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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
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I fled communism. Are Gen Z drawn to it?
By Luba KassovaSeptember 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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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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‘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

The White House says the president’s 28,700 trades are automated and hands-off.

By Eva RoytburgSeptember 19, 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
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
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
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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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Central Command says U.S. military has aided the transit of 1 billion barrels of oil through Hormuz in past two months while Iran has ‘exported zero’
Central Command says U.S. military has aided the transit of 1 billion barrels of oil through Hormuz in past two months while Iran has ‘exported zero’

Adm. Brad Cooper said the volume of oil, natural gas and cargo transiting over the past two weeks is the highest it has been in six months.

By The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
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
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
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
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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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Billionaires like Ken Griffin are moving to Miami—but middle-class earners can’t copy them and reap the same benefits, real estate experts say
By Emma BurleighJuly 19, 2026
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A weak yen turned Tokyo into a steal. A strong shekel turned Tel Aviv into the world’s most expensive city to buy McDonald’s
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A weak yen turned Tokyo into a steal. A strong shekel turned Tel Aviv into the world’s most expensive city to buy McDonald’s
By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 19, 2026
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Gen X built their whole identity on never needing help. Retirement is the one door they can’t unlock alone
By Jeanne ThompsonJuly 19, 2026
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Why Friday afternoon is the worst time to shop online — and marketers know the window when your guard is down
By Matthew Pittman and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026
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Power companies are using eminent domain to seize land for data centers as 70% of Americans say not in my backyard
By Aaron Walayat and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026
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Agricultural economist explains why you’re paying 32% more for lettuce and 20% more for tomatoes — and why it will stay that way
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    ‘What a wonderful group of people’: Sam Adams beer founder said the Scots were consuming one every 12 seconds at their World Cup peak
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Strong economies, strongman leaders: how China (and America’s) AI boom could create a new class of kowtowing elites
By José Kaire and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026
How United’s ‘premiumization’ strategy got passengers to swallow higher airfares without a fight
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How United’s ‘premiumization’ strategy got passengers to swallow higher airfares without a fight
By Phil WahbaJuly 19, 2026
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Nvidia and Apple get a cut of every baby’s $1,000 Trump Account
By Jay L. Zagorsky and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026
Iran just crossed Trump’s red line for resuming all-out war as fighting continues to escalate with no end in sight
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Iran just crossed Trump’s red line for resuming all-out war as fighting continues to escalate with no end in sight
By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026
U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for attack on Jordan that killed American troops
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U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for attack on Jordan that killed American troops
By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin, Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026
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    Meet the Texas monk with no phone, no account —and millions of followers online
    By Deepa Bharath and The Associated PressJuly 17, 2026
‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini says we’re headed for universal basic income or ‘some form of socialism’ as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic
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‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini says we’re headed for universal basic income or ‘some form of socialism’ as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic
By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026
Two U.S. troops are dead and another is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan as supreme leader calls Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid’
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Two U.S. troops are dead and another is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan as supreme leader calls Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid’
By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026
A massive margin call and ‘push-button liquidity’ have torched stocks, but they’re now poised to rebound, top Wall Street forecaster says
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A massive margin call and ‘push-button liquidity’ have torched stocks, but they’re now poised to rebound, top Wall Street forecaster says
By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026
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Trump monetizing his social media account is ‘odious’ and ‘brazen corruption’ — or an attempt to revive a 70% stock price crash since election
By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026
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Citizens Bank drops links with private prison companies, citing ‘changed commercial circumstances’
By Ken Sweet and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026
Desalination plants, a vital source of Mideast drinking water, come under attack as renewed U.S.-Iran war escalates to target infrastructure
Energy
Desalination plants, a vital source of Mideast drinking water, come under attack as renewed U.S.-Iran war escalates to target infrastructure
By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026
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It’s time to dump time zones
By Steve H. HankeJuly 18, 2026
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Goldman Sachs CEO says he’d hire someone ‘smart enough’ over the smartest person in the world because ultimately experience trumps brains
By Emma BurleighJuly 18, 2026
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U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan was raised by a single mom and said he wouldn’t break though today because youth sports have gotten too expensive
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 18, 2026
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‘I’m an example of what I’ve preached’: Dan Ives knows AI has a ‘PR problem’ but it led to his massive career change after 25 years on Wall Street
By Nick LichtenbergJuly 18, 2026
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Peter Thiel just gave the public its closest look yet at his ‘Antichrist’ theory—and it’s a tech and climate regulator
By Nick LichtenbergJuly 18, 2026
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Indeed chief economist: Aging Baby Boomers are America’s real labor problem, not AI
By Svenja GudellJuly 18, 2026
Trump may have to choose between an endless quagmire and ceding the Strait of Hormuz to Iran
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Trump may have to choose between an endless quagmire and ceding the Strait of Hormuz to Iran
By Jordan BlumJuly 18, 2026
SpaceX stock falls back to earth shortly after Wall Street analysts release florid targets: ‘Paving the superhighway to the stars’
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SpaceX stock falls back to earth shortly after Wall Street analysts release florid targets: ‘Paving the superhighway to the stars’
By Shawn TullyJuly 18, 2026
After the Supreme Court killed his first tariffs, Trump turns to a new legal workaround to impose 25% tariffs on Brazil and possibly others
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After the Supreme Court killed his first tariffs, Trump turns to a new legal workaround to impose 25% tariffs on Brazil and possibly others
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 17, 2026
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Commercial auto insurance explained for business owners
By Joseph HostetlerJuly 17, 2026
So you want to buy a sports franchise? Why entering sports ownership gives the rich a ‘very elite and exclusive club’ with great tax benefits
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So you want to buy a sports franchise? Why entering sports ownership gives the rich a ‘very elite and exclusive club’ with great tax benefits
By Catherina GioinoJuly 17, 2026
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OpenAI’s CFO: 4 questions that reveal if your AI spend is paying off
By Sheryl EstradaJuly 17, 2026
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World Cup final is already the biggest ever prediction market as Kalshi bets top $1.27 billion—with Spain favored to beat Argentina
By Camila Grigera NaónJuly 17, 2026
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