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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
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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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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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Real Estate
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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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Energy
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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
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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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LawElon 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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CommentaryTesla’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
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AIMeet 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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AIApple just posted $111 billion in revenue. Now its CFO and incoming CEO are teaming up
By Sheryl EstradaMay 1, 2026
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By Kamal AhmedMay 1, 2026
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PoliticsTrump 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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NewslettersThe fruit fly cancer researcher who built his first prototype out of lollipop sticks and straws
By Allie GarfinkleMay 1, 2026
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EnergySpirit Airlines looked like it was in the clear but rising fuel costs are threatening its bankruptcy its exit
By Jacqueline MunisApril 20, 2026
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    AIThe economist who was terrified of AI just found a rare reason for hope
    By Nick LichtenbergApril 19, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks April 20, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
BankingTop CD rates from major banks on April 20, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Danny BakstApril 20, 2026
Kevin Warsh, former governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
EconomyIt’s crunch time for Kevin Warsh: Here’s how he might begin selling the idea of rate cuts. It requires some complex economic gymnastics
By Eleanor PringleApril 20, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for April 20, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 20, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 20, 2026
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    CommentaryThe U.S. has a $282 billion trade surplus you’ve never heard of — and it’s at risk
    By Josh KallmerApril 19, 2026
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NewslettersWarren Buffett’s favorite market indicator is flashing a warning
By Sheryl EstradaApril 20, 2026
The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption—but it’s not clear where crypto fits in
NewslettersThe crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption—but it’s not clear where crypto fits in
By Jeff John RobertsApril 20, 2026
U.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump’s ‘deal’ and Strait stays shut
Big TechU.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump’s ‘deal’ and Strait stays shut
By Jim EdwardsApril 20, 2026
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    InvestingThe one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high
    By Shawn TullyApril 19, 2026
Top CD rates on April 20, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates on April 20, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 20, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 20, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 20, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 20, 2026
Mortgage rates, April 20, 2026
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Southeast Asia’s short-term solution to the global energy crunch? Russian crude
EnergySoutheast Asia’s short-term solution to the global energy crunch? Russian crude
By Angelica AngApril 20, 2026
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EconomyThe director of the Congressional Budget Office—known for its gloomy national debt data—is very optimistic that a crisis will be avoided entirely
By Eleanor PringleApril 20, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
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Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling toward the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
LawKalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling toward the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
By Jeff John RobertsApril 20, 2026
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
EnergyMarkets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
BankingUAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 19, 2026
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
North AmericaCanada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
By Jim Morris and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
PoliticsTrump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
EconomyThe explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
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AIThousands of CEOs admit AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago
By Sasha RogelbergApril 19, 2026
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
PoliticsTrump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Gen Z is ‘Chinamaxxing’—and it’s less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America
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