Author: Money Mechanics

The Q4 2025 earnings season is picking up speed, with many large-cap companies set to report over the next few sessions How can you identify the right opportunities during earnings season? Discover 10 stocks with imminent earnings releases and strong upside potential. The fourth quarter 2025 earnings season is now in full swing, and it has brought sharp moves almost every day, even in well-established companies. For example, Meta (NASDAQ:) jumped about 7% after reporting its , while Microsoft (NASDAQ:) fell more than 5% after its own . These quarterly reports matter because they give investors a fresh look at…

In order for the global insurance and reinsurance industry to meet the significant risk capital needs of the AI infrastructure and data centre build-out opportunity, securitization and third-party capital are going to be critical, Dean Klisura, CEO of Guy Carpenter said today.But, the size of the opportunity is seen as so large that investors are going to need to have deep pockets, the CEO explained during a Marsh earnings call today. Underwriting the data centre build-out, where technology giants, hyperscalers and artificial intelligence start-ups are deploying hundreds of billions of dollars to construct new capacity to power and serve their…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. January 29, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC) For release at 1:30 p.m. EST The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the appointment of seven members, including four new members and the re-appointment of three members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee, or IPAC. The IPAC, which was established by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act,…

Selling a business in Delaware is a little different than selling in most states. Even if your company only has a small footprint in Wilmington or Dover, buyers often expect “Delaware-grade” documentation: clean entity status, tidy ownership records, and a deal structure that holds up under serious diligence. The upside is that Delaware sits in a dense buyer corridor (Philly, Baltimore, DC, NYC), so well-prepared businesses can attract strong interest. Want a realistic sale price estimate for your Delaware business? Before you spend months talking to brokers or buyers, it helps to get a grounded valuation range based on your…

A boat moves past a cargo ship with containers at a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025. Tingshu Wang | ReutersThe U.S. deficit with its global trading partners nearly doubled in November as the shortfall with the European Union swelled and the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs worked their way through the economy, the Census Bureau reported Thursday.Following a month where the trade deficit hit its lowest level since early 2009, it shot up to $56.8 billion, an increase of 94.6% from October. Of that gain, about one-third came with the European…

Key Takeaways Microsoft shares slumped Thursday, despite quarterly revenue and earnings that topped estimates.Analysts said the tech giant’s growing AI spending, weaker-than-expected cloud growth, and reliance on a few large customers raised concerns. Microsoft (MSFT) shares are taking a big hit after the company reported earnings yesterday. The shares were down nearly 12% around $425 in recent trading, leading losses on the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq. Read Investopedia’s full coverage of today’s trading here. While Microsoft’s quarterly revenue and earnings topped analysts’ estimates, worries about the tech giant’s cloud growth, coupled with its rising spending on AI and reliance on…

Key Takeaways Meta Platforms beat Wall Street estimates across metrics, showing how its AI efforts are paying off; it also guided some first quarter metrics above consensus expectations.The news fired up investors, with the Magnificent Seven stock trading at 2026 highs. Meta Platforms is the only company in the Magnificent 7 living up to the name today. Shares of the social media giant were recently up more than 9% on Thursday, and at year-to-date highs, after last night’s fourth-quarter earnings report last beat Wall Street estimates across metrics, suggesting that its efforts in artificial intelligence are paying off. Investors rewarded…

January 29, 2026 01:00 PM EST How Much Traders Expect Apple to Move After Earnings FROM 18 minutes ago Options trading data suggests Apple’s (AAPL) stock could move about 4% in either direction by the end of the week. A move of that size from Wednesday’s close around $256 could lift the stock to $266 at the high end, 7% off its December record, while the low end would put shares around $247. Apple shares are currently about 11% below their early December highs reached amid positive signals about the global smartphone market and demand for the iPhone 17. The tech giant…

Key Takeaways Experts often recommend waiting at least 30 days after an inheritance before making major financial decisions.Advisors generally suggest paying off high-interest debt, building an emergency fund, and then investing for long-term goals.With a clear plan, inherited money can be saved in ways that outearn inflation and move you closer to goals like a home or retirement. An inheritance of $50,000 can be a powerful stepping stone toward long-term financial security. With thoughtful planning and expert guidance, this money can be worth much more in the future and help you close in on one or more financial goals. If…

Key Takeaways The dollar’s 11% decline over the past year is already driving up costs for imported goods and could push interest rates higher.Traditional safe havens are flashing warning signs: gold has surged past $5,500 an ounce, almost doubling from a year ago, as investors flee dollar-denominated assets. The dollar just hit its lowest level in four years, and you’re going to feel it. The U.S. Dollar Index dropped to 96 today, down almost 11% over the past year, but President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that he’s “not concerned” about the currency’s decline. For you, a weaker dollar means…