5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are ticking lower at the start of another holiday-shortened trading week after major indexes gained ground last week; gold and silver prices stepped back from recent record-high levels; shares of DigitalBridge are soaring after a report that the data center investment firm is in talks to be acquired by Japan’s SoftBank; oil prices […]

MAPPED: Which States Are Seeing the Highest Foreclosure Activity Right Now

Key Takeaways In many states across the U.S., homeowners are struggling to keep up with their housing costs. As of November, foreclosure activity had risen by 21% when compared with the same month last year.1 It was 3% lower than October’s levels. That said, “overall volumes remain well below historical highs,” according to a report by real estate data […]

How Bond Markets Could Keep Mortgage Rates High

Key Takeaways The big question facing bond markets in 2026—and thus anyone hoping to buy a home—is whether long-term rates will stay sluggishly high even as the Federal Reserve cuts rates.  It’s a scenario that could diminish the impact of the Fed’s rate cuts, as homebuyers hold off amid elevated mortgage rates and businesses opt […]

Target’s Stock Hasn’t Had a Great Year. Here’s Why It’s Climbing Today

Key Takeaways We might not know how Target’s sales were this Christmas yet, but its shares are getting a holiday-week bump. Shares of the retailer rose Friday—recently up more than 2%, though a bit off earlier highs, they were among the S&P 500’s top gainers in Friday’s session—after the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the details, […]