The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this week due to persistent inflation and strong payroll data, with markets pricing in an 87% chance of a hike. Despite pressure from rising 10-year Treasury yields near 5%, some analysts believe this could be a limited tightening cycle, possibly just one hike if inflation eases. Meanwhile, AI industry leaders including OpenAI and Anthropic are urging a slowdown in advancing AI model capabilities to address existential risks, advocating for more self-regulation. Investors also watch upcoming earnings reports and dividend dates for major companies like FedEx and Coca-Cola.
Stocks rebounded on Friday as oil prices fell, helping major indexes recover after several down sessions. Jim Cramer highlighted that the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting will be crucial, with investors watching how Treasury yields react to a potenti...
Lennar's stock recently dropped to a 52-week low of $76.63 following a Wells Fargo analyst downgrade that lowered the price target to $80, signaling limited upside. The company faces a projected 34.5% decline in earnings per share and a 5.4% revenue ...
Lennar Corporation maintains a Buy rating supported by Berkshire Hathaway's 30% stake increase in Q2 and its acquisition of Taylor Morrison, signaling strong confidence in homebuilding. Despite improved gross margins and reduced sales incentives, Len...
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 7.07%, the highest since May 2025, driven by a surge in oil prices and rising U.S. Treasury yields. This increase followed the start of the Iran war, with rates climbing from a low of 5.99% befor...
