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‘We were wrong’: From Dewey to Trump, the polling misses hanging over the 2026 midterm forecasts
‘We were wrong’: From Dewey to Trump, the polling misses hanging over the 2026 midterm forecasts

Forecasters favor Democrats on Election Day. But response rates have collapsed, and presidential polls have missed toward Democrats three cycles running. (153 characters)

By Steven JohnNovember 3, 2026
Republicans pitch 3.5% income tax cap as an affordability fix in North Carolina—but Gov. Josh Stein says it won’t put ‘more money in anyone’s pockets’
Republicans pitch 3.5% income tax cap as an affordability fix in North Carolina—but Gov. Josh Stein says it won’t put ‘more money in anyone’s pockets’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 3, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure has cost Europe an extra $142 billion for the same energy it was already buying
The Strait of Hormuz closure has cost Europe an extra $142 billion for the same energy it was already buying
By Catherina GioinoNovember 3, 2026
A University of Nebraska fan takes a photograph during a pre-game pep rally at the Kansas City Power and Light District before the Division I Women's Volleyball Championship held at Sprint Center.
What’s at stake as Nebraska voters decide whether to legalize online sports betting in the midterms
By Joshua HongNovember 3, 2026
China’s cheap exports are ‘a fact of life,’ Siam Cement Group’s CEO says—so Southeast Asia’s factories need to get bigger
China’s cheap exports are ‘a fact of life,’ Siam Cement Group’s CEO says—so Southeast Asia’s factories need to get bigger
By Jay GanglaniNovember 3, 2026
Billboard ads displaying US Senate midterm odds in Times Square.
Kalshi’s midterm trading tops $1.4 billion as traders bet on a Democratic sweep of Congress
By Camila Grigera NaónNovember 3, 2026
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US President Donald Trump speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida on October 30, 2026.
Wall Street is bracing for a fresh wave of tariffs, Iran action (and potentially a government shutdown) after the midterms

“Does the Republican Party divide over MAGA-related issues, and does President Trump escalate hostilities in the Gulf War with wider economic consequences at home and abroad?”

By Eleanor PringleNovember 3, 2026
Transamerica Institute’s CEO warns of a retirement ‘perfect storm’ as even affluent Americans fall short of the $2.6 million goal

Uncertainty about the future of Social Security, persistent inflation, competing financial priorities, and the threat of job disruptions are all making it harder for Americans to save for retirement.

By Sydney LakeNovember 3, 2026
Americans now spend nearly half of their budgets on food and housing alone, the biggest share in 15 years

Housing and food spending rose faster than inflation in 2025, just as consumer sentiment is stuck near all-time lows.

By Joshua HongNovember 2, 2026
How Trump’s trade policy is handing Asia to Beijing

Usually, U.S. statecraft is designed to help American companies succeed abroad. President Donald Trump’s trade program is having the reverse effect.

By Ted OsiusNovember 2, 2026
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A poll worker assists a voter during early voting ahead of the midterm election inside City Hall in San Francisco, California.
Inside the public bank initiatives on the ballot in Berkeley and San Francisco

Two Bay Area cities vote Tuesday on measures that could lead to new government-owned banks.

By Tatiana SatauaNovember 3, 2026
Despite the tensions of war, ex-Barclays CEO Bob Diamond is long Gulf. Here’s why 

The former CEO of Barclays is in Bahrain to announce that the U.K.-based advisory firm, Panmure Liberum, is opening its first regional office in the kingdom

By Kamal AhmedNovember 3, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.70% on Nov. 3, 2026

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

By Glen Luke FlanaganNovember 3, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on November 3, 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 HostetlerNovember 3, 2026
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Millionaire Walmart chair Greg Penner adds soccer club Valencia CF to his investments—he already owns NFL’s Denver Broncos and part of a baseball team

Chairman Greg Penner and his wife Carrie, the granddaughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, also have stakes in American football and baseball teams.

By Emma BurleighNovember 3, 2026
Current price of gold as of November 3, 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 BakstNovember 3, 2026
Current price of silver as of Tuesday, November 3, 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 HostetlerNovember 3, 2026
What is a piggyback mortgage and how does it work?

A piggyback mortgage typically pairs two loans. Here’s how it works, risks to be aware of and alternatives to consider.

By Glen Luke FlanaganNovember 3, 2026
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A close-up view of an artificial intelligence chip placed at the intersection of glowing blue digital data streams on a circuit grid, representing advanced computing technology and AI infrastructure.
Who pays for AI’s $2.6 trillion build-out? Look to corporate budgets

BCG estimates companies would cover $1.8 trillion a year by 2030.

