In the news from CNNMoney: Oil gains two percent, nears $50/bbl. Company close to government approval for first private moon shot. Yellen moves rate hike off the table. U. S. oil exports rose from 1.2 million barrels in January to eight million barrels in March. American economy is stronger than weak jobs report. Switzerland votes to reject every citizen receiving at least $2,500 each month. Vox editor suspended for encouraging riots at Donald Trump rallies. Asus wants its new robot to help with elder care.
On the Big Board:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged up +0.64 percent, +113.27 points, to end the week at 17,920.33.
The NASDAQ nudged up 0.53 percent, +26.19 points to close at 4,968.71.
The S&P 500 added +0.49 percent, +10.28 points, to close at 2,109.41.
Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) nudged up +0.88 percent to finish at 1429. Active MH-related stocks closed mixed or even. Louisiana Pacific Corp. advanced the most, gaining +2.51 percent, +0.45 points, to close at $18.35. Equity Lifestyle Properties fell the most of tracked stocks, -2.33 percent, -1.72 points, to end the day at $72.13.
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) $175.48 +3.96 (+2.31%)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRKA) – parent company to Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage and other factory built housing industry suppliers 212,800 1,265.00 (+0.60%).
Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) $16.25 +0.17 (+1.06%).
Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) $98.33 +0.43 (+0.44%).
Deer Valley Corporation (OTCMKTS:DVLY) $ 0.65 0.00 (0.00%).
Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW) $78.47 +0.30 (+0.38%).
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) $72.13 -1.72 (-2.33%).
Killam Properties Inc. (TSE:KMP) $10.19 -0.18 (-1.74%). (Jan.6)
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) $18.35 +0.45 (+2.51%).
Nobility Homes Inc. (OTCMKTS:NOBH) $14.00 0.00 (0.00%)
Northstar Realty Finance Corp (NYSE:NRF) $12.95 -0.03 (-0.23%)
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) $53.25 -0.41 (-0.76%).
Skyline Corporation (NYSE:SKY) $9.79 -0.11 (-1.11%).
Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE:SUI) $68.49 -1.25 (-1.79%).
Third Avenue Value Instl (OTCMKTS:TAVFX) $50.62 -0.36 (-0.71%).
UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH) $10.13 -0.02 (-0.20%).
Universal Forest Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UFPI) $86.10 +1.04 (+1.22%). #
(Graphic credit:CNNMoney)
Article submitted by Matthew J Silver to Daily Business News-MHProNews.