing spend to $6 billion in one year—and it may be returning to the idea that made it great

By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026

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Commentary America shot its arsenal empty in 2 wars. Now it needs Beijing’s permission to reload

By Steve H. Hanke and Jeffrey WengApril 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 30, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance AI’s entry-level hiring nightmare is another gift to boomers’ retirement plans

By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance High earners are feeling the pain of wealth creep—and it’s leading to a new tradeoff in their spending

By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026

Premium card perks are ‘designed to create a win-win-win for everyone’ but customers are paying with heavy annual fees and data

Personal Finance Premium card perks are ‘designed to create a win-win-win for everyone’ but customers are paying with heavy annual fees and data

By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026

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Success Multimillionaire hedge fund manager Bill Perkins says money should ‘drive your fulfillment while you’re alive’—so he’s spending it all before he dies

By Emma BurleighApril 30, 2026

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Economy ‘The national debt is now larger than the economy’: Watchdog marks 100% of GDP milestone for $39 trillion burden

By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026

Economy The debt crisis Congress has been ignoring could cost the average U.S. household $18,000 a year, according to a Brookings analysis
By Shawn TullyApril 30, 2026

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Economy The biggest jump in 3 years: gas’ effect on core inflation in March revealed

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

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Economy U.S. GDP rebounds from lackluster end to 2025, grows at 2% rate in first quarter

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

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Investing Google shares hit all-time high on blowout earnings, market cap doubles to $4.4 trillion in just a year

By Michael Liedtke and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026

Current price of gold as of April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of gold as of April 30, 2026

By Danny BakstApril 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Top CD rates from major banks on April 30, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of Ethereum for April 30, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of Bitcoin for April 30, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

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Banking How AstraZeneca’s 17,000 AI-certified employees are helping it reach a ‘stretch goal’ of $80 billion in revenue

By Sheryl EstradaApril 30, 2026

Current price of oil as of April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of oil as of April 30, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

Current price of silver as of Thursday, April 30, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of silver as of Thursday, April 30, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026

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Commentary Why your data infrastructure — not your AI model — will determine whether Agentic AI scales

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, Catherine Dai and Zander JeinthanuttkanontApril 30, 2026

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Economy The global economy has a month—eight weeks at most—to avoid a recession, warns top economist

By Eleanor PringleApril 30, 2026

Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the ‘backbone of the whole AI value chain’

Asia Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the ‘backbone of the whole AI value chain’

By Angelica AngApril 30, 2026

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Big Tech With no end in sight, Trump considers new options in Iran war—including the ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic missile

By Jim EdwardsApril 30, 2026

Top CD rates on April 30, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

Personal Finance Top CD rates on April 30, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 30, 2026

The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 30, 2026

Personal Finance The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 30, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 30, 2026

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Commentary Thom Tillis: Free markets built American prosperity. Government intervention puts it at risk

By Thom Tillis and John StanfordApril 30, 2026

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Commentary The Strait of Hormuz is a data problem, not just a military one

By Erik Bethel and Ami DanielApril 30, 2026

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Personal Finance Current refi mortgage rates report for April 30, 2026

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