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Half of all new electricity demand in the U.S. last year came from data centers—just as public opinion of them plummets

Data centers—like the AI models being trained in them—have become a political flashpoint.

By Tristan BoveApril 20, 2026
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This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K ‘white-collar trade job’ with 81K openings a year
By Jake AngeloApril 20, 2026
UAE officials reportedly warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars amid the Iran war
UAE officials reportedly warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars amid the Iran war
By Jason MaApril 20, 2026
Kevin Warsh, former governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
It’s crunch time for Kevin Warsh: Here’s how he might begin selling the idea of rate cuts. It requires some complex economic gymnastics
By Eleanor PringleApril 20, 2026
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Spirit Airlines looked like it was in the clear but rising fuel costs are threatening its bankruptcy its exit
By Jacqueline MunisApril 20, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks April 20, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on April 20, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Danny BakstApril 20, 2026
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U.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump’s ‘deal’ and Strait stays shut
U.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump’s ‘deal’ and Strait stays shut

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Jim EdwardsApril 20, 2026
Southeast Asia’s short-term solution to the global energy crunch? Russian crude.

Malaysia joins a growing number of Southeast Asian nations hoping to tap Russia’s stocks of crude oil.

By Angelica AngApril 20, 2026
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’

Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet.

By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
The director of the Congressional Budget Office—known for its gloomy national debt data—is very optimistic that a crisis will be avoided entirely

“Making progress to address the fiscal trajectory would be a positive for the U.S. economy,” Swagel said. “We can’t go on [with] the scolding narrative.”

By Eleanor PringleApril 20, 2026
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Banking
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Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 20, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 20, 2026

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

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 20, 2026
Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling toward the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake

Kalshi is in a make-or-break fight to preserve a lucrative new prediction markets industry, expected to grow to over $200 billion this year.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 20, 2026
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns

“In other words, Treasuries now offer a higher yield than the synthetic-dollar equivalents for hedged G10 sovereign bonds.”

By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says

UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama raised the idea of a currency swap line with Federal Reserve and Treasury officials during meetings in Washington last week.

By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 19, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for April 20, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 20, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 20, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 20, 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 20, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 20, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 20, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 20, 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 20, 2026
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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
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
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
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
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Mortgage rates today, April 20, 2026
Mortgage rates today, April 20, 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 FlanaganApril 20, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 20, 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 20, 2026
For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity

An indefinite road closure on Billionaires’ Row was supposed to be a hassle. Agents say it’s become a sales pitch.

By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 20, 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 FlanaganApril 20, 2026
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Energy
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Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’

Trump on social media said the ship was warned by a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Oman to stop, but it did not.

By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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
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
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
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Crypto
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The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption—but it’s not clear where crypto fits in
The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption—but it’s not clear where crypto fits in

