Author: Money Mechanics

(Image credit: Getty Images)Dominic Rizzo, manager of the T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund (PRGTX), loves his job. “It’s exciting. This is the moment for technology,” he says. Since taking over Global Technology in late 2022, he has delivered a 33% annualized return, ahead of the 24% average gain of tech-fund peers.Rizzo favors companies with linchpin technologies in innovative, growing markets, among other things. Roughly half of its assets are invested in semiconductor stocks, such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Broadcom (AVGO), that are benefiting from the boom in spending on artificial intelligence (AI).”That’s been the right call,” he…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The EU is planning the biggest relaxation of its rules on corporate mergers in decades as Europe faces increasing pressure to build global champions capable of taking on US and Chinese rivals. The European Commission will give greater weight to “innovation, investment and resilience of the internal market”, when deciding whether to sign off on deals, according to draft guidelines seen by the FT. The proposed change would mark the most radical shake-up by Brussels since the 2000s, when competition regulators put…

In-depth analysis March 12, 2026 This analysis was completed in conjunction with the February Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). The results may differ slightly from the most recent forecasts published in the March STEO. Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), February 2026Note: Other regions include the New York Independent System Operator (ISO), New England ISO, Florida, Southwest, Northwest, California ISO, and Southwest Power Pool ISO regions. Electricity load by region is measured as net energy for load in the STEO. Electricity demand has been rising steadily since 2020…

In-brief analysis March 13, 2026 U.S. marketed natural gas production reached a new record in 2025, growing by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to our latest Natural Gas Monthly. Three regions—Appalachia, Permian, and Haynesville—accounted for 67% of the total marketed gas production in the United States in 2025 and for 81% of the growth last year. Our Short-Term Energy Outlook breaks out U.S. Lower 48 (L48) marketed natural gas production data for the Appalachia, Bakken, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, and Permian regions and also includes Alaska and Gulf of…

Your phone system shouldn’t hold your business back. If you’re dealing with dropped calls, confusing bills, or struggling to sound professional on your personal phone, it may be time to switch services.VoIP technology has evolved business communication by bringing phone calls into the cloud. The catch? Not every provider delivers equal value, and pricing structures can be complex. I tested all the leading small business VoIP platforms to help you find a solution ideal for your business’s budget and communication preferences.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Best personal data removal service…

A former Google executive has reportedly off-loaded his enormous San Francisco mansion for the sky-high price of $56 million—which marks the city’s most expensive residential real estate sale since late Apple founder Steve Jobs’ widow paid a whopping $71 million for a nearby dwelling in 2024.The latest extravagant deal involved a sprawling Beaux Arts-style home in the city’s exclusive Pacific Heights community, which was reportedly just sold by tech and media mogul Daniel Alegre in an off-market deal. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the $56 million price tag is nearly five times the figure that Alegre and…

EquipmentShare.com Inc. (NASDAQ:EQPT) is among Jim Cramer’s recent stock calls as he urged investors to stand by the defense sector. Answering a caller’s query about the stock, Cramer said: Yeah, I misjudged, this one is not, you know, I honestly, God, I mean, it’s a profitable company. It’s down low. It hasn’t done anything in the last few months. I have to say, I still like it. I know that it seems gutsy to do that, but I still like the stock. I would actually buy more here. Photo by Adam Nowakowski on Unsplash EquipmentShare.com Inc. (NASDAQ:EQPT) provides a digital…

In-brief analysis March 16, 2026 We released new data on the electric power sector’s coal transportation costs. The release incorporates final data for 2024 from Form EIA-923, which we collect from electric power plant owners and operators. The data release includes tables with costs, in nominal and real (2024) dollars, across regions, states, and modes of transportation. Data highlights After accounting for inflation, the average cost of transporting coal to the electric power sector in the United States decreased from $19.23 per ton in 2023 to $17.55 per ton in 2024 (in 2024 dollars). In…

Gold prices have extended their uptrend over the last two sessions, with the market opening gap up again during today’s Asian session. Prices moved close to the $4900 level, touching around $4896, before witnessing volatility and slight pullback. Currently: are trading near $4877 per ounce is hovering around $4853 per ounce The recent strength in gold is supported by geopolitical developments, particularly signs that the US and Iran may be moving toward easing tensions. However, the overall environment remains uncertain, keeping volatility elevated.Previously, rising oil prices driven by conflict fears had increased inflation concerns globally, leading to expectations of potential…

Artex Capital Solutions, the insurance-linked securities market service provider and insurance management specialist has partnered with legacy and run-off reinsurance specialist Enstar to introduce structured exit options embedded within Artex’s ILS vehicles.The goal is to solve the trapped capital issue for ILS investors, by providing mechanisms that can deliver greater certainty on exits from insurance-linked securities (ILS) investments, while providing liquidity and capital return. Trapped capital, where investor’s funds are locked up to sustain insurance and reinsurance investments that are at-risk of attaching or facing potential loss and loss development, has been a drag on investor funds in the ILS…