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Boomer Wealth Tops $90 Trillion but Cash Reserves Are Thin, Posing Risks for Banks and Retailers
U.S. baby boomers control nearly $90 trillion in household wealth, yet their average liquid cash is only $100,250, signaling a key risk for firms dependent on retiree cash flow rather than net worth.
Home Depot Rises Despite Housing Weakness and Downgrade
Home Depot shares rose 4.7% to $339.61, helping lift the Dow, even as Wolfe Research downgraded the stock and U.S. new-home sales fell 7.3% in May.
Home Depot Gains 2.1% as Housing Data Clouds Outlook
Home Depot shares climbed 2.1% in a shortened week, but soft housing data and upcoming new-home sales figures keep the outlook uncertain. The company reaffirmed its 2026 targets.
Home Depot Holds Firm Amid Market Turmoil; Housing Data Awaited
Home Depot gained 0.27% Friday to $310.78, bucking a sharp market decline. The stock's resilience will be tested Monday as markets digest a strong jobs report and rising rate concerns.
Wall Street Edges Higher as Chip Stocks Rally Ahead of Nvidia's Earnings
U.S. stocks edged higher Wednesday, led by chip stocks ahead of Nvidia's earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.18% while oil prices fell.
Lowe's Beats Q1 Estimates but Shares Slip on Housing Headwinds
Lowe's beat Q1 estimates with sales of $23.08B and adjusted EPS of $3.03, but shares fell 3% premarket as rising mortgage rates and weak housing trends weighed on sentiment.
Bond Yield Surge Rattles Wall Street, Nvidia Earnings in Focus
U.S. stocks declined Tuesday as rising Treasury yields and elevated oil prices reignited inflation concerns. Nvidia's earnings and Home Depot's results were key market drivers.
Wall Street Slides as Surging Bond Yields and Oil Prices Rattle Markets
The Dow fell 249 points Tuesday as rising bond yields and oil prices sparked inflation fears. Home Depot reported solid Q1 sales but left guidance unchanged.
Home Depot Q1 Earnings Signal Housing Market Strain
Home Depot reported Q1 sales of $41.8B, up 4.8%, beating estimates, but comparable sales rose only 0.6%, missing forecasts. Net earnings fell to $3.3B. The company kept its 2026 outlook unchanged.
McDonald's Stock Edges Higher Amidst Broader Market Decline; Focus on Value Strategy
McDonald's shares closed up Friday despite a broader market selloff, as the company's value strategy and Q1 earnings beat offer some support.
Wall Street Rally Pauses as Oil Surge and Yield Spike Trigger Broad Selloff
U.S. stocks ended lower Friday, snapping a record run as rising oil prices and Treasury yields rattled markets. The S&P 500 still eked out a weekly gain of 0.1%.
Home Depot Markdown Fraud Case Highlights Internal Control Risks
A former Home Depot manager in Miami-Dade County has been charged with grand theft and organized fraud for allegedly approving unauthorized discounts totaling $4.3 million. The case raises questions about internal controls as the retailer focuses on pro contractors.
Costco Faces Growing Pressure Over Tariff Refund Transparency
House Democrats are pressing Costco and other retailers to clarify how tariff refunds will reach consumers, while a class action lawsuit demands payback. COST shares last traded at $1,011.15.
Wren Kitchens Shutters All US Operations, Layoffs in Pennsylvania
Wren US Holdings has closed all US showrooms and studios, leading to layoffs in northeastern Pennsylvania, reversing a 2020 expansion that promised 360 jobs.
Mortgage Rates Hold Near Recent Lows, Yet Spring Housing Demand Remains Subdued
Mortgage rates stabilized near recent lows, sparking a 5.1% weekly jump in refinance applications. However, purchase demand dipped 1% as builder confidence fell to a seven-month low amid economic uncertainty.
Mortgage Rates Climb, Threatening Spring Housing Momentum
U.S. mortgage rates increased to 6.29% this week, reversing a brief dip below 6% and threatening the spring housing market's early momentum. California's median home price reached $830,370 in February, with sales remaining below 300,000 for the 41st consecutive month.
Home Depot Gains as Housing Data and Fed Outlook Shape Retailer's Path
Home Depot stock advanced 1.5% Friday, closing at $380.72, while the broader market declined. The home improvement retailer's performance remains tied to interest rates and sluggish housing turnover, with key economic reports due next week.
Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6% Threshold, Yet Housing Stocks Face Persistent Headwinds
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 5.98% this week, marking its first sub-6% reading since 2022. Despite the favorable rate move, major housing equities sold off sharply as broader market concerns and sector-specific challenges weighed on sentiment.
Home Depot Eyes $391 as Packed Week Brings Fed Minutes, Inflation Data
Home Depot shares edged higher to $391.05 Friday. Markets face a compressed week with critical Fed minutes and economic data ahead of the retailer's quarterly report.
Home Depot Shares Gain Ahead of Earnings as Investors Eye Housing Demand
Home Depot stock advanced 2.6% to $390.84, outpacing a flat S&P 500, as investors rotated into consumer stocks following soft retail sales data. The focus now shifts to the company's quarterly report on February 24.
Home Depot Shares Decline Ahead of Key Economic Data, Earnings
Home Depot stock fell 1.3% on Monday, underperforming broader market gains. Investors await upcoming inflation and employment reports, along with the retailer's quarterly results on February 24.
Home Depot Earnings Preview: Inflation, Jobs Data Set Stage for Housing Demand Signals
Home Depot shares underperformed the broader market rally Friday as investors await key inflation and employment reports ahead of the retailer's quarterly results later this month.