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The U.S. built its brand by attracting the world’s best and brightest. It must not lose that advantage
The U.S. built its brand by attracting the world’s best and brightest. It must not lose that advantage

As any chief executive knows, the strongest brands are rarely destroyed by their competitors. This principle applies to nations as well.

By John A. QuelchAugust 18, 2026
Guide to mortgage preapproval
Guide to mortgage preapproval
By Joseph HostetlerAugust 18, 2026
The Best Labor Day Treadmill Sales of 2026: Save on Top Treadmills for Your Home Gym
The Best Labor Day Treadmill Sales of 2026: Save on Top Treadmills for Your Home Gym
By Christina SnyderAugust 18, 2026
Home Depot rides America’s housing affordability problem to sales increase on home DIY projects
Home Depot rides America’s housing affordability problem to sales increase on home DIY projects
By The Associated Press and Michelle ChapmanAugust 18, 2026
A sign on a bus stop displays the national debt on June 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
With the national debt nearing $40 trillion, Bank of America has a warning for bond investors
By Joshua HongAugust 18, 2026
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Meet the venture capital and crypto billionaires quietly bankrolling the fight against California’s wealth tax
By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 18, 2026
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Biden’s favor to Trump on cheaper drug prices includes a largely forgotten law to make Medicare more powerful
Biden’s favor to Trump on cheaper drug prices includes a largely forgotten law to make Medicare more powerful

Trump touts “most favored nation” deals and TrumpRx for the 3.1% annual price drop.

By The Associated Press and Ali SwensonAugust 18, 2026
The most important AI habit I have is making one phone call a day

As AI gets better at recording, summarizing, and analyzing every conversation, I’ve started protecting the one skill I never want to outsource: listening.

By Maria ColacurcioAugust 18, 2026
California’s billionaires just poured $40 million into blocking a wealth tax that threatens to force them to pay 5% of their net worth

Billionaires have amassed a nine-figure war chest to defeat Proposition 40 as polls show California voters are nearly split on the one-time tax.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 18, 2026
Financial adulthood has moved to the 30s: ‘the decade when people come to terms with where they are in life’

Older millennials bear the scars of 2008. Younger ones face an equally unforgiving—but differently broken—economy.

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 18, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks Aug. 18, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on August 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 HostetlerAugust 18, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 18, 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 FlanaganAugust 18, 2026
The pandemic loan was for a tire shop. Prosecutors say it helped elect a mayor

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena allegedly routed $90,000 of a $1.5 million small-business loan into his 2021 campaign while paying off property debt and taxes.

By Michael Casey and The Associated PressAugust 17, 2026
The ‘Jamie premium’ nears $1 trillion as JP Morgan flirts with historic market valuation

CEO Jamie Dimon has spent two decades building JP Morgan into the lion of Wall Street. Its market cap was $138 billion when he took over

By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 17, 2026
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Current price of gold as of August 18, 2026
Current price of gold as of August 18, 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 BakstAugust 18, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for August 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 HostetlerAugust 18, 2026
Current price of oil as of August 18, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 18, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for August 18, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 18, 2026
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‘Only idiot startup founders stay in Cali’: Mark Cuban rips billionaire tax—and opens a rift inside the Democratic Party

The business mogul fired shots at the Democratic economic patriot over concerns of taxing young startup companies out of California.

By Joshua HongAugust 17, 2026
Walmart, Target and Home Depot set to give Wall Street a peek at the American consumer, one week after stocks’ all-time high

Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s report earnings this week after the steepest drop in U.S. retail spending in more than a year.

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressAugust 17, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for August 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 HostetlerAugust 17, 2026
Is it better to pay off your mortgage early or invest?

Wondering whether to pay off your mortgage early or invest your extra money? Here’s a simple framework to figure out the right answer for your situation.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 17, 2026
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Mortgage rates today, Aug. 18, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Aug. 18, 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 FlanaganAugust 18, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 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 FlanaganAugust 18, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, August 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 HostetlerAugust 18, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 18, 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 FlanaganAugust 18, 2026
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Data center gas plants to boost U.S. power emissions by 20%
Data center gas plants to boost U.S. power emissions by 20%

Ninety-nine proposed gas plants to power AI data centers could lift emissions by up to a third, with Amazon and Microsoft among the developers

By Matt Day, Mark Chediak and BloombergAugust 18, 2026
The Iran war may kill the ‘freedom of seas’ worldwide and everyone would pay the price

Iran forcing a fee structure in the Strait of Hormuz may trigger a global domino effect.

By Jordan BlumAugust 18, 2026
Trump’s Venezuela fixer is promoting ‘America First’ oil deals

Seven months after Maduro’s capture, Alejandro Betancourt, dogged by probes, is now brokering access for wildcatters as major US oil companies balk

By Fabiola Zerpa, Ezra Fieser, Patricia Garip, Ben Bartenstein and BloombergAugust 17, 2026
U.S. strategic reserves are getting so low the drawdown threatens to damage the 60 underground salt caverns storing American oil

“We should be highly concerned about the integrity of the caverns anytime crude inventories drop below 300 million barrels,” one petroleum engineering professor warned.

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 17, 2026
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Crypto
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Tether has the gold. Now, CEO Paolo Ardoino is making a bold push into AI
Tether has the gold. Now, CEO Paolo Ardoino is making a bold push into AI

A KPMG audit appears to establish the legitimacy of Tether’s reserves. Meanwhile, the company’s ambitions are scaling far beyond crypto.

By Jeff John RobertsAugust 17, 2026
‘The great quantum migration’ is coming as more than $2 trillion in digital assets is at risk—nearly the entire value of the overall crypto market

According to Quantus CEO Christoper Smith, digital assets are secured by elliptic-curve cryptography that is vulnerable to quantum computing.

