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Yahoo Finance host Julie Hyman joins Brad Smith on Wealth to discuss the recent surge in utility stocks (XLU), the sector leaning into volatility over rising demand for AI data centers and the energy needed to power them. Traditionally a stable industry, utilities are now facing shifting dynamics, exemplified by the growth in power generation and expansions into solar, wind, and nuclear. Vistra Corp.'s (VST) 300% rise and Constellation Energy's (CEG) nuclear reactor deal with Microsoft (MSFT) highlight this. Mizuho Americas managing director and senior analyst Anthony Crowdwell cautions investors, stating the firm has "struggled with valuation" for Constellation. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Josh Lynch
Intel beats fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates but offers a downbeat outlook for the ongoing quarter.
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According to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales fell 5.5% month-over-month in December 2024. The West Coast in the United States was hit the hardest. Redfin Head of Economic Research Chen Zhao joins Wealth to discuss what this signals for the broader health of the housing market. Zhao notes that as 2024 came to a close, "housing market activity really slowed, and we're seeing that continue into the new year." She notes this is related to a rise in mortgage rates as the Federal Reserve began signaling a pause to interest rates. "I think that the housing market is likely to remain fairly sluggish in the near term," she tells Yahoo Finance, though she notes continued "uncertainty" stemming from new Trump administration policies that could drive mortgage rates higher. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith
Mortgage rates remain nearly unchanged this week, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage ticking down 0.01% to 6.95% as reported by Freddie Mac. Yahoo Finance senior housing reporter Claire Boston sits down with Brad Smith to talk more about the outlook on the rate environment after the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates where they are in its January FOMC meeting. Read up on Claire Boston's coverage of slowing housing contract activity in December. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
Even gold bug Peter Schiff is perplexed by the weak performance of the miners vs their precious
In a recent episode of Trader Talk, Sylvia Jablonski, CEO and CIO of Defiance ETFs, pushed back against Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s claim that quantum computing is still 15 to 30 years away. Huang’s statement, made at the CES conference, sent quantum stocks plummeting, with names like IonQ and D-Wave taking severe hits. However, Jablonski argues that while large-scale quantum supercomputers may still be in development, the technology is already making an impact in key industries. “Quantum already exists in some form,” Jablonski explained, pointing to real-world applications in financial risk management, cryptography, and drug discovery. Companies like D-Wave are actively using quantum annealing technology, and major firms, including Google (GOOGL, GOOG) and IBM (IBM), continue to push forward with breakthroughs in quantum processing. She also questioned Huang’s authority in the quantum space, noting that while he is a leading voice in AI and GPU computing, he is not necessarily an expert in quantum technology. Notably, despite his dismissive remarks, Nvidia recently posted job openings for quantum computing roles, raising questions about the company’s actual stance. Jablonski remains bullish on quantum investing, acknowledging volatility but emphasizing the long-term potential. “It’ll take time,” she said, reinforcing the importance of looking beyond short-term market reactions. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk here. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned. This post was written by Langston Sessoms.
CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces January income distributions for its income ETFs. ETF NameTickerAmount per ShareEx-DateRecord DatePayable DateAmplify Samsung SOFR ETFSOFR$0.360081/30/251/30/251/31/25Amplify Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Target High Income ETFTLTP$0.236901/30/251/30/251/31/25Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETFQDVO$0.193371/30/251/30/251/31/25Amplify Cash Flow High Income ETFHCOW$0.173001/30/251/30/251/31/25Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETFDIVO$0.169