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AI adoption isn’t the hard part, it’s building employee agency
AI has closed the gap between idea and execution. A non-coder can launch an app, a recruiter can surface candidates with the skills they need in seconds, and a teacher…
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How AI and ‘experience creep’ are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs
Laura Ullrich has sympathy for college graduates looking for work. The director of economic research for the job site Indeed knows that struggle intimately. Her son, a data scientist, is…
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United adds TSA wait times to app as DHS shutdown strains airport security lines
United Airlines is rolling out a new feature to its app that will provide users with estimated TSA security wait times as airport congestion intensifies during a partial Department of…
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U.S. jobs report bounces back from dismal February with surprisingly strong 178,000 payrolls
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring…
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Trump insists $1.5 trillion military budget for a war Congress didn’t approve ranks above day care, Medicare, Medicaid
President Donald Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades and the latest signal of the president’s emphasis on U.S. military…
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France, South Korea say they’ll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the war in the Middle…
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Current price of oil as of April 3, 2026
At 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil was priced at $112.42 per barrel with Brent serving as the benchmark (we’ll explain different benchmarks later in this article). That’s a gain…
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US economy added 178,000 jobs in March, well above expectations
This story about the March 2026 jobs report is developing and will be updated with more details. The U.S. economy added jobs in March as the labor market rebounded after…
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The startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
I sincerely don’t remember the last time I saw a fax machine. But that’s, perhaps, because I don’t work in health care. “Yes, in 2026, fax is still probably the…
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Dell’s CFO built a 27-year career without leaving the company. Here’s how he kept moving up
Good morning. David Kennedy has spent more than 27 years at Dell Technologies—an almost unimaginable tenure in an era when many Gen Z workers see changing companies as the surest…
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Leaders push for a ‘Manhattan Project’ and public-private solutions around AI and labor
In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady summarizes takeaways from a gathering hosted by Just Capital, where leaders discussed how to manage the AI transition. The big leadership story: Quiet backlash…
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The world’s wealthiest families adopt these 7 key habits for success, according to JPMorgan
If you have dreams of joining the billionaires’ club one day, the best place to start might not be business school—it might be your local book club. Reading is the…
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we’re just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers
Google’s “moonshot” aspirations to expand its AI footprint are taking on a more literal meaning. CEO Sundar Pichai said in a Fox News interview in December Google will soon begin…
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Step inside the $44M Four Seasons penthouse where ex-Starbucks chief Howard Schultz is starting retirement
From the moment you step through a private foyer and into the sun-washed living area, it’s clear that $44 million buys more than just a view; it buys a masterpiece.…
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The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
Sam Walton’s favorite ice cream, butter pecan, is always available at the Spark Café, in the quaint town square of Bentonville, Ark. Next door is Walton’s 5&10, the five-and-dime store…
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How Delta CEO Ed Bastian built a massive partnership with American Express that now generates over 10% of the airline’s revenue
In 1996, the same year Delta Air Lines transported the Olympic flame from Athens, Greece, to Los Angeles, the Olympic Games were held in its hometown of Atlanta. That same…
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What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says
Year-round warm weather, hitting the links, and kicking back with the grandkids has long been the quintessential American retirement daydream. While that’s still out of reach for many Americans, most…
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Nike CEO acknowledges frustration after disappointing earnings, turnaround slow to take hold
Nike Inc. delivered a disappointing outlook this week, sending its shares sharply lower and prompting CEO Elliott Hill to acknowledge growing internal frustration during a company-wide call. Speaking at a…
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United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to Fox Business on Thursday. The increase, which the airline…
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Dinosaur chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart may contain lead, federal alert warns
If you have dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in your freezer, federal officials say you may want to check the packaging. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…
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These 10 housing markets give first-time buyers the best shot at homeownership in 2026
A shift in the U.S. housing market may finally be opening the door for first-time homebuyers, as improving affordability and rising inventory create new opportunities across several key regions. Jacksonville,…
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Nike CEO reportedly admits frustration as profits fall, warns of more declines: ‘I’m so tired’
Nike Inc. delivered a disappointing outlook this week, sending its shares sharply lower and prompting CEO Elliott Hill to acknowledge growing internal frustration during a company-wide call. Speaking at a…
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NY Fed President John Williams warns Iran-driven oil spike could ripple through economy
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams warned that the effects of the Iran war on energy prices could spread across multiple sectors of the economy. FOX Business…
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Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about
In a primetime address to the nation Wednesday night, President Donald Trump cast the U.S. effort in Iran as a show of strength. But he left the timeline of the…
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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns
Budget hawks in Washington have their eyes trained on April 3, when the White House is scheduled to release its fiscal year 2027 budget request, centering on a significant “historic”…
