Lending Spreads, ABI And Housing
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Todd Sullivan
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 7:04 AM EDT
The architectural billings index came out today and while backing off the previous record number, the index is solidly in the “growth” mode meaning increased construction in the coming months.
In this article: XHB
Sen Johnson To Watt: “Engage Treasury Department In Talks To End The Conservatorship”
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Todd Sullivan
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:03 AM EDT
The shrinking of the GSE’s under the conservatorship and the depletion of their capital bases is only hurting the housing market.
In this article: FNMA
Home Improvement And Housing Starts
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Leigh Drogen
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 3:37 AM EDT
LOW, the second largest home improvement retailer in the U.S. after Home Depot, reported results for the third quarter before today’s opening bell. TGT reported results this morning also. Initially expected to be one of the dogs among the retailers,
Residential Building Sector Again Mixed In October 2014, But Long Term Growth Still Trending Down
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Steven Hansen
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 1:40 PM EDT
Residential building permits were a mixed bag. Although the amount of permits was higher than completions this month - the amount of permits continues to trend down.
Housing Starts Fall In October As Building Permits Rise
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James Picerno
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 11:29 AM EDT
The pace of new residential housing construction slumped last month, dipping to 1.009 million units (annualized) in October — down nearly 3% from September’s total, the US Census Bureau reports.
What Blows Up First? Part 5: Shale Oil Junk Bonds
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John Rubino
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:43 AM EDT
Junk yield premiums over US Treasuries are back down to housing bubble levels. So are default rates.
A High-Yield Mortgage Play Without Mortgage Risk
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Dividends4Life
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:35 AM EDT
The small-cap arena is where you are most likely to find stocks that deliver multiples of return, since it’s the small companies that grow to become the behemoths.
Housing Index Continues Climb
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Todd Sullivan
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:37 PM EDT
The housing recovery has been hampered by stifled bank lending due to a combination of tighter regulation and low credit spreads.
Recent News From Xinyuan Real Estate Not Good, BUT….
Article By:
Elliott Morss
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 3:43 PM EDT
Xinyuan (XIN) announced its third quarter results last week and they were not good. Following the announcement, some continue to support the company while others do not.
In this article: XIN
Large Cap Best And Worst Report
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E.B. Capital Markets
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:57 AM EDT
The average large cap score is 68.31, above the four week moving average score of 67.91. The average large cap stock is trading -10.27% below its 52 week high, 2.75% above its 200 dma, has 3.57 days to cover held short, and is expected to see EPS growth of 10.77% next year.
Chinese Inquiries On U.S. Real Estate Soar 35% After Easing Of Visa Rules
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Michael Krieger
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Monday, November 17, 2014 1:48 PM EDT
In a nation in which 1 out of every 3 homes is unaffordable, you’d think the primary goal of public policy wouldn’t be to ensure real estate becomes even more out of reach for the average citizen.
What's On The Radar Screen In The Week Ahead
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Marc Chandler
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Monday, November 17, 2014 3:06 AM EDT
The investment climate rests on three legs: the divergence that is characterized by the de-synchronized business cycle, the decline in commodity prices and a slowing of China.
View From The Hill: Deflation Shadows Bulls With Disequilibrium In Capital Markets
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Hillbent
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Sunday, November 16, 2014 6:48 PM EDT
Deflation is casting a larger shadow over the U.S. equity bull market and I believe that the Fed may be forced to defer raising rates if the U.S. Dollar continues its upward trajectory while weaker G-8 members (Japan, China, and Europe) maintain highly accommodative policies.
Modest Growth Expected For US Housing Sector
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James Picerno
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Friday, November 14, 2014 7:47 AM EDT
Existing home sales, which dominate transaction activity, are still falling in annual term, although the numbers seem to be showing tentative signs of rebounding.
Housing Affordability Slightly Lower In Third Quarter
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Global Economic Intersection
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Thursday, November 13, 2014 2:53 PM EDT
Firming home prices in markets across the country contributed to a slight dip in nationwide housing affordability in the third quarter of 2014.