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Shareholder returns for major homebuilders D.R. Horton and Lennar outperformed the S&P 500 index from August 2014 through August 2024. Analysts lowered their investment outlooks for both companies this summer, but some investors remain optimistic about the industry’s earnings prospects.Stock Chart IconStock Chart IconDR Horton (DHI) and Lennar (LEN) performance versus the S&P500.Industry observers say large homebuilders have strengthened their market position since the 2007-2008 financial crisis.”Many of them received significant liquidity increases from the stimulus packages of the early 2010s,” said Luis Quintero, a professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business, “and they were able to use…

GQG Partners bought 17.1 million shares in Ambuja Cement in a bulk deal on Friday. Other buyers included Morgan Stanley, Norges Bank and SBI Life Insurance, according to an ET Now report. Adani Group’s Holderlind Investments has reportedly sold 68 million shares in the cement maker.This is an ongoing story and more information is pending.Prior to Friday’s purchase, GQG held a 1.35% stake in the company, with its holdings amounting to more than 330 million shares.The billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate on Friday sold about 2.8% stake in Adani Group’s Ambuja Cement for about 42 billion rupees in a bulk pre-market…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Xavier Nau | E+ | Getty ImagesSaudi Arabia’s focus on inward investment has led to stricter requirements for foreigners visiting the kingdom to bring capital.Assets at Saudi Arabia’s $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, are set to grow 29% to 2.87 trillion Saudi riyals ($765.2 billion) in 2023, it said in its annual report released earlier this week, with domestic investment being a big driver.The fund’s investment in domestic infrastructure and real estate development increased 15 percent from a year ago to 233 billion riyals, while its foreign investment rose 14 percent to 586 billion…

Stock markets edged higher on Thursday as global sentiment improved on hopes of a possible interest rate cut in September.”The market is closely monitoring the developments in global indices and the recent slump in the US market ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium has led to caution domestically as well. Technically, there are signs of consolidation as Nifty has failed to breach the resistance at 24,850 levels. Nevertheless, we maintain a bullish outlook on the market and recommend focus on select stock picks,” Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking said.The breakdown of pre-market transactions is as follows:Market situationGIFT Nifty (formerly…

On June 22, 2023, customers arrive at Cava restaurant in New York City.Brendan McDiarmid | ReutersKava The company raised its full-year outlook on Thursday after strong restaurant traffic led to better-than-expected quarterly profit and sales.The company’s shares rose 9% in after-hours trading. The stock has more than doubled this year, giving Cava a market capitalization of about $11.6 billion as of Thursday’s close.Here’s how what the company reported for the quarter ended July 14 compares to Wall Street expectations, based on LSEG’s analyst survey.Earnings per share: 17 cents (expected: 13 cents)Revenue: $233 million (expected: $220 million)The Mediterranean restaurant chain reported…

A customer gets take-out food at Cava restaurant in Chicago, Illinois on May 28, 2024.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesLet’s take a look at the companies that made headlines after the bell rang. Kava Group — Shares in the fast-casual restaurant brand rose about 6% in after-hours trading after reporting better-than-expected earnings. Cava posted profits of 17 cents per share, beating LSEG’s expectations by 4 cents. Revenue also beat expectations.Uber — The ride-sharing platform’s stock price is General MotorsCruise announced a multiyear partnership that will see the embattled self-driving car company offer driverless rides to Uber users as soon as next…

A Burger King Whopper burger is displayed on April 5, 2022 in San Anselmo, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesWalmart Members will be getting some crazy deals.The company announced a new partnership with fast-food chain Burger King on Thursday. The partnership allows members of its Walmart+ subscription program to receive 25% off Burger King orders through the BK app. Members will also receive a free flame-grilled Whopper with their purchase every three months, starting in September, according to a news release.Walmart is positioning the added perk as cost savings for members, at a time when cost-conscious customers are increasingly looking for…

The next innovation in crypto will not come from the introduction of the Solana exchange-traded fund. The asset manager says it is more focused on other ways investors can diversify their portfolios with cryptocurrencies. The long-awaited Bitcoin ETF, launched in January, was a success, but many are wondering what’s next for the industry. Some crypto enthusiasts are speculating which coin will be put into the ETF wrapper next, with many speculating that it could be Solana. But asset managers at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole say the quest doesn’t stop there. “When we think about how to educate…

A look at companies making waves in midday trading: Crocs — The footwear company’s shares rose nearly 2% after Williams Trading upgraded the company to a “buy” rating. The investment firm said Crocs’ hiring of actress Sydney Sweeney as a spokesperson for its Hey Dude brand could help reverse a negative sales trend. Nordson — The adhesives company’s shares rose 2% after third-quarter results beat expectations. Nordson reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.41, compared with analysts surveyed by FactSet expecting $2.33. The company’s revenue of $661.6 million also beat the consensus estimate of $656.5 million. Deutsche Bank — The…

According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of existing homes rose 1.3% in July from June to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.95 million, the first increase in five months.Sales decreased 2.5% compared to the same period last year.Sales increased the most in the Northeast and remained steady in the Midwest, with prices also increasing the most in the Northeast.”Home sales remain sluggish despite a slight increase,” Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, said in a statement. “But consumers certainly have more options and lower interest rates are making home affordability better.”These sales were…