Author: Money Mechanics

The drone sector is experiencing renewed momentum as investors anticipate a significant shift in defense priorities under the Trump administration. Kratos Defense, Ondas, and Red Cat have emerged as the sector’s most explosive names. With analyst price targets implying robust double-digit upside, these companies are suddenly at the center of one of the market’s hottest stories. The US drone sector is experiencing renewed momentum as reports indicate the Trump administration is considering direct financial support for domestic drone makers, potentially including government equity stakes. This potential support has investors eyeing companies positioned to benefit from increased government contracts and policy…

In this edition of Coming Soon–a series from Redfin News that explores new listings that house hunters can find early only on Redfin.com and Compass.com–we’re exploring five different listings in the Chicago metro area. Coming Soon: 6010 W School St: $550,000 Photo credit: John Benedeck About 30 minutes from downtown Chicago sits an expansive five-bedroom, two-bathroom home that combines the city’s timeless architecture with updated interiors and flexible living space. Set on a quiet residential block, the brick English-tudor style home offers the balance many buyers seek: classic curb appeal, generous square footage, and easy access to both neighborhood amenities…

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) Chief Executive Officer Harvey Schwartz said the asset manager remains on track with its multiyear plan, citing stronger fee-related earnings, improved margins and a coming “super cycle” of fundraising across major flagship funds. Speaking at an Autonomous fireside chat hosted by U.S. asset manager analyst Patrick Davitt, Schwartz described Carlyle as three years into what has become a six-year transformation. He said the first phase focused on setting strategic priorities, reshaping leadership, changing the operating structure and redesigning capital management. Schwartz said Carlyle increased fee-related earnings from the “low $800s” to $1.2 billion and improved margins by…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Once upon a time, an average team faced a simple but frustrating problem: Their basketball was stuck high in a tree.The team captain removed his shoe and threw it at the ball, hoping to knock it loose. The shoe fell back to the ground, while the basketball remained firmly lodged in the branches.On their second attempt, the average team concluded that the issue was the strength of the team captain. After assessing each team member, they chose Joe, whose greatest strength was his throwing power. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better…

(Image credit: Getty Images)A shifting economic landscape is reshaping venture capital in real time. The mandate hasn’t changed — returns still need to materialize within a decade, often sooner — but the path to get there has.Investors are tightening their filters, raising the bar and taking a far more disciplined approach to where they place their bets.The old “spray and pray” model is fading fast. In its place is a more selective, high-conviction strategy: Fewer deals, deeper diligence and far more hands-on involvement. For startups, that means the margin for “almost good enough” has all but disappeared. From just $107.88…

Are you tired of juggling complex bonus categories and jumping through hoops to earn travel miles? Introducing the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.This card is refreshingly simple. You earn a flat rate of two miles per dollar on everything, giving you an effortless way to accumulate miles in a hurry. And it’s your perfect travel-saving companion, earning you five miles per dollar on car and vacation rentals and hotel bookings through Capital One’s travel portal.Is it the right fit for your needs? I’ll break down who this card benefits the most. I’ll also recommend strategies to turn this card…

(Image credit: Getty Images/Gemini Edits)It’s one of the oldest investing principles, the “always look both ways before crossing the street” of finance advice. Diversify.Most people think about two kinds of diversification: investment diversification (don’t put all your money in one stock or sector) and tax diversification (spreading your investments across accounts with different tax treatments). The goal is to reduce the risk of investment losses and unnecessary taxes.But there’s a third kind of risk that’s increasingly on investors’ minds, and it has nothing to do with markets. Many have already experienced it firsthand. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal…

(Image credit: Getty Images)For families with a child or grandchild who has special needs, a properly drafted special needs trust (SNT) can be one of the most powerful planning tools available.It can preserve eligibility for government benefits, provide supplemental support and create long-term financial stability.But there’s a mistake I see far too often — one that can quietly undermine everything a family is trying to accomplish: Naming a special needs trust as the beneficiary of tax-deferred retirement accounts. 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…

The steakhouse restaurant sector has faced a major impact from an increase in beef costs, as steak prices spiked 16% to $12.73 per pound in March 2026, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, WIBC- Radio reported. As the price of beef increases for restaurants, consumer demand for the product has declined as menu prices also rise, reducing sales at steakhouses. Reduced sales have led certain establishments to close their businesses. McCormick & Schmick’s steak and seafood restaurant closed its last Pittsburgh location.ShengImages/Shutterstock McCormick & Schmick’s location closes Restaurant chain owner Landry’s Inc. closed its high-end McCormick & Schmick’s steak…

The emerging agreement between the United States and Iran, which aims to extend a fragile ceasefire for 60 days and initiate negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, represents a victory for Iran in four distinct aspects, while offering only a single advantage to the United States.In my assessment, the current situation reflects an indirect victory for Iran. Despite enduring over a month of bombing, Iran managed to close the strait, maintain its closure, and only agreed to reopen it through a negotiated settlement with the United States. None of the Trump administration’s stated war objectives—regime change, securing a comprehensive nuclear agreement,…