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Trump Organization Expands in India, Where Many of Its Partners Face Accusations

October 16, 2025October 17, 2025 · World News

GURUGRAM, India—When the Trump Organization in April announced another luxury real-estate project in India, Eric Trump gave a shout out to his local partners for helping accelerate the…

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These 20 stocks soared the most in 2023

These 20 stocks soared the most in 2023

December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 · Breaking News

(Updated with Friday’s closing prices.) The 2023 rally for stocks in the U.S. accelerated as more investors bought the idea that the Federal Reserve succeeded in its effort…

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Mortgage rates' dip to 7% could be brief if jobs market stays strong, Fannie Mae economist says

Mortgage rates' dip to 7% could be brief if jobs market stays strong, Fannie Mae economist says

December 8, 2023December 9, 2023 · Breaking News

November’s sharp pullback in 30-year fixed mortgage rates may not last if the labor market remains strong, said Mark Palim, deputy chief economist at Fannie Mae. Palim was…

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WSJ News Exclusive | Xi Jinping Is Looking for Someone to Blame for China’s Property Bust

WSJ News Exclusive | Xi Jinping Is Looking for Someone to Blame for China’s Property Bust

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 · Business

Updated Oct. 26, 2023 12:05 am ET With China’s property bust threatening to sink the country’s economic recovery, Xi Jinping is looking for someone to blame. After putting…

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FedEx, Klaviyo, KB Home, CrowdStrike, and More Stock Market Movers

FedEx, Klaviyo, KB Home, CrowdStrike, and More Stock Market Movers

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 · Business

We’ve detected you are on Internet Explorer. For the best Barrons.com experience, please update to a modern browser. Summary Summary U.S Europe Asia FX Rates Futures ETFs Crypto…

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KB Home stock slips despite earnings beat, raised forecast and ‘steady’ demand

KB Home stock slips despite earnings beat, raised forecast and ‘steady’ demand

September 20, 2023September 21, 2023 · Breaking News

KB Home shares declined in the extended session Wednesday even after the home builder reported results that topped Wall Street estimates, hiked its revenue forecast for the year…

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U.S. housing starts drop to lowest level since June 2020

U.S. housing starts drop to lowest level since June 2020

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 · Breaking News

The numbers: Construction of new U.S. homes fell 11.3% in August — falling short of Wall Street expectations — as builders scaled back new projects to focus on…

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Builder confidence falls for the first time in 2023, despite strong U.S. home-buying demand

Builder confidence falls for the first time in 2023, despite strong U.S. home-buying demand

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 · Breaking News

The numbers: Builder confidence waned in August as the 30-year mortgage rate surged, dampening U.S. home-buying interest. Despite a persistent shortage of homes on the market for resale,…

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Home Depot, Target, and More to Watch This Week

Home Depot, Target, and More to Watch This Week

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 · Business

Home Depot, Target, Cisco, Deere, Walmart, and More Stocks to Watch This Week Source link

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Construction spending inches up, showing signs of a recovery in housing

Construction spending inches up, showing signs of a recovery in housing

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 · Breaking News

The construction industry posted a slight gain in May as companies and the government increased spending on projects across the U.S. Spending on construction projects rose 0.9% in…

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Tesla, Nvidia, Spirit Aerosystems, KB Home, Accenture, and More Market Movers

Tesla, Nvidia, Spirit Aerosystems, KB Home, Accenture, and More Market Movers

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 · Business

Stock futures were falling following three straight days of losses for Wall Street. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell again will be delivering testimony before Congress. His comments on…

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U.S. housing starts surge as builders rev up single-family home construction in May, while a housing shortage drags on 

U.S. housing starts surge as builders rev up single-family home construction in May, while a housing shortage drags on 

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 · Breaking News

The numbers: Construction on new American homes jumped 21.7% in May, as homebuilders ramp up building single-family homes to meet strong demand from buyers. Housing starts rose to…

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Home builders turn bullish for the first time in nearly a year amid strong housing demand

Home builders turn bullish for the first time in nearly a year amid strong housing demand

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 · Breaking News

The numbers: For the first time in nearly a year, home builders are upbeat about the housing market outlook. The shortage of previously-owned sales is helping to buoy…

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Walmart, Alibaba, Target, and More Stocks to Watch This Week

Walmart, Alibaba, Target, and More Stocks to Watch This Week

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 · Business

Walmart, Alibaba, Target, and More Stocks to Watch This Week Source link

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Biden approves Willow oil-drilling permit in Alaska. It’s a ‘carbon bomb,’ one group says.

Biden approves Willow oil-drilling permit in Alaska. It’s a ‘carbon bomb,’ one group says.

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 · Breaking News

The Biden administration approved the large-scale and controversial Willow drilling project for ConocoPhillips on Alaska’s oil-rich North Slope on Monday. The approval, although with some conditions, is one…

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The Top Luxury Home Builder Is a Buy for 2023

The Top Luxury Home Builder Is a Buy for 2023

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 · Business

This article is an excerpt from “Here Are Barron’s 10 Top Stocks for the New Year,” published on Dec. 16, 2022. To see the full list, click here. …

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U.S. new home sales rose in November by 5.8%

U.S. new home sales rose in November by 5.8%

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 · Breaking News

The numbers: U.S. new home sales rose 5.8% to a seasonally-adjusted rate of 640,000 in November, from a revised 605,000 in the prior month, the Commerce Department reported…

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Builder sentiment fell every single month in 2022. Builders say there’s a silver lining.

Builder sentiment fell every single month in 2022. Builders say there’s a silver lining.

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 · Breaking News

The numbers:  The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly confidence index fell two points to 31 in December, the trade group said on Monday. It’s the 12th month…

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This fund beats the S&P 500 by using just 75 of its components. Here’s how it works.

This fund beats the S&P 500 by using just 75 of its components. Here’s how it works.

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 · Breaking News

What worked well during the years-long bull market through 2021 — a focus on growth, regardless of price — has ground to a halt this year. The rebirth…

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Housing starts fall again as high mortgage rates scare off U.S. home buyers

Housing starts fall again as high mortgage rates scare off U.S. home buyers

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 · Breaking News

The numbers: Construction on new houses fell 4.2% in October as high mortgage rates put off buyers and forced builders to scale back, a situation that’s likely to continue…

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