The home-improvement chain is adding market share among contractors, and using AI to train associates and assist customers.
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Lumber futures are a leading indicator for the housing sector, Rosenberg Research says.
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Real estate is one place to look for value in today’s stock market, offering low price/earnings ratios and attractive yields.
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In 2026, the U.S. could see nearly 50% fewer new units than in 2025. And demand should remain strong.
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There are no easy solutions to ease the housing affordability crisis, and some may run counter to President Donald Trump’s other goals.
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President Donald Trump has floated idea of selling off parts of the two mortgage giants in a public offering.
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Adjustable-rate loans tend to move in lockstep with decisions by the Federal Reserve.
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From REITs, TIPS and energy stocks are among the investments that do well in inflationary periods.
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Trump’s Fed drama heats up, another round of tariffs kicks in, Dell beats earnings expectations, and more news to start your day.
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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage typically moves with 10-year Treasury yields, which are influenced by long-term expectations for the economy.
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Potential types of mortgage fraud run the gambit from not disclosing liabilities to committing identify theft.
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Price gains cooled for their fifth straight month in June.
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As weather-related risks rise, insurers are jacking up rates and exiting certain geographic areas entirely.
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Real estate investment trust shares have been hit by still-high interest rates and strong stock sectors. But disparities are wide, and sectors such as healthcare and retail remain strong.
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The housing market has been frozen by higher costs for several years, and prices are finally feeling the chill.
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Target names a new CEO and posts quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ forecasts, while Palantir extends losses into a sixth-straight session.
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Lowe’s stock rose after second-quarter adjusted earnings topped expectations. It is buying Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion.
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Intel rises following an announcement that SoftBank would invest $2 billion in the chip maker, and Home Depot trades higher after maintaining fiscal-year sales guidance.
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Moves in bond markets in the euro zone are a sign that Fed rate cuts wouldn’t necessarily bring down 10-year yields.
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With the stock already reflecting the slowdown, investors are looking for any sign of a turnaround.
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Several housing stocks look ready for a solid run higher.
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The investment from the legendary investor is seen as a sign that the selloff among those stocks has gone too far.
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Trump’s Putin meeting crucial for oil prices, Berkshire Hathaway’s mystery solved, the case for rate cuts, and more news to start your day.
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The Trump administration’s timeline would be aggressive.
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Mortgage rates move in parallel with the 10-year Treasury yield, which fell last week after signs of a weaker economy.
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