

Industrial Production Declined in March
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:17:00 GMT
Industrial production dropped 0.5% in March but still grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in Q1, according to the Federal Reserve.
Oil Prices Hold Steady
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:25 GMT
Oil prices ticked up slightly through Thursday morning, holding largely steady over the past two days as investors digest a bevy of headlines about potential second-round peace talks.
From Sneakers To AI
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:15:45 GMT
Allbirds announced plans to change its name to NewBird AI and raise $50 million, with the funds expected to close during the second quarter of 2026. It was an absurd pivot to begin with, shifting from wool sneakers to the most talked-about topic on the Street right now: AI.
Baby Boomers Are Buying
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:43:46 GMT
Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of home buyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record, according to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends from NAR.
Borrowing Grows
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:43:05 GMT
Mortgage applications increased 1.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Home Builders Sour On The Economy
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:42:31 GMT
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 34 in April, according to a NAHB report.