Author: Money Mechanics

Key Takeaways President Trump said Nvidia will be allowed to sell its H200 AI chips in China, with a 25% cut of sales going to the U.S. government.The move comes just months after a less advanced chip was approved in a 15% revenue-sharing deal. Nvidia could be set to sell more of its advanced chips to China, with some conditions. President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday that Nvidia (NVDA) will be allowed to sell its H200 AI chips to “approved customers” in China, in exchange for a 25% cut of revenues going to the U.S. government. “The Department of…

Meta Platforms may purchase Alphabet’s TPUs. Nvidia still owns the majority of the data center computing market. Nvidia’s 2026 growth rate is expected to be far greater than Alphabet’s. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was the gold standard of AI investing up until a few weeks ago. Now, that notion is being challenged by an unlikely source: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). Alphabet isn’t what investors think of when they think about AI computing hardware, but recent developments may be pushing Alphabet in that direction. Furthermore, Alphabet has other AI endeavors that could push…

climbed for months and touched a record high of $4,398 per ounce on October 20. It then saw a quick drop to $3,890 on October 28. The metal picked up again through November with a gain of 6.4%. The first days of December showed some hesitation, though the broader trend still moves upward. The meets tomorrow evening, and a rate cut looks very likely. The Investing.com rate barometer shows a probability above 80 percent that the FOMC will move in this direction, and many expect more easing through 2026. This supports gold. A Fed rate cut usually weakens the US…

Jim Cramer has said Home Depot is the best way to play lower interest rates, and Tuesday’s trading in the stock shows us why. To Jim’s surprise, shares of the home improvement retailer ran as high as $356 each in the morning, despite management releasing disappointing guidance for the company’s full-year fiscal 2026. Home Depot “should be down big,” Jim said on Tuesday’s Morning Meeting as shares were up modestly. If the Federal Reserve were not expected to cut rates on Wednesday afternoon, an outlook like this would be sold heavily, he explained. The stock did turn lower by more than…

Kerry Wan/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Your Android device retains your Google searches, enabling various sites and services to use that data to personalize ads and other types of recommendations. For some of us, that level of personalization makes using the platform easier. However, in this modern era, with companies leveraging such information to create a highly personalized picture of you and your web usage, one could consider this practice an invasion of privacy. This can be especially problematic if you accidentally search for the wrong thing, only to be inundated with ads that fall under the category of,…

(World Oil) –  ExxonMobil has raised its corporate outlook through 2030, increasing expected earnings and cash flow growth without raising capital spending, driven by stronger upstream performance, lower operating costs and continued gains from advantaged assets. . The supermajor now expects $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth by 2030, up $5 billion for each metric versus its prior plan, based on constant prices and margins. Return on capital employed is projected to exceed 17%, supported by structural cost savings that have been expanded to $20 billion versus 2019 levels. Upstream operations account for a significant…

Key Takeaways Pepsi is lowering the prices of some snacks as part of a new strategy hashed out with activist investor group Elliott Investment Management.The soda and snack giant is one of several food manufacturers and merchants talking about rolling back prices. Shoppers are turning up their noses at pricier provisions. That pushback is prompting some major players to regroup. PepsiCo (PEP) is the latest food and staples seller to announce price cuts. Sales improved where the New York-based company tested lower price points with retailers, who gave its snacks more shelf space, CEO Ramon Laguarta said on a conference…

Key Takeaways Delaware, Ohio, is one of the most expensive places to retire in the Midwest, with a median county-level home value of $419,500 and above-average healthcare costs. Despite its small-town charm, Delaware carries high tax burdens and a cost of living that is more comparable to that of major metro areas.Its appeal lies in its proximity to Columbus, high quality of life, and low crime, but it’s best suited for retirees with ample financial resources.  Delaware, Ohio, blends small-town warmth with proximity to Columbus—but its retirement costs may surprise those expecting typical Midwest affordability. From a median county-level home value…

Key Takeaways Tiny homes can lower your cost of living, but zoning and depreciation make the financial math more complicated than smaller homes, equating to automatic savings. Minimalists, eco-minded individuals, retirees, and small families are more likely to opt for tiny living. Downsides include limited space, challenging financing, and hidden expenses that detract from the appeal. Many might think that tiny homes guarantee instant savings and a debt-free life, citing prices as low as $30,000 compared with about $364,000 for the typical U.S. home. But does slashing square footage truly deliver financial freedom, or are costs and lifestyle sacrifices hiding…

Key Takeaways Broadcom is scheduled to release its latest earnings report after the market closes Thursday, with sales and profits expected to continue surging.Current options pricing suggests the stock could continue rising into record territory after hitting a new all-time high on Monday. Broadcom (AVGO) is slated to release its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, with traders expecting the chipmaker’s stock could hit fresh record highs after the report. Based on current options pricing, Broadcom stock is expected to rise or fall by up to 6% by the end of the week. Based on Monday’s closing…