• January 27, 2025

US new home sales climb 3.6% in December

US new home sales for the month of December came out above economist estimates, climbing 3.6% month-over-month and 6.7% year-over-year to 698,000. Catalysts host Seana Smith breaks down this key housing market data. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • January 27, 2025

1 Vanguard ETF That Could Be a Big Winner in Trump's Second Term

Bank stocks made up one of the best-performing areas of the stock market in 2024. The financial sector, which mainly consists of banks, rose by more than 30%. For many investors, the best way to get bank stock exposure is through a low-cost ETF, and the Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSEMKT: VFH) is one that could be worth a closer look right now.

  • January 24, 2025

Existing-home sales rise 2.2% in Dec. 2024, decline annually

Existing-home sales rose 2.2% in December 2024, reaching 4.24 million units — slightly above economists' forecast of 4.2 million, according to data posted on Friday from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Despite the monthly uptick, annual existing home sales declined to their lowest level in approximately three decades. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Dani Romero analyzes the report and examines the implications for the current housing market landscape. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith