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Slowing investor purchases could be positive sign for homebuyers

Yahoo Finance housing reporter Claire Boston outlines Realtor.com data that shows investors' home buying activity in 2024 pulled back from 2022 record highs and how the amount of investors purchasing a home in all-cash deals fell to a 16-year low. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 3 minutes ago

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QQQ Attracts $2.4B in Assets as S 500 Hits 6,000

- QQQ led ETF inflows as the strong jobs report lifted markets. - SPY saw outflows while SPLG and IVV attracted asset flows.

etf.com 19 hours ago

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Broadcom, Nvidia, and AMD Could Help This Unstoppable ETF Turn $250,000 Into $1 Million in 10 Years

Data center spending could top $1 trillion per year by 2028 to meet surging demand for computing capacity driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Suppliers of data center chips and components, such as Nvidia, Broadcom, and Advanced Micro Devices, could be poised for significant growth. The iShares Semiconductor ETF holds those three stocks along with 27 others, and it could turn $250,000 into $1 million over the coming decade.

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Mortgage rates tick down as US housing inventory recovers

US mortgage rates saw slight pullbacks this past week, according to data out from Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage ticking down to 6.85% while the 15-year rate moved back to 5.99%. These are the first declines in several weeks. Yahoo Finance housing reporter Claire Boston weighs in on how rates appear in limbo and remain in these general ranges throughout 2025, while also commenting on data pointing to a recovery in US housing inventories. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 5 days ago

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Defensive vs. cyclical stocks: How investors should position

Investors await clearer trade policy signals but should remain patient. Alessio de Longis, Invesco head of asset allocation and senior portfolio manager, joins Wealth to explain why portfolios now favor balanced asset allocation with a tilt toward fixed income and defensive sectors like healthcare (XLV), consumer staples (XLP), utilities (XLU), and defensive tech (XLK) to navigate volatility. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 6 days ago

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Semiconductor Revenues to Top $700 Billion Next Year

AI accelerators, 5G and edge computing underpin 2025 and 2026 growth

GuruFocus.com 6 days ago

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Nvidia stock's 6 eras: Comparing it to the rest of the chip sector

After posting first quarter earnings earlier this week, how much of an influence does Nvidia (NVDA) still have on the broader AI chip sector and various markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC)? Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre — who also hosts the Stocks In Translation podcast — goes on to compare Nvidia's stock moves to the PHLX Semiconductor Index (^SOX) and lists off the semiconductor manufacturer's eras alongside the market trends that have helped propel it higher. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here, or watch on your favorite streaming service. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 8 days ago

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Vanguard Files for New Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF

- The new fund will track the FTSE Emerging ex-China Index and charge a rock-bottom 0.07% fee. - It’s an intriguing move given the current geopolitical backdrop.

etf.com 10 days ago

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Pending home sales sink in April: A look into the housing market

US pending home sales fell by 6.3% in the month of April, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a bigger decline than the 1% anticipated. HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami comes on Wealth to talk more about the data print and home sales amid elevated mortgage rates. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 11 days ago

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Mortgage rates inch higher as US home sellers outnumber buyers

US mortgage rates slightly tick up for another week, according to data out from Freddie Mac, and are in limbo just below their 7% benchmark. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage now sits at 6.89% while the 15-year is at 6.03%. Yahoo Finance housing reporter Claire Boston comes on Wealth to talk more about the mortgage rate print as Redfin reports that home sellers have reached a record high in the US housing market. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 12 days ago

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ETFs to Buy After NVIDIA's Q1 Earnings Miss, Record Revenues

NVIDIA posts record first-quarter revenues despite earnings miss. ETFs like SMH, SHOC and SMHX offer top exposure to the AI chip giant's surging growth.

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SOXL, Semiconductor Stocks Jump Ahead of Nvidia Earnings

- The semiconductor sector has staged a dramatic comeback. - Trade tension de-escalation has been a big catalyst for the sector’s giant gains.

etf.com 13 days ago

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NVIDIA Gains Momentum Ahead of Q1 Earnings: ETFs in Focus

NVIDIA gains steam ahead of first-quarter earnings. NVDA-focused ETFs are in focus as AI demand and new chip launches drive investor optimism.

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4 health insurance options to explore if you're unemployed

Where should you turn to for health insurance coverage if you decide to quit your job or are laid off? Yahoo Finance senior health reporter Anjalee Khemlani explores four core opportunities for healthcare plans while unemployed, including COBRA, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 15 days ago

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Homeowners are feeling especially stressed about home repairs

Home improvement retailer Lowe's (LOW) topped first quarter earnings results, while Home Depot (HD) competitor fell shy of quarterly estimates. This comes as homeowners are spending less on home repairs and DIY projects as they feel more stressed, stemming from economic uncertainties. Angi Co-Founder Angie Hicks comes on Wealth for a conversation on why homeowners are delaying repairs and home renovation projects. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 16 days ago

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New home sales surged in April: Broker talks buying sight unseen

US new home sales rose by nearly 11% in April, as opposed to the 4% decline that economists were expecting and homebuyers showing some resiliency despite elevated mortgage rates. Kristopher Tramont, Real Broker broker associate and owner of the X Team, comes on Wealth to speak more with Brad Smith about US homebuilders and housing market trends, buying activity, and moves to the Sun Belt states. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 17 days ago

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Expected changes to Obamacare if Trump's tax bill gets passed

President Trump's "big, beautiful" tax and spending bill could see millions of Americans kicked from Affordable Care Act health coverage, more commonly referred to as Obamacare, if the bill is signed. Yahoo Finance consumer affairs reporter Jordan Weissmann comes on Wealth to talk about the proposed changes to Obamacare To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 17 days ago

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Existing home sales dipped: Why homebuyers are on the sidelines

Existing home sales dipped 0.5% in April as affordability challenges persist, according to National Association of Realtors. National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun joins Wealth to explain how high mortgage rates are keeping buyers sidelined. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 18 days ago

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Mortgage rates move higher, home values expected to fall in 2025

US mortgage rates rose from last week, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage ticking up to 6.86% while the 15-year sits at 6.01%. Yahoo Finance housing reporter Claire Boston relays the latest mortgage data after Moody's downgraded its rating on US credit last week. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 19 days ago

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Toll Brothers earnings: Housing demand still out there, analyst says

American homebuilder Toll Brothers (TOL) is maintaining its full-year guidance, as outlined by CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr., after reporting a fiscal second quarter beat on earnings and revenue estimates. Wedbush Securities SVP of equity research Jay McCanless comes on Catalysts to speak with Madison Mills and her guest host, Invesco's Brian Levitt, about the housing and order demands and broader homebuyer confidence that Toll Brothers is seeing. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here.

Yahoo Finance Video 20 days ago

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