Investors responded positively to the Federal Reserve’s decision to begin tapering its $80 billion monthly stimulus to keep interest rates down, sending the Dow skyward 300 points. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average spiked 292.31 points, +1.84 percent, to close at 16,167.97. The Nasdaq gained 1.15 percent, +46.38 points, …
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Investors shied away from the market today as they await word from the Federal Reserve on its plans regarding the stimulus program of buying $85 billion bonds each month. As a result, the three major indexes moved little in today’s trading. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -9.31 …
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The three major indexes fell again today as investors remained against the wall of the dance floor wondering when the Federal Reserve will begin slowing its economic stimulus program. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -104.01 points, -0.66 percent, to close at 15,739.43. The Nasdaq dropped -0.14 percent, …
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A budget deal coming out of Washington gives investors more concern that the Federal Reserve will begin tapering its quantitative easing sooner rather than later, causing the three major indexes to tumble in today’s trading. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -129.60 points, -0.81 percent, to close at …
Tracked Housing Stocks All Drop or Close Even; Three Major Indexes Fall Read More
Investors hit the pause button on the Big Board today as they await word next week from the Federal Reserve. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped -52.4 points, -0.33 percent, to close at 15,973.13. The Nasdaq fell -0.20 percent, -8.26 points, to finish at 4,060.49, while the S&P, …
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The better-than-expected jobs report on Friday and the merger of American Airlines with US Airways continues to buoy the market, as all three major indexes edged up in today’s trading. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.52 points, +0.03 percent, to close at 16,025.53. The Nasdaq advanced +0.15 …
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The better-than-expected November jobs report spurred the Dow to gain nearly 200 points following a week of losses, even though it may mean tapering of the Federal Reserve’s stimulus activity. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 198.69 points, +1.26 percent, to close at 16,020.20. The Nasdaq advanced +0.73 …
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The stock market fell for the fifth consecutive day as investors express concerns about the Federal Reserve paring down its bond-buying program despite good economic news. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 68.26 points, -0.43 percent, to close at 15,821.51. The Nasdaq fell -0.12 percent, -4.83 points, to …
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A manufactured housing community (MHC) senior rent control initiative may become law when it goes on the ballot for voters to decide in Lakeport, California on the June 2014 referendum. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to put the measure to the people after the group, “Save our Seniors,” collected …
Two manufactured housing communities (MHCs) in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin in the southeast corner of the state may lose their licenses to operate Dec. 31, 2013 unless they correct zoning and building violations. Westwood Estates Manufactured Housing Community must remove a pile of dirt and repair a stockade fence as conditions …
Stocks were up and down during the trading day as investors tried to sort through positive economic reports and determine the direction the Federal Reserve will take, leaving the three major indexes mixed. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 24.85 points, -0.16 percent, to close at 15,889.77. The …
Housing Stocks we Track Moved Under One Percent Up and Down Read More
Although the S&P index has gained 24 out of the last 30 Decembers, CNNMoney suggests investors may want to take a break since the index is up 26 percent this year. All three major indexes slipped in today’s trading as the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 94.15 points, -0.59 percent, …
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Stocks slipped down towards the end of the trading day as investors learned sales on Black Friday were weaker than hoped for, pushing the three major indexes into the red zone for the first trading day of the month. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 77.64 points, -0.48 …
A shortened trading day resulted in stocks ending the month flat, as many traders took the day off, but November overall was a definite plus for the stock market. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 10.92 points, -0.07 percent, to close at 16,086.41 points. The Nasdaq advanced +0.37 …
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Killam Properties of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada has declared a dividend of $0.05 per share payable on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 to investors of record on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. According to tickerreport.com, analysts at Dundee Securities cut their price target on shares of Killam Properties from C$11.75 to C$11.50 …
Stocks continued their record-breaking run as all three major indexes closed higher, no doubt in anticipation of the combination of Thanksgiving and Chanukah—latkes and turkey. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +24.53 points, +0.15 percent, to close at 16,097.33 points. The Nasdaq advanced +0.67 percent, +27.00 points, to …
Skyline Spikes, Cavco and Drew Advance Well; Major Indexes also Move up Read More
Volume on the big board was light in approach of the holiday season, although all three major indexes did advance, modestly at best. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained just +0.26 points, essentially +0.00 percent, to close at 16,072.80 points. The Nasdaq gained +0.58 percent, +23.18 points, to …
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Stocks on the big board closed mixed on news of a housing market recovery somewhat stalled by a drop in pending home sales, although the Dow rose to another high. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained just +7.77 points, +0.05 percent, to close at 16,072.54 points. The Nasdaq …
SeekingAlpha.com reports manufactured housing community (MHC) proprietor UMH Properties owns 74 communities comprised of 13,400 developed home sites with an average occupancy rate of 82 percent. Forty-three of the communities, representing 46 percent of the holdings, are in the Utica and Marcellus Shale acreage that is being developed by energy …
Concerns that the market is overheating were offset by investors expectations that the Fed’s bond buying will continue for the foreseeable future, driving the Dow and the S&P to all new highs. CNNMoney reports the Dow gained +54.78 points, +0.34 percent, to end the week at 16,064.77. The Nasdaq moved …
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