Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers

Strong demand for new housing has smaller builders ripe for takeover. The Japanese are big players because their cost of capital is low.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

The biggest U.S. homebuilder misses on earnings as it says buyers are staying on the sidelines

D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder by market cap, on Tuesday reported earnings well below estimates as it said interest rates were keeping buyers on the sidelines and forcing the company to ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

California inks sustainable aviation fuel deal with major airlines

California signed an agreement Wednesday with the country's leading passenger and cargo airlines to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuels across the state. The California Air Resources ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

The Trump majority may soon feel buyers’ remorse

The 2024 election results suggest that the Trump majority may soon have cause for second thoughts, as the proposed tax cuts and tariffs could lead to increased inflation and worker shortages, ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Fuel duty frozen but vehicle excise duty surges

Motoring organisations said chancellor’s reversal of planned fuel duty rises was ‘a big relief’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Citigroup unveils plan to power active ETF surge in Europe

The US bank plans to capitalise on its wide range of in-house services with white-label platform

World - Financial Times - October 24

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

A robot that has spent months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel, in what plant officials said was a ...

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

Tiny grain of nuclear fuel pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant in a step toward cleanup

A robot at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel in what officials said was the start of the cleanup.

Lamar Jackson’s Ability to Handle Pressure Is Fueling the Ravens’ Surge

Blitzes aren’t having the same impact on the Baltimore quarterback that they once did.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Desperation over gang violence fuels a surge of migration from Ecuador to the US

Across Ecuador, gangs have unleashed a wave of violence and extortion, upending lives and spurring an unprecedented exodus

World - ABC News - October 30

COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.

Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit

Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Japanese premier Ishiba's ruling coalition is certain to lose a majority in parliamentary vote, NHK public TV says

World - ABC News - October 27

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Surge in active ETFs has been 'remarkable,' analyst says. How to know if it's right for your portfolio

There has been a surge in active ETFs as investors seek lower costs and more precision. Here's how to know if these funds are right for your portfolio.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Wall Street banks enjoy bumper fees as debt issuance and deals activity rebound

Morgan Stanley rounds off strong earnings season

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Samsung reports 'major' progress in supply deal for AI chips

Samsung Electronics has reported progress on a major supply deal for artificial intelligence-focused chips, aiming to reassure investors following a slowdown in semiconductor profits during the ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Secret Video Shows Top Climate Change Conference Official Promising to Facilitate Fossil Fuel Deals

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

U.S. tries to secure cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas as violence surges in Middle East

The U.S. is once again trying to secure a cease-fire deal in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv, also pushing for a deal between Israel and ...

Rocket Lab stock surges almost 30% to near all-time high after company's Q3 results

Rocket Lab jumped in trading after the company reported third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago

2024 NFL trade deadline: Five proposed last-minute deals, including major Buccaneers, 49ers, Vikings splashes

Which other big names could be on the move?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

2024 NFL trade deadline: Ranking every major deal, including Cowboys, Commanders, Ravens, Steelers moves

Assessing all the top deals to go down in recent weeks

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

China is turning Japanese

At least that’s what the bond market is whispering

World - Financial Times - October 17

Car buyer payouts over loan scandal could be delayed

Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Election setback for new Japanese PM Ishiba

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Japanese star RHP Sasaki to be posted to MLB

Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, will be posted to MLB, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

A crisis-era mortgage strategy is making a comeback — and this time it’s bailing out buyers

Home buyers are turning to interest-free second mortgages to fund their down payments.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Tech is the star Friday, and why we'd be buyers of the dip on CrowdStrike

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Automakers Are Hot for Extended-Range EVs. They Hope Buyers Like Them Too

The tech, a waypoint between fully electric cars and gas-powered ones, has shown up in more and more US—and Chinese—vehicles. Can EREV tech get more drivers into electrics?

Tech - Wired - November 3

We're pocketing a gain in a disappointing stock — and would be buyers in another

We're seizing this opportunity to sell into strength a stock that has disappointed.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Take-Two selling Private Division label to unnamed buyer

The indie label under Take-Two is up for sale as the parent company doubles down on triple-A titles like Grand Theft Auto.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

6 ways a second Trump presidency will affect home buyers and sellers

Voters unhappy over soaring prices, including runaway housing costs, helped put Donald Trump back in the White House. But what will a second Trump presidency mean for home buyers and sellers?

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

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