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Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed

Parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, said in an interview aired on state television late Saturday that “there will be no retreat in the field of diplomacy.”

By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Gen Z is ‘Chinamaxxing’—and it’s less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America
Gen Z is ‘Chinamaxxing’—and it’s less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America
By Nick LichtenbergApril 19, 2026
For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity
For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity
By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2026
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The economist who was terrified of AI just found a rare reason for hope
By Nick LichtenbergApril 19, 2026
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Parents are so panicked about the job market they’re paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college
By Jake AngeloApril 19, 2026
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‘The current system right now is unsustainable’: top economist sees a crucial crack in the economy
By Sasha RogelbergApril 19, 2026
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The U.S. has a $282 billion trade surplus you’ve never heard of — and it’s at risk

America’s dominance in digital trade is being undermined by policy retreat and foreign protectionism. Here’s what the Trump administration should do.

By Josh KallmerApril 19, 2026
The one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high

The “Buffett Indicator” has been a closely watched stock market valuation gauge ever since the legendary investor explained his reasoning in a 2001 article in Fortune.

By Shawn TullyApril 19, 2026
Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up

Putin revealed that GDP shrank by combined 1.8% in January and February, adding that manufacturing, industrial production and construction were negative.

By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
Trump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. ‘Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it’

The administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe depression.

By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it

The Vatican Bank has been plagued for years by financial scandals.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 18, 2026
Former Alabama football player wore wigs and makeup to impersonate NFL players in $20 million fraud, prosecutors say

The complaint does not say exactly how the wigs and do-rag helped Luther Davis assume three different identities and get, at one point, a $4 million loan.

By Sudhin Thanawala and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds

The move brought Tether goodwill among users of the Solana blockchain.

By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026
From drought to demand: Biotech IPOs roar back with Kailera and Alamar

Strong demand for GLP-1 drugs and next-gen diagnostic testing is pulling investors back into life sciences, even as AI soaks up most venture dollars.

By Lily Mae LazarusApril 18, 2026
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The ultra-wealthy have a new favorite status symbol: From a $14.5 million guitar to an $812,500 bottle of wine, rare collectibles are on a tear
The ultra-wealthy have a new favorite status symbol: From a $14.5 million guitar to an $812,500 bottle of wine, rare collectibles are on a tear

Traditional luxury is losing its luster; unique and rare items offer a new way to flex.

By Phil WahbaApril 18, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 17, 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 BakstApril 17, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 17, 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 HostetlerApril 17, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on April 17, 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 HostetlerApril 17, 2026
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AI’s next act: how Salesforce is turning efficiency gains into revenue

Salesforce used AI agents to cut $100 million in support costs and handle 3 million customer conversations. Now it’s deploying that tech for other things.

By Keith Ferrazzi and Wendy SmithApril 18, 2026
Oil is back to early war days, S&P 500 jumps to all-time high

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged as many as 1,100 points before paring its gain to 868, or 1.8%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.5%.

By Stan Choe and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
The 3 forces quietly dismantling the business model that made enterprise software fabulously profitable

Roundtables with senior business leaders in San Francisco and New York revealed a consensus: AI isn’t just threatening SaaS, but the entire industry.

By Michael Jacobides and Stefano PuntoniApril 17, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 17, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026
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Zillow’s CEO says his friends were shocked when he quit a cushy Microsoft job—but Steve Jobs led to his success at the $10.5 billion real estate firm

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman left his cushy Microsoft job in 2009 to join the struggling real estate startup during the housing crisis. His friends had concerns—but he turned it around, thanks in part to Steve Jobs.

By Emma BurleighApril 18, 2026
Trump’s big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says—its model is Texas from 25 years ago

“There isn’t a magic wand that will all of a sudden return housing affordability to its historic average tomorrow,” ResiClub’s Lance Lambert told Fortune.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 18, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 17, 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 FlanaganApril 17, 2026
Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market—and pulling away from the pack

The generation once shut out of homeownership is now using equity to trade up, leaving younger buyers further behind.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 17, 2026
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The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear

The International Energy Agency says Europe has “maybe six weeks” of supplies left.

By Danny Lee, Kate Duffy, Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 18, 2026
U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out

The so-called general license means U.S. sanctions will not apply for 30 days on deliveries of Russian oil that has been loaded on tankers as of Friday.

By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’

The Institute for the Study of War said in a note on Friday that the IRGC’s criticism of Araghchi is “reflective of broader divisions within the Iranian regime.”

By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids

“During training evolutions like these, embarked Marines hone their skills for missions such as maritime interception operations.”

By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
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Exclusive: Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows
Exclusive: Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows

As part of its 2023 plea deal, the world’s largest crypto exchange agreed to have two separate firms oversee its operations for three years.

