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EconomyAmerica got rich and got sad. A top economist says 2020 broke something that hasn’t healed

It’s not a mystery why everyone got sad in 2020. What is: the fact they never recovered. Sam Peltzman sees a “segregated happiness society.”

By Nick LichtenbergMay 3, 2026
America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
Real EstateAmerica’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
By Sydney LakeMay 3, 2026
Donald Trump
EconomyThe US is in a league of its own when it comes to its debt burden, as rating agencies bemoan ‘long-running deterioration’ in fiscal governance
By Tristan BoveMay 3, 2026
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PoliticsA $20B battleship the U.S. abandoned after WWII is back in Trump’s $1.5T defense budget. Experts say modern missiles will easily destroy it
By Jake AngeloMay 3, 2026
Latest
The dollar has fallen 10% under Trump. It helps big multinational companies but is a ‘hidden tax’ raising costs from vacations to groceries4 minutes ago
AI models are choking on junk data58 minutes ago
He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu1 hour ago
Diary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero’ work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name’ before the interview2 hours ago
Two female college roommates study together in the dorm
SuccessTrump wants to cut federal loans from college programs that don’t pay off. College cosmetology, fine arts, and music programs are at risk
By Preston ForeMay 3, 2026
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell departs a press conference at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on April 29, 2026.
EconomyFed whisperer splits on Powell: A+ as steward, but ‘I don’t think you could give him high marks on the economy’
By Eva RoytburgMay 3, 2026
Julia Hartz, the cofounder and CEO of Eventbrite
SuccessEventbrite CEO sold her company for $500 million—without a job for the first time since 15, she’s playing chess with a robot and eyeing internships
By Emma BurleighMay 3, 2026
Zoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
SuccessZoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu
SuccessHe started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
Warren Buffett says markets are like a church with a casino attached, but ‘we’ve never had people in a more gambling mood than now’
InvestingWarren Buffett says markets are like a church with a casino attached, but ‘we’ve never had people in a more gambling mood than now’
By Jason MaMay 2, 2026
Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It’s harder to get into than Harvard
C-SuiteBlackstone’s Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It’s harder to get into than Harvard
By Shawn TullyMay 2, 2026
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. (Handout Photo by the U.S. Navy via Getty Images)
PoliticsThe Iran war has turned the world’s shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait
By Jordan BlumMay 2, 2026
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Aerie built a brand based on ‘real.’ That’s at the heart of its ‘no AI’ promise
Term SheetBy Allie Garfinkle
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The fruit fly cancer researcher who built his first prototype out of lollipop sticks and straws
Fortune TechBy Andrew Nusca
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Tim Cook’s advice for Apple’s next CEO
CEO DailyBy Phil Wahba
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Brian Niccol’s nascent Starbucks turnaround starts with treating workers better
Eye on AIBy Sharon Goldman
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Big Tech will spend nearly $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends
MPW DailyBy Emma Hinchliffe
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The Tory Burch Foundation is almost halfway to its $1 billion goal for women entrepreneurs
AI
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CommentaryAI models are choking on junk data
By Jason CorsoMay 3, 2026
Sam Altman speaks into a microphone
AISam Altman says the quiet part out loud, confirming some companies are ‘AI washing’ by blaming unrelated layoffs on the technology
By Sasha RogelbergMay 3, 2026
Zoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
SuccessZoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
Apple raises Mac Mini’s starting price to $799 after AI frenzy drains supply
AIApple raises Mac Mini’s starting price to $799 after AI frenzy drains supply
By Chris Welch, Mark Gurman and BloombergMay 2, 2026
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Success
He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu
SuccessHe started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
The Diary of a CEO founder Steven Bartlett
SuccessDiary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero’ work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name’ before the interview
By Emma BurleighMay 3, 2026
blake
CommentaryI spent a decade selling homes to the ultra-wealthy. What I saw explains the housing market’s nepo problem
By Blake O'ShaughnessyMay 3, 2026
happiness
EconomyAmerica got rich and got sad. A top economist says 2020 broke something that hasn’t healed
By Nick LichtenbergMay 3, 2026
Energy
 Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but ‘can’t imagine that it would be acceptable’
Politics Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but ‘can’t imagine that it would be acceptable’
By Aamer Madhani, Sarah El Deeb, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
CommentaryCan the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
By Natalie Sum Yue ChungMay 2, 2026
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist U.S. blockade
EnergyIran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist U.S. blockade
By Anthony Di Paola, Ben Bartenstein, Patrick Sykes, Weilun Soon, Charles Gorrivan and BloombergMay 2, 2026
Unionized workers form alliance with rich tech giants on AI data centers, pushing back on local opposition and redrawing political lines
AIUnionized workers form alliance with rich tech giants on AI data centers, pushing back on local opposition and redrawing political lines
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
From the Magazine
MagazineKen Griffin wants to reshape Miami—and maybe American politics

The mega-donor Republican is betting the Sun Belt is the future of American enterprise, and breaking with the president on trade and immigration.

