- We're making another trim of a stock under pressure to protect hard-fought profits
Discipline is driving this trade because we do not want to turn gains into a losses.
- Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why
After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates rising for the fourth straight week.
- Young adults are holding off on moving out of their parents' house — here's what's behind the trend
About 1 in 3 adults ages 18 to 34 in the U.S. are living with at least one of their parents as a way of saving money.
- Mortgage rates may be stabilizing after the election. Here's what to expect into early 2025
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.78% on Nov. 14, unchanged from a week ago.
- Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers
Strong demand for new housing has smaller builders ripe for takeover. The Japanese are big players because their cost of capital is low.
- Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency
While tiny, the week's increase in total application volume marked the first rise in overall demand in seven weeks.
- Megacap tech stocks make some room — here is where investors are branching out
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
- What's behind Salesforce's record highs — plus, a possible stock to buy after this week's earnings
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
- Here's what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market, experts say
Donald Trump wants to address the housing shortage in the U.S. But some of his promises might be hurdles in the way.
- The 2 things that will drive the stock market after last week's Trump-Fed rally
Talk about an eventful week. And, the hurdles to come.
- What Trump's mass deportation plan would mean for immigrant workers and the economy
President-Elect Donald Trump says his mass deportation plan will go ahead. Hiring firms and labor economists have begun to weigh the damage.
- Young adults in Puerto Rico are struggling financially. Here's what that means and why some return
More than half of adults ages 18 to 29 in Puerto Rico are financially fragile compared to older generations on the island, and young adults in the U.S.
- Wall Street is bullish on one portfolio retail stock while raising concerns about another
We're talking about Home Depot and Best Buy.
- The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you
The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.
- Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall
Lennar, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup were all down Wednesday. Retailers Home Depot and Lowe's were also lower.
- Brits brace for higher mortgage payments despite Bank of England seen cutting rates
Britons are facing the prospect of higher mortgages for longer even as the Bank of England readies to cut rates on Thursday.
- Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher
Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.
- Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market
The typical first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors.
- More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.
While mortgage rates don't exactly follow the Federal Reserve's rate, home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, are tied to it.
- Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions
Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.
- Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know
Holidays like Halloween can increase the likelihood of certain risks as more people visit your property. Here are three steps to cross off your list this holiday season.
- $2 billion marina development aims to turn Fort Lauderdale into 'mini Monaco'
The new development at the Bahia Mar marina will include a hotel, condo towers, a beach club, restaurants and retail space, according to the plans.
- Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was coming down all through August and touched its most recent low of 6.11% on Sept. 11.
- Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election
Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.
- China's property market is expected to stabilize in 2025 — but stay subdued for years
China's struggling real estate sector may not start turning around until the second half of next year, even with the latest stimulus measures, analysts predict.
- Buying a home is 'a way to increase your net worth over time,' top-ranked advisor says
Homeowners generally have a higher net-worth than renters. But the equity does not appear overnight. Here's what to consider, experts say.
- Jim Cramer says buy Stanley Black & Decker's post-earnings plunge 'aggressively'
Shares of the Club stock tumbled Tuesday after the DeWalt owner reported earnings.
- Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here's why
Economists say there's a strong role for policy in affecting the prices of essential goods for American families.
- This is 'the biggest difference' in today's housing market, according to hosts of 'Property Brothers'
Though the housing market faces underlying supply constraints, a home purchase is still a good investment, say co-hosts of the TV show "Property Brothers."
- Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that
Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.
