The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.22% in March 2026, the highest in three months, driven by a 10-year Treasury yield increase. This rise pressures the housing market but benefits certain companies. Rocket Companies profits from a large servicing portfolio that gains from fewer refinances, generating steady fees. Big banks JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo see higher net interest income, while apartment REITs AvalonBay and Essex benefit as higher home costs boost rental demand. These firms are positioned to thrive as mortgage rates remain elevated.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced a $24 million initiative to revive American shipbuilding, including $18 million in loans and investments and $6 million in grants. The funds will support a new submarine manufacturing facility at the Philadelp...
The FTSE 100 dropped 23 points to 10,506, pressured by mining stocks reacting to China's slower-than-expected 4.3% GDP growth in Q2, its weakest in three years. European markets also declined, while US futures rose, led by tech. PayPal shares surged ...
Morgan Stanley will report its second-quarter earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, with analysts expecting earnings per share of $2.94 and revenue of $19.64 billion. The firm is anticipated to benefit from increased trading and investment b...
Jim Cramer stated that today's stock market is far from the dot-com bubble era, highlighting lower valuations, cooler inflation, and strong corporate earnings as key differences. Despite some speculative stocks like SpaceX, these are outliers and do ...
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase reported record quarterly revenues, boosted by increased equities trading and investment banking linked to the global AI boom. AI is driving demand for financing across sectors, including data centers and infrastructu...
