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News Articles: Business

People walk by the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. Trades of tariff refunds have ballooned since the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs.

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  • Economy

Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out.

March 05, 2026
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By:
  • Vito Emanuel
A map from tracking site MarineTraffic shows ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • Business

WATCH: How traffic dried up in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is "about as wrong as things could go" for global oil markets. Iran achieved it not with a naval blockade, but with cheap drones.

March 04, 2026
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
The Trump administration has proposed rolling back a Biden-era rule that sought to stabilize child care providers.

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  • Business

A Biden-era rule sought to stabilize child care. Why Trump wants it gone

The Trump administration has proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that required states to change how they pay out child care subsidies, citing the potential for fraud.

March 04, 2026
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 01: In an aerial view,  homes are seen under construction at a new housing development on July 01, 2025 in Richmond, California. According to a report by the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau, U.S. construction spending fell 0.3% in May as higher mortgage rates and rising inventory impacted single-family housing projects. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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  • Business

America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help

Developers are building more single-family houses for renting. That can lower prices for both renters and buyers.

March 04, 2026
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By:
  • Stephan Bisaha
A sign offers parking and charging facilities for electric cars at a retail park in Berlin in 2023. Evidence from the oldest generation of electric vehicles suggests their batteries are lasting longer than was expected in the early days of the EV industry.

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  • Business

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years. But battery lifespans are exceeding expectations.

March 03, 2026
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske

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  • Business

The candy heir vs. chocolate skimpflation

The grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups creator has launched a campaign against The Hershey Company, which owns the Reese's brand. He wants them to stop skimping on ingredients.

March 03, 2026
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
A motorboat cruises off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, on the Strait of Hormuz, with a tanker seen in the background, on February 25, 2026. Tanker traffic through the strait has come essentially to a stop after Iran declared the strait closed following attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.

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  • Business

Oil prices surge, but no panic yet, as Iran war continues

Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

March 02, 2026
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
Smoke plumes rise following missile strikes in Tehran on March 1, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and US bases across the Gulf.

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  • Technology

Prediction market trader 'Magamyman' made $553,000 on death of Iran's supreme leader

It's the latest trade drawing scrutiny on the popular prediction market site for appearing to show an insider making profits on military secrets.

March 01, 2026
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
Fishermen work in front of oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz on Jan. 19, 2012, offshore of the town of Ras Al Khaimah in United Arab Emirates.

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  • Energy

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks in Middle East disrupt supply

The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

March 01, 2026
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By:
  • The Associated Press
The crude oil tanker, Sanan, is seen in coastal waters near Bandare Asaluyah, Iran, on January 27, 2026.

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  • Business

How could the U.S. war in Iran affect the world's oil supply?

Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.

March 01, 2026
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske and
  • Julia Simon
The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Washington.

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  • Technology

OpenAI announces Pentagon deal after Trump bans Anthropic

Shortly after the president's ban of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, rival OpenAI announced it had done a deal with the Defense Department to provide its technology for classified networks.

February 28, 2026
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By:
  • Shannon Bond and
  • Geoff Brumfiel
Paramount CEO David Ellison arrives with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., before President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union  in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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  • Analysis

Paramount and Warner Bros' deal is about merging studios, and a whole lot more

The nearly $111 billion marriage would unite Paramount and Warner film studios, streamers and television properties — including CNN — under the control of the wealthy Ellison family.

February 27, 2026
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By:
  • David Folkenflik
Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday that it prefers the latest offer from rival Hollywood studio Paramount over a bid it accepted from Netflix.

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  • Media

In reversal, Warner Bros. jilts Netflix for Paramount

Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property.

February 27, 2026
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By:
  • David Folkenflik
A for-sale sign stands outside a home in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 10.

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  • Business

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years

The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?

February 26, 2026
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By:
  • Stephan Bisaha
A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., Jan. 14, 2025.

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  • National

These major issues have brought together Democrats and Republicans in states

Across the country, Republicans and Democrats have found bipartisan agreement on regulating artificial intelligence and data centers. But it's not just big tech aligning the two parties.

February 26, 2026
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By:
  • Regan McCarthy and
  • Samuel King
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