Welcome back to Power Lunch. Some new data out this morning. Pretty gloomy picture of the housing market as new home sales fell nearly 14% in May.High mortgage rates and affordability are continuing to challenge buyers. And that was the biggest monthly drop in almost three years. Let's get some more insight on what's going on here with power broker Ryan Sirant, the founder and CEO of Sirand.And uh Ryan, I I can't res. So I mean we've we got all the developments in New York City in particular today, right. I ...

Ugly picture for new home sales this morning, hitting a seven-month low. Market doesn't like it. Diana Ol has the numbers and the why.Diana. Yeah, Kelly, you stole my word. I was going to say ugly report.No question. Look, sales of newly built homes dropped nearly 14% in May from April. The street was looking for a 6% decline.This count is based on signed contracts. So, people out shopping in May when mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. The average on the 30-year fixed mortgage started May at 6.83% 83% r ...

M&A Trends in Tech - Acqui-hires are increasingly common in AI, with companies valuing the talent and expertise of acquired teams [2][3][4] - Smaller investments and acqui-hires can be viewed more favorably by regulators from an antitrust perspective [5] - M&A activity is picking up, with buyers in AI and digital infrastructure becoming more active [8] - Private equity firms have significant dry powder and are looking for deals [9] Factors Influencing M&A - Geopolitical conditions, tariffs, and events in Ukraine and the Middle East are key factors [10] - Interest rates are a key determinant of M&A activity; stabilization or improvement in the forward curve could boost deals [10] - Predictability in antitrust regulations is adding positive momentum to the M&A outlook [11] - Improvement in IPO markets is needed to provide private equity firms with exit opportunities [12] - A disconnect between buyers and sellers on valuation, influenced by interest rates, remains a challenge [14] Specific Areas of Activity - Traditional media companies are restructuring and reevaluating their portfolios due to the disruption of streaming [16] - Sports have become an area of growth and interest, driving up sports franchise values [17] - AI is a dynamic force in M&A, particularly in specialized hardware and hardware integration (software meeting silicon) [18] - Data center deals have doubled in 2024 compared to 2023, driven by the need for greater infrastructure and cloud services [21] Regulatory and Political Environment - The DOJ and FTC are signaling an openness to considering transactions with remedies [24] - The administration is focused on "America First" initiatives and ensuring equality of messaging, particularly for conservative viewpoints [26] - Companies need to understand the administration's objectives and incorporate government relations early in the deal planning [27] - Regulators are focused on tech, particularly regarding free speech issues, but are showing optimism by considering remedies [30]

I got a call from Congress last night. Sir, there's a problem. I said, what is it.Money is pouring in. We don't know how to account for it. I said, check the tariffs.$88 billion came in from tariffs, no inflation, and it's going to get even more. So, I know what I'm doing. So, we have a a stupid person, frankly, at the Fed.He probably won't cut today. Europe had 10 cuts and we had none. And I guess he's a political guy.I don't know. He's a political guy who's not a smart person. But he's costing the country ...

Core Viewpoint - The real estate market in the U.S. is facing significant challenges this spring and summer due to high mortgage rates and uncertainty, leading potential homebuyers to adopt a wait-and-see approach [1] Group 1 - Navy Federal Credit Union's chief economist, Heather Long, highlights the severe conditions in the U.S. real estate market for the upcoming seasons [1] - Concerns over uncertainty and elevated mortgage rates are causing homebuyers to hesitate and refrain from making purchases [1]

Key Takeaways COF's Discover deal and solid card segment support growth despite rising credit risks. Relatively high interest rates are boosting COF's net interest income and net interest margin. COF's rising costs and elevated charge-offs challenge its efficiency and asset quality outlook.Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) remains well-positioned for growth on the back of strategic acquisitions, relatively higher interest rates, a strong balance sheet and a solid Credit Card segment. However, an ele ...

Sales of new single-family homes dropped 13.7% in May compared with April to 623,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, according to the U.S. Census. That sales total was 6.3% lower than May 2024 and well below both the 6-month average of 671,000 and the one-year average of 676,000. It also lags the pre-pandemic average in 2019 of 685,000 units sold. Wall Street analysts were expecting May new home sales of 695,000, according to estimates from Dow Jones. This count is based on signed contract ...

Philippe Laffont, Coatue founder and portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the 'Magnificent Seven', future of tech investing, his thoughts on bitcoin, state of the economy, impact of AI technology, who'll come on top in the AI arms race, the Fed's interest rate policy, future of TikTok, the NYC mayoral race, and more. ...

Is the pain trade now to the up or to the downside. I think the tendency is definitely up that the trend is up. I mean, the you know, if the ceasefire holds, it looks good now.That's a that's a tremendous plus for the markets. I think, you know, all time highs for the S&P are virtually a foregone conclusion now and and further highs after after that. I mean, Powell was flexible.Clearly, Congress wants interest rates to go down and a number of Fed officials do. That could be a positive. I think they should g ...

Market Overview - Market futures are rallying due to the absence of negative news, with tech stocks reaching record highs and the S&P 500 only about -1% below all-time highs [1] - The Dow gained +507 points (+0.62%), the S&P 500 rose +67 points (+1.11%), and the Nasdaq led with a gain of +281 points (+1.43%) [2] - Oil prices are declining, with WTI at $64.91 per barrel and Brent crude at $65.08 per barrel, down from $65 and $67 respectively [3] Federal Reserve Insights - Fed Chair Jerome Powell remains firm on keeping interest rates steady despite pressure from Republican members, citing cooling inflation but potential price increases from upcoming tariffs [4] - Employment numbers are softening but not indicating a sudden rise in job losses, with Continuing Jobless Claims not yet reaching 2 million per week [5] Company Performance: FedEx - FedEx reported fiscal Q3 earnings of $6.07 per share, exceeding the Zacks consensus of $5.93, with revenues of $22.22 billion surpassing expectations of $21.73 billion [6] - Both Express and Freight businesses outperformed, with increased export volume indicating a pull-forward of activity ahead of upcoming tariffs [7] - Next-quarter earnings guidance has been lowered to $3.40-4.00 per share, below the Zacks consensus of $4.05, leading to a stock decline of -4.4% [7]