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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
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
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Current price of Ethereum for May 1, 2026
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Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for May 1, 2026
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Current price of gold as of May 1, 2026
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Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is joined by fellow Senate Republicans for a news conference where he urged the White House and Senate Democrats to pass the House GOP legislation that would raise the debt limit and cut federal spending, outside the U.S. Capitol on May 03, 2023 in Washington, DC.
‘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
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
The U.S. economy is booming — just not where 50 million Americans live

Economic opportunity in America has become dangerously concentrated, with just over 100 counties accounting for half of all U.S. job growth.

By Derek KilmerMay 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
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Banking
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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 silver as of Friday, May 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
Top CD rates today, May 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

CD rates are currently at their highest compared to recent years, with many yielding over 4% APYs

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 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
The national debt is the same size as the economy. It’s a ‘disturbing warning and a call to action,’ watchdog says

A new bipartisan survey finds near-universal concern that the national debt is driving up everyday costs, as fiscal confidence hits a 22-month low

By Nick LichtenbergMay 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 ARM mortgage rates report for May 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
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 refi mortgage rates report for April 30, 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 FlanaganApril 30, 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
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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’
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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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
The fruit fly cancer researcher who built his first prototype out of lollipop sticks and straws
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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Future of WorkMeet a 20-year-old student who changed her major to marketing to ‘AI-proof’ her career
By Jocelyn Gecker, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
  • Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
    BankingSen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
    By The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
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HealthToxic chemicals are raising infertility in humans, fish, birds, and insects: ‘A whisper that is powerful enough to redirect a hurricane’
By Tristan BoveApril 27, 2026
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EnergyAs Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs
By Jacqueline MunisApril 27, 2026
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AISalesforce CEO Marc Benioff says AI won’t kill entry-level jobs. He’s hiring 1,000 new grads to prove it
By Jake AngeloApril 27, 2026
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
PoliticsUnited Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
PoliticsIran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
  • Why the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain
    CybersecurityWhy the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain
    By Mike Horton and Adam WinnickApril 26, 2026
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
Economy‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026
Daughter of former Uzbek president accused of masterminding $100 million crime ring known as ‘The Office’
LawDaughter of former Uzbek president accused of masterminding $100 million crime ring known as ‘The Office’
By Jamey Keaten and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
Wael Sawan, chief executive officer of Shell Plc, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The event convenes more than 11,000 participants from over 2,350 companies across 90 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition. Photographer: F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via Getty Images
EnergyShell reverses course in Canada and buys ARC Resources for $14 billion, doubling down on oil and gas
By Jordan BlumApril 27, 2026
She left Citigroup after 18 years as one of its top women. Why Ida Liu chose HSBC as her next move
NewslettersShe left Citigroup after 18 years as one of its top women. Why Ida Liu chose HSBC as her next move
By Nicholas GordonApril 27, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
BankingTop CD rates from major banks on April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Danny BakstApril 27, 2026
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    CommentaryAI is frying our brains — here’s what leaders need to do about It
    By David Rock and Chris WellerApril 26, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 27, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for April 27, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 27, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 27, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for April 27, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of April 27, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 27, 2026
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Current price of silver as of Monday, April 27, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of silver as of Monday, April 27, 2026
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Barbara Corcoran famously ‘never saved a dime’: Even when she sold her business for $66 million, her first thought was, ‘What can I spend it on?’
Personal FinanceBarbara Corcoran famously ‘never saved a dime’: Even when she sold her business for $66 million, her first thought was, ‘What can I spend it on?’
By Eleanor PringleApril 27, 2026
Procter & Gamble’s CFO says pricing power isn’t a given anymore—here’s how the company plans to earn it
NewslettersProcter & Gamble’s CFO says pricing power isn’t a given anymore—here’s how the company plans to earn it
By Sheryl EstradaApril 27, 2026
Apple’s longtime CEO sat out the crypto revolution. His successor should choose a different path
NewslettersApple’s longtime CEO sat out the crypto revolution. His successor should choose a different path
By Jeff John RobertsApril 27, 2026
Top CD rates on April 27, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates on April 27, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 27, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 27, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 27, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 27, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump addresses the media.
PoliticsA manifesto, a train ride, and gaps in security that let a shooter get near Trump
By Jim EdwardsApril 27, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026
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Personal FinanceMortgage rates, April 27, 2026
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The ‘obscene economics’ of modern warfare show how the race to military supremacy is transforming, while U.S. rearmament relies on China 
EconomyThe ‘obscene economics’ of modern warfare show how the race to military supremacy is transforming, while U.S. rearmament relies on China 
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
Chevron CEO says Venezuela must do more for oil industry revival
EnergyChevron CEO says Venezuela must do more for oil industry revival
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
PoliticsSergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
By Eliyahu Kamisher, Biz Carson and BloombergApril 26, 2026
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InvestingBaby boomers have now ‘gobbled up’ nearly one-third of America’s wealth share, and they’re leaving Gen Z and millennials behind
By Sasha RogelbergApril 26, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
PoliticsIran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
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