By Sheryl EstradaNovember 3, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for November 3, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerNovember 3, 2026
Anthropic’s third-quarter results mean IPO math and history are not on its side, analysts say

A lot has to go right for investors to earn an above-market return even if Anthropic prices well below the $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion it is seeking.

By Wen ShaoNovember 3, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for November 3, 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 HostetlerNovember 3, 2026
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Minecraft billionaire who beat Beyoncé and Jay-Z to a Beverly Hills mansion is selling—just as California votes on a billionaire tax
Minecraft billionaire who beat Beyoncé and Jay-Z to a Beverly Hills mansion is selling—just as California votes on a billionaire tax

Persson’s agent says he rarely spends time in Los Angeles anymore. The listing lands just as Californians decide on a wealth tax that has already pushed Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Travis Kalanick out of the state.

By Emma WitmanNovember 3, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Nov. 3, 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 HostetlerNovember 3, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 3, 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 FlanaganNovember 3, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 3, 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 FlanaganNovember 3, 2026
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Current price of oil as of Nov. 3, 2026
Current price of oil as of November 3, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerNovember 3, 2026
Cheap flights in Europe face a fuel cost reckoning as Ryanair’s CEO says fares could rise up to 20% next year because of the Iran war

Michael O’Leary warns that European airfares could rise as much as 20% in 2027 as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and forces airlines to cut flights.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 3, 2026
As Trump eyes new attack, Iran vows to retaliate beyond the Mideast and target financial assets, while oil markets brace for generational damage

On Saturday, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned Iran’s response would be “without any geographical limitations.”

By Jason MaNovember 1, 2026
Current price of oil as of November 2, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerNovember 2, 2026
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North Korea used LinkedIn, fake job interviews to trick Binance engineer in $6.3 billion hack

The hackers posed as recruiters, convincing a Binance employee to download a fake assignment as part of a broader and sophisticated campaign.

By Jeff John RobertsNovember 3, 2026
AI is just the newest threat to Etsy’s handmade promise

New rules target AI-generated listings, but shoppers say copied designs and fake “handmade” goods were eroding their confidence long before.

By Tatiana SatauaNovember 2, 2026
Binance will survive the $6.3 billion hack—but this is the start of a terrifying new era

The scale and sophistication of the Binance hack is alarming—and all of this will soon be turbocharged by AI.

By Jeff John RobertsNovember 2, 2026
Bitcoin giant Strategy, unfazed by Binance hack, adds over $65 million BTC to its holdings

The corporate crypto bull’s latest buying run coincided with hackers draining $6.3 billion from Binance.

