(Bloomberg) — Copper (HG=F) slipped after its biggest one-day advance in more than three years, with investors shifting their focus back to the outlook for Chinese demand after a wild ride for the key industrial metal. Prices traded lower by mid-morning in London, after surging 4.6% on Tuesday for the biggest gain since November 2022. Base and precious metals have faced extreme volatility this year, with gold and silver rallying on Wednesday after a steep drop earlier in the week as investors rapidly unwo ...

Core Insights - Toll Brothers Inc reported fourth-quarter revenue of $3.42 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.30 billion, but earnings per share of $4.58 fell short of analyst expectations of $4.89 [2][3] Group 1: Financial Performance - Home sales revenue increased approximately 5% year-over-year, with homes delivered rising to 3,443 from 3,431 in the fourth quarter of 2024 [3] - The net signed contract value at the end of the quarter was $2.53 billion, while backlog value decreased to $5.5 billion from $6.5 billion year-over-year [3] - The company repurchased about 1.8 million shares during the quarter and ended with $1.26 billion in cash and cash equivalents [3] Group 2: Management Commentary - The CEO emphasized a disciplined approach to business amid soft demand, focusing on maximizing returns for stockholders and managing inventory based on local demand conditions [4] - The company plans to balance price and pace while actively managing spec starts [4] Group 3: Future Outlook - Toll Brothers expects to deliver between 1,800 to 1,900 homes in the first quarter at an average price of $985,000 to $995,000 per home, with an anticipated adjusted home sales gross margin of 26.25% [4] - For fiscal 2026, the company projects delivering 10,300 to 10,700 homes at an average price of $970,000 to $990,000 [5]