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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: President-elect Donald Trump rings the opening bell on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Trump was invited to the Exchange after being named TIME’s “Person of the Year” for the second time. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Wall Street is the biggest winner of the Iran war — and the S&P 500 just turned positive for the year

The “Trump Always Chickens Out” trade has made investors a fortune.

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U.S. President Donald Trump salutes as a U.S. Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Declan J. Coady at Dover Air Force Base on March 07, 2026 in Dover, Delaware.
Trump has wanted to humble Iran since 1980. He may be humbling the American empire instead
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The most valuable worker in the AI economy is Nurse Dana from ‘The Pitt’

Nursing has become the most structurally durable career in America. A hit TV show and a top economist help explain why.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 13, 2026
The FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America’s air traffic controller crisis—and offering $155,000 to do it

With the U.S. still 3,500 controllers short of its staffing target, the federal government is turning to Fortnite fans and Roblox players to fill the gap.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 13, 2026
U.S. naval blockade on Iran will trigger a currency devaluation spiral and hyperinflation, potentially ending the war more quickly, analyst says

“Leaning on this money machine sends the economy into a tailspin, giving the mullahs much needed motivation to negotiate in earnest.”

By Jason MaApril 13, 2026
Trump threatens to blow up Iran’s last ships ‘using the same system of kill’ for drug boats as his ‘Hail Mary’ blockade begins

“With the so-called ‘blockade,’ soon you’ll be nostalgic for $4–5 gas,” Iran’s lead negotiator wrote on X.

By Eva RoytburgApril 13, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks April 13, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on April 13, 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 Danny BakstApril 13, 2026
Bitcoin mining giant Foundry adds new pool for privacy-focused Zcash

The move reflects a bet that institutions will embrace Zcash, and as Foundry positions itself as a linchpin of U.S. crypto strategy.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 13, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 13, 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 13, 2026
Investors are writing off any move from the Fed this month. Collapsing talks in Iran have sealed the deal

“It is too soon to identify potential second-round effects in inflation or labor markets,” cautioned UBS’s Paul Donovan.

By Eleanor PringleApril 13, 2026
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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated again—a week after gifting millions to a college, she’s just given $70 million to Meals on Wheels America

MacKenzie Scott, worth $41.1 billion, is on a philanthropic tear and has donated an estimated 46% of her net worth.

By Emma BurleighApril 13, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 13, 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 13, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 13, 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 13, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 13, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 13, 2026
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Current price of oil as of April 13, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 13, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 13, 2026
China went from uninvestable to unavoidable—and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs

The boom in initial public offerings is boosting the city’s stature among the world’s exchanges.

By Nicholas GordonApril 13, 2026
Legendary investor says the AI boom masks a deeper crisis: Falling sperm counts, shrinking populations, and vanishing resources

Jeremy Grantham remembers rattling investors in 2022: “I irritated the stock market players, irritated the newbies who were investing their Biden’s money.”

By Nick LichtenbergApril 12, 2026
Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty

Intuit spent years weaving AI and human experts into its business, only to see investors dump the stock in an AI-driven investor panic.

By Geoff ColvinApril 12, 2026
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Mortgage rates today, April 13, 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 13, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 13, 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 13, 2026
A 93-year-old refused to sell her home to the Masters golf course that’s spent $280 million on expansion: ‘Money ain’t everything’

Elizabeth Thacker lived next to Augusta National Golf Club her entire adult life and refused to sell her home to the club despite multiple above-market offers.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 12, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 13, 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 13, 2026
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Irish PM offers $592 million fuel tax cut to reopen refinery as farmers and truckers wage cost-of-living protest

It was not immediately clear if the proposal will quell the uprisings, though protests diminished Sunday amid a police crackdown.

By Brian Melley and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
‘NO PORT in the region will be safe’: Iran responds to Trump blockade with Gulf-wide threat

“Security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is either for everyone or for NO ONE,” the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported Monday.

By Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
Stock futures sink while oil spikes as the U.S. Navy looks to squeeze Iran’s economy and break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

“CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.”

By Jason MaApril 12, 2026
As the U.S. Navy attempts to take control of the Strait of Hormuz today, Trump asks the Pope to shut up

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

By Jim EdwardsApril 13, 2026
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What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry
What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry

The New York Times’ exposé seems to take aim at the very idea of anonymity.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 13, 2026
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial tokens hit all-time low on reports of insider loans

The platform is “nowhere near liquidation” on its loans, World Liberty Financial said in an X post.

By Jack KubinecApril 10, 2026
Prediction markets have made betting easier than ever—and young men are paying the price

“I think about that money I lost every single day,” says Samuel Sharkey, a 23-year-old who lost about $10,000 on Kalshi.

By Carlos GarciaApril 10, 2026
Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far

The Iranian regime has increasingly resorted to digital assets to evade U.S. sanctions.

By Ben WeissApril 10, 2026
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