In the news from CNNMoney: Gun background checks are surging. Should investors fear Trump or Clinton? Johnson & Johnson lost another talcum powder cancer lawsuit. Outlook stinks for Priceline in the wake of the CEO’s inappropriate relationship with an employee. Legal marijuana sales tripled in 2015. Four U. S. governors say their states are lacking skilled workers. The economy needs a Cheerleader-in-Chief.
On the Big Board:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved down -0.56 percent, -99.65 points to end the day at 17,651.26.
The NASDAQ fell more than the other two indices, -0.79 percent, -37.58 points to close at 4,725.64.
The S&P 500 lost -0.59 percent, -12.25 points, to close at 2,051.12.
Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) edged up +0.28 percent to finish at 1326. MH-related stocks closed mixed, or even, with Sun Communities moved up +2.69 percent, +1.87 points, to end the day at $71.45. Affiliated Managers fell more than other tracked stocks, dropping -2.28 points, -3.79 percent, to end the day at $162.45.
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) $162.45 -3.79 (-2.28%).
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRKA) – parent company to Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage and other factory built housing industry suppliers – $216,515.00 -839.00 (-0.39%).
Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) $16.40 -0.10 (-0.61%).
Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) $86.72 +0.41 (+0.48%).
Deer Valley Corporation (OTCMKTS:DVLY) $ 0.65 0.00 (0.00%).
Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW) $63.70 -0.23 (-0.36%).
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) $72.02 +1.24 (+1.75%).
Killam Properties Inc. (TSE:KMP) $10.19 -0.18 (-1.74%). (Jan.6)
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) $17.23 -0.04 (-0.23%).
Nobility Homes Inc. (OTCMKTS:NOBH) $15.00 0.00 (0.00%)
Northstar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE:NRF) $12.61 +0.17 (+1.37%)
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) $44.48 -1.07 (-2.35%).
Skyline Corporation (NYSE:SKY) $8.70 -0.13 (-1.47%).
Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE:SUI) $71.45 +1.87 (+2.69%).
Third Avenue Value Instl (OTCMKTS:TAVFX) $49.38 -0.83 (-1.65%)
UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH) $9.83 +0.11 (+1.13%).
Universal Forest Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UFPI) $81.63 +1.35 (+1.68%). ##
(Graphic credit: CNNMoney)
Article submitted by Matthew J. Silver to Daily Business News-MHProNews.