Rocket Companies climbs as $2.1 trillion servicing book draws focus amid mortgage slump
Rocket shares advanced Wednesday even as mortgage demand hit a one-year low. The divergence sharpened attention on Rocket’s enlarged servicing franchise.
US Mortgage Rates Climb Following Fed Decision as Treasury Yields Advance
NEW YORK, July 29, 2026, 18:00 — US mortgage rates increased after the Federal Reserve maintained its policy stance, with yields on long-dated Treasury notes also moving higher.
Berkshire Buys In at $72.50 in Taylor Morrison Deal, Paying Sub-Peer Multiples
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has finalized its all-cash acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, ending public trading of Taylor Morrison shares. Eligible shareholders receive $72.50 in cash per share. According to the filing, trading ceased after July 24.
Trading in Taylor Morrison (NYSE:TMHC) shares halts following $8.5 billion acquisition
There was no real-time quote for Taylor Morrison Home Corp. on Tuesday. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. finalized the acquisition on Friday. Shareholders received $72.50 in cash for each qualifying share.
Opendoor Shares Hold at $3.85; Earnings on Aug. 4 Spotlight Margins
Shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc. ended Monday's session up 0.4% at $3.85. The stock showed no movement in after-hours trading as of 18:02 EDT.
Berkshire completes $6.8 bln Taylor Morrison deal at 10.8x earnings; trading suspended
NEW YORK, July 27, 2026, 10:06 EDT — Shares were halted in U.S. regular session after Berkshire wrapped up its $6.8 billion takeover of Taylor Morrison at a multiple of 10.8 times earnings.
Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) Shares Fall 15% Amid Mortgage Rate Pressures at Market Close
Opendoor Technologies shares closed 0.3% lower on Friday at $3.835, marking a 14.8% decline from the previous Friday’s $4.50 close.
Digital Realty shares jump as increased pace, premium rents in leases bolster growth outlook
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. topped the S&P 500 on Friday after boosting its outlook for 2026. At 2:53 p.m. EDT, the data-center REIT's shares had climbed 12.4% to $201.64.
U.S. mortgage rates approach 7% as daily measure exceeds weekly average
The U.S. mortgage market’s actual rate is nearer to 7% than indicated by weekly figures. Mortgage News Daily listed the 30-year fixed rate at 6.85% on Thursday. Freddie Mac showed 6.58% in its weekly report.
U.S. mortgage rate spread adds pressure on homebuilder margins as 7% nears
U.S. daily mortgage rates reached 6.85% on Thursday, marking the highest level in 13 months. Freddie Mac posted a 6.58% weekly average. The 27-basis-point difference signals new margin pressure facing homebuilders.
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) Contracts Rise 12%, Margins Remain Key Watchpoint
Opendoor said weekly acquisition contracts rose 12%, according to its most recent operating update. The figures cover the week to July 18.
Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) Encounters Challenge as Mortgage Rates Hit 6.69%
Opendoor Technologies Inc. was set to open down on Wednesday, as an 11-month peak in mortgage rates overshadowed a 12% weekly increase in initial home-acquisition contracts. U.S. cash markets stayed closed.
Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) trades around $4.50 ahead of key August margin trial
Opendoor Technologies Inc. hovered close to $4.50 in early-afternoon trade on delay. Shares rebounded after slipping to an intraday bottom of $4.31.
Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) Shares Priced at $4.50 Require Improved Cost Leverage for Q2 Breakeven
Opendoor heads into Monday following a 5.6% decline over the week. The bigger challenge for investors is within the company's second-quarter forecast from management.
Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) heads into Q2 with breakeven outlook after volatile trading
U.S. stock markets did not operate Saturday. Opendoor Technologies Inc. recorded trading volume of 526.6 million shares over the past week. That comprised roughly 55% of its outstanding shares, based on calculations. Total volume may include repeated trades.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) Rise Narrows Gap Over Treasury Yields to 40 Basis Points
Realty Income shares rose 3.8% last week, bucking a broader market downturn. The stock closed at $65.71 on Friday, easing 0.1% for the session.
Annaly’s 13% Yield Seen Under Pressure Ahead of Q2 Results
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. starts earnings week carrying a 13.0% forward yield and little margin for mistakes. U.S. markets did not trade on Saturday. The stock closed Friday at $23.01, falling 1.75%. This leaves Annaly 16.1% higher than its March book value.
Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) acquisition contracts rise as mortgage demand falls
Opendoor Technologies Inc. entered the third quarter with acquisition contracts rising 3% from the prior week while a key gauge of U.S. home-purchase loan demand fell 7%, a 10-percentage-point split that could test whether it can keep homes moving without giving up margin.
US mortgage rates can fall without a Fed cut, but bond math shows the limits
U.S. mortgage rates can fall without a Federal Reserve cut, but the bond-market route now open would need to deliver more than a routine quarter-point move to reverse the latest drop in homebuying demand. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s average 30-year contract rate reached 6.65% in the week ended July 10, the highest since August 2025, while purchase applications fell 7.3% to their lowest since February.
Opendoor stock stays 70% over KBW’s new target as Q2 profit margins tighten
Opendoor Technologies Inc. may see about a $9 million shortfall in cost and mix at its Aug. 4 results, if second-quarter revenue and contribution margin hit the midpoint of its guidance, per company figures. Shares last ticked up 0.1% to $4.49. That's nearly 70% above Keefe, Bruyette & Woods' new target. The gap is slim.
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