Author: Money Mechanics

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump last week said his administration is placing a $100,000 fee on the application for new H-1B visas.The program has brought workers with skills difficult to find in the U.S. to the country, though some have raised concerns about abuse of the visas.Tech and business CEOs like Jamie Dimon and Jensen Huang have offered their thoughts on whether the changes are a good idea. Technology executives have been vocal this week in response to President Donald Trump’s changes to the H-1B visa program. CEOs like Jensen Huang of Nvidia (NVDA) and others have offered arguments both…

By Pavel Polityuk and Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) -State-owned Ukrainian Railways has prepared a recovery plan that includes raising freight tariffs to help control its debt amid intensified Russian attacks and falling cargo deliveries, CEO Oleksandr Pertsovskyi said in an interview. The company, which employs 170,000 people and dominates freight and passenger transport in Ukraine, has seen cargo traffic almost halved since early 2022, while operation costs are rising because of war damage. If the recovery plan, which is under government review, is not approved, the company will need a 30-billion-hryvnia ($728-million) injection from the state budget to cover low…

Amazon.com Inc AMZN shares are trading lower Tuesday as the e-commerce giant faces legal and regulatory challenges on multiple fronts. Here’s what investors need to know.What To Know: In a closely watched case, the Federal Trade Commission has initiated its trial against Amazon over alleged “dark patterns” in its Prime subscription cancellation process.The agency claims Amazon intentionally complicated the cancellation process to retain subscribers, a charge that could lead to substantial damages if the company is found liable. The outcome of this trial could have a significant impact on one of Amazon’s primary revenue generators.Adding to the company’s legal woes,…

Thank you. It is a pleasure to be back here in Rhode Island. The last time I had the opportunity to speak to the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce was in the fall of 2019. I noted then that, “if the outlook changes materially, policy will change as well.”1 Little did any of us know! Just a couple of months later, the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Both the economy and our policy evolved dramatically in ways no one could have predicted. Along with actions by Congress, the Administration, and the private sector, the Fed’s aggressive response helped stave off historically severe…

With the S&P 500 hovering near all-time highs, it’s not easy to find high-potential stocks that fit every pocket. Yet, history shows time and again that this is often where the most impressive long-term growth stories begin. The greatest example is none other than , worth $7.50 per share when Warren Buffett began buying it in December 1962. More than 5 million % gains later, and the company’s Class A stock now trades at a modest $736,469 a share as of this writing. But while Berkshire Hathaway might be a one-in-a-million type case, the good news is you don’t need…

The space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, the Space Stage is where this shift gets real. If you’re ready to explore how next-gen tech meets the cosmos, grab your ticket before Regular Bird savings of up to $668 end on September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Inside the next era of space tech In this forward-looking panel, Even Rogers, co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, and Max Haot, serial entrepreneur and…

Key Takeaways Right now you can lock in a standout 5.50% APY on a 9-month CD—if you open the account before this Saturday’s deadline. The limited-time 90th anniversary CD from Nuvision Credit Union guarantees that rate until June 2026, regardless of future Fed rate cuts. The CD is limited to smaller balances, however, with a maximum deposit of $5,000. For anyone wanting a longer term or the ability to make a larger deposit, our ranking of the best nationwide CDs includes rates of 4.15% or higher in every CD term. The full article continues below these offers from our partners.…

Key Takeaways Platte City is just four miles from Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which offers nonstop domestic flights and limited international service.The county’s median home value of $317,600 is well below the national average, making it an affordable option for retirees.Retirees can enjoy nearby wineries, antique shops, and museums, with easy access to larger events and cultural attractions in Kansas City.The area has a relatively low climate risk and experiences four full seasons, with hot summers and cold winters. While it might not be on your retirement radar yet, Platte City, Missouri, is a midwestern town with close proximity…

Mandy Xu ▬ September 22, 2025 Link to Report: Macro Volatility DigestWHAT STANDS OUT:Interest rate volatility fell to a 1-year low post FOMC last week as consensus built around the rate path, with 2 additional cuts almost fully priced in for the rest of the year. Notably, while bond yields have declined in recent months on hopes of Fed easing, inflation expectations have risen further, with 1Y inflation swaps now trading around 3.3% (vs. 2.5% in Jan). In other words, US real yields have collapsed with bond traders wagering the Fed will look through any inflation uptick and focus entirely…

Key Takeaways An analyst’s downgrade weighed on a high-flying utility stock on Tuesday, while an uptick in oil prices helped drive gains for an oilfield services giant and its peers.Vistra moved lower after Jefferies downgraded the power generator’s stock, citing valuation concerns and political uncertainty.Crude oil futures prices moved higher as oversupply concerns eased. Shares of oilfield services firms Halliburton and Baker Hughes gained ground. Shares of a recently-hot utility company tumbled Tuesday as an analyst questioned their valuation, while oilfield services stocks were boosted by rising crude oil futures prices. Major U.S. equities indexes retreated from record levels as…