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Scott Bessent just defined market panic—and accidentally diagnosed the biggest problem with AI

In a candid podcast interview, the Treasury Secretary offered the clearest definition of what actually breaks markets. It isn’t falling prices.

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 16, 2026
AI is reviving tech sectors that VCs had all but forgotten
By Lily Mae LazarusMarch 16, 2026
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Best savings account bonuses for March 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMarch 16, 2026
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Despite Trump’s best efforts, an offshore wind farm just lit up New England
By The Associated Press and Jennifer McDermottMarch 16, 2026
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From rationed sugar to $1 trillion: How Poland became Europe’s economic miracle
By The Associated Press and Claudia CiobanuMarch 16, 2026
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‘Air travel is the political football:’ Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: ‘Air travel is the political football’

The heads of American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue are demanding a fix as TSA agents quit, security lines grow, and 171 million spring travelers wait.

By The Associated Press and Anne D'InnocenzioMarch 16, 2026
Trump Administration races to rebuild tariff revenue after Supreme Court setback

After the Supreme Court killed key tariffs, the White House is racing to replace lost revenue — but the new playbook is slower, messier, and easier to challenge.

By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberMarch 16, 2026
A raw deal: 3,800 Colorado meatpackers stage first beef plant strike in 40 years at one of the largest meatpacking plants in U.S.

3,800 workers walked off the job at JBS USA’s Greeley, Colorado plant Monday, the first strike at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse in four decades.

By The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
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Best high-yield savings accounts for March 2026: Up to 5% APY without a fee

We’ve selected 10 savings accounts we think stand out in terms of a high APY and other important features.

By Joseph HostetlerMarch 16, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on March 16, 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 Danny BakstMarch 16, 2026
Goldman’s top international execs say the Iran war has parallels to the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but there are key differences

Anthony Gutman and Kunal Shah say the Ukraine parallel is “very real,” but the starting conditions are fundamentally different.

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 16, 2026
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Current price of oil as of March 16, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMarch 16, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for March 16, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMarch 16, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for March 16, 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 HostetlerMarch 16, 2026
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Banning institutional investors from buying homes will backfire for many Americans, experts say

“Banning a small piece of the market does nothing to solve for the actual affordability challenges facing people who want to buy a house,” rental economist Jay Parsons said.

By Jacqueline MunisMarch 15, 2026
Kraft Heinz and the cost of narrow capitalism

Kraft Heinz’s fate is not an unfortunate misstep in brand management. It is a warning about where narrow capitalism leads.

By Paul PolmanMarch 14, 2026
Inside Lululemon’s founder’s war with the board he says is killing his brand

Chip Wilson says the brand that ushered in the era of $100 yoga pants has lost its soul, and he’s using a very public proxy campaign to make his point.

By Phil WahbaMarch 14, 2026
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The ‘average rent’ mirage: why we need better numbers to understand urban economics

When mayors set property taxes and lenders underwrite loans based on average office rents, they may be working from numbers that don’t reflect reality.

By Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh and Wayne YuMarch 16, 2026
Mortgage rates today, March 16, 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 FlanaganMarch 16, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for March 16, 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 FlanaganMarch 16, 2026
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Massive wind farm offshore Massachusetts flouts Trump, finished construction

Offshore construction on Vineyard Wind was completed Friday night after the Trump administration had halted construction days before Christmas.

By Jennifer McDermott and The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
Bessent talks oil, accuses media of ‘trying to make it into some crisis that it’s not’

Iran’s top diplomat says the key Strait of Hormuz is only cut off for vessels of the United States, Israel and their allies.

By The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
Iran minister mocks Trump for ‘begging’ for help on reopening Hormuz, claims attacks came from UAE

Tehran said the U.S. had used “ports, docks and hideouts” in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island.

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
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The next big thing in crypto will be tokenized stocks: Here are the likely winners and losers

There are already around $2 billion worth of stocks on the blockchain, and that number is set to grow exponentially.

By Jeff John RobertsMarch 16, 2026
Why oil traders are rushing to trade on crypto platform Hyperliquid

: Hyperliquid is one of the most popular exchanges to trade cryptocurrencies—and increasingly bet on real-world assets like oil.

By Ben WeissMarch 14, 2026
Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war

Token2049, the biggest crypto conference series, announced that it would not be taking place this year in Dubai.

