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He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu
He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu

Sam Henderson’s advice to Gen Z? Don’t ignore opportunities in hospitality.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
By Sydney LakeMay 3, 2026
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Sam Altman says the quiet part out loud, confirming some companies are ‘AI washing’ by blaming unrelated layoffs on the technology
By Sasha RogelbergMay 3, 2026
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The US is in a league of its own when it comes to its debt burden, as rating agencies bemoan ‘long-running deterioration’ in fiscal governance
By Tristan BoveMay 3, 2026
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I spent a decade selling homes to the ultra-wealthy. What I saw explains the housing market’s nepo problem
By Blake O'ShaughnessyMay 3, 2026
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America got rich and got sad. A top economist says 2020 broke something that hasn’t healed
By Nick LichtenbergMay 3, 2026
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Trump wants to cut federal loans from college programs that don’t pay off. College cosmetology, fine arts, and music programs are at risk

As student debt surpasses $1.7 trillion, a Trump-backed rule would strip federal aid from degree and certificate programs with weak earnings outcomes.

By Preston ForeMay 3, 2026
A $20B battleship the U.S. abandoned after WWII is back in Trump’s $1.5T defense budget. Experts say modern missiles will easily destroy it

President Trump’s record defense budget includes a new class of battleships not seen since WWII.

By Jake AngeloMay 3, 2026
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist U.S. blockade

Tehran is proactively reducing crude output in a move to stay ahead of capacity limits rather than waiting for tanks to fill completely.

By Anthony Di Paola, Ben Bartenstein, Patrick Sykes, Weilun Soon, Charles Gorrivan and BloombergMay 2, 2026
Fed whisperer splits on Powell: A+ as steward, but ‘I don’t think you could give him high marks on the economy’

“I think they made a lot of mistakes under his leadership, on the economics and the monetary policy.”

By Eva RoytburgMay 3, 2026
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Disney’s new CEO is exploring a ‘super app’ for theme park tickets, movies and more
Disney’s new CEO is exploring a ‘super app’ for theme park tickets, movies and more

The new app would marry Disney+ with mobile platforms such as the Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line Navigator apps.

By Thomas Buckley, Lucas Shaw and BloombergMay 2, 2026
San Diego Padres to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano, who will become the second Latino owner in baseball

The deal with private equity billionaire Feliciano and his wife took shape last month at an MLB-record valuation of $3.9 billion.

By Greg Beacham and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Berkshire’s cash pile hits $397.4 billion as profit more than doubles, but annual meeting attendance falls sharply without Warren Buffett as CEO

Attendance is down significantly this year with the arena only a little over half full as the meeting started.

By Josh Funk and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Interest on U.S. debt is becoming a top driver of future deficits, as the sheer size of past borrowing overwhelms the fiscal outlook 

“In a ‘Fiscal Dominance’ regime, the Fed’s ability to aggressively hike rates to curb inflation is constrained, as doing so risks a fiscal or financial crisis.”

By Jason MaMay 2, 2026
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Warren Buffett says markets are like a church with a casino attached, but ‘we’ve never had people in a more gambling mood than now’
Warren Buffett says markets are like a church with a casino attached, but ‘we’ve never had people in a more gambling mood than now’

“But that doesn’t mean that investing is terrible. It does mean that prices for an awful lot of things will look very silly.”

By Jason MaMay 2, 2026
Suze Orman once said earning more than $800,000 would make her ‘sick to my stomach’—but that turning down Oprah Winfrey cured her self-doubt

Finance icon Suze Orman turned down a million-dollar book deal and refused to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show—and says both decisions changed her life.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 2, 2026
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
The American household just took an 81% margin cut. Wall Street hasn’t priced it in

The economy is treating the oil shock like a temporary inflation problem. It’s actually a household solvency problem, and the risk is radiating.

By Katica RoyMay 2, 2026
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Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting

Investors, scientists, and leaders are no longer asking if the blue economy is real and instead figuring out how quickly they can scale it.

By Natalie Sum Yue ChungMay 2, 2026
Stop donating to Harvard and the Ivy League. There’s a better option that MacKenzie Scott already figured out

MacKenzie Scott gets it. Most donors still don’t. 

By Ed Smith-LewisMay 2, 2026
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
EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

GameStop, led by e-commerce entrepreneur Ryan Cohen, has been building a position in the online auctioneer and plans to make an offer for the business this month. 

By Spencer Soper, Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergMay 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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 Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but ‘can’t imagine that it would be acceptable’
 Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but ‘can’t imagine that it would be acceptable’

Two semiofficial Iranian news outlets, Tasnim and Fars said Iran has sent a 14-point proposal via Pakistan in response to a nine-point U.S. proposal.

By Aamer Madhani, Sarah El Deeb, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Unionized workers form alliance with rich tech giants on AI data centers, pushing back on local opposition and redrawing political lines

With data center construction accelerating, unions are expanding training centers and seeing their ranks grow faster than many union leaders have ever seen.

By Marc Levy and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Asia is being hammered by the Iran conflict’s economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to

Energy prices up 70%, growth forecasts slashed, fertilizer shortages spreading: Washington needs to adjust its trade agenda.

By Wendy Cutler and Jane MellsopMay 2, 2026
One economist’s ‘radical idea’ to solve the biggest energy crisis in history: a reverse OPEC

UMass Amherst economist Gregor Semieniuk says the U.S. is the most powerful country to make the idea work.