By Ben WeissApril 17, 2026
Meet Joe McCann: the high-flying crypto trader held in Tanzania after sudden death of his influencer fiancée Ashly Robinson

Robinson’s family has labeled the death suspicious, and comes after a series of troubles at McCann’s crypto fund.

By Jack KubinecApril 16, 2026
Goldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs ‘boomer candy’

The filing from a major U.S. bank comes shortly after Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF launched.

By Jack KubinecApril 14, 2026
From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained

Allbirds is now NewBird AI. Wall Street doesn’t care that it knows nothing about AI.

By Phil WahbaApril 15, 2026
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SuccessJensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb’s Brian Chesky doesn’t use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules
By Emma BurleighApril 19, 2026
The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed
PoliticsThe most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 19, 2026
A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
LawA bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
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The record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched
North AmericaThe record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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SuccessMacKenzie Scott has donated more than $26 billion—but it’s barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon shares
By Sydney LakeApril 18, 2026
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AIMeet the AI founders using agents to build instantly profitable 3-person companies
By Nick LichtenbergApril 18, 2026
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SuccessDana Perino was terrified to leave the White House — until George W. Bush changed how she thinks about her career
By Preston ForeApril 18, 2026
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North AmericaNJ Transit scrambles to defend $150 tickets for 9-mile World Cup ride: ‘This isn’t price gouging’
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An AI jobs apocalypse? The CEO of Tech Mahindra is not so sure
EuropeAn AI jobs apocalypse? The CEO of Tech Mahindra is not so sure
By Kamal AhmedMarch 19, 2026
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NewslettersBefore Disney named a new CEO, it made sure the CFO was staying
By Sheryl EstradaMarch 19, 2026
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Startups & VentureExclusive: Andreessen Horowitz backs Deeptune’s $43M Series A to build ‘training gyms’ for AI agents
By Lily Mae LazarusMarch 19, 2026
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026.
EconomyTrump started a battle with Jerome Powell, but the Fed chairman is winning the war: He won’t leave until probe is ‘well and truly over’
By Eleanor PringleMarch 19, 2026
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NewslettersExclusive: Posh lands $37M Series B to crack the ‘what are we doing tonight?’ problem
By Lily Mae LazarusMarch 19, 2026
Sunway Healthcare surges in first trading day, with hospital demand set to rise in a wealthier and older Malaysia
EconomySunway Healthcare surges in first trading day, with hospital demand set to rise in a wealthier and older Malaysia
By Angelica AngMarch 19, 2026
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    EconomyStocks sink as market digests $110-per-barrel oil
    By Stan Choe and The Associated PressMarch 18, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 19, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 19, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 19, 2026
Top CD rates on March 19, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates on March 19, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 19, 2026
‘Say thank you and get out’: Why one top strategist says to dump Magnificent 7 stocks now
Investing‘Say thank you and get out’: Why one top strategist says to dump Magnificent 7 stocks now
By Shawn TullyMarch 19, 2026
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EconomyThe Trump Administration’s proposed capital gains tax cut could add nearly $1 trillion to the national debt within the decade, think tank warns
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 19, 2026
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    EnergyTrump officials say gas prices will return to normal in ‘a few more weeks,’ but his own Energy Department says it will be 2027
    By Tristan BoveMarch 18, 2026
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RetailLamborghini is selling a record number of cars—but tariffs are eating its profits
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 19, 2026
Fortune 500 firm updates AI price tag to $4.5 trillion, estimating 93% of jobs vulnerable to disruption
AIFortune 500 firm updates AI price tag to $4.5 trillion, estimating 93% of jobs vulnerable to disruption
By Jake AngeloMarch 19, 2026
‘Plumbers regularly earn more than lawyers’: Top entrepreneur makes a bold prediction that AI will flip the American Dream
Future of Work‘Plumbers regularly earn more than lawyers’: Top entrepreneur makes a bold prediction that AI will flip the American Dream
By Sydney LakeMarch 19, 2026
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LawArgentines once drank 90 liters of wine a year. Now they’re down to 15 — and 1,100 vineyards have already closed
By The Associated Press and Clara PreveMarch 18, 2026
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Politics‘The United States is undermining itself’: China is ignoring Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips
By The Associated Press and Didi TangMarch 18, 2026
Investing in gold vs. silver: How to decide which is right for you
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By Joseph HostetlerMarch 18, 2026
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EconomyWhite House suspends the Jones Act for 60 days. Analysts see a gas price impact of 3 cents
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMarch 18, 2026
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By Jordan BlumMarch 18, 2026
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By Tristan BoveMarch 18, 2026
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