Home sales drop 8% — the largest decline in four years — as poor market attributed to weather conditions.
In January, sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. took a notable downturn, dropping significantly as rising home prices and possibly severe winter weather sidelined many potential buyers, despite a slight easing in mortgage rates. According to the National Association of Realtors, there was an 8.4% drop in existing home sales from December, reaching […]
S&P 500 rises as market considers economic and earnings news: Live updates
Market Update: S&P 500 Sees Modest Gains On Thursday, the S&P 500 experienced a slight increase, rising by 0.2%. This uptick followed a robust jobs report that stirred mixed feelings among traders. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dipped slightly by 0.1%, whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 187 points, reflecting a 0.4% increase. In a […]
These investments shield against market declines. Demand is on the rise.
Investors looking to shield themselves from market downturns have increasingly turned to buffered exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and this trend is likely to persist. These funds, also called fixed outcome ETFs, utilize options to offer a safety net against losses, but there’s a price for that protection. As reported by Morningstar, the average annual fee was […]
Silver Surpasses $85 an Ounce as Traders Consider Market Stability
Silver Prices Surge Amid Mixed Market Demand (Bloomberg) — Silver prices have experienced a significant rise, with volatility on the upswing as industry groups highlight increased investment buying alongside a projected decline in industrial demand for next year. On Wednesday, the metal increased by as much as 6.6%, which is notably higher—by about one-third—than last […]
Commonwealth Bank reports highest half-year cash profit as investors flock to the housing market.
Commonwealth Bank Reports Record Profit Amid Housing Market Boom Commonwealth Bank has announced an impressive half-year cash profit of $5.45 billion, driven by a surge of investors entering the housing market, which has shifted market share away from owner-occupiers. The bank, Australia’s largest, revealed on Wednesday that property prices in many regions are at or […]
Housing market slows down as US home prices rise 0.9% each year
“The Big Money Show” explores the factors behind the inability of millions of American homeowners to sell their homes. This winter marked a slowdown in the economy, with annual home price increases dropping to the lowest rates seen since the recovery from the Great Recession. While some areas still experience strong price growth, others are […]
Lower tax rates drive US stock market surge from 800 to 50,000 Dow milestone
Reflections on Economic Growth When I arrived in Washington back in 1982, the Dow Jones was at a mere $800. It sounds unbelievable, but you really can check it out. If someone had suggested that, in just over 40 years, the Dow would soar past $50,000, they might have been dismissed as unrealistic. Yet, U.S. […]
Stock Market Update: Dow Reaches New All-Time High as Key Indexes Increase; Treasury Yields Decrease Following Disappointing Retail Sales Data
February 10, 2026 10:48 AM EST Despite the suspension of student loan forgiveness for most of 2025, many individuals still received relief. Here’s how. From 16 minutes ago Federal student loan borrowers experienced various modifications in repayment plans during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, yet thousands managed to secure forgiveness last […]
Stock market update: Dow and S&P 500 target new highs as recovery remains steady before jobs report
U.S. stocks generally trended upwards on Tuesday, with the Dow reaching a new record close, as investors looked toward important data being released this week, particularly the monthly jobs report set for Wednesday, in the context of slowing retail sales. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), known for its blue-chip stocks, jumped approximately 0.7%. Meanwhile, […]
Significant stock movements before the market opens: Coca-Cola, CVS Health, Ferrari, Taiwan Semi, and others
Stock Market Updates: Key Moves Before the Bell Here’s a quick look at some companies stirring up headlines recently. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. saw its shares increase by 3% after reporting record monthly sales. The company stated that January sales jumped to NT$401.3 billion, a notable 37% increase compared to the previous year. In a […]