The U.S. labor market is showing definitive signs of cooling, igniting strong expectations among investors and economists that the Federal Reserve could initiate an interest rate cut as early as its September 2025 meeting. This pivotal shift in economic dynamics carries immediate and profound implications for financial markets, potentially
Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after Shares of Rocket Companies (RKT) rose 2.96% in the morning session on continued positive momentum following major progress on its pending acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group.
Lower interest rates are more than a macro headline. For some businesses, what the Federal Reserve decides to do plays an integral role for both management and investors.
Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced an extension for its tender offers related to its pending acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group, signaling strong progress in the deal.
Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) fell 3.6% in the afternoon session after the major indices continued to retreat (Nasdaq -1.5%, S&P 500 -1.2%) amid profit-taking and renewed concerns about tariffs.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
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The U.S. housing market is currently presenting a complex and somewhat contradictory picture, with recent data revealing both a modest uptick in housing starts and a persistent lack of confidence among homebuilders. While July's housing starts offered a glimmer of positive activity, particularly in the multi-family sector, the August
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets continued to decline, as investors grew cautious ahead of a key speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The move came as U.S. equity markets recorded a fifth consecutive day of losses for major indexes like the S&P 500, with technology stocks experiencing the largest declines. Investors have grown wary that the sharp rally in the tech sector since April may have advanced too far. The market-wide caution is largely driven by the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, a meeting of central bankers, where traders are anxiously awaiting Fed Chair Powell's speech on Friday for guidance on the future path of interest rates.
Lending support to his choice, BTIG analyst initiated coverage on Rocket Companies with a Buy rating and $25 price target. Cisco and Insulet also discussed.
The financial markets are currently navigating a complex landscape, shaped by the latest releases of crucial economic indicators. The recently unveiled Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes, coupled with the most recent figures on Building Permits and Housing Starts, have provided investors with a nuanced, and at times contradictory,
Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after its real estate brokerage subsidiary, Redfin, released a report indicating a significant slowdown in the July 2025 U.S. housing market. The report, published August 18, highlighted that homes took an average of 43 days to sell in July, the longest period for that month since 2015, due to high costs and economic uncertainty. The data also revealed a 1.1% month-over-month drop in pending home sales and the highest rate of canceled home-purchase agreements since 2017. This negative data compounded existing investor concerns about the challenging housing market, which were recently flagged by Morgan Stanley. The bank resumed coverage on the stock with an 'Equalweight' rating, citing an elevated valuation and ongoing headwinds in the mortgage sector.
Fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 10.8% year on year to $1.36 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($1.68 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 6.9% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.04 per share was $0.01 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after a favorable U.S. inflation report bolstered expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut, a positive development for the mortgage industry. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July was largely in line with market expectations, a development that increased the chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut at its September meeting to 95%. Lower interest rates are particularly beneficial for the housing sector as they typically translate into lower mortgage rates. This makes homeownership more accessible and stimulates demand, directly benefiting mortgage lenders like Rocket. The positive sentiment was widespread across the market, lifting major U.S. stock indexes.
Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the thrifts & mortgage finance stocks, including Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) and its peers.
