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Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired

The rules of entry-level hiring have changed—and experts at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit weighed in on the implications.

By Ashley LutzMay 22, 2026
Sam Altman standing in a lift.
The big questions looming over OpenAI’s trillion-dollar IPO
By Beatrice NolanMay 22, 2026
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 22, 2026
Best private student loans in May 2026
Best private student loans in May 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 22, 2026
Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
By Jason MaMay 22, 2026
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They created AI nudes that got millions of views online. Now they’re being charged with crimes
By Jake Offenhartz and The Associated PressMay 22, 2026
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Jamie Dimon sees ‘exuberance’ in markets. That’s a loaded word when it comes to bubbles popping

The most important economic question of our time has no consensus — and the gap between what AI can do and what economies are organized to absorb may be the defining tension of the decade.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 22, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 22, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 22, 2026
I’ve led companies through every major tech disruption. AI washing is the same mistake, every time

Leaders using AI to justify workforce cuts are missing the real opportunity to build more capable organizations.

By Himanshu PalsuleMay 22, 2026
Wall Street has pretty much written off the idea of a Fed rate cut at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Eleanor PringleMay 22, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks May 22, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on May 22, 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 22, 2026
I’ve spent 25 years in venture capital. Here’s how it quietly shut ordinary Americans out of the AI wealth boom—and what could fix it

The private market didn’t just grow. It replaced the system that once let regular investors participate in America’s biggest wealth-creation moments. One solution keeps getting ignored.

By Steve BrotmanMay 22, 2026
Trump says he’s calling off widely anticipated order to rein in AI

“We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead,” Trump told reporters.

By Collin Binkley, Matt O'Brien and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 22, 2026

Check out the highest savings account rates available on May 15, 2026. Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates around 5%.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 22, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for May 22, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 22, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 22, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for May 22, 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 22, 2026
Current price of silver as of Friday, May 22, 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 22, 2026
Current price of gold as of May 22, 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 22, 2026
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‘It’s crazy’: SpaceX could set records as the least shareholder-friendly public company of all time
‘It’s crazy’: SpaceX could set records as the least shareholder-friendly public company of all time

Elon Musk has mandated two classes of shares, binding arbitration, and many other policies shareholder advocates hate in the Space X S-1.

By Shawn TullyMay 22, 2026
Inside the fraud-ripe feeding frenzy to snag Anthropic shares while the company remains private

The demand for Anthropic shares has proven explosive, and it’s led to some pretty wild behavior in the secondaries market.

By Allie GarfinkleMay 22, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for May 21, 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 21, 2026
‘SpaceX is his new baby at the expense of Tesla’: Elon Musk’s IPO could be bad news for his EV maker, investors warns

SpaceX will reportedly allocate 30% of shares to retail investors, betting on the CEO’s loyal base of investors—and putting Tesla under more scrutiny.

By Sasha RogelbergMay 21, 2026
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Current refi mortgage rates report for May 22, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 22, 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 22, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 22, 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 22, 2026
The Midwest is leading America’s spring housing rebound because of ‘buyers who are actually showing up,’ Realtor.com says

Kansas City, Louisville, and Indianapolis are powering the strongest spring housing market since 2022 as buyers chase affordability in the Midwest away from a cooling Sun Belt.

By Sydney LakeMay 21, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 22, 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 22, 2026
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Gavin Newsom takes rare step of telling Californians to avoid Chevron: ‘Big Oil is already making billions off Trump’s Iran War’

The call-out by the governor’s office follows Chevron posting signs at gas stations blaming the state’s climate policies for the high cost of gas.

By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressMay 22, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 21, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
2025 was a turning point for your electricity bill and it’s just getting more expensive from here. It’s not just data centers

The AI construction boom is not blameless, but it’s only one of the many reasons electricity is getting so pricey.

By Tristan BoveMay 20, 2026
Your ‘flexible hot girl summer’ is going to cost you

Your hot girl summer plans to Europe are still on, but just plan a few months ahead to save as much as possible.

By Catherina GioinoMay 21, 2026
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Variational co-founders Edward Yu and Lucas Schuermann pose for a picture
Variational raises $50 million Series A to bring liquidity from traditional markets to blockchain rails

The startup is seeking to set itself apart from Hyperliquid by sourcing liquidity from traditional providers.

By Jack KubinecMay 20, 2026
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $30 million for Series A ‘AI-native bank’ Catena Labs

Sean Neville’s startup aims to build banking tools especially designed for AI agents.

By Ben WeissMay 20, 2026
Harvard sold off its entire $87 million Ethereum stake just one quarter after buying it

The university was the largest new buyer of BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF in Q4 of 2025

By Jack KubinecMay 18, 2026
Eisen raises $18.5 million to help Americans recover forgotten funds before they are sent to state governments

The startup says it is helping people recover unclaimed money turned over to states in a process known as escheatment

By Jack KubinecMay 19, 2026
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Trump AI and crpto czar David Sacks sits next to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a dinner table in the White House as Zuckerberg turns to Sacks and says something.
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She grew Salesforce’s team by 600% in South Asia. Meet one of India’s most powerful women
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Oil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
EconomyOil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
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Pentagon says 7th U.S. service member has died in Mideast war after being injured in Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia
PoliticsPentagon says 7th U.S. service member has died in Mideast war after being injured in Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia
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Despite rising prices, Trump downplays need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ‘There’s a lot of oil out there. That’ll get healed very quickly’
EnergyDespite rising prices, Trump downplays need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ‘There’s a lot of oil out there. That’ll get healed very quickly’
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Asia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap
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Here’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
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U.S. considers idea of special operation to seize Iran’s uranium
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    AIGoogle, Meta, and Oracle are on a $1 trillion borrowing spree and there will be ‘winners and losers in this environment,’ bond fund manager says
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By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
Oil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
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To justify a $1.5 trillion market cap after its IPO, SpaceX would need to earn more than Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why that’s unlikely
InvestingTo justify a $1.5 trillion market cap after its IPO, SpaceX would need to earn more than Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why that’s unlikely
By Shawn TullyMarch 8, 2026
Trump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
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The Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
EnergyThe Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
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Mideast’s water supply at risk as Bahrain and Iran say their desalination plants were attacked amid expanding war
PoliticsMideast’s water supply at risk as Bahrain and Iran say their desalination plants were attacked amid expanding war
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Joseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
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Iran sends conflicting signals on war, highlighting split between leaders looking to de-escalate vs. hard-liners bent on fighting the U.S. and Israel
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UAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
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Peter Thiel warned AI is coming for ‘math people before word people.’ Banks have already said smaller headcounts are possible
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Trump says U.S. may target new parts of Iran in escalating war
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