Articles written by Hayden Buckfire - Benzinga

Home Sales Decline As Prices Reach All-Time High: Affordability A 'Major Challenge,' Economist Says

Home prices rose & sales dwindled in Jan. due to elevated prices limiting buyers' ability. Homes spent longest time on market since COVID-19.

Stanley Druckenmiller Bet Big On United Airlines As Company Rebounded In Q4

Hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller disclosed new position in United Airlines amid turnaround. Could signal confidence in long-term growth potential.

David Tepper, Rausing Family Boost Nvidia Holdings Ahead Of Stock Volatility

Nvidia's stock soared 1,800% in 2020 amid the AI boom but took a hit after Chinese competition. Investors like the Rausing family and David Tepper remain bullish while others have cut their stakes.

Zillow CEO Champions Work From Home: We See 'Four Times The Number Of Job Applicants'

Zillow Group Inc remains a proponent of work-from-home, with its CEO citing success with their CloudHQ model and increased job applicants.

Bank Brass Expect Trump Deregulatory Agenda To 'Strengthen Customer Activity': Analyst

Trump's tariff policies haven't affected Wall Street banks' optimism towards his pro-business agenda. Deregulation and tax cuts are expected to boost growth.

New Nike CEO Sets Sights On Innovation, Ups Marketing Expenses To '10% Of Sales'

Nike plans to liquidate inventory through price decreases, which will compress margins in the short term, analysts say.

Reid Hoffman Rebuffs Elon Musk's DOGE: There's 'A Reason The Government Doesn't Work Like Companies'

Co-founder of LinkedIn and former COO of PayPal, Reid Hoffman, criticizes Elon Musk's actions in the Trump White House, calling for more compassion and judiciousness in government.

Match Group Divides Analysts Following Earnings: New Management 'Likely To Be Well Received'

The operational strategy of new CEO Spencer Rascoff and new CFO Steven Bailey going forward remains unclear.

Office Real Estate Turns To Apartment Conversions — Do The Numbers Add Up?

COVID-19 has greatly diminished the value of office real estate in the US, leading to an increase in office-to-apartment conversions in cities like NYC.

Trump Administration Negotiates With Chevron On Company's Venezuela Business

The U.S. has several outstanding sanctions against Venezuela, where Chevron is the only domestic oil producer with a license to operate.

Trump's Tariff Push Divides Executives: 'Negative Outcomes Are Not Priced Into' Markets

Trump's tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico have received mixed reactions from business world. Companies like GM and Shopify have prepared for impact.

'The Big Short' Goes Long: Men Who Predicted Housing Bubble Prefer Asian Stocks, Gold

Book-turned-film 'The Big Short' made stars of Wall Street traders who shorted the U.S. housing market. Now, they focus on going long in Asia.

Trump Officials Cancel Biden Protections For Venezuluan Refugees, Mull Deportation: The Economic Impact

Who Is Alan Kestenbaum, Activist Investor Ancora's Pick To Lead US Steel?

Activist investor Ancora aims to oust CEO and board members of US Steel amid merger chaos. Industry veteran Alan Kestenbaum may lead if given top job.

'Potential For Outperformance': Goldman Sachs Analyst Is Optimistic Ahead Of Royal Caribbean, Norweigan Cruise Earnings

Goldman Sachs analyst optimistic about cruise line industry after successful Q3. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line ratings and price targets lowered.

New Fire Breaks Out In Los Angeles County

Another wildfire caused by strong winds in Los Angeles County, threatening thousands of residents and businesses. Evacuations ordered and roads closed.

China 'Increasingly A Risk': Analyst Previews Semiconductor Stocks Ahead Of Earnings

Celebrity Realtor Josh Altman Says Half Of Palisades Residents Won't Move Back After Fire

Real estate figure predicts Palisades exodus of residents to nearby cities like Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills.

Increased Demand, Trump Administration Risks: Analyst Picks Celanese As Chemical Winner, ADM As Loser For 2025

BofA analyst Steve Byrne notes turbulent 2025 for chemical industry due to demand, inflation, and Trump's PFAS policies. The analyst upgraded and downgraded several stocks.

Increased Demand, Trump Administration Risks: Analyst Picks Celanese As Chemical Winner, ADM As Loser For 2025

BofA analyst Steve Byrne notes turbulent 2025 for chemical industry due to demand, inflation, and Trump's PFAS policies. The analyst upgraded and downgraded several stocks.