Big crypto players Coinbase and Robinhood view platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as allies and rivals.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 20, 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
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
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
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Ford CEO says Tesla doesn’t have an ‘updated vehicle,’ and now he’s pivoting to catch up with his real competitor: China’s BYD
North AmericaFord CEO says Tesla doesn’t have an ‘updated vehicle,’ and now he’s pivoting to catch up with his real competitor: China’s BYD
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 20, 2026
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FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over ‘malicious hit piece’ alleging excessive drinking
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By Jacqueline MunisApril 20, 2026
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LawItalian court rules every Netflix price hike from 2017 to 2024 unlawful and orders the company to refund subscribers up to 500 euros
By Catherina GioinoApril 20, 2026
I joined a founder lobbying Congress. This is the ‘winnable’ battle she’s fighting for women’s health
NewslettersI joined a founder lobbying Congress. This is the ‘winnable’ battle she’s fighting for women’s health
By Lily Mae LazarusApril 20, 2026
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SuccessNvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI assistants will act more like overbearing managers rather than job destroyers: ‘They’ll be micromanaging you’
By Emma BurleighApril 20, 2026
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North AmericaHow Mexico took down ‘El Mencho’: tracking a girlfriend and some crucial help from U.S. intelligence
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    By Jim EdwardsFebruary 23, 2026
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EconomyBelow zero: Fed governor wouldn’t be surprised at negative job growth number
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026
Crypto VC Framework Ventures to take $45 million stake in Better.com as mortgage issuer plans to launch ’Home Token’
CryptoCrypto VC Framework Ventures to take $45 million stake in Better.com as mortgage issuer plans to launch ’Home Token’
By Ben WeissFebruary 23, 2026
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AIOpenAI changed its mission statement 6 times in 9 years. It finally removed the word “safely” as a core value when it restructured into a for-profit
By Catherina GioinoFebruary 23, 2026
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EnvironmentSupreme Court will hear Big Oil’s attempt to block lawsuits seeking to hold it liable for climate change
By Lindsay Whitehurst and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026
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CommentaryTrump’s tariffs: a lesson in economic and legal ignorance
By Steve H. HankeFebruary 23, 2026
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EconomyIn less than a year, Trump erased 12 years of solvency for the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 23, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Economy‘Maya MacGuineas should be ashamed’: Scott Bessent launches war of words with the nonpartisan think tank that agrees with Trump on tariffs
By Tristan BoveFebruary 23, 2026
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CryptoBitcoin stabilizes after tariff whiplash briefly sends price below $65,000
By Carlos GarciaFebruary 23, 2026
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EconomyGoldman Sachs says U.S. consumers are stuck with higher prices even after Supreme Court ruling opens door to $180 billion in tariff refunds
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 23, 2026
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EconomyDrug use is on the rise as U.S. spending on the War on Drugs tops $1 trillion and cartel leaders drive violent eruptions in Mexico
By Tristan BoveFebruary 23, 2026
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InvestingMorgan Stanley hails rare ‘reindustrialization renaissance’ of AI economy—but it’s better for computers than humans
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 23, 2026
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EconomyTrump has already hit peak tariff, Morgan Stanley says. His new 15% levy might not even be legal
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 23, 2026
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AIWithout AI spending, U.S. corporate investment in equipment would be negative, a decline that’s ‘worryingly broad-based,’ Pantheon analyst says 
By Jim EdwardsFebruary 23, 2026
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InvestingThe stock market bubble will burst in 2027, and the current rotation is a ‘warning of trouble ahead,’ Capital Economics says
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 23, 2026
The record gap between corporate profits and worker pay has an ‘undercurrent of betrayal,’ top economist warns 
EconomyThe record gap between corporate profits and worker pay has an ‘undercurrent of betrayal,’ top economist warns 
By Jason MaFebruary 23, 2026
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AI‘Ghost GDP,’ a white-collar recession, and the death of friction: Substack’s top finance writer warns of the 2028 AI crisis nobody sees coming
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 23, 2026
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SuccessWhile Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoys an over $150 billion net worth, his fellow cofounder Curtis Priem sold out in 2006—and missed out on $600 billion
By Preston ForeFebruary 23, 2026
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North AmericaMexico’s latest cartel violence prompts fears of ‘narcoterrorism’ in replay 1990s Colombia
By María Verza and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026
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InnovationSelf-driving taxis hit London, a city with such complex streets that it has a ‘Knowledge’ test that takes cabbies years to pass
By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026
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LawBlockbuster ratings start to vindicate NBC’s $7.75 billion bet on the Olympics
By Joe Reedy and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerFebruary 23, 2026
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By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026
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By The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026
Is Ethereum good enough for Wall Street? If history is any guide, the answer is clear
NewslettersIs Ethereum good enough for Wall Street? If history is any guide, the answer is clear
By Jeff John RobertsFebruary 23, 2026
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NewslettersCFOs are waking up to a trade landscape that’s more volatile than ever
By Sheryl EstradaFebruary 23, 2026
The 29-year old investor who went from selling fake IDs to backing Poppi raises a $75 million fund to invest in brands with a ‘cultural edge’
NewslettersThe 29-year old investor who went from selling fake IDs to backing Poppi raises a $75 million fund to invest in brands with a ‘cultural edge’
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 23, 2026
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EconomyScott Bessent has ’got a feeling’ that $175 billion raised under the IEEPA is lost to the American people for good
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