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Trump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration

Trump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration

“We’re looking at it. If we could do it, we’ll do it. But only if it’s a good deal.”

By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

By Spencer Soper, Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergMay 1, 2026

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods, far right, listens as U.S. President Donald Trump,left, speaks during a meeting with oil company executives in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 9. President Trump is aiming to convince oil executives to support his plans in Venezuela, a country whose energy resources he says he expects to control for years to come. US forces seized Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Trump making no secret that control of Venezuela's oil was at the heart of his actions.

Exxon Mobil CEO sees ‘more to come’ on price spikes from Iran war as Exxon, Chevron beat on earnings despite plunging profits

By Jordan BlumMay 1, 2026

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Billionaires have a problem money can’t solve: They don’t know how to talk to their kids

By Nick LichtenbergMay 1, 2026

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Trump on Iran: ‘They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens’

By Toqa Ezzidin, Munir Ahmed, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Fifa’s Infantino predicted sellouts and ‘1,000 years of World Cups at once,’ but fans aren’t biting

By James Robson and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Trump says he’ll hike EU auto tariffs to 25%, jolting a world economy that really didn’t need it

Trump said in a social media post that the EU “is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,” though he did not flesh out his objections.

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

Utility CEOs pocket $626 million as American energy bills hit record highs

With electricity prices rising, lawmakers are asking questions about business models at privately owned utilities.

By Tristan BoveMay 1, 2026

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

CEOs got an 11% pay raise in 2025. Workers got 0.5%

A new ITUC-Oxfam report covering 1,500 companies found CEO pay is outpacing worker wages by a factor of 20—and the gap is only getting wider.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2026

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A Mark Cuban–backed vegan cheese company trained AI to scrutinize cardboard boxes. It’s saved $400,000

Austin-based Rebel Cheese says an AI agent helped uncover shipping-box overcharges after a holiday rush and has saved the company $400,000 in one year.

By Jake AngeloMay 1, 2026

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

Powell will still be around to be Trump’s punching bag and take at least some of the flak for Warsh.

By Jason MaMay 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

Top CD rates from major banks on May 1, 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 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

The billionaire hedge fund manager has made Financial Literacy Month an initiative, driven by a childhood marred by poverty.

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 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 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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

The man behind Miami’s viral “How can I help?” explains why he signed on as Senior Advisor to the Gold Coast’s most ambitious recruitment campaign yet.

By Francis SuarezMay 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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war

Europe U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war

By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Politics Bernie Sanders is destroying Chuck Schumer in the Democratic Party’s Civil War ahead of the midterms

By Steve Peoples and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Politics King Charles’ stiff upper lip on Epstein: ‘support victims of some of the ills that, so tragically, exist in both our societies’

By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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Law A Chick-fil-A worker got fired and then showed up behind the register to allegedly refund himself over $80,000 in mac and cheese

By Catherina GioinoMay 1, 2026

Newsletters Aerie built a brand based on ‘real.’ That’s at the heart of its ‘no AI’ promise

By Emma HinchliffeMay 1, 2026

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

C-Suite Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

By Fortune EditorsMay 1, 2026

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Success 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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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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Mark Cuban bought a $25 million mansion sight unseen — and got it for 50% off. His secret? ‘The best guaranteed return on investment’

Investing Mark Cuban bought a $25 million mansion sight unseen — and got it for 50% off. His secret? ‘The best guaranteed return on investment’

By Sydney LakeMarch 22, 2026

Personal Finance 6 mistakes to avoid when buying gold or silver
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 20, 2026

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Success The K-shaped economy has left many six-figure earners ‘on thin ice’ as housing costs, lifestyle creep, and the job market put them at risk

By Emma BurleighMarch 22, 2026

Donald Trump, standing behind a podium, frowns and points a finger upward.

