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Spring Home-Selling Season Off to a Rocky Start for Builders

Major homebuilders face challenges in the spring season due to a potential trade war and high mortgage rates. DR Horton reports a decline in orders, Toll Brothers lowers guidance. Rising land prices, competition, and tariff concerns add to industry uncertainties.

Elon Musk's Social Security Commission: A Case for Genuine Reform

Elon Musk's efficiency commission has targeted Social Security, sparking concerns about the program's funding and benefit payments. However, reforms are needed to address the funding shortfall as benefit payments outpace tax revenue. Options include raising taxes, cutting benefits, or a combination of both. While Musk's commission may identify waste and abuse, the main issue is the imbalance between a declining workforce and a growing retiree population. Resolving this requires raising taxes or cutting benefits, or both.

Cat Bonds ETF to Debut on NYSE, Offering Diversified Exposure to Disaster Risks

Cat bonds, known for outperforming high-yield debt, are becoming accessible to more investors through an exchange-traded fund launching on the NYSE. This fund aims to lower entry barriers and offer uncorrelated income and market resilience.

ECB's Panetta: U.S. tariffs unlikely to impact Eurozone inflation

ECB policymaker Fabio Panetta says higher U.S. tariffs on European exports are unlikely to impact Eurozone inflation, with the main risk being medium-term inflation falling below the 2% target.

Amazon's Robot Revolution: Widening Its Lead in Retail

Amazon's expanding robotics program is giving it a significant edge over competitors, leading to increased efficiency and potential profit margin growth.

Honeywell to Split Into Three Companies, Boosting Value

Honeywell (HON) to Split into Three Companies: Automation, Aerospace, and Advanced Materials

Omnicell Beats Estimates With Higher Profit, Revenue

Omnicell Inc. reports stronger-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter, with revenue also exceeding forecasts.

Ford Earnings: Revenue and Profit Beat, Weaker Outlook

Ford beat Q4 earnings and revenue estimates but provided muted guidance for 2025 due to market headwinds. Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro segments reported mixed results, with Model e facing continued losses. CEO Farley highlighted focus on quality, cost, and electrification, while also advocating for a comprehensive tariff policy.

Crypto Crash as Trump's Tariffs Spark Selloff

Cryptocurrency markets plummeted after Trump's tariff announcements, with the MVIS CryptoCompare Small-Cap index experiencing its steepest two-day drop since May 2022. Ether briefly plunged 27%, while Bitcoin fared better with a 1% decline.

Comcast Stock Drops as Broadband, Peacock Subscriber Growth Stalls

Comcast (CMCSA) stock price tumbles after reporting a decline in broadband customers and stagnant Peacock subscriber growth.