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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a 'Rose Garden Club' dinner for National Police Week in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
U.S. national debt officially hits $39 trillion—adding approximately $5 billion a day since October

According to Treasury data, updated retrospectively for May 18, the debt landed at $39,008,999,901,378.68.

By Eleanor PringleMay 20, 2026
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $30 million for Series A ‘AI-native bank’ Catena Labs
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $30 million for Series A ‘AI-native bank’ Catena Labs
By Ben WeissMay 20, 2026
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How Metropolis built a $5 billion AI infrastructure company out of America’s parking problem
By Lily Mae LazarusMay 20, 2026
Top CD rates today, May 20, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Top CD rates today, May 20, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 20, 2026
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Milken-Harris Poll: 80% of Americans want AI workforce programs now — and Washington hasn’t delivered
By Karen Kornbluh and Libby RodneyMay 20, 2026
The bond market is firing a warning shot in the direction of Washington, D.C.
The bond market is firing a warning shot in the direction of Washington, D.C.
By Eleanor PringleMay 20, 2026
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How the multibillion dollar AI data center boom has transformed CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate company
How the multibillion dollar AI data center boom has transformed CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate company

The AI buildout is reshaping everything from power grids to rural land markets—and turning CBRE into a key player in the infrastructure boom.

By Sharon GoldmanMay 20, 2026
Indeed chief economist says the sectors most exposed to AI are seeing a big growth in job demand

Indeed’s chief economist Svenja Gudell believes AI-exposed industries like software development are actually adding jobs and could enjoy a “wage premium.”

By Emma BurleighMay 19, 2026
Goldman Sachs: The U.S. labor market is healthier now than when ChatGPT launched. Yes, really

Goldman finds AI reduced job openings in the fields that needed it most—accidentally easing a historic mismatch. There’s another traffic jam ahead.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 19, 2026
The 30-year yield hasn’t been this high since the Great Recession. Do the bond vigilantes ride again?

“Wow.” Analysts can’t decide if the bond market rout is nothing or everything.

By Eva RoytburgMay 19, 2026
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The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 20, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 20, 2026

There are still high-yield savings accounts offering APYs around 5%. See which banks have the highest savings account rates available on May 13, 2026.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 20, 2026
Exclusive: Advocacy groups file complaint against Roblox, alleging its manipulative design puts kids at risk

The complaint follows a parent who lost her son to people who groomed him on the platform.

By Catherina GioinoMay 20, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on May 19, 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 HostetlerMay 19, 2026
Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land’s rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%.

By Nicholas GordonMay 19, 2026
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Mortgage rates today, May 20, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 20, 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 20, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 20, 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 20, 2026
Buy now, pay later is the new financial lifeline for lower-income Americans, as consumer loans pile up to $19 trillion

A look at who uses installment plans for shopping—and why—says a lot about the risks of buy now, pay later.

By Tristan BoveMay 19, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 20, 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 20, 2026
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Google’s I/O conference showed how the company is being completely rebuilt for AI—for better or for worse
Google’s I/O conference showed how the company is being completely rebuilt for AI—for better or for worse

Even Google’s iconic search box is being revamped to accommodate AI.

By Alexei Oreskovic and Sharon GoldmanMay 19, 2026
‘Blood in the streets’: Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham pulls back the curtain on the AI wars to reveal a ‘brutal, competitive world’

GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham says the era of Big Tech monopoly profits is over — and AI is the reason why.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 19, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for May 19, 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 19, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 19, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 19, 2026
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Mortgage rates today, May 19, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 19, 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 19, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 19, 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 19, 2026
Mortgage rates, May 18, 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 18, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 19, 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 19, 2026
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Current price of oil as of May 19, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 19, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 19, 2026
Americans’ AI hate wave might just be gathering steam: Data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030

The AI infrastructure boom is coming for Americans’ utility bills, and public patience is already running out.

By Tristan BoveMay 19, 2026
NextEra’s $67 billion Dominion takeover creates the world’s largest utility—just in time to win the AI data-center power surge

NextEra’s move to buy Dominion is a big bet on scale and affordability to win over AI data center developers.

By Jordan BlumMay 18, 2026
High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map

The largest global energy-supply shock in history is causing chaos around the world. Here are the winners and losers.

By Jordan BlumMay 19, 2026
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Eisen raises $18.5 million to help Americans recover forgotten funds before they are sent to state governments

The startup says it is helping people recover unclaimed money turned over to states in a process known as escheatment

By Jack KubinecMay 19, 2026
Harvard sold off its entire $87 million Ethereum stake just one quarter after buying it

The university was the largest new buyer of BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF in Q4 of 2025

By Jack KubinecMay 18, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on May 18, 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 Danny BakstMay 18, 2026
A strip club scandal at a major crypto industry event triggers sponsor backlash

Critics say the event reinforces the ‘crypto bro’ trope at a time the industry is trying to enter the mainstream

By Jack KubinecMay 18, 2026
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