Economy ‘Almost exactly offsetting the boost’: Higher gasoline prices this year could wipe out tax refunds from Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

By Sasha RogelbergMarch 22, 2026

Meet the CFO who turned Adobe’s finance department into an AI lab

AI Meet the CFO who turned Adobe’s finance department into an AI lab

By Sheryl EstradaMarch 22, 2026

Trump gives Iran 48 hours on Hormuz, threatens power plants

Politics Trump gives Iran 48 hours on Hormuz, threatens power plants

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMarch 21, 2026

OpenAI plans to almost double its headcount this year, FT says

AI OpenAI plans to almost double its headcount this year, FT says

By Liza Tetley and BloombergMarch 21, 2026

Big Tech Mark Cuban reads 1,000 emails a day—now he’s using a Mac Mini to fight the AI-generated flood threatening his clean inbox obsession
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 20, 2026

BTS begins comeback tour to reclaim status as one of the world’s biggest pop acts after completing Korea’s mandatory military service

Arts & Entertainment BTS begins comeback tour to reclaim status as one of the world’s biggest pop acts after completing Korea’s mandatory military service

By Juwon Park, Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026

U.S. allows sale of stranded Iran oil to cap fuel-price rises

Politics U.S. allows sale of stranded Iran oil to cap fuel-price rises

By Se Young Lee, Millie Munshi, Yongchang Chin and BloombergMarch 21, 2026

The U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own

Politics The U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own

By Jason MaMarch 21, 2026

United Airlines plans for oil hitting $175 a barrel and staying above $100 next year as industry faces worst shock since COVID

Energy United Airlines plans for oil hitting $175 a barrel and staying above $100 next year as industry faces worst shock since COVID

By Jason MaMarch 21, 2026

Iran launches missiles at U.K.-U.S. base 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran has weapons with much longer range than once thought

Politics Iran launches missiles at U.K.-U.S. base 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran has weapons with much longer range than once thought

By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026

Real Estate Gen Z can’t afford a house. Some parents are choosing to fund their down payments over their college funds
By Jake AngeloMarch 20, 2026

Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom

Politics Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom

By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026

The U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there

Politics The U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there

By Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price, Julie Watson and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026

TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh

Politics TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh

By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026

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Commentary Companies are now on the front lines of war. They need to act like it

By Jeremy BashMarch 21, 2026

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Commentary The Strait of Hormuz is the fourth large supply shock this decade. Welcome to the new era of global disorder

By Jon HilsenrathMarch 21, 2026

Costco CEO promises the $1.50 hot dog isn’t going away: ‘The price will not change as long as I’m around’

Retail Costco CEO promises the $1.50 hot dog isn’t going away: ‘The price will not change as long as I’m around’

By Sydney LakeMarch 21, 2026

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Commentary The entry-level job market is the worst it’s been in 37 years. Stop blaming Gen Z

By Janelle Jones and Nia LawMarch 21, 2026

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AI Women are avoiding the very technology that threatens them most, as expert warns of a ‘two-tiered AI economy’ approaching

By Jacqueline MunisMarch 21, 2026

Why Block’s COO is tracking ‘gross profit per employee’—and how AI is on track to double it to $2 million

AI Why Block’s COO is tracking ‘gross profit per employee’—and how AI is on track to double it to $2 million

By Sheryl EstradaMarch 21, 2026

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Energy Iran war is making the world a little less sweet as oil soars at the worst possible time for sugar

By Eva RoytburgMarch 21, 2026

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AI A man let ChatGPT sell his home. It beat every agent’s estimate by $100K—and closed in 5 days

By Jake AngeloMarch 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump, left, and Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, speak to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 20, 2026. US officials said the White House is sending more than 2,000 additional Marines to the Middle East as it weighs a plan to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, a ground operation that would carry huge risks for President Donald Trump.

Energy Three weeks into the Iran war that’s requested $200 billion, here’s what success for Trump might look like

By Jordan BlumMarch 21, 2026

How the Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economies

Asia How the Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economies

By Nicholas GordonMarch 21, 2026

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says

Law Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says

By Isaiah Poritz, Jef Feeley and BloombergMarch 20, 2026

Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs

Economy Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 20, 2026

Trump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort

Politics Trump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort

By Jeff Mason, Courtney Subramanian and BloombergMarch 20, 2026

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Crypto Kalshi locks in $22 billion valuation, gaining slight edge over its rival Polymarket

By Carlos GarciaMarch 20, 2026

It’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran

Middle East It’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran

By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026

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Politics Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default

By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026

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