Author: Money Mechanics

Key Takeaways A big investor’s sale of its stake in Nvidia weighed on semiconductor stocks Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, while a media giant got a boost after outlining saving and investment plans.Paramount Skydance soared after the entertainment conglomerate discussed an ambitious cost-saving and investment roadmap.SoftBank announced that it unloaded its stake in Nvidia, and semiconductor stocks lost ground broadly. Semiconductor stocks came under pressure Tuesday as a major investor sold its stake in Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company. Meanwhile, shares of a media and entertainment giant pushed higher after the company boosted cost-savings targets and discussed heavy investment plans.…

High-yield savings account rates have been falling, but some of the best accounts still pay above 4% APY. In order to get the highest interest rate possible on your savings, it’s important to do your research and find competitive offers. Not sure where to start? Here’s a closer look at savings interest rates today and where you can find the best ones. The average interest rate on a traditional savings account is only 0.40%, according to the FDIC. However, the best savings rates can be found on high-yield accounts, which often pay much more. As of November 11, 2025, the…

US technology stocks staged a strong rebound on Monday, with the rising 2.27% by the close. climbed 5.79%, while surged 8.83%, leading the gains.The renewed optimism came from progress in Washington toward ending the longest government shutdown in US history. A compromise to restore federal funding cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on Sunday evening, though final approval from Congress is still pending.The rebound in technology stocks also came from bargain hunting, as many investors saw last week’s sharp decline as a buying opportunity. The Nasdaq fell just over 3% last week, while Nvidia dropped 7% and Palantir slipped…

Beyond Finance (www.beyondfinance.com) is one of the largest debt settlement companies in the United States, helping consumers negotiate and reduce unsecured debt such as credit cards and personal loans. Founded in 2016 and based in Houston, Texas, the company serves thousands of clients nationwide. Let’s take a closer look at how Beyond Finance works, their reputation, and how they compare to New Era Debt Solutions.Tim Ho is the CEO of Beyond Finance. He was brought in to lead the company in 2018, two years after its founding, to scale its operations.As COO, Lou Antonelli is responsible for the company’s day-to-day…

The U.S. Capitol building after the U.S. Senate advances a bill to end the government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersEconomic data releases that have lagged during the government shutdown likely will take some time to get rolling again once Congress is back in business.The reopening could happen as soon as the end of this week once final votes take place and President Donald Trump signs a stop-gap spending bill into law.From there, though, it will take the various agencies, primarily in the departments of Labor and Commerce, to get up and rolling again…

Kayla Solino/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.I spend a lot of time on the computer. I work remotely, and as ZDNET’s deals and shopping editor, I often work a decent amount of odd hours during the year: late nights during major holidays like Black Friday, early mornings during product event days in other countries, and so on. All that’s to say that my eyes take a beating from screen time, blue light exposure, and nitty-gritty writing and editing. Also: The best early Black Friday dealsThat’s why I was desperate to find anything to help alleviate the discomfort of headaches and eye…

Key Takeaways A monthly survey of small business owners showed optimism declined in October for the second straight month to its lowest levels since April, with respondents citing worries over the government shutdown.Small businesses reported difficulties hiring qualified candidates, while sales and profit levels were also lower in October. An end to the government shutdown may be coming just in time for small businesses, who are reporting hiring difficulties, slower sales and weaker profits amid the work stoppage, a closely watched survey of business owners showed. “The shutdown will be resolved by year-end, hopefully sooner, but until then our economic measures…

(World Oil)– Governments across Europe and the Middle East are rushing to ensure the sprawling oil operations of Russian energy giant Lukoil PJSC can keep running after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned the company and then quashed a key bid for its assets last week. Russia’s second-largest oil company runs a vast international operation that includes oil fields, refineries and filling stations. It was sanctioned by both the U.S. and UK last month with a brief window — until Nov. 21 — to end current dealings with the company. The problem appeared until last week to have a neat solution, with…

With the future of Social Security feeling uncertain and the cost of living on the rise, many Americans are worried that they will live longer than their savings. “Running out of money is a real risk, and for most retirees, it doesn’t happen because of bad investments,” said Melissa Caro, certified financial planner (CFP) and founder of My Retirement Network. “It happens because of bad timing, inflexible spending, or poor planning around income streams.” Whether you’re already retired or looking toward the future, here are five strategies you can use to ensure you don’t outlive your savings in retirement. Spend…

A growing number of older adults, especially women, are navigating retirement on their own, finding both independence and new challenges in solo aging.gettyWhat was once considered a niche is now becoming the new normal: solo aging in retirement. For millions, especially women, it’s a stage of life that demands more than savings. It calls for longevity planning that covers the entire infrastructure of living well in older age.Today, 11/11, is Singles’ Day, the world’s biggest celebration of buying for one. Why 11/11? Because the date is comprised of four single 1s. What started as a ‘not Valentine’s Day’ event conceived…