• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Track all markets on TradingView
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconFinance

Finance

Economy
Banking
Personal Finance
Investing
Real Estate
Energy
Crypto
Sign up for Fortune’s CFO Daily newsletter here. Each week day, senior reporter Sheryl Estrada offers an authoritative exploration of the latest trends and news impacting the corporate finance industry and the evolving role of today’s finance leaders.
mackenzie
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
drinks
We need a new way of thinking about drinking: Time to replace the ‘standard drink’ with advice people can actually use
By Justin KissingerMay 2, 2026
pakistan
Asia is being hammered by the Iran conflict’s economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to
By Wendy Cutler and Jane MellsopMay 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
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?
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
Fortune banner
Economy
More in Economy
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

“We’re looking at it. If we could do it, we’ll do it. But only if it’s a good deal.”

By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
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
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
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
More in Economy
Banking
More in Banking
infantino
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
More in Banking
Personal Finance
More in Personal Finance
bessent
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
More in Personal Finance
Investing
More in Investing
EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid
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
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
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
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
More in Investing
Real Estate
More in Real Estate
francis
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
More in Real Estate
Energy
More in Energy
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

Exxon and Chevron are maintaining a wait-and-see approach to Venezuela, but they’re taking diverging paths in the booming Permian Basin.

By Jordan BlumMay 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
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
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
More in Energy
Crypto
More in Crypto
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
More in Crypto
Latest Stories
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war
EuropeU.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
bernie
PoliticsBernie 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
charles
PoliticsKing 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
CEOs got an 11% pay raise in 2025. Workers got 0.5%
EconomyCEOs got an 11% pay raise in 2025. Workers got 0.5%
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2026
Photo of a bowl of mac and cheese
LawA 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
Aerie built a brand based on ‘real.’ That’s at the heart of its ‘no AI’ promise
NewslettersAerie 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-SuiteFortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week
By Fortune EditorsMay 1, 2026
Young trade worker learning on job
SuccessForget 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
More FinancePage 86 of 100
argentina
EconomyArgentina’s 5 straight months of surging inflation undercount the severity, economists say
By Isabel Debre and The Associated PressFebruary 11, 2026
  • chapman
    CommentarySam Altman told me AI should be ‘an equalizing force in society.’ That’s why I’m working on the $1.6 trillion AI gender gap
    By Valerie ChapmanFebruary 10, 2026
Joseph Creed, chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc., speaks during the 2026 CES event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Jan. 7, 2026.
InvestingThe most unexpected winner of the AI boom? Caterpillar
By Sheryl EstradaFebruary 11, 2026
American unexceptionalism: Foreign markets leave U.S. stocks in the dust
InvestingAmerican unexceptionalism: Foreign markets leave U.S. stocks in the dust
By Jim EdwardsFebruary 11, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on Feb. 11, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on Feb. 11, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 11, 2026
Top CD rates on Feb. 11, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.15%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates on Feb. 11, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.15%
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 11, 2026
Current mortgage rates report for Feb. 11, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent mortgage rates report for Feb. 11, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 11, 2026
  • abhas
    CommentaryI’m Cloudera’s chief strategy officer and here’s why your $1 billion AI budget just became obsolete
    By Abhas RickyFebruary 10, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Feb. 11, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for Feb. 11, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 11, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Feb. 11, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for Feb. 11, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 11, 2026
situation
Future of WorkWork is a ‘situationship,’ and your manager is a millennial: Welcome to the economy where breaking up is hard to do
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 11, 2026
Robinhood launches test version of its own blockchain
CryptoRobinhood launches test version of its own blockchain
By Jeff John RobertsFebruary 10, 2026
The job market is so tough white-collar workers are ‘reverse recruiting,’ shelling out thousands to get headhunters to find them their next role
EconomyThe job market is so tough white-collar workers are ‘reverse recruiting,’ shelling out thousands to get headhunters to find them their next role
By Molly Liebergall and Morning BrewFebruary 10, 2026
  • obama
    EnvironmentTrump to stick it to Obama by reversing 2009 finding that climate change is real
    By Matthew Daly, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
Citadel Securities and Cathie Wood back Zero, a new blockchain designed for traditional finance
CryptoCitadel Securities and Cathie Wood back Zero, a new blockchain designed for traditional finance
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 10, 2026
shopper
BankingMeat snacks have emerged as the clear winner in America’s seismic GLP-1 consumption shift, while popcorn is down
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 10, 2026
Photo of Joe Biden
EconomyIt turns out that Joe Biden really did crush Americans’ dreams for the future. Just look at how the vibe changed 5 years ago
By Jake AngeloFebruary 10, 2026
warner
LawParamount raises offer for Warner as it seeks to fight off Netflix
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
Two men in a sports bar are happy as they look at a phone
CryptoAmerica’s new love affair with gambling drives Kalshi to $871 million haul on Super Bowl Sunday
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 10, 2026
spending
RetailEconomists surprised by consumer spending’s screeching halt in December
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
Investor Warren Buffett, pictured during a trip to Japan in 2011.
InvestingWarren Buffett’s big bet on Japan earned Berkshire Hathaway $24 billion in just 6 years
By Tristan BoveFebruary 10, 2026
Photo of technicians looking at an industrial robot
Future of Work‘AI-washing’ and ‘forever layoffs’: Why companies keep cutting jobs, even amid rising profits
By Claire ZillmanFebruary 10, 2026
A Chipotle server looks up as she stands behind the counter holding a burrito bowl.
RetailChipotle’s CEO isn’t worried about raising prices—most of his customers make more than $100k anyway
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 10, 2026
Photo of woman in a sweater operating a thermostat
EnergyAmericans are shocked by utility bills as high as $1,000: They’re paying the price for aging grids, fuel-price whiplash, and extreme weather
By Ashley LutzFebruary 10, 2026
Photo of Tristan Harris
AIAI could trigger a global jobs market collapse by 2027 if left unchecked, former Google ethicist warns
By Jake AngeloFebruary 10, 2026
Head coach Mike MacDonald
SuccessSeahawks head coach turned down a cushy career in finance at KPMG for a football internship—12 years later, he won the Super Bowl at 38
By Emma BurleighFebruary 10, 2026
(L-R) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.
EconomyTrump’s Canada bridge meltdown dismissed by UBS as an unlikely TACO trade ‘in the post–Heated Rivalry environment’
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 10, 2026
Agentic commerce will reward the fastest learners, not the biggest retailers
CommentaryAgentic commerce will reward the fastest learners, not the biggest retailers
By Simon JamesFebruary 10, 2026
zootopia
AsiaChinese shoppers can’t get enough of Disney’s Zootopia and Ralph Lauren’s ‘old money’ look despite nationalistic vibes
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
lai
CryptoJimmy Lai’s children beseech Trump to argue for media mogul’s release in upcoming Beijing visit
By Didi Tang, Sylvia Hui and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
lai
CryptoChina claims the Hong Konger just sentenced to 20 years in prison is Chinese. The UK begs to differ
By The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
U.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
SuccessU.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
todd
Personal FinanceRepublican elite in Georgia still roiled by collapse of $140 million Ponzi scheme, 7 months later
By Jeff Amy and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
1...
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
...100
Most Popular
Personal Finance
Scott Bessent on financial literacy: 'it drives me crazy' to see young men in blue-collar construction jobs playing the lotteryplaceholder alt text
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
North America
China dominates the world's lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years' worth in its own backyardplaceholder alt text
By Jake AngeloApril 30, 2026
Commentary
The U.S. economy is booming — just not where 50 million Americans liveplaceholder alt text
By Derek KilmerMay 1, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.