With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:Wall Street expects Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL) to report quarterly earnings at $2.69 per share on revenue of $8.07 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Jabil shares gained 1.4% to $215.50 in after-hours trading.Children’s Place Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) posted worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results. The company reported quarterly losses of 18 ...

China Vanke, once the nation’s biggest homebuilder and now at the epicenter of the years-long property crisis, is set to meet in Shenzhen with some insurance firms and commercial banks https://t.co/RUuV5nlLFj ...

Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) reported an EPS of $1.93, missing the estimated $2.21.The company exceeded revenue expectations with $9.37 billion compared to the estimated $9 billion.Lennar's financial position remains strong, with $3.4 billion in homebuilding cash and cash equivalents.Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) is a leading homebuilder in the United States, known for its diverse range of residential properties. The company operates in various segments, including homebuilding, financial services, and mult ...

The U.S. labor market showed further signs of cooling in November as nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000, only modestly above expectations but still weak by historical standards, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.6%,The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% to 48,114.26, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.2% to 6,800.26. The Nasdaq rose 0.2% to 23,111.46.These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day.Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) Tilray Brands ...

Market Overview - Markets were mixed, with the Nasdaq rising by +0.23% due to positive news from Tesla, while the Dow, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 declined by -0.62%, -0.24%, and -0.45% respectively [1] - The U.S. jobs report showed a net gain of +64K jobs in November, recovering from an October loss of -105K jobs, contributing to concerns about economic stability [2] Retail Sales and Economic Indicators - Retail Sales for October remained unchanged at 0.0%, missing expectations of a +0.1% increase, while ex-auto sales rose by +0.4% [3][4] - The S&P flash Services PMI for December was reported at 52.9, down from 54.1, and Manufacturing PMI dropped to 51.8 from 52.2, but both remain above the growth threshold of 50 [5] Oil Market Dynamics - Global crude oil prices are nearing five-year lows, with West Texas crude trading at $55 per barrel, marking ten consecutive days below $60, which may help keep inflation low but negatively impacts companies like Phillips 66, which saw a nearly -7% drop [6] Company Performance: Lennar Home - Lennar Home reported Q4 earnings, missing bottom-line expectations due to a one-time charge of $156 million, with earnings of $1.93 per share and revenues of $9.37 billion, surpassing the consensus of $9.13 billion [7] - New orders for Lennar Home decreased by +18% year-over-year, indicating challenges in the overall market, with expectations for new deliveries falling below analyst estimates [8][9]

Core Insights - Lennar reported revenue of $9.37 billion for the quarter ended November 2025, a decrease of 5.8% year-over-year, with EPS at $2.03 compared to $4.03 in the same quarter last year, indicating a significant decline in profitability [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.13 billion by 2.66%, while the EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $2.23 by 8.97% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Average sales price for deliveries was $386.00, slightly above the estimated $385.77 [4] - New orders totaled 20,018, below the average estimate of 20,431 [4] - Deliveries amounted to 23,034 homes, surpassing the estimate of 21,855 [4] - Active communities totaled 1,708, slightly below the estimate of 1,714 [4] - Backlog of homes was 13,936, lower than the estimated 15,022 [4] Revenue Breakdown - Financial Services revenue was $308.83 million, slightly below the estimate of $313.21 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.4% [4] - Homebuilding revenue from sales of homes was $8.85 billion, exceeding the estimate of $8.76 billion, but down 6.8% year-over-year [4] - Revenue from sales of land was $21.19 million, significantly below the estimate of $28.56 million, reflecting a 46.5% year-over-year decline [4] - Multifamily revenue reached $158.66 million, close to the estimate of $158.92 million, with a substantial year-over-year increase of 78.4% [4] - Other homebuilding revenue was $9.24 million, exceeding the estimate of $7.09 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 13.7% [4] - Overall homebuilding revenue was $8.89 billion, above the estimate of $8.66 billion, but down 7% year-over-year [4] - Revenue from Lennar Other was $14.85 million, significantly above the estimate of $7.73 million, showing a remarkable year-over-year increase of 213.5% [4] Stock Performance - Lennar's shares returned +4.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

US stock futures rose on Wednesday, poised to backtrack on a string of recent slumps as investors continued to debate what the latest jobs data means for Federal Reserve policy and the health of the US economy. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) nudged up 0.1%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) added 0.2%. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) also moved up 0.2%, after US stocks finished mixed in Tuesday's session.  Also in focus, oil jumped over 2% after President Trump ordered a block ...

Builder Lennar’s forecast for quarterly home orders missed analysts’ estimates as affordability pressures and the weakening job market pushes buyers to the sidelines https://t.co/6kVSpjOpxq ...

Co-Chief Executive Stuart Miller said the overall market remained challenged in the quarter even as interest rates moved slightly lower. ...

Former Walmart International CFO brings extensive experience driving business transformation SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC), a national homebuilder and land developer, has appointed Amanda Whalen to its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2026. As a public company CFO, Ms. Whalen brings over 25 years of experience in finance and strategic leadership to Taylor Morrison's board. She currently serves as CFO of Klaviyo, an AI-first customer relationship managemen ...