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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?

Americans bet a record $234 million on a two-minute race last year. Getting that money down legally remains hard, thanks to Kentucky’s laws.

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

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

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

By Jordan BlumMay 1, 2026

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

By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026

EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

By Spencer Soper, Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergMay 1, 2026

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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

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

CEOs got an 11% pay raise in 2025. Workers got 0.5%

A new ITUC-Oxfam report covering 1,500 companies found CEO pay is outpacing worker wages by a factor of 20—and the gap is only getting wider.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 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

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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

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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

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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

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

Meta wants to spend more even after it lost $80 billion on the Metaverse and over 20 million users

Meta increased its capital spending by $10 billion because it “continued to underestimate” its compute needs, said its CFO.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 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

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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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Current price of oil as of May 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

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

China dominates the world’s lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years’ worth in its own backyard

The USGS estimates there’s 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide untapped in parts of Appalachia.

By Jake AngeloApril 30, 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

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

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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war

Europe U.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

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Politics Bernie 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

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Politics King 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

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Law A 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

Newsletters Aerie 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-Suite Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

By Fortune EditorsMay 1, 2026

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Success Forget 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

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Success MIT AI expert warns automating Gen Z entry-level jobs could backfire—and cost companies their future workforce

By Preston ForeMay 1, 2026

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Law Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million after being found liable for sexual assault in landmark jury verdict

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Hallie Golden and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2026

Retail Grocery prices have surged 25% in Colorado since the pandemic with Kroger and Walmart sharing half the market. Enter Aldi
By Jack Buffington and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026

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AI As billionaires bail, Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on California with $50 million donation

By Sydney LakeFebruary 9, 2026

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Economy Top analyst: Trump’s economy marked by ‘soggy consumption, weak job gains and a sour public mood’

By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 9, 2026

Personal loan APRs on Feb. 9, 2026

Personal Finance Personal loan APRs on Feb. 9, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 9, 2026

Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA CEO, speaks onstage during a live taping of "Earn Your Leisure" at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College on January 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Finance Meet the 10 Black Fortune 500 CEOs leading companies with over $412 billion in combined revenues

By Cheyann HarrisFebruary 9, 2026

Current price of gold as of February 9, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of gold as of February 9, 2026

By Danny BakstFebruary 9, 2026

Commentary We studied 70 countries’ economic data for the last 60 years and something big about market crashes changed 25 years ago
By Josh Ederington, Jenny Minier and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026

Price of silver for February 9, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of silver as of Monday, February 9, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerFebruary 9, 2026

Price of platinum for February 9, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of platinum as of Monday, February 9, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerFebruary 9, 2026

Crypto is facing an identity crisis—but it’s hardly the first time

Newsletters Crypto is facing an identity crisis—but it’s hardly the first time

By Jeff John RobertsFebruary 9, 2026

The Knot has a new CFO who is doubling down on AI

Newsletters The Knot has a new CFO who is doubling down on AI

By Sheryl EstradaFebruary 9, 2026

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Economy China might be beginning to back away from U.S. debt as investors get nervous about overexposure to American assets

By Eleanor PringleFebruary 9, 2026

Commentary America marks its 250th birthday with a fading dream—the first time that younger generations will make less than their parents
By Mark Robert Rank and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026

Don’t get comfortable with the global stock rally today: Goldman’s Panic Index is approaching ‘max fear’

Investing Don’t get comfortable with the global stock rally today: Goldman’s Panic Index is approaching ‘max fear’

By Jim EdwardsFebruary 9, 2026

Meta expands its already massive Louisiana data center project

Newsletters Meta expands its already massive Louisiana data center project

By Allie GarfinkleFebruary 9, 2026

Top CD rates on Feb. 9, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.18%

Personal Finance Top CD rates on Feb. 9, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.18%

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 9, 2026

The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on Feb. 9, 2026

Personal Finance The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on Feb. 9, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 9, 2026

Current mortgage rates report for Feb. 9, 2026

Personal Finance Current mortgage rates report for Feb. 9, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 9, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for Feb. 9, 2026

Personal Finance Current refi mortgage rates report for Feb. 9, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 9, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Feb. 9, 2026

Personal Finance Current ARM mortgage rates report for Feb. 9, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 9, 2026

Photo of an AirFish in a trial operation

Asia Singapore’s ST Engineering debuts the AirFish: A ‘ground effect’ craft that flies a few meters above the sea at up to 116 miles per hour

By Angelica AngFebruary 9, 2026

Dow futures rise after index tops 50,000 for the first time while landslide election in Japan sends U.S. bond yields higher

Economy Dow futures rise after index tops 50,000 for the first time while landslide election in Japan sends U.S. bond yields higher

By Jason MaFebruary 8, 2026

Russian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says, while his war on Ukraine becomes too big to fail

Economy Russian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says, while his war on Ukraine becomes too big to fail

By Jason MaFebruary 8, 2026

Bessent sees ‘unruly’ Chinese trading behind gold price swings

Investing Bessent sees ‘unruly’ Chinese trading behind gold price swings

By Maria Paula Mijares Torres, Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergFebruary 8, 2026

Gambling stocks sag as prediction markets steal Super Bowl bets

Investing Gambling stocks sag as prediction markets steal Super Bowl bets

By Peyton Forte, Denitsa Tsekova and BloombergFebruary 8, 2026

Japanese prime minister’s landslide win gives her party a lower-house supermajority and more room to enact a right-wing agenda

Politics Japanese prime minister’s landslide win gives her party a lower-house supermajority and more room to enact a right-wing agenda

By Mari Yamaguchi, Foster Klug and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026

NFL legend Joe Montana lived around top VC execs as a 49er, then leveraged those ties to launch his second career as an investor

Investing NFL legend Joe Montana lived around top VC execs as a 49er, then leveraged those ties to launch his second career as an investor

By Jason MaFebruary 8, 2026

Trump’s plan to send home prices higher will help him with baby boomer voters ahead of midterm elections but could spark a ‘generational war’

Real Estate Trump’s plan to send home prices higher will help him with baby boomer voters ahead of midterm elections but could spark a ‘generational war’

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are the biggest threat to its economy, which could shrink as much as 3%

Economy Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are the biggest threat to its economy, which could shrink as much as 3%

By Kamila Hrabchuk and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026

All the things you wanted to know about Super Bowl rings but were afraid to ask

Finance All the things you wanted to know about Super Bowl rings but were afraid to ask

By Chris Morris and Fortune EditorsFebruary 8, 2026

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Personal Finance Tom Brady is making 15 times more as a commentator than he did playing in the big game thanks to $375 million contract

By Eva RoytburgFebruary 8, 2026

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Commentary I’m the chief growth officer at a payments app and I know how America really tips. Connecticut, I’m looking at you

By Ricardo CiciFebruary 8, 2026

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