Welcome back to Market on Close. I'm Sam Bartis at the New York Stock Exchange. So, here's some final thoughts on basically the weak session that we saw.Two big stories really driving the market narrative this week. The Fed and the AI trade. The markets really got what they wanted with that 25 basis point cut, but investors also took Pal's comments as less hawkish than expected.A big part of this was to do with the so-called mini QE, the plan to buy $40 billion in T bills starting from today. Now the reason ...

MORGAN HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Preserve and Retreat, two new communities within the highly desirable Crosswinds master plan in Morgan Hill, California. Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Silicon Valley, Morgan Hill blends small-town charm and scenic views with a welcoming downtown district where residents can enjoy an array of boutique shopping, acclaimed wineries and top- ...

Let's talk about all of it now with John Lavalo. He's home builders and building product analysts at UBS. Appreciate you being here, John.And a much different and much harder story for the builders than a few years ago when they were trading. Let's not forget at like four times earnings. So, what happens now.Did the changing shifting dynamics in the market to a buyer market help them on the margin at all or they just is it just going to be tough into next year. >> No, look, actually, we think 2026 is going ...

The beginning of the week saw fairly muted trading, as investors awaited Wednesday's highly anticipated interest rate decision. The central bank cut rates by 25 basis points for the third -- and final -- time this year, bringing the target range to 3.50% - 3.75%. According to the central bank's dot plot, the Fed projects one rate cut in 2026, though the CME Fedwatch tool is pricing in a 68% chance of two rate cuts next year. Though the broader market enjoyed the Fed-induced lift, AI valuation concerns broug ...

I do want to welcome in our next guest though, broaden out our conversation here. Joining us now, Chris Vermuan, the founder and chief investment officer at the technical traders. Chris, thank you for being with us today.You know, I of course focused on Broadcom's earnings. We had Oracle pulling down the markets yesterday. You know, with these big AI names seeing these massive double-digit drops, you know, can we sustain this rally or or do we need to be concerned about the AI tech trade.>> Yeah, that's a g ...

Key Takeaways Investors are rotating into rate-sensitive sectors as markets hit new highs on a recent Fed cut.Each featured stock is trading below its 52-week high while showing improved earnings estimates.ONON, LEN, JEF, OMC and TRI are five cyclical sector stocks currently trading at lucrative valuation. On Dec. 11, the two major indexes — the Dow and the S&P 500 — have advanced 1.3% and 0.2%, respectively. At the same time, these two benchmarks recorded their fresh all-time high closing. On the other han ...

Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, Dec. 16.Analysts expect the Miami, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.18 per share, down from $4.03 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Lennar's quarterly revenue is $9.13 billion. Last year, it reported $9.95 billion in revenue, according to Benzinga Pro.On Nov. 14, Lennar announced the retirement of Jonathan Jaffe, co-CEO and president.Shares ...

Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, Dec. 16.Analysts expect the Miami, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.18 per share, down from $4.03 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Lennar's quarterly revenue is $9.13 billion. Last year, it reported $9.95 billion in revenue, according to Benzinga Pro.On Nov. 14, Lennar announced the retirement of Jonathan Jaffe, co-CEO and president.Shares ...

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Wilder Ranch, is coming soon to Westminster, Colorado. This exclusive Toll Brothers resort-style community will offer four new luxury collections featuring townhomes, duets, and single-family homes. Site work is underway, and the community is anticipated to open for sale in early 2026. Wilder Ranch will offer luxury living in a convenient ...

Single-family home community in the Spring-Ford Area School District debuts professionally designed Laney model home now available for toursROYERSFORD, Pa., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, announced the Company’s newest Philadelphia-area community, Canterbury Meadows, is now open for sale in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Canterbury Meadows Sales Center and professionally designed Laney model home are now open for tours at ...