In the news from CNNMoney: Snapchat valued at more than $20 billion. Coke production is stopped in Venezuela because of sugar shortage. International Wastewater Systems turns sewage into useable energy. Urban millennials targeted by Whole Foods as it rolls out its 365 stores, which are smaller than its regular stores and set in urban areas. Volkswagen invests $300 million in Uber competitor. MassRoots, a social networking platform for cannabis users, rejected by NASDAQ to trade shares on the exchange.
On the Big Board:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.22 percent, +213.12 points, to end the day at 17,706.05.
The NASDAQ gained +2.00 percent, +95.28 points to close at 4,861.06.
The S&P 500 advanced +1.37 percent, +28.02 points, to close at 2,076.06
Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) gained +1.22 percent to finish at 1391.3. All active MH-related stocks closed up, or even, except one. Patrick Industries, Inc. advanced the most, gaining +4.79 percent, +2.42 points, to close at $59.25. Third Avenue Value slipped, -0.02 points, -0.04 percent, to end the day at $49.42.
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) $170.66 +5.77 (+3.50%)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRKA) – parent company to Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage and other factory built housing industry suppliers 215,650. +3,440. (+1.62%).
Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) $16.51 +0.12 (+0.73%).
Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) $95.75 +2.11 (+2.25%).
Deer Valley Corporation (OTCMKTS:DVLY) $ 0.65 0.00 (0.00%).
Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW) $75.89 +2.49 (+3.39%).
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) $73.14 +0.59 (+0.81%).
Killam Properties Inc. (TSE:KMP) $10.19 -0.18 (-1.74%). (Jan.6)
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) $17.95 +0.47 (+2.69%).
Nobility Homes Inc. (OTCMKTS:NOBH) $13.25 0.00 (0.00%)
Northstar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE:NRF) $12.59 +0.01 (+0.08%)
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) $52.95 +2.42 (+4.79%).
Skyline Corporation (NYSE:SKY) $9.34 +0.02 (+0.21%).
Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE:SUI) $69.62 +0.43 (+0.62%).
Third Avenue Value Instl (OTCMKTS:TAVFX) $49.42 -0.02 (-0.04%).
UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH) $9.88 +0.14 (+1.44%).
Universal Forest Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UFPI) $83.82 +2.76 (+3.40%). ##
(Graphic credit: CNNMoney)
Article submitted by Matthew J. Silver to Daily Business News-MHProNews.