Analysts included in Zacks.com's All Star Analyst Survey have recommended the stocks of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, American Home Mortgage Holdings Inc., Federated Investors Inc., and Washington Mutual Inc.The five stocks were the analysts' top recommendations in the finance sector. The Zacks all-star survey, created with Fortune magazine, can be found online at http://allstarpickshome.zacks.com.
The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
