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‘We’ve been free-riding off Beijing in a weird way’ — Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
‘We’ve been free-riding off Beijing in a weird way’ — Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that

“China’s doing it because they understand that they’re on the train that Trump is driving off a cliff. If oil prices go way up, that hurts the global economy. If it hurts the global economy, it hurts them.”

By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
A professor who teaches a course on Warren Buffett sees him more as a ‘guide toward how to live a successful life’ than how to invest
A professor who teaches a course on Warren Buffett sees him more as a ‘guide toward how to live a successful life’ than how to invest
By Josh Funk, Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
‘Stealth wealth’ is reshaping luxury real estate: How the ultrarich buy multimillion-dollar mansions off the books
‘Stealth wealth’ is reshaping luxury real estate: How the ultrarich buy multimillion-dollar mansions off the books
By Sydney LakeSeptember 19, 2026
‘A huge problem’: Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined. A Bush-era ethics lawyer explains why you should worry
‘A huge problem’: Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined. A Bush-era ethics lawyer explains why you should worry
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 19, 2026
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Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey: After 27 restaurants, I’m betting big on my hometown Portland — and we’re headed for $10 million in sales this year
By Brian MalarkeySeptember 19, 2026
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I fled communism. Are Gen Z drawn to it?
By Luba KassovaSeptember 19, 2026
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The Iran war is minting new one-day millionaires: oil tankers brave enough to sail across the Strait of Hormuz

For the first time, hiring an oil tanker costs more than $1 million per day as rocketing insurance premiums and a consolidating market drive up shipping costs.

By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 18, 2026
Kevin Warsh just revealed a huge change for the Fed. The press missed it

Warsh is shaping up to run the Fed in a totally different way than it has been for decades.

By Steve H. Hanke and John GreenwoodSeptember 18, 2026
Should you fear private market assets in your 401(k)? Georgetown Retirement Research says no

The Labor Department’s proposed safe harbor would give 401(k) fiduciaries clearer legal footing to evaluate private-market investments.

By Angela M. AntonelliSeptember 18, 2026
‘It’s a dumb idea’: Republicans split from proposed ‘Trump dividend’ $5,000 plan if GOP wins midterms

The promised check is “nothing more than a recycled broken promise” that gets often repeated.

By The Associated Press and Mike CataliniSeptember 18, 2026
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‘Know your agent’: Banks face a new compliance challenge as AI agents shop and pay on their own
‘Know your agent’: Banks face a new compliance challenge as AI agents shop and pay on their own

Banks and card networks are racing to verify who—or what—is spending money.

By Nicholas GordonSeptember 19, 2026
Onchain finance is coming to Wall Street—and ignoring it is no longer an option

Two veteran financial attorneys say once-exotic blockchain are already being integrated into traditional finance.

By Jake Chervinsky and Rebecca RettigSeptember 18, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Sept. 18, 2026

Check out the highest savings account rates available today. Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates around 5%.

By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 18, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on September 18, 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 HostetlerSeptember 18, 2026
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Tyson Foods’ summer meal pilot reveals the scale of America’s food-access gap for children

A $150,000 pilot sparked $600,000 in requests from schools in two states, offering lessons on how we call can respond to unmet need.

By Tim GrailerSeptember 19, 2026
Card companies are on a ‘land grab’ to set the standards for AI shopping, even as consumers aren’t yet comfortable handing over purchases to a bot

Cardholders can set spending limits, but just 7% of surveyed fashion shoppers would let AI make purchases without approval.

By Tatiana SatauaSeptember 18, 2026
QuickBooks Solopreneur vs. Simple Start: Which one fits your business?

If you’re a relatively small-scale business, you may be looking for an accounting software program to help manage your finances. But which should you get?

By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 18, 2026
QuickBooks Free review: Is the $0 plan enough for your business?

You’ll get just the basics, which could be perfect for freelancers and solo business owners.

By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 18, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for Sept. 18, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for September 18, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 18, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for September 18, 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 HostetlerSeptember 18, 2026
Goldman’s top strategist just added hard numbers to his earnings-bubble warning

Peter Oppenheimer first flagged the risk that AI stocks were riding an unsustainable earnings boom this summer. He’s done more math.

By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 17, 2026
Chair of the Taiwan Stock Exchange on the index’s near future

This year, Taiwan became the world’s fifth largest stock market by total value in May.

By Nicholas GordonSeptember 18, 2026
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Ricardo Semler on the prisoner’s dilemma on data centers: trillions of dollars obsolete in just a few years
Ricardo Semler on the prisoner’s dilemma on data centers: trillions of dollars obsolete in just a few years

Communities need safeguards now to avoid a future “Silicon Belt” of stranded assets and broken tax promises.

