Author: Money Mechanics

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday that investors are moving away from riskier parts of the market.All three major indexes finished lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 953 points, or 1.87%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declined 1.62% and 1.98%, respectively. But beneath the surface, Cramer said there was a more notable shift taking place as investors rotated into traditionally defensive areas of the market. “This is a market that’s lost its appetite for danger,” the “Mad Money” host said.Cramer looked to the S&P 500’s list of stocks that hit 52-week highs Wednesday to illustrate his point:He noted…

DoorDash announced on Thursday that it’s launching a new AI chatbot that lets users order food and groceries with text prompts and photos in its latest AI push. The chatbot, called “Ask DoorDash,” allows users to search the app for what they’re looking for in their own words instead of having to scroll through restaurants and stores to build a cart. You can tell the chatbot what you’re in the mood for, share a recipe link to find the items, or describe the reservation you’re looking for. “Traditional search works best when you know the exact restaurant or table you’re…

Refresh 2026-06-11T13:07:41.486Z Space is hard One thing I’ve heard over and over again from space analysts, investors and executives: “Space is hard.”The industry mantra may seem like a tired cliché or even an excuse for mishaps and bad business decisions, but it’s true. The incredibly capital-intensive industry requires extraordinary feats of engineering and technology. Things can go wrong suddenly, as seen in the recent explosion during a Blue Origin engine test. Funding could dry up as timelines get extended and revenue is slow to appear. So, when looking at the space sector, keep in mind that delays are common and…

It’s no secret that many RIAs are looking to modernize their technology stacks and create a more personalized, digital experience for clients.Based on my experience, the most successful RIAs that are achieving top-decile organic growth and strong client outcomes tend to share one strategy in common: They are segmenting their business.Segmentation is the process of dividing an adviser’s client base into distinct groups based on needs, behaviors, profitability, growth potential, complexity and other characteristics. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues…

I recently listed my home for sale. Like most people, I spent the weeks leading up to the first showing making it look its best.I repainted walls, handled the landscaping and finally addressed the small repairs and deferred maintenance I had lived with, and ignored, for years.Ironically, the house looked better for the strangers walking through it than it did for the family that had called it home. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up…

The graduation caps have been tossed, summer heat has arrived, and graduate celebrations are winding down. But as reality sets in, you might notice a surprising line on your financial dashboard: unspent money in your child’s or grandchild’s 529 plan college savings account.Roughly 10% of families may end up with surplus 529 funds, according to data from Consumer Reports, often thanks to unexpected scholarships or grants, or by choosing a more affordable school. Fortunately, thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you may be allowed to roll those leftover education funds directly into a Roth IRA without paying federal income tax…

It’s not unusual to feel a flood of relief as soon as tax season subsides, especially if you’re a business owner.After weeks spent pulling documents, reviewing expenses, answering CPA questions and finding cash for a final payment, you’ll probably feel like closing the folder immediately and not thinking about taxes for another year.But that pause can be expensive. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best…

As another school year winds down, many families are focused on graduation parties, summer camps and the logistics of the next academic year.But summer can also be an ideal time to step back and reassess how you’re funding your family’s education, before fall tuition bills, enrollment decisions and financial aid deadlines arrive.For many households, that means taking a fresh look at 529 plans — accounts that have quietly become far more flexible and valuable than many parents realize. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up…

One of the great sports images in recent years shows golfer Rory McIlroy on his knees on the 18th green at Augusta, head bowed, mouth open in a roar, releasing the past. After 17 attempts and several famous heartbreaks, he had finally won the Masters.The photograph is remarkable in its own right. What makes it more so is who took it. The perfect angle and perfect moment, it’s the kind of frame you’d expect from a career photojournalist. But it was a guy still learning the trade, who also happens to be Hall of Fame baseball legend Ken Griffey, Jr.Griffey,…

Limoneira Company Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary – Moby Strategic Transformation and Operational Drivers Our analysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we’ll show you why it’s our #1 pick. Tap here. Management is executing a strategic shift toward a more resilient business model that reduces dependence on commodity lemon pricing through asset optimization and high-value crop expansion. The transition to the Sunkist partnership has fundamentally altered the quarterly revenue cadence, shifting stronger performance expectations to the third and fourth quarters. Operational efficiency is being driven by the…