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Mortgage rates today: 30-year nudges higher as Rocket, UWM stocks slide on oil-driven yield jitters

Mortgage rates today: 30-year nudges higher as Rocket, UWM stocks slide on oil-driven yield jitters

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.15% Tuesday, up from 6.12% Monday, according to Mortgage News Daily. Shares of Rocket Companies fell 2.1%, UWM Holdings dropped 2.2%, and loanDepot lost 3.1% as Treasury yields climbed. Homebuilder ETFs ITB and XHB declined about 1.5% and 1.7%. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the Fed’s March policy meeting.
Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.01%, the lowest since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage lenders Rocket Companies and UWM Holdings fell in Friday trading, while homebuilder shares were steady. New home sales slipped 1.7% in December, and the median new house price rose to $414,400. Pending home sales and mortgage applications both showed little movement despite easing rates.
Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies shares fell 13.67% to $17.93 on Friday, with trading volume tripling its 50-day average. PennyMac Financial plunged 33% after reporting quarterly earnings far below estimates. UWM Holdings also dropped nearly 14% as mortgage stocks slid and both major indexes closed lower. Markets face added uncertainty after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Rocket Companies shares fell 1.9% to $22.76 in early Wednesday trading as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.07%. Mortgage lenders and insurers, including loanDepot and MGIC Investment, also dropped. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, keeping traders focused on inflation and upcoming economic data. Investors are watching for fresh mortgage-application numbers and inflation reports later in the day.
Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.65% to $23.29 Friday after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage-bond purchase plan. UWM Holdings rose 14%. The Federal Housing Finance Agency confirmed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would handle the buying but gave no further details. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report for clues on rates and housing market direction.
12 January 2026
Rocket Companies stock (RKT) jumps on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond move — what to watch next

Rocket Companies stock (RKT) jumps on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond move — what to watch next

Rocket Companies shares jumped 9.6% to $23.29 Friday after the Trump administration announced $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities purchases tied to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The move triggered a rally in housing stocks as investors bet on lower mortgage rates. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the buying will match the Fed’s runoff pace, starting with a $3 billion tranche.
11 January 2026
Rocket Companies stock holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike; mortgage apps drop

Rocket Companies stock holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike; mortgage apps drop

Rocket Companies shares closed up 0.3% at $21.28 after volatile trading on heavy volume, with the stock up about 10% year-to-date. Barclays raised its price target to $22 but maintained a neutral rating. Mortgage applications fell 9.7% over the holiday-adjusted period, even as rates dropped to 6.25%. Director Matthew Rizik sold 5,000 shares under a pre-set trading plan.

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  • S&P Global Inc. Gets Consensus 'Buy' from 19 Brokerages
    April 29, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Shares of S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) hold a strong consensus 'Buy' recommendation from 19 brokerages, with an average 12-month price target near $549. Analysts highlight the firm's robust quarterly earnings, reporting $4.97 per share, surpassing estimates by $0.15, and revenue growth of 10.4% year-over-year to $4.17 billion. The company carries a market cap of $131.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.61, and a forecasted EPS of 19.51 for the current year. Institutional investors are adjusting holdings amid upbeat financials. Recent analyst moves include JPMorgan reducing its price target from $550 to $530 but maintaining an 'overweight' rating. Despite minor target adjustments, confidence remains firm due to steady revenue and profit expansion.

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29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT S&P Global Inc. Gets Consensus 'Buy' from 19 Brokerages April 29, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. Shares of S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) hold a strong **consensus 'Buy' recommendation** from 19 brokerages, with an average 12-month price target near $549. Analysts highlight the firm's robust **quarterly earnings**, reporting $4.97 per share, surpassing estimates by $0.15, and revenue growth of 10.4% year-over-year to $4.17 billion. The company carries a market cap of $131.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.61, and a forecasted EPS of 19.51 for the current
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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