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Betting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?

Betting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?

Americans bet a record $234 million on a two-minute race last year. Getting that money down legally remains hard, thanks to Kentucky’s laws.

By Catherina GioinoMay 2, 2026

Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It’s harder to get into than Harvard

Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It’s harder to get into than Harvard

By Shawn TullyMay 2, 2026

In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. (Handout Photo by the U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

The Iran war has turned the world’s shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait

By Jordan BlumMay 2, 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

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

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

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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’

“They all want to make a deal, but they’re all messed up,” Trump said. It’s not clear Iran really wants to make a deal.

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

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

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

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

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

Who wants to pay $2,000 to $4,000 for World Cup tickets? It turns out fans don’t.

By James Robson and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

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

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

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

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

The largest wealth transfer in history is underway. But a new report reveals that the real obstacle isn’t taxes, trusts, or market volatility — it’s silence.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 1, 2026

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

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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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 Forget Big Tech: Small businesses will hire nearly 1 million grads in 2026—and some of the hottest roles are gloriously AI-proof

By Emma BurleighMay 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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Women enjoying the view of the mountains at Zion

Economy Getting Americans outside added 5 million jobs and $1.3 trillion to the economy in 2024, before staffing and budget cuts came for national parks

By Tristan BoveMarch 15, 2026

Law Americans are demanding refunds from the $180 billion in tariffs they paid for, and they’re suing companies like Costco to make it happen
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 13, 2026

1970s car waiting for gas during the gas crisis of the 1970s.

Middle East So, what happens during a gas crisis, anyway? Your older relatives have a reason to bring up what could come next

By Catherina GioinoMarch 15, 2026

How Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman found her ideal job: ‘I realized I liked risk-taking more than risk management’

C-Suite How Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman found her ideal job: ‘I realized I liked risk-taking more than risk management’

By Sheryl EstradaMarch 15, 2026

‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn’t want to make a deal with Iran yet

Energy ‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn’t want to make a deal with Iran yet

By Jason MaMarch 14, 2026

Energy secretary invokes Defense Production Act to force a Texas oil company to restore operations in California. Newsom condemns move

Energy Energy secretary invokes Defense Production Act to force a Texas oil company to restore operations in California. Newsom condemns move

By The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

Iran openly threatens neighbor’s non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate

Politics Iran openly threatens neighbor’s non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

Crypto Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war
By Carlos GarciaMarch 13, 2026

Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz

Energy Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz

By Arsalan Shahla and BloombergMarch 14, 2026

Trump’s AI czar calls for U.S. to ‘get out’ of war and warns Iran has a ‘dead man’s switch’ that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable

Middle East Trump’s AI czar calls for U.S. to ‘get out’ of war and warns Iran has a ‘dead man’s switch’ that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable

By Jason MaMarch 14, 2026

Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge

Economy Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

Kharg Island is ‘the main node’ of Iran’s economy, and a U.S. takeover would provide leverage in any negotiations, energy expert says

Politics Kharg Island is ‘the main node’ of Iran’s economy, and a U.S. takeover would provide leverage in any negotiations, energy expert says

By Sam Metz and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

Bill Ackman, chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital

Success Billionaire Bill Ackman says he doesn’t like ‘wasting money’—he’ll even drive elsewhere for cheaper garages, despite once owning a parking company

By Emma BurleighMarch 14, 2026

Energy The war in Iran has caused the biggest oil supply disruption in history, energy watchdog says, and a swift end to the conflict might not change that
By Tristan BoveMarch 13, 2026

Jet fuel prices are rising as oil spikes on Iran war. Airlines are already announcing fare increases or fuel surcharges

Energy Jet fuel prices are rising as oil spikes on Iran war. Airlines are already announcing fare increases or fuel surcharges

By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian oil already loaded onto tankers, equal to 5-6 days’ worth of normal shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Energy U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian oil already loaded onto tankers, equal to 5-6 days’ worth of normal shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

By David McHugh and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

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Commentary The U.S. is winning the AI chatbot war — and losing the one that actually matters

By Vivek RanadiveMarch 14, 2026

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Politics Iran stretches war into third week with missile strike on U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Mike Corder and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

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Commentary Kraft Heinz and the cost of narrow capitalism

By Paul PolmanMarch 14, 2026

Meta’s new AI team has 50 engineers per boss. What could go wrong?

C-Suite Meta’s new AI team has 50 engineers per boss. What could go wrong?

By Claire ZillmanMarch 14, 2026

Why oil traders are rushing to trade on crypto platform Hyperliquid

Crypto Why oil traders are rushing to trade on crypto platform Hyperliquid

By Ben WeissMarch 14, 2026

C-Suite Inside Lululemon’s founder’s war with the board he says is killing his brand

By Phil WahbaMarch 14, 2026

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Commentary Ray Dalio: I’ve studied 500 years of history and fear we’re entering the most dangerous phase of the ‘Big Cycle’

By Ray DalioMarch 14, 2026

The ultrawealthy don’t house hunt anymore. They subscribe

Real Estate The ultrawealthy don’t house hunt anymore. They subscribe

By Sydney LakeMarch 14, 2026

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Commentary Yes, companies can stay profitable without raising prices — here’s how

By Jerry HaarMarch 14, 2026

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C-Suite CEO coach to the Fortune 500: How leaders can use a simple strategy called ‘beat the plan’ to speed decision-making and build trust

By Bill HoogterpMarch 14, 2026

The $265 billion private credit meltdown: How Wall Street’s hottest investment craze turned into a panic

Investing The $265 billion private credit meltdown: How Wall Street’s hottest investment craze turned into a panic

By Shawn TullyMarch 14, 2026

Handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked March 11, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.

Energy Skyrocketing energy prices and inflation woes mount as the ‘absurd’ reality in Iran sinks in

By Jordan BlumMarch 14, 2026

U.S. hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island as war escalates

Politics U.S. hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island as war escalates

By Skylar Woodhouse, Catherine Lucey and BloombergMarch 13, 2026

U.S. officials have discussed trading oil futures, Burgum says

Energy U.S. officials have discussed trading oil futures, Burgum says

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Tyler Kendall and BloombergMarch 13, 2026

All 6 crew members on KC-135 refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, bringing U.S. death toll to at least 13 service members

Politics All 6 crew members on KC-135 refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, bringing U.S. death toll to at least 13 service members

By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Kim Tong-Hyung and The Associated PressMarch 13, 2026

U.S. debt is like a Hallmark movie boyfriend who eventually gets dumped for a small town firefighter, budget watchdog warns

Economy U.S. debt is like a Hallmark movie boyfriend who eventually gets dumped for a small town firefighter, budget watchdog warns

By Jason MaMarch 13, 2026

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AI Ex-presidential candidate Andrew Yang says it’s time to ‘stop taxing labor’ and make AI foot the bill instead

By Jake AngeloMarch 13, 2026

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