This small Alabama state has the fastest growing economy in the state by 2024: ‘We’re open for business’.

This small Alabama state has the fastest growing economy in the state by 2024: 'We're open for business'.

Much of Alabama’s local economy is thriving. Data recently released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed GDP at the county level. In Alabama, things were increasing almost everywhere in 2024 – the last year covered in the release. Some 97% – 65 of the state’s 67 counties – saw an increase in their domestic … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump hints Iran war could end soon

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump hints Iran war could end soon

US President Donald Trump visits to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hi, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Global markets weighed down by the US-Iran conflict continued … Read more

The Trump administration is proposing to open 401(k)s to private equity, crypto

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BlackRock Global Head of Retirement Solutions Nick Nefouse joins ‘Varney & Co.’ discussing proposed legislation to expand 401(k)s to crypto and real estate. The Trump administration on Monday released proposed legislation to allow retirement plans to offer other assets such as private equity and cryptocurrencies as part of investment options. 401(k) accounts. The Department of … Read more