By Carlos GarciaMarch 13, 2026
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LawColorado funeral home co-owner who hid nearly 200 bodies and gave families fake ashes seeks leniency at sentencing
By The Associated Press and Colleen SlevinMarch 16, 2026
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EyebrowThe Iran war ‘is not NATO’s war:’ EU allies demand clarity from Trump after he asked for their help
By The Associated Press, Sam McNeil and Lorne CookMarch 16, 2026
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PoliticsRepublicans go quiet as the U.S.-Iran war enters its third week: Senate Dems
By The Associated Press and Stephen GrovesMarch 16, 2026
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SuccessWaymo co-CEO insists its robotaxis aren’t eliminating human jobs because real people will still be needed to change tires and calibrate the sensors
By Emma BurleighMarch 16, 2026
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EnvironmentThe ocean was once 10 times quieter. A 1949 whale recording proves it
By The Associated Press and Patrick WhittleMarch 16, 2026
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HealthThe ocean’s original chart-topper: scientists discover the oldest whale song recorded, from 1949
By The Associated Press and Patrick WhittleMarch 16, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentPixar original ‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot, raking in $28.5 million in its second weekend
By The Associated Press and Jake CoyleMarch 16, 2026
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SuccessMelinda French Gates reveals the No.1 question Gen Z need to ask themselves fresh after graduating: ‘Am I really on the way to where I want to go?’
By Preston ForeMarch 16, 2026
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Big TechThe Trump administration says it could go after Spotify if Europe doesn’t back off American tech companies
By Dave SmithDecember 17, 2025
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EconomyThe $38 trillion national debt is to blame for over $1 trillion in annual interest payments from here on out, CRFB says
By Nick LichtenbergDecember 17, 2025
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SuccessJames Cameron is now a billionaire. The boomer college dropout worked odd jobs like truck driving before making his big break with films like Avatar
By Preston ForeDecember 17, 2025
Real EstateIn a frozen luxury housing market, buyers are asking to ‘try before they buy’ and having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions
By Sydney LakeDecember 17, 2025
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By Danny BakstDecember 17, 2025
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CommentaryThe AI layoff wave is just beginning — and it’s by design
By Kevin OakesDecember 17, 2025
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BankingOver half the workers in the $85 billion Union Pacific/Northern Southern railroads oppose the merger
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressDecember 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of platinum as of Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By Joseph HostetlerDecember 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of silver as of Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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PoliticsA week after telling Americans their kids may get fewer dolls and pencils because of tariffs, Trump vows ‘THE BEST IS YET TO COME’
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressDecember 17, 2025
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NewslettersCFO confidence rebounds, but delivering AI’s value is the next test in 2026
By Sheryl EstradaDecember 17, 2025
NewslettersDatabricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on where AI is most bubbly, and how the company settled on its $134 billion valuation
By Allie GarfinkleDecember 17, 2025
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EconomyRed flags in U.S. data will justify ‘insurance’ interest rate cuts from the Fed next year, says UBS
By Eleanor PringleDecember 17, 2025
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EnergyPrices at the gas pump are the lowest since the pandemic and still falling—just in time for record-high holiday travel
By Jordan BlumDecember 17, 2025
Big TechMicrosoft, Apple, Meta, and Amazon’s stocks are lagging the S&P 500 this year—but Google is up 62%, and AI investors think it has room to run
By Jeff John Roberts and Jeremy KahnDecember 17, 2025
Personal FinanceThe best high-yield savings account rates on Dec. 17, 2025: Earn up to 5.00% APY
By Glen Luke FlanaganDecember 17, 2025
Personal FinanceEarn up to 4.18% APY with the best CD rates available on Dec. 17, 2025
By Glen Luke FlanaganDecember 17, 2025
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for Dec. 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for Dec. 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceCurrent mortgage rates report for Dec. 17, 2025: Rates mostly steady
By Glen Luke FlanaganDecember 17, 2025
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EnergyTrump orders blockade of all ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
By Michelle L. Price and The Associated PressDecember 16, 2025
AsiaHashKey shares start trading in Hong Kong, as the city increasingly embraces crypto
By Nicholas GordonDecember 16, 2025
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BankingTrump turns on CBS, Kushner pulls out and Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. shows signs of collapse
By Eva RoytburgDecember 16, 2025
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LawKushner’s Affinity withdraws from Warner Bros. takeover battle
By Matthew Monks, Lucas Shaw, Michelle F. Davis and BloombergDecember 16, 2025
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InvestingWarner Bros. plans to reject Paramount bid on funding, terms
By Michelle F. Davis, Lucas Shaw and BloombergDecember 16, 2025
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NewslettersGoogle researchers unlock some truths about getting AI agents to actually work
By Jeremy KahnDecember 16, 2025
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EconomyThe labor market’s holiday present for America: the highest unemployment in 4 years. It might be ‘noisy’ but the jobs just aren’t there
By Eva Roytburg and Nick LichtenbergDecember 16, 2025
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RetailAs Americans continue to feel the pain from tariffs and inflation, Lidl launches holiday meal deal for less than $4 per person
By Nino PaoliDecember 16, 2025
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SuccessElon Musk’s wealth has soared past $600 billion—he’s now worth double the next richest person alive, Google’s cofounder Larry Page
By Emma BurleighDecember 16, 2025
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EconomyGovernment belatedly reveals loss of 105,000 jobs in October as full DOGE cutbacks come into view
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressDecember 16, 2025
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