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Existing Home Sales Barely Rebound as Mortgage Rates Rise

U.S. existing home sales edged up to 4.02 million in April, missing forecasts as mortgage rates climbed to 6.37%. Inventory improved, but prices hit a record for April, underscoring a housing market that is stabilizing at a weak level rather than breaking into a true recovery.

May 11, 2026·6 min read

Housing

Market Update

New Home Sales Rebound as Building Permits Drop

U.S. new home sales rose for a second straight month and topped forecasts, signaling buyers are still active despite high mortgage rates. But a sharp drop in building permits suggests builders are growing cautious, while lower prices and elevated inventory keep pressure on the housing market.

May 5, 2026·6 min read

Housing

Market Update

New Home Sales Rise as Housing Market Stays Split

U.S. housing data showed a mixed picture as new home sales and housing starts beat forecasts, while existing sales and building permits weakened. Higher mortgage rates continue to squeeze affordability, leaving builders more resilient than the resale market and keeping price growth subdued.

May 5, 2026·6 min read

Housing

Research ReportMBC

MasterBrand (MBC): Recovery Play Amid Housing Weakness

MasterBrand is a cyclical cabinetry leader with real scale, cash flow, and cost-cutting levers, but near-term earnings remain under heavy pressure. The stock looks more like a patient recovery idea than a momentum buy.

May 5, 2026·28 min read

Consumer Cyclical Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Value

Research ReportWLK

Westlake (WLK): Cyclical Recovery Fueled by Cost Cuts

Westlake is a medium-term cyclical turnaround story with a resilient housing/infrastructure segment offsetting weak chemicals. Management’s 2026 EBITDA improvement plan and capacity rationalization support a constructive Buy view.

May 5, 2026·23 min read

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