KB Home Slips After Earnings: What's Next for Homebuilders?

The economy typically has three leading industries that investors can watch closely when trying to figure out the potential future of the stock market. Of course, consumer discretionary is a big part of this mix, as the United States economy is increasingly made up of consumer trends and debt. Following these consumer trends is the mortgage market, which is an extension of the real estate sector.A third industry just as connected to the rest is the transportation sector, particularly the trucking industry, ...