Housing: A Bit of Good News Sprouts Amid All the Bad

Amid all the bad news in the real estate market, there is a silver lining, according to Realtor.com. But first, here’s a taste from the bucket of bad news. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27% in the week ended May 5, a 12-year high, according to Freddie Mac. The rate increased from 5.1% a week earlier… Continue reading Housing: A Bit of Good News Sprouts Amid All the Bad

Three REITs Stand Strong Amid Slump: Morningstar’s Take

Real estate investments in recent months have hit the skids amid rampant inflation, soaring interest rates and fears of recession. The total return of the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs index slumped 16.1% this year through May 9, worse than the S&P 500’s 15.9% total-return slide during that period. But for long-term investors, some real estate investment… Continue reading Three REITs Stand Strong Amid Slump: Morningstar’s Take

Shopify founder Tobi Lütke throws shade on the analysts who are down on his company

But followers urge CEO to focus on company and not worry so much about share price Shopify Inc. CEO Tobias Lütke had some words for analysts today. Photo by Julie Oliver/Postmedia Tobias Lütke, founder and CEO of Shopify Inc., questioned the Bay Street and Wall Street analysts who have been expressing doubt about his company,… Continue reading Shopify founder Tobi Lütke throws shade on the analysts who are down on his company

Stock Market Today: Stocks, Bonds, Crypto and More Take a Dive | Kiplinger

The S&P 500 fell to its lowest point in more than a year Monday as last week’s selloff retained all of its momentum and bled into just about anything that trades. Interest-rate fears continued be the selloff’s primary driver. The 10-year Treasury briefly touched 3.2% today and, even after pulling back to 3.06%, sits around… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks, Bonds, Crypto and More Take a Dive | Kiplinger

5 Leading Lithium Stocks Worth Digging Into | Kiplinger

Lithium stocks are having their day in the sun. This comes amid renewed focus on lithium as many countries shift to more environmentally friendly policies – including a transition toward electric vehicles and away from gas-burning internal combustion engines.   In the U.S., for instance, President Joe Biden last August signed an executive order requiring half… Continue reading 5 Leading Lithium Stocks Worth Digging Into | Kiplinger

Walt Disney (DIS) Earnings Expected to Surge as Theme Parks Pop | Kiplinger

stocks Our preview of the upcoming week’s earnings reports includes Walt Disney (DIS), Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and Affirm Holdings (AFRM).First-quarter earnings season keeps rolling on. Headlining this week’s earnings calendar will be entertainment giant Walt Disney (DIS, $110.71), oil name Occidental Petroleum (OXY, $62.97) and buy now, pay later company Affirm Holdings (AFRM, $25.04). Through… Continue reading Walt Disney (DIS) Earnings Expected to Surge as Theme Parks Pop | Kiplinger