Recent reports have shown that the shareholder returns for top homebuilders, such as D.R. Horton and Lennar, have outpaced the wider S&P 500 index between August 2014 and August 2024. However, analysts have recently downgraded the investment outlook for both companies this summer. This shift in sentiment has raised concerns among investors about the future
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Remote work has become a significant trend in the U.S. labor market, with economists recognizing it as a major shift that has taken place over the past couple of decades. According to Nick Bunker, economic research director for North America at job site Indeed, the work-from-home revolution is still going strong and is expected to
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are mandatory withdrawals that individuals with pretax retirement accounts must make once they reach a certain age. These withdrawals are subjected to taxation, which can pose challenges for retirees who might not necessarily need the money. However, experts believe that RMDs present an opportunity for individuals to reassess and optimize their
Lowe’s recently announced a downward adjustment to its full-year forecast due to declining quarterly sales and projected weak home improvement spending in the latter half of the year. The company revised its total sales expectations to a range between $82.7 billion and $83.2 billion, down from the previously expected $84 billion to $85 billion. Similarly,
Alaska Airlines has successfully navigated the regulatory landscape, clearing the U.S. Justice Department’s scrutiny for its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. After the initial agreement was announced eight months ago, the two carriers have now received the green light from antitrust regulators, marking a significant milestone in the merger process. With the period for investigation under
Flutter recently announced impressive second-quarter earnings, which led to an 8% increase in share prices. The success was largely attributed to the growth of revenue from the FanDuel platform, especially in states with well-established sports betting and online gaming markets. However, the standout point from the report was the decision by FanDuel not to impose
Zeekr, a Chinese electric car brand, made headlines with its announcement of new batteries that claim to have the fastest charge in the world. Addressing the common concerns of consumers regarding battery driving range and charging convenience, Zeekr’s new batteries can go from a 10% to an 80% charge in just 10.5 minutes. This breakthrough
As Palo Alto Networks heads into its fourth-quarter earnings report, the stock has seen a significant increase of nearly 17% since August 5th. This outperforms the S&P 500, which has only gained about 7% during the same period. This impressive stock performance raises concerns about investor expectations for the cybersecurity company. Will Palo Alto meet
The demand for power from data centers is projected to triple by the year 2030, largely due to the increasing use of artificial intelligence. This surge in demand is expected to lead to a significant increase in renewable energy and natural gas consumption. Mizuho Securities published a report stating that data centers will require 400
The construction boom in the U.S. has led to a surplus of housing units, resulting in lower rents and various benefits for renters. This surge in construction activity, especially since the pandemic, has substantially increased the inventory of available units, giving renters more options to choose from. According to Zillow Group, a significant number of