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U.S. stocks were mixed; Ladder Capital surged after beating Q3 estimates. Alcoa and other stocks also gained, led by Strata Critical Medical’s 7.5% rise.
Dream Finders Homes Inc (NYSE:DFH) shares are in the spotlight Thursday. Beazer Homes shareholders signed off on the company's plan to buy the rival builder, even as a new report scrutinizes the borrowing behind the deal.
U.S. stocks mixed; Dow up ~200 points. Penske Automotive surged on a $16.3B go-private deal, while OPKO, Ericsson and others rallied.
Berkshire Hathaway has aggressively invested in homebuilders, becoming the nation's 4th-largest homebuilder through acquisitions and stakes in major companies, betting on long-term housing demand recovery. However, the author argues against this thesis, citing persistent headwinds including elevated mortgage rates above 7%, rising building costs, labor shortages, and tariffs that continue to pressure the sector and make homes unaffordable for consumers.
Girard Sharp LLP is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of former Lennar Corporation investors who received Millrose Properties, Inc. shares in a February 2025 spin-off. Millrose's stock price has declined significantly since the spin-off completion, prompting the law firm to seek affected investors for a class action lawsuit.
Block & Leviton is investigating Millrose Properties for potential securities fraud, alleging the company misled investors about its business dealings with Lennar. A report claimed Millrose purchased approximately $200 million of finished Lennar homes at above retail prices and is renting them at a loss. The stock declined following the report and a subsequent analyst downgrade.