By Camila Grigera NaónNovember 2, 2026
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Why Wendy’s is losing the burger wars—and is now a takeover target for Nelson Peltz
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Why Wendy’s is losing the burger wars—and is now a takeover target for Nelson Peltz
By Phil WahbaNovember 1, 2026
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China sees the yuan vs. dollar rivalry like Pepsi vs. Coke, expert says — ‘never the market leader, but serviceable in a pinch’
Economy
China sees the yuan vs. dollar rivalry like Pepsi vs. Coke, expert says — ‘never the market leader, but serviceable in a pinch’
By Jason MaOctober 31, 2026
If California undid its ‘original sin’ and matched Texas on taxing property, it would raise more revenue than the billionaire tax, economists say
Economy
If California undid its ‘original sin’ and matched Texas on taxing property, it would raise more revenue than the billionaire tax, economists say
By Jason MaOctober 31, 2026
AI boom hits a wall on Wall Street as OpenAI cuts fundraising target while Meta gets a credit warning over its cash flow, spending and monetization
Big Tech
AI boom hits a wall on Wall Street as OpenAI cuts fundraising target while Meta gets a credit warning over its cash flow, spending and monetization
By Jason MaOctober 31, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 million Miami mansion is just one piece of his sprawling real estate empire that includes a 196-year-old castle
Real Estate
Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 million Miami mansion is just one piece of his sprawling real estate empire that includes a 196-year-old castle
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 31, 2026
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Success
Jeff Bezos once gave Eva Longoria and the admiral behind Osama bin Laden’s capture $100 million—but she says you don’t need wealth to give back
By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 31, 2026
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    Current price of oil as of October 30, 2026
    By Joseph HostetlerOctober 30, 2026
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Economy
U.S workers just took home their smallest share of capital since at least 1947—and the lowest ever recorded
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 31, 2026
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Tech stocks just lost more than $1 trillion in a day—a gothic horror test for the ‘moats’ Warren Buffett taught Wall Street to love
By Nick LichtenbergOctober 31, 2026
Fears over $828 billion AI capex spending spree help erase $1 trillion in market value
Big Tech
Fears over $828 billion AI capex spending spree help erase $1 trillion in market value
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 31, 2026
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Success
Welcome to the school where Gen Z learns philanthropy as billionaire wealth explodes—with a 100% job placement rate
By Preston Fore and Sydney LakeOctober 31, 2026
This top data scientist’s (non-AI) model finds Republicans have just one chance in six of holding Senate
Politics
This top data scientist’s (non-AI) model finds Republicans have just one chance in six of holding Senate
By Shawn TullyOctober 31, 2026
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    Current price of Bitcoin for October 30, 2026
    By Joseph HostetlerOctober 30, 2026
Chevron speeds ahead in Venezuela while Exxon urges caution with a ‘little pinch of salt’
Energy
Chevron speeds ahead in Venezuela while Exxon urges caution with a ‘little pinch of salt’
By Jordan BlumOctober 31, 2026
How Southeast Asia can realize its commercial promise amid geopolitical rivalry
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How Southeast Asia can realize its commercial promise amid geopolitical rivalry
By Lynn KuokOctober 31, 2026
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Canada expects to seal a deal in June to become the EU’s first ‘associate member’ — ‘everything short of full EU membership’
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressOctober 30, 2026
Italy’s inflation hits 5.4%, outpacing the U.S. and China, as a farmers’ revolt empties shelves of pasta and mozzarella
Economy
Italy’s inflation hits 5.4%, outpacing the U.S. and China, as a farmers’ revolt empties shelves of pasta and mozzarella
By Catherina GioinoOctober 30, 2026
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Finance
Intel plunged 28.6% for its worst drop since 1974 — and the AI sell-off gave the S&P 500 its worst day since June
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressOctober 30, 2026
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9 Best NAD Supplements of 2026: Expert Reviewed and Tested
By Christina SnyderOctober 30, 2026
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Greenland opens a new international airport to lure tourists and diversify its economy as it eyes independence from Denmark
By James Brooks and The Associated PressOctober 30, 2026
A group of men including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai, stand around in front of the West Wing of the White House.
Politics
Tesla and 113 other companies paid no current federal income tax, but they still aren’t the biggest threats to the federal deficit, think tank warns
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 30, 2026
Shoppers select bread at a grocery store in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Economy
Consumer sentiment is lower now than when inflation peaked at 9.1% — and the richest 10% of Americans account for half of consumer spending
By Erin Kay Lockwood and The ConversationOctober 30, 2026
Exxon and Chevron report massive profits after Trump brags U.S. energy companies are ‘making a freaking fortune’ just before midterms
Energy
Exxon and Chevron report massive profits after Trump brags U.S. energy companies are ‘making a freaking fortune’ just before midterms
By Jordan BlumOctober 30, 2026
Hershey warns Americans squeezed by gas prices are buying less candy—and Halloween’s final days are ‘really critical’
North America
Hershey warns Americans squeezed by gas prices are buying less candy—and Halloween’s final days are ‘really critical’
By Cordell JonesOctober 30, 2026
An AI slowdown that takes some air out of the exuberance could actually extend the boom, Wall Street veteran says
Investing
An AI slowdown that takes some air out of the exuberance could actually extend the boom, Wall Street veteran says
By Jason MaOctober 30, 2026
A group of passengers leaving private jet during sunset.
Environment
‘Setting the planet on fire’: Richest 0.1% emit more carbon than poorest 3.5 billion, Oxfam says
By Tatiana SatauaOctober 30, 2026
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week
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Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week
By Fortune EditorsOctober 30, 2026
US President Donald Trump greets supporters as he arrives for a midterm campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Energy
Trump slammed Biden-Harris for the ‘war on energy’ during his 2024 campaign. Now he’s rolling back Biden-era regulations as gas sits above $4 a gallon
By Joshua HongOctober 30, 2026
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Current price of gold as of October 30, 2026
By Danny BakstOctober 30, 2026
A House For Sale sign in front of a home in Evanston, Illinois.
Economy
A 3.4% GDP print hides a ‘haunted’ housing market and a September stall in the economy
By Nick LichtenbergOctober 30, 2026
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AI
Goldman says AI layoffs are starting to leave a ‘long-lasting’ scar, just like the last 40 years of history
By Nick LichtenbergOctober 30, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks Oct. 30, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Personal Finance
Top CD rates from major banks on October 30, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
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