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Red Lobster looks to revive ‘Endless Shrimp’ after promotion helped sink finances: report
Red Lobster is reportedly weighing the return of its popular “Endless Shrimp” promotion as part of a broader push to revive sales following its 2024 bankruptcy. The all-you-can-eat deal –…
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Retirement ‘magic number’ jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
The “magic number” that Americans believe they need to have saved for retirement jumped from a year ago as some express anxiety about their retirement savings. Northwestern Mutual released a study…
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Retired? Here’s when the IRS might take a closer look at your finances
American retirees may be done with their working careers, but they may still face the scrutiny of an IRS audit if their tax return raises red flags. Data from the IRS…
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Apollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business
Just this week, two very different global institutions made the same telling decision. Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest investment firms, and FC Barcelona, one of the most recognized sports…
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The Iran war is effectively ‘a tax’ on U.S. households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says
The conflict in the Middle East has sent gasoline prices in the U.S. soaring to their highest level in four years. That’s bad news for everybody, but the domestic consequences…
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Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift
On April Fool’s day, the decentralized platform Drift saw hundreds of millions of dollars drained from its accounts and, unfortunately, this was no joke. The company suffered a $280 million hack…
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Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup that works with companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, confirms major data breach
Mercor, a startup that provides training data to major AI companies, confirmed that it was the victim of a security breach that may have exposed sensitive company and user data.…
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Markets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption
Markets breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after Iran’s state news agency reported the country is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor and charge tolls on ships transiting…
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After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says
The story of the energy transition in 2025 was one of fast-paced growth and global adoption. That trend was always likely to continue this year, but the war in Iran…
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Why American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs
Eight of the top 10 Premier League clubs are now owned by Americans. So are a third of all clubs across the four divisions of the English Football League. With…
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Colleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections
In rain, snow and bitter cold, a steady drumbeat of small protests have been held in recent months on the Ohio State University main campus with a single goal in…
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Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete
For years, companies have been flattening their organizations and cutting down middle management. Weeks after slashing his staff by 40%, Jack Dorsey, CEO of payments company Block, foresees middle management’s…
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‘There are no words’: Zohran Mamdani grapples with fatal shooting of 7-month-old in a stroller
A 7-month-old baby in a stroller was killed by a stray bullet Wednesday afternoon when a man on a moped shot at a group of people on a Brooklyn sidewalk,…
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Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw…
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Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto—and they blame the risky bet on FOMO, or fear of missing out
Cryptocurrency has long attracted younger investors with its promise of outsized returns outside of traditional finance. Yet despite well-documented warnings about its volatility, wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are embracing…
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Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war. The number of Americans…
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Meet China’s AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes
In an industrial park in Zhangjiagang, a small city on China’s east coast, a large humming and hissing machine feeds on piles of used clothes and sorts them. The novelty?…
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McDonald’s goes all-in on affordability: Full menu revealed for new under $3 and $4 deals
McDonald’s isn’t playing chicken with the competition anymore. On Thursday, the fast-food giant announced the full lineup of its revamped McValue menu, signaling a strategic retreat from record-high prices that…
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In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck
Welcome to Eye on AI, with AI reporter Sharon Goldman. In this edition: Microsoft CFO’s AI spending runs up against tech bubble fears…How AI helped one man (and his brother)…
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Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week as Iran war continues to roil markets
Mortgage rates rose this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday,…
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Asian markets drop after Trump signals he’ll bomb Iran ‘back to the stone ages,’ tells other countries to ‘take the lead’ in reopening Hormuz
Asian investors reacted poorly to U.S. President Donald Trump’s nationwide address on Thursday. After more than a day of speculation as to what Trump might discuss, ranging from sending in…
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Major 4-day workweek study suggests that when we work 5 days we spend one doing basically nothing
Between client calls, meetings, and assignments, it may feel as if every minute of our working week is squeezed to the max. But as it turns out, we are all…
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McDonald’s joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each
After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald’s has a new strategy: keep it simple. The fast-food giant’s budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3…
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Elon Musk, world’s first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that would likely rank…
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UK accuses Iran of Hormuz ‘hijack,’ holding global economy hostage
Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world’s economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping…
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