By Shawn TullyMarch 31, 2026
Who owns ideas in the AI age?
MagazineWho owns ideas in the AI age?
By Francesca CassidyApril 8, 2026
Anthropic’s research shows that AI can already do a huge portion of many jobs; its top economist talks about how that could shape the future of work
MagazineAnthropic’s research shows that AI can already do a huge portion of many jobs; its top economist talks about how that could shape the future of work
By Matthew Heimer and Nicolas RappApril 7, 2026
Fortune Archives: Who gets a seat at the table?
MagazineFortune Archives: Who gets a seat at the table?
By Indrani SenApril 5, 2026
The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
MagazineThe Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
By Jessica MathewsApril 3, 2026
Fortune Rankings
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
By FortuneApril 1, 2026
Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
World’s Most Admired Companies
By FortuneJanuary 21, 2026
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Fortune 500 Europe
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Leadership
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CommentaryAI models are choking on junk data
By Jason CorsoMay 3, 2026
He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu
SuccessHe started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he’s an exec designing the menu
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
The Diary of a CEO founder Steven Bartlett
SuccessDiary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero’ work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name’ before the interview
By Emma BurleighMay 3, 2026
Sam Altman speaks into a microphone
AISam Altman says the quiet part out loud, confirming some companies are ‘AI washing’ by blaming unrelated layoffs on the technology
By Sasha RogelbergMay 3, 2026
Fortune Crypto Playbook
Crypto is entering its ‘collared-shirt’ era says Andreessen Horowitz partner Guy Wuollet
CryptoCrypto is entering its ‘collared-shirt’ era says Andreessen Horowitz partner Guy Wuollet
By Jeff John RobertsMarch 27, 2026
Trump’s memecoin does have a purpose: Access to the White House
CryptoTrump’s memecoin does have a purpose: Access to the White House
By Fortune EditorsMarch 20, 2026
Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi on why the crypto exchange’s new Fed master account access and NASDAQ partnership isn’t designed to ‘disrupt the banking system’
CryptoKraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi on why the crypto exchange’s new Fed master account access and NASDAQ partnership isn’t designed to ‘disrupt the banking system’
By Leo SchwartzMarch 13, 2026
Crypto industry could get its long-awaited bill as soon as July, says longtime D.C. insider
CryptoCrypto industry could get its long-awaited bill as soon as July, says longtime D.C. insider
By Jeff John RobertsMarch 6, 2026
Features
Intel Chief Exec, Lip-Bu Tan, on stage
EuropeIntel’s share price just blew the doors off. One man thinks he knows the reason why
By Kamal AhmedApril 27, 2026
Who owns ideas in the AI age?
MagazineWho owns ideas in the AI age?
By Francesca CassidyApril 8, 2026
The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
MagazineThe Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
By Jessica MathewsApril 3, 2026
Have a strong brand in a world of noise—it’s like having the only red T-shirt in a stadium full of white ones
MagazineHave a strong brand in a world of noise—it’s like having the only red T-shirt in a stadium full of white ones
By Kamal AhmedApril 2, 2026
One strategy, real AI results
AIHow to decide if gen AI is the right path for your product

“When we’re looking at all of the potential investment opportunities, sometimes generative AI is the best, and sometimes it’s not. Sometimes, our money is better spent elsewhere,” product management expert Kayla Doan told Fortune.

By Sage LazzaroMarch 17, 2026
How cutting out product management enabled Kilo to compete in the hyper-fast AI coding market
AIHow cutting out product management enabled Kilo to compete in the hyper-fast AI coding market
By Sage LazzaroMarch 17, 2026
Inside Bank of America’s ‘build once’ AI strategy
AIInside Bank of America’s ‘build once’ AI strategy
By Sage LazzaroMarch 17, 2026
Why Pinterest is going all in on open-source AI
AIWhy Pinterest is going all in on open-source AI
By Sage LazzaroMarch 17, 2026
How Seismic’s AI incubation team became its ultimate AI strategy
AIHow Seismic’s AI incubation team became its ultimate AI strategy
By Sage LazzaroMarch 17, 2026
Real Estate
America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
Real EstateAmerica’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
By Sydney LakeMay 3, 2026
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CommentaryI spent a decade selling homes to the ultra-wealthy. What I saw explains the housing market’s nepo problem
By Blake O'ShaughnessyMay 3, 2026
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CommentaryFormer Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Why I’m joining Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin in betting big on ambitious business leaders
By Francis SuarezMay 1, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 1, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for May 1, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 1, 2026
Great Place to Work Rankings
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia 2025 logo
Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For – Southeast Asia
By Fortune and Great Place To WorkDecember 1, 2025
Best Large Workplaces for Parents
Best Large Workplaces for Parents
By Fortune and Great Place To WorkNovember 18, 2025
World’s 25 Best Workplaces
World’s 25 Best Workplaces
By FortuneNovember 13, 2025
100 Best Large Workplaces for Women
100 Best Large Workplaces for Women
By FortuneOctober 23, 2025
Commentary
disruptionBy Jason Corso
AI models are choking on junk data
HousingBy Blake O'Shaughnessy
I spent a decade selling homes to the ultra-wealthy. What I saw explains the housing market’s nepo problem
ConservationBy Natalie Sum Yue Chung
Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
affordabilityBy Katica Roy
The American household just took an 81% margin cut. Wall Street hasn’t priced it in
AnthropicBy Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, Dan Kent and Holden Lee
Anthropic’s most powerful AI model just exposed a crisis in corporate governance. Here’s the framework every CEO needs.
philanthropyBy Ed Smith-Lewis
Stop donating to Harvard and the Ivy League. There’s a better option that MacKenzie Scott already figured out
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