Yahoo Finance • 9 hours ago

Mortgage Rates Are Heading Higher. Here's What It Means for Homebuilder Stocks.

Buying a home just got more expensive. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage ticked up to 6.49% this week, according to Freddie Mac. After peaking at around 7.8% in late 2023, the primary mortgage rate had been drifting lower in recent years, i... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Stocks Weighed Down by Geopolitical Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.27%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.35%,... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Stocks Retreat on US-Iran Jitters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.61%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.77%, and September... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Stocks Pressured as US-Iran Hostilities Resume

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.19%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.49%, and September... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 11 days ago

Why the U.S. housing shortage might be nearing its end

[Housing market concept - Model house bar graph] PM Images After years of housing demand outpacing supply, demographic trends may flip the narrative in the coming years, especially if construction remains elevated. "Household formation i... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 19 days ago

Stocks Rally as Falling Crude Prices Knock Bond Yields Lower

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.50%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.56%, and September E-mini... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 19 days ago

Stocks See Support Ahead of Micron’s Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.06%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.14%, and September E-mini... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 23 days ago

Do PulteGroup’s (PHM) Margin Pressures Undercut Its Active Adult Community Expansion Story?

Earlier this year, PulteGroup's Del Webb brand marked the groundbreaking of a future resort-style clubhouse at Del Webb Desert Retreat in Indio, California, with local leaders attending and completion targeted for summer 2027. At the same... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 26 days ago

3 Reasons to Sell PHM and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

3 Reasons to Sell PHM and 1 Stock to Buy Instead PulteGroup has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 1.1% while holding steady at $122.97. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500's 10.9% gain during th... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Is PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) A Good Stock To Buy Now?

Is PHM a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on PulteGroup, Inc. on InfoArb Sheets’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on PHM. PulteGroup, Inc.'s share was trading at $122.78 as of June 9th. PHM’... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

PulteGroup (PHM) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

In the latest close session, PulteGroup (PHM) was down 3.42% at $118.58. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.62%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.87%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.98%. Heading into today... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Broader Market Pressured as Chip Stocks Sink

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed down -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.12%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell -0.36%, and Jun... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Berkshire's homebuilder bet shines light on sector's highest- and lowest-rated stocks

[House Wooden Frame] Luckie8/iStock via Getty Images Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BRK.A]) (BRK.B [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BRK.B]) agreement to acquire Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC [https://seekingalph... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

High Growth Tech Stocks In Europe To Watch This May 2026

The European market has recently faced challenges, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending the week down amid geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs that could lead to inflationary pressures. Despite these headwinds, rob... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on Iran Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.66%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.96%, and June... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Stock futures edge higher ahead of Nvidia earnings

[Wall Street street sign in Manhattan financial district] Alexey_Fedoren Stock index futures edged higher Wednesday as traders awaited Nvidia’s (NVDA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NVDA]) quarterly results. S&P 500 futures (SPX [https:... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Housing demand remains strong even with rate volatility - analyst

[English suburban housing estate with many trees] CHUNYIP WONG/E+ via Getty Images U.S. pending home sales [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4594864-pending-home-sales-rise-more-than-expected-in-april] data released earlier Tuesday reinforce... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.68%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.95%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.75%, and June E-mini Na... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Stocks Pressured by Tech Weakness and Rising Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.45%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Na... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

1 S&P 500 Stock to Target This Week and 2 We Avoid

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, decl... Full story