The healthcare sector (XLV) has been outperforming to kick off 2025, though this has not been the case over the past several years. Could 2025 be the year of a turnaround for the sector? Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the technicals. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.
New Freddie Mac data reveals the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has ticked down to 6.89% this week. Mike Aubrey, executive vice president of the Mike Aubrey Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, joins Wealth to discuss broader housing market dynamics. "I think that buyers are starting to see that the rates aren't going away, and if they want to buy a house, they're probably going to have to succumb to what the market's offering right now," he explains to Yahoo Finance. Discussing affordability, Aubrey highlights areas like Tampa and Houston that experienced significant population influxes during the pandemic, driving prices higher. However, with the compression of remote work, he notes these markets are now seeing price corrections. Potential buyers can now find "better deals in terms of price points" in these regions. Conversely, Aubrey predicts continued appreciation for markets like New York, San Jose, Washington DC, and Boston. Watch the full video for Aubrey's views on what potential Trump administration policies could alleviate housing affordability pressures. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith
The US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, below economist forecasts expecting 175,000. The construction sector contributed 4,000 jobs in the monthly data, a significant decline from the 13,000 jobs added in December. Yahoo Finance housing reporter Dani Romero delves into the details influencing the construction industry's hiring slowdown. Also catch Yahoo Finance's coverage of which industries saw the biggest employment gains and losses in January. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith
The Mortgage Bankers Association's latest data reveals a 4% decline in home purchase mortgage applications for the week ending January 31 compared to the previous week. Yahoo Finance Reporter Dani Romero examines the factors pressuring housing demand, current supply challenges, rental growth trends, and the ongoing impact of high mortgage rates on home affordability. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more "Wealth" here. This post was written by Angel Smith
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In today's segment of Good Buy or Goodbye, host Julie Hyman is joined by Mizuho Americas managing director and senior analyst Vikram Malhotra to explore his top picks and potential pitfalls in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. Malhotra advises investors to purchase Welltower, Inc. (WELL) — an owner of senior living facilities. Malhorta notes demand continues to accelerate for these types of facilities, calling it "the Silver Tsunami beneficiary" over the next 5 years as the senior population grows. He notes that this growing demand with a lack of supply will create clear pricing power for the developer. Malhotra also points to promising growth and acquisition opportunities in the sector. Meanwhile, Malhorta takes a bearish outlook on Rexford Industrial (REXR) — an owner of manufacturing and distribution facilities. He expresses concerns about the company's Southern California market focus, citing challenging supply and demand dynamics. Malhorta also goes on to point out that the potential for redevelopment lease-up is slowing, which could negatively impact both revenue and profitability. Furthermore, Malhotra sees minimal pricing power in the region, making Rexford Industrial a less attractive investment. Catch more of Yahoo Finance's Good Buy or Goodbye by clicking here. And to watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Angel Smith
January was a strong month for stocks (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI), but history suggests a rocky February ahead for equities. Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre appears on Catalysts to explain that February typically sees a market rise early in the month, peaking around mid-February and then followed by a decline. He notes potential bearish signals, like rising tariffs and a spike in the volatility index (^VIX), and which sectors are facing the highest wave of volatility. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Josh Lynch
USCF Investments, a leader in exchange traded fund (ETF) innovation, announced today that its USCF ETF Trust platform has grown to over $500 million in assets under management. The USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI) has grown significantly year-to-date, and SDCI was nominated for "Commodity ETF of the Year" by ETF.com last week. These important milestones reflect the firm's commitment to innovative strategies that help shareholders achieve their investment and diversi
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