Stocks dropped sharply and oil prices surged after Donald Trump’s address about the Iran war failed to assure markets that the conflict would end soon.
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Prediction markets promised more clarity in elections. The reality is messier.
Heading into the midterm elections, investors and political observers are turning to prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to gauge who might win.
As Hershey resumes using chocolate in most products, Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory
The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who criticized Hershey for tinkering with the formula, appears to have gotten sweet revenge.
Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown
House and Senate Republican leaders jointly announced a plan Wednesday to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
More Americans Are Taking on Side Hustles to Make Extra Cash
A 2025 survey from Bankrate found that more than one in four Americans are taking on side gigs to bring in some extra cash each month. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down the most common side gigs, how to go about finding a side hustle, the resources available to get started, and more.
Why Las Vegas Hotels Are Rolling the Dice on All-Inclusive Options
With the cost of travel soaring, some hotels in Las Vegas are rolling the dice in the all-inclusive space in an effort to win over price-conscious consumers. While all-inclusive offerings have long been popular at beach resorts in Mexico and cruises in the Caribbean, now they’re making waves among mainstream brands, including Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.
Stocks have their worst quarter since 2022, raising doubts about Trump’s economic playbook
A good day on Wall Street capped off a bad month for U.S. stocks, which lost hundreds of billions of value in March, as the Iran war drove up oil prices
A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock
Give Your Finances a Good Spring Cleaning With These Key Tips
Whether it’s refreshing your savings goals or building credit, now is a good time to spring clean your finances so Tiffany Aliche, author of “Get Good with Money,” joins TODAY with ways to help save time and stress when it comes to money this spring. She shares tips on tracking and automating your finances, organizing paperwork, and improving financial literacy.
Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon as Iran War Sends Price of Oil Soaring
Gas prices have soared to an unwelcome milestone, breaking the $4 per gallon mark for the first time since 2022, as the war in Iran sends oil prices soaring. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY on the ripple effects on the broader economy and how much higher prices are expected to rise.