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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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Big TechAmazon Prime Video reaches deal with Duke Blue Devils to air 3 games per season
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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’
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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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EuropeAs the world swelters, companies scramble for ways to keep everyone cool
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
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AIThe economist who was terrified of AI just found a rare reason for hope
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    AIOpenAI policy chief says AI companies ‘need to do a much better job’ talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks
    By Jake AngeloApril 17, 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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InvestingThe one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high
By Shawn TullyApril 19, 2026
Trump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. ‘Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it’
PoliticsTrump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. ‘Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it’
By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
EnergyThe jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
By Danny Lee, Kate Duffy, Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 18, 2026
Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
EconomyPutin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
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    EnergyTrump says Iran to suspend nuclear program, won’t get funds
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U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out
EnergyU.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids
PoliticsThe U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
PoliticsIran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
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SuccessZillow’s CEO says his friends were shocked when he quit a cushy Microsoft job—but Steve Jobs led to his success at the $10.5 billion real estate firm
By Emma BurleighApril 18, 2026
The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
BankingThe $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 18, 2026
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    EconomyTourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions
    By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
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CommentaryAI’s next act: how Salesforce is turning efficiency gains into revenue
By Keith Ferrazzi and Wendy SmithApril 18, 2026
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EnergyAir Canada suspends all summer flights to New York’s JFK airport on Iran-surging fuel price
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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LawFormer Alabama football player wore wigs and makeup to impersonate NFL players in $20 million fraud, prosecutors say
By Sudhin Thanawala and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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LawAmerica’s busiest airport told to cut 300 flights per day from summer schedule
By Jessica Hill and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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PoliticsTrump on idea of Iran tolling the Strait of Hormuz: ‘Nope. No way. No. Nope.’
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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EnergyIran closes Strait again, says it will be shut until Trump lifts blockade
By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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CommentaryTrump has already endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Now he needs to endorse the Truman Doctrine
By Robert HormatsApril 18, 2026
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CommentaryTariffs alone won’t save American manufacturing — here’s what actually will
By Johan "Kip" EidebergApril 18, 2026
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BankingFrom drought to demand: Biotech IPOs roar back with Kailera and Alamar
By Lily Mae LazarusApril 18, 2026
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Real EstateTrump’s big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says—its model is Texas from 25 years ago
By Nick LichtenbergApril 18, 2026
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Economy‘We should absolutely be concerned about noncollege-educated men today’: higher rents, living at home, falling out of the labor market
By Catherina GioinoApril 18, 2026
The ultra-wealthy have a new favorite status symbol: From a $14.5 million guitar to an $812,500 bottle of wine, rare collectibles are on a tear
Personal FinanceThe ultra-wealthy have a new favorite status symbol: From a $14.5 million guitar to an $812,500 bottle of wine, rare collectibles are on a tear
By Phil WahbaApril 18, 2026
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By Stan Choe and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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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
EconomyHalf 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
The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
EconomyThe $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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