New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise 1.6% in June

According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 in June. This represents a 1.6% increase from May's upwardly revised rate of 618,000 but a 5.6% drop from the previous year.

ETF Trends • 17 hours ago

Bond-market weakness makes a strong investment case for this unloved sector, strategist says

Michael Darda says the yield on the 10-year Treasury will fall, so he likes beleaguered home builders.

Market Watch • Jul 22, 2026

The REIT Recovery Broadens Beyond Rates

As REIT earnings season kicks into gear this week, we preview results and major sector trends based on recent operating indicators, company commentary, and real estate market data. REITs enter earnings season with solid momentum, outperforming the market despite elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical volatility, as investors refocus on earnings growth, property fundamentals, dividends, M&A, and capital allocation. Encouraging green shoots have become more plentiful, including resilient hotel demand, robust senior housing growth, improving apartment and industrial fundamentals, and a rebound in retail leasing following a softer Q1.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Landmark Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law: ETFs in Focus

The new U.S. housing law could boost homebuilding and housing stocks, putting homebuilder ETFs like ITB and XHB in focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 13, 2026

What the big housing bill means for buyers as home prices hit new record high

President Trump is refusing to sign the housing bill, but it will still become law on Saturday. Here's what it does — and doesn't — do.

Market Watch • Jul 10, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 01/31/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) provides investors broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 9, 2026

June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high

Sales of previously owned homes in June dropped 2.4% from May. Inventory at the end of June was 1.56 million units, down 0.6% from May but 1.3% higher than June 2025.

CNBC • Jul 9, 2026

US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June as house prices hit record high

Higher mortgage rates are discouraging potential sellers from listing their homes.

New York Post • Jul 9, 2026

Home sales unexpectedly declined 2.4% in June after a strong May

Home sales unexpectedly declined 2.4% in June after a strong May. Home sales declined in June, ending the housing market's key spring season on a sour note as buyers grappled with high mortgage rates and record home prices.

WSJ • Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Biotechs Are Keeping More Secrets to Beat Copycats in China

Western biotechs get a new playbook with tighter controls to stay ahead of China's “fast follower” pharmaceutical pipeline.

WSJ • Jul 10, 2026