Author: Money Mechanics

Key Takeaways Shares of the chipmaker at the heart of the AI boom pulled back from their early gains Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, while strong earnings results helped boost a retail giant.Nvidia shares turned lower to end the session, a day after the chipmaker posted better-than-expected earnings. Walmart’s quarterly results came in ahead of analysts’ forecasts, and shares of the retail giant pushed higher. Shares of the world’s most valuable company lost hold of their early gains after a blowout earnings report, while a big-box retailer soared after its latest quarterly results surpassed expectations. Major U.S. equities indexes finished Thursday’s…

Key Takeaways Walmart shares are scheduled to start trading on the Nasdaq on Dec. 9 after years on the New York Stock Exchange.The move comes as Walmart is emphasizing how big of a role technology and AI play in the business. Walmart is joining a stock exchange with a well-known tech focus as its digital sales skyrocket. Walmart (WMT) is leaving the New York Stock Exchange for the Nasdaq, where it expects its shares to begin trading Dec. 9, the company said Thursday. The shares will keep the “WMT” ticker symbol after the move. A Reuters report said the change…

Key Takeaways Walmart’s growth has been propelled by digital sales, which have now grown by more than 20% in the U.S. for seven consecutive quarters, the company said.The company is leaning into e-commerce by automating fulfillment and exploring new ways to reach customers with AI. Walmart is sliding into its Chilean shoppers’ DMs—and it’s working. The retail giant’s WhatsApp prompts asking if customers would like to restock their usual goods are so successful that they’re the basis for a fifth of its local e-commerce business, the company said, a development that highlights just how far Walmart (WMT) has come from…

Key Takeaways Sales of existing homes rose in October to their highest level in eight months, as buyers jumped on better mortgage rates and took advantage of plentiful inventory.While the government shutdown impacted some government-backed mortgage loans in flood zones and rural areas, home sellers were able to close deals.However, home sales remain near their lowest in more than a decade as increasing costs and persistently high interest rates keep some buyers on the sidelines. No government, no problem for U.S. home sellers across the in October.  Existing-home sales increased in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.1…

If you have an individual retirement account (IRA), you may have considered converting it into a Roth account at some point. But you might not know the best time to do a conversion, or even if doing so would benefit you.The immediate tax trade-off from an IRA to a Roth is relatively clear: With a traditional retirement account, you pay taxes when you take a distribution; with a Roth, you pay taxes now on the funds you contribute.Converting to a Roth means you must pay the income tax on contributions in the year of conversion. Still, the potential tax benefits…

Research finds that younger workers today show job retention patterns that closely mirror previous generations at the same stage of their careers.Getty ImagesFor years, it has been conventional wisdom that Millennials and Generation Z are chronic job-hoppers, switching employers more often than previous generations. This belief has shaped recent conversations about hiring, retention, and employee benefits policy.But a close look at decades of workforce data tells a very different story. Younger workers today are not unusually restless. Rather, their patterns closely resemble those of earlier generations when they were the same age.The Data Tell a Consistent StoryA recent analysis from…

Key Takeaways Wall Street analysts were encouraged by Nvidia’s earnings report, with many saying the strong results would likely relieve some of the recent pressure on AI stocks.Nvidia’s earnings illustrated that demand for AI infrastructure remains exceptionally strong, which some argue will support AI stocks.Skeptics argued that Nvidia’s growth is itself evidence of a growing AI bubble. A lot hinged on Nvidia’s (NVDA) earnings report, and the AI chip giant didn’t disappoint.  “These results and commentary should help steady the ship for the AI trade into the end of the year,” wrote Jefferies analysts in a note on Thursday.  The…

Thanksgiving 2025 is just around the corner (November 27) with some good news for some who celebrate. After years of surging food prices, the classic holiday feast — at least on paper — costs a little less this year.The latest American Farm Bureau Federation survey puts the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for ten people at $55.18. That’s down about 5% from 2024.But as anyone wandering the grocery aisles can tell you, the dip in prices hasn’t solved the challenges of local taxes, inflation on side dishes, or the hunt for a meal deal that matches last year’s value.​ Here’s…

Key Takeaways Hedge fund legend Ray Dalio says “there’s definitely a bubble in markets” these days. Though the existence of a bubble doesn’t mean one should sell, he said, “be sure you’re protected.” Thought the market-bubble talk was over after Nvidia’s latest earnings? Nobody told Ray Dalio. “There’s definitely a bubble in markets,” said Ray Dalio, founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, in an interview with CNBC Thursday morning. “But we don’t have the pricking of the bubble yet.” Investors may be listening. Major stock market indexes were recently in the red, losing ground gained after Nvidia’s (NVDA) results seemed…

The coming 2026 changes to IRAs and 401(k)s offer new opportunities to save more for retirement, but you need to understand the new rules. This means keeping track of changes like higher contribution limits and updated requirements for withdrawing money from your accounts.So, what’s on deck for 2026? The major changes coming to retirement plans and accounts in 2026 are primarily driven by the SECURE 2.0 Act and the annual inflation adjustments. The most significant change to be aware of involves catch-up contributions for high earners.1. Catch-up 401(k) contributions for higher earners over 50 must be made to a Roth…