By Joshua HongAugust 15, 2026
Prediction markets’ reputation comes back to earth after surprise result in Wisconsin

Kalshi and Polymarket gave Francesca Hong roughly a 95% chance of winning on the eve of the primary, before David Crowley’s upset.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 13, 2026
Billionaire Joshua Kushner just bought the Lakers for $12.5 billion—OpenAI’s Sam Altman once said he ‘doesn’t care’ what others think

As Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger close in on a record $12.5 billion Lakers deal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once said Kushner makes ‘high-conviction bets’.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 14, 2026
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Exclusive: Accounting AI startup Rillet reaches unicorn status with $1 billion valuation. Its founder says he wants to give CFOs back their weekends
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 18, 2026
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By Jeremy KahnAugust 18, 2026
The Best Labor Day Fitness Sales of 2026: Save on Treadmills, Rowers, and More
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The Best Labor Day Fitness Sales of 2026: Save on Treadmills, Rowers, and More
By Christina SnyderAugust 18, 2026
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OpenAI says it paused AI training for two weeks and announces new security protocols following Hugging Face hack
By Emily ForliniAugust 18, 2026
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OpenAI data center deal with Nvidia comes in $145 billion lower than reported—signaling concerns of artificial demand for chips
By Joshua HongAugust 18, 2026
Land O’Lakes wants in on the protein boom—and it could be a lifeline for dairy farmers
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Land O’Lakes wants in on the protein boom—and it could be a lifeline for dairy farmers
By Emma HinchliffeAugust 18, 2026
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Reed Hastings says he learned why companies aren’t families after laying off one-third of Netflix: ‘You would never lay off two of your kids’
By Preston ForeAugust 18, 2026
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Dropbox co-CEO has just shared the simple rule he follows for when to turn down a meeting
By Emma BurleighAugust 18, 2026
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack crucial Red Sea port and Saudi Aramco refinery as fighting escalates
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack crucial Red Sea port and Saudi Aramco refinery as fighting escalates
By The Associated PressAugust 9, 2026
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    Boomers and Gen Xers scramble our assumptions about economic misery — they’re way unhappier than millennials and Gen Z
    By Sasha RogelbergAugust 7, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean Sea is fast becoming an alternative energy source for Europe amid wars in Ukraine and Mideast, Cyprus says
Energy
Eastern Mediterranean Sea is fast becoming an alternative energy source for Europe amid wars in Ukraine and Mideast, Cyprus says
By Menelaos Hadjicostis and The Associated PressAugust 9, 2026
Pentagon tells defense execs to submit plans in 3 weeks to boost weapons production dramatically. ‘Years-long development cycles are not acceptable’
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Pentagon tells defense execs to submit plans in 3 weeks to boost weapons production dramatically. ‘Years-long development cycles are not acceptable’
By The Associated PressAugust 9, 2026
Corcoran Group CEO says Gen Z’s housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,’ she advises
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Corcoran Group CEO says Gen Z’s housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,’ she advises
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 9, 2026
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Success
Teenagers are shooting out over 50 applications and getting ghosted even for volunteer jobs: ‘I’ll take anything at this point’
By Emma BurleighAugust 9, 2026
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Economy
Kalshi cracks down on insider trading as Trump family looks to increase prediction market presence
By Joshua HongAugust 9, 2026
  • The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
    Middle East
    The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
    By Jason MaAugust 7, 2026
This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem
Energy
This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem
By Jordan BlumAugust 9, 2026
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Personal Finance
Great disappointment will follow the Great Wealth Transfer as baby boomers pass on just a fraction of their fortune to millennials and Gen Xers
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage
Politics
Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage
By The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
Middle East
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
Economy
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
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    How to use QuickBooks Online to keep business and personal finances separate 
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20% of Americans are already using AI for financial advice — another 70% don’t trust it
By Adriana Morga and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Largest U.S. reservoir plummets to lowest level since it was filled some 90 years ago as water crisis deepens for western states
Environment
Largest U.S. reservoir plummets to lowest level since it was filled some 90 years ago as water crisis deepens for western states
By Ty O'Neil, Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway finally spends massive cash pile, buying $10 billion in Alphabet stock and repurchasing $4.5 billion in shares
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Berkshire Hathaway finally spends massive cash pile, buying $10 billion in Alphabet stock and repurchasing $4.5 billion in shares
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
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North America
It’s not just Canadian tourists snubbing U.S. cities. Business leaders are cancelling more trips to America as geopolitical tensions continue
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 8, 2026
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
Real Estate
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
By Sydney LakeAugust 8, 2026
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Economy
How Scott Bessent used financial engineering to finance the $2 trillion deficit while leaving it untouched—and created a $1.45 trillion shortfall
By Eva RoytburgAugust 8, 2026
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Meet the 33-year-old CEO betting on boomers chasing their grandkids—and millennials selling their first house
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 8, 2026
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Vanguard Chief Economist: AI and jobs, still in an ATM phase
By Adam SchicklingAugust 8, 2026
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GrayMatter Robotics CEO: The FCC was right to ban Chinese robots. But protection alone won’t win the robotics race
By Ariyan KabirAugust 8, 2026
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Energy
How Chevron became the AI darling of Big Oil
By Jordan BlumAugust 8, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 10, 2026
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Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 10, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 8, 2026
Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
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Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
By Catherina GioinoAugust 7, 2026
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The deportation economy is backfiring on American workers, top economist warns
By Eva RoytburgAugust 7, 2026
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Bill Ackman agrees with Jeff Bezos: Being a great CEO can do more for the world than philanthropy
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 7, 2026
China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
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China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressAugust 7, 2026
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Iran says agreement on Hormuz shipping reached with Oman
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Yen jumps after U.S. data as traders watch for intervention clues
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