By Ricardo SemlerSeptember 18, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Sept. 18, 2026

By staying on top of home equity loan and HELOC interest rates, you’ll recognize when it’s a good time to apply for these comparatively cheap borrowing options.

By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 18, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Sept. 18, 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 FlanaganSeptember 18, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Sept. 18, 2026: No relief from elevated rates

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 FlanaganSeptember 18, 2026
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Inside U.S. oil’s return to global wildcatting: ‘It’s like geo-porn’
Inside U.S. oil’s return to global wildcatting: ‘It’s like geo-porn’

The top U.S. shale oil drillers aim to find the next big boom abroad.

By Jordan BlumSeptember 19, 2026
Current price of oil as of September 18, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 18, 2026
A critical pipeline that helped cushion the Hormuz shock just shut: Here’s what it reveals about corporate energy security

The Strait of Hormuz crisis offers a business playbook for managing energy disruptions and supply-chain risk.

By Mekala Krishnan, Shubham Singhal and Humayun TaiSeptember 17, 2026
Oil is back above $100—but economists say that number isn’t the real threat to the U.S. economy

Gas takes up less household income than it once did, but record diesel prices and refinery shortages could still curb spending.

By Tatiana SatauaSeptember 17, 2026
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Billboard image of Sydney Sweeney Novig ad where she poses naked with a football covering her chest.
Sydney Sweeney doesn’t just star in controversial ads. She helps engineer them

The actress became an equity partner and creative director at sports prediction market Novig before the viral advertising campaign’s launch.

By Camila Grigera NaónSeptember 18, 2026
Crypto.com founder: Crypto’s battles will continue, but the war is over

I spent years championing the Clarity Act framework, it is natural to view Tuesday’s result as a significant setback, but the war has already been fought.

By Kris MarszalekSeptember 17, 2026
Exclusive: Expa and Coinbase Ventures-backed Fin.com emerges from stealth with $20 million seed round to build out global stablecoin infrastructure

The payments company provides the infrastructure needed for businesses to move stablecoins into local bank accounts.

By Camila Grigera NaónSeptember 15, 2026
Exclusive: Tare raises $13 million from Blockchain Capital to manage private credit transactions on the blockchain

The startup uses blockchain software to streamline credit operations and boost returns for borrowers and lenders.

