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Stocks

Kirkland's Posts Earnings

June 20, 2025
Kirkland’s, Inc. (KIRK) announced its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, June 17. The home decor retailer missed quarterly revenue estimates, causing the company’s stock to drop more than 10% in pre-market trading following the report’s release...

Dave & Buster's Announces Earnings

June 13, 2025
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) announced its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, June 10. Despite reporting lower-than-expected revenue, the arcade company’s stock rose over 2% immediately following the release...

Campbell's Dishes Up Results

June 6, 2025
The Campbell’s Company (CPB) released its third quarter earnings report on Monday, June 2. Despite reporting increased net sales for the quarter, the company’s shares decreased almost 2% following the release...

AutoZone Releases Earnings Report

May 30, 2025
AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) released its third quarter earnings report on Tuesday, May 27. Despite exceeding sales estimates, the auto parts company’s shares dipped by about 4% following the release of the report...

Home Depot Reports First Quarter Earnings

May 23, 2025
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) released its first quarter earnings report on Tuesday, May 20. The home improvement retailer reported sales that topped analysts’ expectations for the quarter, the company’s shares increased 1% following the report’s release...

Dole Releases First Quarter Results

May 16, 2025
Dole plc (DOLE) released its first quarter results on Monday, May 12. The earnings of the global fresh produce company fell short of analysts’ expectations, resulting in a decline in its shares of approximately 4% after the report’s release...

Tyson Posts Quarterly Results

May 9, 2025
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) released its second quarter earnings report on Monday, May 5. The company reported lower than expected sales, causing its stock to trade down 9% following the release of the report...

Bonds

Treasury Yields Fluctuate

June 20, 2025
U.S. Treasury yields varied this week as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s policy update on interest rates. Yields climbed later in the week as the jobless claims report suggested employers are easing on hirings...

Treasury Yields Fall

June 13, 2025
U.S. Treasury yields trended lower this week as investors waited for the latest consumer price index data. Yields continued to decline later in the week as the jobless claims report suggested...

Treasury Yields Vary

June 6, 2025
U.S. Treasury yields fell early in the week as investors reacted to the latest payroll data for the private job sector. Yields continued to decline towards the end of the week after jobless claims rose higher than expected, intensifying concerns about the labor market...

Treasury Yields Vary

May 30, 2025
U.S. Treasury yields fluctuated in the holiday-shortened week as investors anticipated the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. Yields declined towards the end of the week after jobless claims rose more than anticipated, raising concerns about the labor market...

Treasury Yields Fluctuate

May 23, 2025
U.S. Treasury yields spiked midweek as investors awaited the outcome of the House vote on the President’s tax and spending legislation. Yields lowered towards the end of the week as a slight decline in jobless claims pointed to a stable labor market...

Treasury Yields Rise

May 16, 2025
U.S. Treasury Yields rose throughout the week as investors digested the latest inflation data and the developing tariff agreements reached with China and the U.K. Yields declined at the end of the week as the latest consumer sentiment and employment data sent mixed signals on the economy...

Treasury Yields Fluctuate

May 9, 2025
U.S. Treasury yields varied throughout the week as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy update on interest rates. Yields trended higher at the end of the week as the latest jobs data showed a resilient labor market...

Interest

Mortgage Rates Trend Lower

June 20, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Wednesday, June 18. According to the survey, the rate for a 30-year mortgage fell for the third consecutive week...

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

June 13, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, June 12. According to the survey, the mortgage rates for 30-year and 15-year loans remained relatively unchanged from the prior week...

Mortgage Rates Decline

June 6, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, June 5. According to the survey, the mortgage rates for 30-year and 15-year loans fell for the first time in over a month...

Mortgage Rates Move Higher

May 30, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, May 29. According to the survey, the mortgage rates for 30-year and 15-year loans rose to the highest levels since February...

Mortgage Rates Inch Up

May 23, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, May 22. According to the survey, the mortgage rates for 30-year and 15-year loans edged up again but continued to be slightly lower than a year ago...

Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

May 16, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, May 15. According to the survey, the mortgage rates for 30-year and 15-year loans ticked up but remained below the 7% mark...

30-Year Mortgage Rate Unchanged

May 9, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, May 8. While 30-year mortgage rate held steady, 15-year rate edged slightly lower...