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Mortgage refi applications jump even as U.S. homebuyer demand stays soft, supply up

Mortgage refi applications jump even as U.S. homebuyer demand stays soft, supply up

New-home sales plunged 7.3% in May to a 580,000 annual rate as unsold supply hit 10.3 months, signaling sluggish demand that threatens builder margins at D.R. Horton, Lennar, PulteGroup, and Toll Brothers, while a 3% jump in refinance applications offered only limited relief for mortgage originators like Rocket Companies.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Loan Holds Near 2026 Highs as Homebuilder Stocks Rebound

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Loan Holds Near 2026 Highs as Homebuilder Stocks Rebound

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates slipped to 6.49% Monday, down 0.04 percentage point, according to Mortgage News Daily, while Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey held at 6.22%. New-home sales fell 17.6% in January to the lowest level since October 2022. Homebuilder stocks rose as oil prices dropped and bond yields eased after the U.S. postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.
Mortgage rates today tick lower as U.S. markets shut; homebuilder stock prices in focus ahead of Fed minutes

Mortgage rates today tick lower as U.S. markets shut; homebuilder stock prices in focus ahead of Fed minutes

U.S. mortgage rates fell, with Bankrate reporting the average 30-year fixed at 6.13% on Feb. 16, down 10 basis points from last week. Stock markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day and will reopen Tuesday. Mortgage applications were flat, with more borrowers choosing FHA loans and ARMs. Retail sales and Fed minutes later this week are expected to influence rates.
Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.1% early Tuesday, with Bankrate showing an average of 6.20% and Mortgage News Daily at 6.17%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.22%. Homebuilder shares slipped, with Lennar down 1.1% and the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF off 0.6%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting for signals on future borrowing costs.
Mortgage rates today hold near 3-year lows as Fed meeting nears; homebuilder shares slip

Mortgage rates today hold near 3-year lows as Fed meeting nears; homebuilder shares slip

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate holds near 6%, its lowest level in over three years, with Freddie Mac reporting 6.09% and Bankrate at 6.20%. Core PCE inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target at 2.8%. Treasury yields and new inflation data are shaping rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week. Mortgage applications jumped 14.1% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
D.R. Horton stock rises as KBW trims target — what Wall Street is watching next

D.R. Horton stock rises as KBW trims target — what Wall Street is watching next

D.R. Horton shares rose about 1% to $158.82 Monday afternoon, tracking gains in other major homebuilders. Keefe Bruyette & Woods cut its price target on the stock to $168 from $175 but kept a “Market Perform” rating. Investors are focused on D.R. Horton’s Jan. 20 earnings after the company warned that affordability pressures could keep sales incentives high in 2026.
Toll Brothers Stock Slides After Q4 2025 Earnings Miss and Cautious 2026 Outlook: What It Means for TOL Investors

Toll Brothers Stock Slides After Q4 2025 Earnings Miss and Cautious 2026 Outlook: What It Means for TOL Investors

Toll Brothers shares fell about 2% to $136 Tuesday after fiscal Q4 results showed revenue at $3.41 billion and EPS of $4.58, missing consensus. Margins narrowed, with home sales gross margin at 25.5% versus 26% a year ago. Cash from operations dropped 46% to $370 million. The company’s 2026 outlook calls for lower home deliveries.
Stock Market Earnings Preview for December 8–15, 2025: Oracle, Broadcom, Costco and GameStop Lead a Fed‑Heavy Week

Stock Market Earnings Preview for December 8–15, 2025: Oracle, Broadcom, Costco and GameStop Lead a Fed‑Heavy Week

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates for a third straight time at its final meeting of 2025, with a decision due December 10. Major earnings reports from Oracle, Broadcom, Adobe, Costco, GameStop, and Lululemon are set for the week, raising the prospect of market volatility. Key economic data releases remain delayed after the fall government shutdown.

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  • Hecla Mining Shares Rise on Heavy Volume Amid Silver Price Volatility
    June 28, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT. Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) saw a late rally on Friday with shares closing at $15.54, up 2.57%, though the stock finished the week 2.8% lower. Volume surged to 112.44 million shares, 604% above average, driven by Russell index rebalancing that complicated demand assessment. Silver prices hovered around $59 an ounce, significantly below Hecla's Q1 average selling price of $82.70, pressuring margins despite costs averaging $8.17 an ounce. Hecla remains debt-free, with strong cash flow and a $225 million undrawn revolver after focusing on silver post-Casa Berardi sale. Market watchers note risks from potential U.S. rate hikes, while silver miners ETF (SIL) gained 1.73% on Friday.

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Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) heads into Monday after heavy volume and silver move

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) heads into Monday after heavy volume and silver move

28 June 2026
Hecla Mining surged 2.57% Friday on record volume driven by Russell index rebalancing, but still ended the week down 2.8% as silver prices at $58.78 per ounce remain 29% below Hecla’s Q1 realized price, raising concerns over margin repeatability as the stock faces its first session without index-flow noise on Monday.
Heat wave turns trash routes into cost test for Republic Services (NYSE:RSG)

Heat wave turns trash routes into cost test for Republic Services (NYSE:RSG)

28 June 2026
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) and Rumpke are shifting trash collection to earlier hours in Ohio and Indiana next week to avoid dangerous heat, as route timing is critical for controlling labor costs and maintaining margins; Republic last traded at $216.39, WM at $225.53, with no regular U.S. equity session underway at press time.
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