By Camila Grigera NaónSeptember 16, 2026
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As Trump administration readies economic warfare measures against Iran, top security official vows retaliation ‘in a seismic manner’
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As Trump administration readies economic warfare measures against Iran, top security official vows retaliation ‘in a seismic manner’
By The Associated PressAugust 23, 2026
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    The veteran Fortune 500 CEO who turned an 80-year-old AC company into an AI darling
    By Shawn TullyAugust 22, 2026
The Iran war could last ‘deep into 2027’ as the Strait of Hormuz isn’t that closed, allowing more oil to leak out—but major escalation is likely soon
Middle East
The Iran war could last ‘deep into 2027’ as the Strait of Hormuz isn’t that closed, allowing more oil to leak out—but major escalation is likely soon
By Jason MaAugust 23, 2026
The Treasury’s recent moves in the bond and currency markets add up to ‘soft-form financial repression’ to lower debt costs, economist warns
Economy
The Treasury’s recent moves in the bond and currency markets add up to ‘soft-form financial repression’ to lower debt costs, economist warns
By Jason MaAugust 23, 2026
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Earth’s forests took 100,000 years to recover from the last climate shock — this one is moving 10 times faster
By Regan E. Dunn and The ConversationAugust 23, 2026
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Reno’s mayor to residents near a fast-growing wildfire: your life matters more than your house
By The Associated PressAugust 23, 2026
‘We’re going to hit back’ — Canada does what many other U.S. allies have avoided: risk economic pain rather than yield to tariff pressure
North America
‘We’re going to hit back’ — Canada does what many other U.S. allies have avoided: risk economic pain rather than yield to tariff pressure
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressAugust 23, 2026
  • Powering the cloud after 60 years underground: Ormat’s geothermal pivot to AI
    Energy
    Powering the cloud after 60 years underground: Ormat’s geothermal pivot to AI
    By Jordan BlumAugust 22, 2026
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Traders bet bitcoin was stuck below $67,000. The Treasury blew that trade up in one afternoon
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressAugust 23, 2026
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Personal Finance
Taxing all 938 billionaires at 100% wouldn’t stop the $40 trillion national debt, says Elon Musk. Bernie Sanders says tax them 5% and send you a check
By Catherina GioinoAugust 23, 2026
Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast
Success
Despite his $2.6 billion net worth, MrBeast said he’s had to borrow cash and didn’t even have enough money in his bank account to buy McDonald’s
By Emma BurleighAugust 23, 2026
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking some $29 billion in tax revenue with them
Real Estate
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking some $29 billion in tax revenue with them
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 23, 2026
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Personal Finance
Meet the 18-year-old junk remover who vibe-coded his own pricing calculator and makes up to $15,000 a month
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 23, 2026
  • U.S. President Donald Trump pauses while delivering remarks at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence.
    Economy
    Republicans say let them eat overpriced burgers, turning on Trump for ‘flooding the market with foreign beef’
    By Seung Min Kim, Jesse Bedayn and The Associated PressAugust 21, 2026
Fortune Archives: Baseball’s salary cap fight is 40 years in the making
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Fortune Archives: Baseball’s salary cap fight is 40 years in the making
By Joey AbramsAugust 23, 2026
Kirill Bigai, the cofounder and CEO of learning platform Preply,
Success
The CEO of $1.2 billion learning platform Preply says it all started with his online search for an English tutor
By Emma BurleighAugust 23, 2026
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Commentary
OTC Markets CEO: 250 years of market history just collided with a new SEC rule
By Cromwell CoulsonAugust 23, 2026
A man sits in the driver’s seat of a truck, frowning.
Investing
American billionaires are showing off their farmland for elaborate hobbies, but a buying spree among the ultrarich risks pricing farmers out
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 23, 2026
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Economy
Women want ‘dads,’ not ‘duds’: A Nobel-winning historian has a theory for falling birthrates, but the economics aren’t so straightforward
By Eleanor PringleAugust 23, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers Owner and Chairman Mark Walter looks on before game one of the National League Championship Series.
Investing
Mark Walter’s sports empire offers a glimpse of the money machine behind private credit—and the plumbing keeping it together
By Joshua HongAugust 23, 2026
SpaceX is hiring in natural gas trading for energy needs
Energy
SpaceX is hiring in natural gas trading for energy needs
By Julian Hast and BloombergAugust 22, 2026
Venezuela abandoning the bolivar and adopting the U.S. dollar would be the biggest currency switch since the advent of the euro, Hanke says
Economy
Venezuela abandoning the bolivar and adopting the U.S. dollar would be the biggest currency switch since the advent of the euro, Hanke says
By Jason Ma and Shawn TullyAugust 22, 2026
Trump’s stock disclosure shows more than 1,000 trades in June
Politics
Trump’s stock disclosure shows more than 1,000 trades in June
By Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergAugust 22, 2026
Forget AI, debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets just now decided that it’s gotten out of control after years of warnings 
Economy
Forget AI, debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets just now decided that it’s gotten out of control after years of warnings 
By Jason MaAugust 22, 2026
Even billionaires are worried their Gen Z kids can’t keep a job—and their wealth advisors say the fear is ‘very real’
Success
Even billionaires are worried their Gen Z kids can’t keep a job—and their wealth advisors say the fear is ‘very real’
By Sydney LakeAugust 22, 2026
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Success
Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year
By Preston ForeAugust 22, 2026
Two young men sit in the stands at a sports event and smile while looking at a phone
Lifestyle
‘This is a money-losing proposition for most of these individuals’: Americans are draining stock portfolios to shovel more money into sports betting
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 22, 2026
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Energy
Trump says oil companies are ‘making too much money.’ Their own balance sheets agree
By Tibor Besedeš and The ConversationAugust 22, 2026
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Environment
Meet the Florida architect who lost his roof at 12 — and now builds for the next Andrew
By Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressAugust 22, 2026
U.S. to allow limited livestock imports from Mexico as outbreak from flesh-eating screwworm parasite eases, but total eradication will take time
North America
U.S. to allow limited livestock imports from Mexico as outbreak from flesh-eating screwworm parasite eases, but total eradication will take time
By Fabiola Sánchez and The Associated PressAugust 22, 2026
‘The U.S. is not the only game in town anymore’ — Treasury debt faces more competition from higher-yielding bonds overseas than in recent decades
Economy
‘The U.S. is not the only game in town anymore’ — Treasury debt faces more competition from higher-yielding bonds overseas than in recent decades
By Stan Choe, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 22, 2026
James Francisco Turner Lazaro is founder and CEO of MAKE.
Success
I helped turn a California bank into one of America’s fastest-growing. Now I’m building a company to serve the people that banking has failed
By James Francisco Turner LazaroAugust 22, 2026
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Commentary
America has a $172 billion child care problem. Investors are overlooking part of the solution
By Pablo Marcelo BarreiroAugust 22, 2026
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