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Workers assemble power transformers at a factory in Neijiang, China.
America’s grid upgrade hinges on a 400-ton machine designed in the 1800s — and just one U.S. mill makes the special steel inside it

Between 2019 and 2025, demand for generator step-up transformers, those that connect power plants to the transmission grid, nearly tripled.

By Jasmine Garland and The ConversationNovember 4, 2026
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The richest 10% outspend the poorest quarter over 13 to 1 per child on childcare, education and activities — up from about 3 to 1 in the early 1980s
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Trump approved nearly 90% of disaster aid requests from all-Republican states and only 23% from all-Democratic ones
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Ray Dalio: why I recommend being a catalytic leader
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Crypto PACs spent $170 million on the midterms—and came up nearly dry
By Camila Grigera NaónNovember 4, 2026
Michael Rubin wants Fanatics to be No. 1 in betting. Tuesday’s results in Nebraska and Congress made that climb steeper
Michael Rubin wants Fanatics to be No. 1 in betting. Tuesday’s results in Nebraska and Congress made that climb steeper
By Heather OcchinoNovember 4, 2026
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A general view shows the US Capitol during the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The midterms won’t ease borrowing costs. Here’s what CFOs should do now

A former Fed bank examiner and two EY-Parthenon leaders explain how to stress-test investments, shore up liquidity and rethink AI spending.

By Sheryl EstradaNovember 4, 2026
Wall Street seeks shelter in Treasuries as midterms threaten to throw Washington into a fiscal gridlock

“Fiscal gridlock seems the likely default.”

By Eleanor PringleNovember 4, 2026
Stock futures plunge as blue tsunami sweeps red states and data center hot spots. Wall Street usually likes political gridlock—but maybe not this time

“A Democratic sweep could complicate negotiations over government spending and the debt ceiling.”

By Jason MaNovember 3, 2026
‘The opportunity outweighs the challenge’: Bahrain leads drive to restore tourism in the Gulf after eight months of conflict and collapsing visitor numbers 

The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council are betting on multi-country trips to revive a tourism market that generated over $130 billion last year.

By Inzamam RashidNovember 4, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks Nov. 4, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on November 4, 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 4, 2026
Dario Amodei wants ‘a country of geniuses in a data center.’ Realizing that vision requires risky financial mechanics, Anthropic’s IPO filing shows

The company has used convertible notes and a complex financing deal with Broadcom to backstop its AI infrastructure buildout. But analysts question whether it will be able to continue to tap funding at competitive interest rates.

By Wen ShaoNovember 4, 2026
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
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.70% on Nov. 4, 2026

There are still high-yield savings accounts offering APYs around 5%. See which banks have the highest savings account rates available today.

By Glen Luke FlanaganNovember 4, 2026
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Current price of gold as of November 4, 2026
Current price of gold as of November 4, 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 4, 2026
Ally Bank review 2026: Refreshingly few fees for a full-service bank

Ally Bank is good for those who want a full-service bank with high-yield savings accounts and virtually zero fees.

By Joseph HostetlerNovember 4, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for November 4, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerNovember 4, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for November 4, 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 4, 2026
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ADNOC to expand AI use across its operations to strengthen resilience
ADNOC to expand AI use across its operations to strengthen resilience

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockNovember 4, 2026
AMC’s A-List members now make up 20% of its U.S. attendance. Its $4 billion debt is the harder test

The typical subscriber sees two or three films a month. Record revenue hasn’t yet erased AMC’s losses or the roughly $4 billion it owes.

By Sofia DiStefanoNovember 4, 2026
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
Kalshi’s midterm trading tops $1.4 billion as traders bet on a Democratic sweep of Congress

From Texas to Los Angeles, traders are placing their bets. Recent surprises suggest the odds warrant caution.

By Camila Grigera NaónNovember 3, 2026
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Real Estate
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Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Nov. 4, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Nov. 4, 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 4, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Nov. 4, 2026: Rates on many loan types tick slightly up

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 FlanaganNovember 4, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 4, 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 4, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 4, 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 4, 2026
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Energy
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Current price of oil as of Nov. 4, 2026
Current price of oil as of November 4, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerNovember 4, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz closure has cost Europe an extra $142 billion for the same energy it was already buying

Ursula von der Leyen told a Brussels startup summit importing oil and gas means importing “the shocks and crises that come with them.”

By Catherina GioinoNovember 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
China’s cheap exports are ‘a fact of life,’ Siam Cement Group’s CEO says—so Southeast Asia’s factories need to get bigger

The Thai industrial giant says regional scale, not national scale, is the only way to keep unit costs low enough to compete.

By Jay GanglaniNovember 3, 2026
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‘Lawyer up’: Democrats take the House, and warn Trump’s family businesses are first in line for subpoenas
‘Lawyer up’: Democrats take the House, and warn Trump’s family businesses are first in line for subpoenas

Democrats can’t override Trump’s veto, but the incoming Oversight chair promised to probe the family’s crypto deals, and other family businesses.

By Catherina GioinoNovember 3, 2026
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
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
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
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The Treasury doubled bond buybacks to bring down borrowing costs. The relief barely lasted
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