By Sasha RogelbergMay 2, 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
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
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
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
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CommentaryAI models are choking on junk data
By Jason CorsoMay 3, 2026
The Diary of a CEO founder Steven Bartlett
SuccessDiary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero’ work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name’ before the interview
By Emma BurleighMay 3, 2026
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SuccessEventbrite CEO sold her company for $500 million—without a job for the first time since 15, she’s playing chess with a robot and eyeing internships
By Emma BurleighMay 3, 2026
Zoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
SuccessZoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
Trump vows to reduce U.S. troops in Germany ‘a lot further’ than 5,000 as defense official says armed services were blindsided by move
EuropeTrump vows to reduce U.S. troops in Germany ‘a lot further’ than 5,000 as defense official says armed services were blindsided by move
By Kirsten Grieshaber, Emma Burrows, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Apple raises Mac Mini’s starting price to $799 after AI frenzy drains supply
AIApple raises Mac Mini’s starting price to $799 after AI frenzy drains supply
By Chris Welch, Mark Gurman and BloombergMay 2, 2026
Jensen Huang says some CEOs have a ‘God complex’ when it comes to AI apocalypse warnings, which can create shortages of critical workers
AIJensen Huang says some CEOs have a ‘God complex’ when it comes to AI apocalypse warnings, which can create shortages of critical workers
By Jason MaMay 2, 2026
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North AmericaGerry Conway, comics legend who created the Punisher, dies at 73
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
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LawAlmost every Democratic AG just sued Trump over tariff refunds, demanding money back now
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMarch 5, 2026
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Personal FinanceVanguard exec says Trump Accounts are a good idea, but don’t bank on them for college
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 5, 2026
Warren Buffett’s successor is all-in on the company: He will spend his entire after-tax salary of $15M buying Berkshire Hathaway stock
C-SuiteWarren Buffett’s successor is all-in on the company: He will spend his entire after-tax salary of $15M buying Berkshire Hathaway stock
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 5, 2026
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EconomyTrump touts tariffs as a budget fix. But the brutal truth is ‘they’re very weak’ and barely dent the $39 trillion national debt
By Jake AngeloMarch 5, 2026
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AIOpenAI launches GPT-5.4, its most powerful model for enterprise work—and a direct shot at Anthropic
By Beatrice NolanMarch 5, 2026
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CommentaryTech billionaire Shlomo Kramer: the cyber selloff proved that Wall Street can’t price tech anymore
By Shlomo KramerMarch 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump speaking after the Supreme Court ruled most of his tariffs illegal in February.
EconomyFed survey reveals Trump’s tariff gut punch to the backbone of the U.S. economy: small business
By Tristan BoveMarch 5, 2026
Most Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
Personal FinanceMost Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
By Sydney LakeMarch 5, 2026
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SuccessEven most six-figure earners say buying a house is unattainable—half of Americans can’t afford to dine out or vacation in a cost of living crisis
By Emma BurleighMarch 5, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s loss of $1.7 trillion in tariff revenue will send the national debt to $58 trillion by 2036, think tank projects
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 5, 2026
Top CD rates from big banks for March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceTop CD rates from major banks on March 5, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 5, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for March 5, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for March 5, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of platinum as of Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of silver as of Thursday, March 5, 2026
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CommentaryTime on his side: Michael Dell the real business icon as Icahn the activist recedes from view
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 5, 2026
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SuccessChinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business
By Emma BurleighMarch 5, 2026
Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles
EnergyAsia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles
By Angelica AngMarch 5, 2026
In this photo illustration, an Anthropic logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages on the background.
NewslettersCan Anthropic’s CFO sell Wall Street on an AI firm Washington calls a ‘risk’? 
By Sheryl EstradaMarch 5, 2026
Gen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy: Low grades and bad health are to blame for these NEETs, new research warns
SuccessGen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy: Low grades and bad health are to blame for these NEETs, new research warns
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 5, 2026
Photo: Volunteers stand amid the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on March 5, 2026. Israel launched on March 5 a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, which stepped up its attacks on Gulf nations Qatar and Bahrain, as the Middle East war spread throughout the region and beyond. (Photo by Mouhammad al-ZANATY / AFP)
PoliticsIn the Iran war, it’s not the oil that’s important—it’s the water
By Jim EdwardsMarch 5, 2026
Exclusive: NYSE parent company invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion valuation as part of push into blockchain-based stocks
NewslettersExclusive: NYSE parent company invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion valuation as part of push into blockchain-based stocks
By Ben WeissMarch 5, 2026
U.S. President Donald J. Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with U.S. flags visible behind him, in Washington, United States, on March 02, 2026.
EconomyA shiny new Fed chair will be keen to start with an interest rate cut—but the bank is growing more hawkish due to Iran
By Eleanor PringleMarch 5, 2026
Top CD rates on March 5, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates on March 5, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 5, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 5, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 5, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 5, 2026
Exclusive: The Pentagon is committing $150M to a maritime-tech VC fund and appears to be ramping up venture deals
Startups & VentureExclusive: The Pentagon is committing $150M to a maritime-tech VC fund and appears to be ramping up venture deals
By Jessica MathewsMarch 5, 2026
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Future of Work‘The ideal number of human employees inside of any company is zero’: Why AI gives company owners what they think they want
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 5, 2026
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By Sean DobsonMarch 5, 2026
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EconomyVinod Khosla thinks future presidential candidates should run on removing income tax for those making less than $100,000
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