Author: Money Mechanics

Vertiv Holdings VRT has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 34.16% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 48.36%. Currently, Vertiv Holdings has a market capitalization of $46.78 billion. Buying $1000 In VRT: If an investor had bought $1000 of VRT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,204.02 today based on a price of $122.50 for VRT at the time of writing.Vertiv Holdings’s Performance Over Last 5 YearsFinally — what’s the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded…

“Too many families are getting priced out of their communities because of the skyrocketing cost of housing,” Warner said. “If we want to make housing more affordable, we need to get creative and take advantage of opportunities that already exist. The YIGBY Act is about breaking down barriers and giving faith communities and colleges the support they need to put their land to work creating safe, affordable homes.” The bill would: Provide technical assistance to faith-based organizations and higher education institutions interested in developing affordable rental housing. Offer technical assistance to local governments on streamlining permitting and reducing barriers. Create…

Key Takeaways Analysts at Citi, Jefferies, and Oppenheimer this week started coverage of Bullish, the company that owns crypto news publication CoinDesk and operates a digital assets platform.Reports were generally positive, citing Bullish’s growth potential as a catalyst for growth, but a couple of firms said their neutral ratings on the stock were due to stretched valuations post-IPO.The stock has fallen since its trading debut, though still higher than its IPO price. As more crypto firms hit the public markets, they are getting looked over by Wall Street’s analysts. One of the latest IPOs has some analysts feeling lukewarm—even though…

Key Takeaways Nearly a quarter of adults approaching retirement are thinking about working longer, and more than half of early retirees between ages 45 and 60 are considering returning to work, a new study found.Reasons for delaying retirement range from emotional (wanting mental stimulation and purpose) to financial (wanting more savings and worrying about a volatile economy).Retirees who want greater financial flexibility but either don’t want to or can’t work full-time can also consider part-time work, freelancing, or developing a side hustle during retirement. If you are older than 50 and realizing retirement might be further away than originally planned,…

Strong quarterly results from Broadcom could signal strong competition for AI heavyweight Nvidia. Broadcom (AVGO) last week reported record quarterly sales that showed strong demand for its AI offerings and introduced a big new mystery customer reports suggested could be ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Citi analysts said the results and growing commitments from buyers—many which are also Nvidia (NVDA) customers—could suggest an estimated $12 billion hit to Nvidia’s 2026 sales.  Citi analysts on Monday maintained a “buy” rating on Nvidia stock but trimmed their target price to $200 from $210, citing concerns about threats to Nvidia’s dominance after Broadcom (AVGO) said…

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 0.2% on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, ahead of key inflation data set for release later in the week.Uber shares rose after the ridesharing giant said it will begin testing autonomous vehicles in Germany next year, in collaboration with self-driving tech partner Momenta.CVS shares fell after executives opted not to provide updated guidance or comment on upcoming Medicare Advantage star ratings at an investor conference. Major U.S. equities indexes ticked higher as markets kicked off a new trading week. Inflation is likely to remain in focus as investors look toward Thursday’s release of the latest…

This page examines the impact of notable tail events on the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX® Index). See a detailed analysis of volatility catalysts and how the VIX Index responded below.Volatility Catalyst: 9/11 AttacksBackground: The markets reopened after a four-day closure following the 9/11 attacks. When trading resumed, investors reacted to ongoing geopolitical unknowns, risks to national security and questions over economic fallout. In response to the 6.03% S&P 500 Index decline, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX® Index) increased 11.07 points from 33.87 to 44.94.Volatility Catalyst: Global Financial CrisisBackground: On October 22, 2008, turmoil in the global financial system — fueled…

Key Takeaways Customers who had a Capital One 360 Savings account between 2019 and 2025 are eligible for a payout covering lost interest. You don’t need to still have the account—but if you do, closing it by Oct. 2 could mean a significantly larger settlement check. Keeping the account past the deadline will still earn you compensation, but the payout will be smaller—and you’ll lose out on higher APYs elsewhere. Your settlement amount depends on how much money you held in the account and for how long. To maximize your payout, act before Oct. 2—and consider moving funds into a…

Key Takeaways Robinhood shares jumped Monday following news that the retail trading platform will be added to the benchmark S&P 500 index.The price broke out above a falling wedge pattern on Monday, indicating a continuation of the stock’s longer-term uptrend.Bars pattern analysis predicts a potential bullish price target of around $230 and indicates a new move higher could last until December this year.During pullbacks in the stock, investors should watch important support levels on Robinhood’s chart near $100, $78 and $67. Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares soared Monday on news that the retail trading platform known for commission-free stock trading will…

Key Takeaways Before a CD matures, you have a short window to decide what to do with your funds. Miss it, and your money may be locked into a low rate and a new term you don’t want. With Fed rate cuts on the way, it’s smart to research options before the deadline so you can make a proactive decision that works for you. Even if you want another new CD, you can almost always earn much more by choosing one of today’s best CD rates instead of accepting the bank’s rollover offer. Need flexibility instead? Move some or all…