Even as home prices hit new highs, experts say there are signs that the housing market is becoming better for buyers in some locations. The median cost of an existing, single-family home in the U.S. was $426,900 in June, a new all-time high, according to the National Association of Realtors. About 3.89 million homes were
Private equity giant KKR is buying Philadelphia-based broker-dealer Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Janney, which dates to 1832, operates as a full-service wealth management, investment banking, and asset management firm. KKR announced Tuesday that it will acquire the firm from The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, its owner since 1982. After the deal closes, Janney, which
This week’s video as we continue to wrap up 2015 what I’d like to share with you is the best swing trade of 2015. At least from my point of view and one that you could have learned quite a bit from so the best swing trade for my opinion one that we traded heavily
Are you playing the hot trades? All eyes will be on these 5 companies this week. Match Group: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/MTCH?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Planet Fitness: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PLNT?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Applied Optoelectronics: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/AAOI?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Canada Goose: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/GOOS?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Disney: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/DIS?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID
This video explains a potential strategy for trading in market conditions when you are expecting the price to break out, but are unsure about which direction. We explain the idea behind the strategy and look at a real-world example of using the strategy to trade over breaking news. Test and practice your investment strategies in
Municipals were mixed Thursday, while U.S. Treasuries were firmer five years and out and equities ended mixed after data showed the economy grew at a hotter-than-expected pace in the second quarter. “News that U.S. economic growth accelerated faster than expected in the second quarter has sent market participants on a roller-coaster ride,” said José Torres,
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, July 22, 2024. Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images As she is poised to be the Democratic nominee for president, it remains to be seen how much Vice President Kamala Harris’ policies will mirror
A pair of municipal bond veterans have left Preston Hollow Community Capital to launch their own shop that will source high-yield muni deals to alternative asset manager Fundamental Advisors. Charlie Visconsi and Ron Van Den Handel announced the formation of V2 Municipal Capital this week as an independent firm that will partner with New York-based Fundamental.
In this article NEE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images NextEra Energy is considering restarting a nuclear plant in Iowa as demand for carbon-free energy grows amid a historic surge in electricity consumption. The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa ceased operations in 2020
The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved three bond issues totaling more than $3 billion on Wednesday. The commission approved a $1.33 billion to $2 billion bond to be backed by tolls on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, a state general obligation bond of up to $1 billion, and gave preliminary approval to a state gas
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has fined Philadelphia-based broker-dealer Janney Montgomery Scott $65,000 for reporting inaccurate times of trade on 391 municipal securities transactions, violating Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rules G-14 on time of trade and G-27 on supervision. Without admitting or denying the findings, the firm agreed to a censure and a total fine
An aerial view shows a subdivision that has replaced the once rural landscape on July 19, 2023 in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Mortgage interest rates eased very slightly last week, but not enough to get today’s potential homebuyers off the fence. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with
A dog looks out the window from a Tesla electric vehicle charging at a Tesla Supercharger location in Santa Monica, California, on May 15, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Alphabet — The tech giant slipped 1% despite a beat on both top
Municipals were little changed in secondary trading Tuesday as the busy primary market took focus, led by two billion-dollar-plus deals from the Texas Transportation Commission and South Carolina Public Service Authority. U.S. Treasuries were firmer and equities were up toward the close. The two-year muni-to-Treasury ratio Tuesday was at 63%, the three-year at 65%, the
Two renters pose in front of their new home that they’re renting from Roots, a program that helps renters invest in real estate. Courtesy: Katie Curran When Will Hunnicutt was searching for an apartment in Atlanta earlier this year, pricey leases and application rejections left him feeling defeated. “The three-and-a-half times income-to-rent ratio is kind
The First Circuit Court of Appeals signaled an interest in revisiting its decision that Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority bond holders have a lien on net revenues. The three judges who ruled on the lien in mid-June said Monday they wanted written responses from all parties on the petitions for rehearing or rehearing en banc.
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Spot ether exchange traded funds are set to begin trading on Tuesday. Crypto enthusiasts are hopeful it will broaden the investor base for Ethereum, a blockchain technology many argue has a far wider use case than bitcoin. These ETFs will invest directly in ether, which is the cryptocurrency used in
Representation of Ethereum, with its native cryptocurrency ether. Dado Ruvic | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to have given the green light for exchange traded funds that hold ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Trading is expected to begin as soon as Tuesday. Several fund issuers submitted additional registration statements on Monday afternoon, and
KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN – JULY 17: US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a moderated conversation with former Trump administration national security official Olivia Troye and former Republican voter Amanda Stratton on July 17, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Harris’ visit, following the attempted assassination of former President Trump, makes this her fourth trip to Michigan this
On the heels of President Joe Biden’s departure from the presidential race, munis were mixed Monday. U.S. Treasuries gave back some early gains, ending the day slightly weaker, while equities ended up. The two-year muni-to-Treasury ratio Monday was at 63%, the three-year at 65%, the five-year at 66%, the 10-year at 65% and the 30-year
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