What You Need To Know Ahead of D.R. Horton's Earnings Report Thursday

Key TakeawaysA number of homebuilders are set to report earnings this month, with D.R. Horton leading the way Thursday, giving investors a look at the state of the real estate market.JPMorgan analysts wrote in a note in March that D.R. Horton told them sales had been "healthy" so far in the quarter, with stable pricing and not much buildup in housing inventory.However, Wedbush Securities analysts recently downgraded several stocks in the homebuilding industry as it predicted seasonal declines in demand.Alon ...