Tag Archives: Wall Street

Hedge Funds Can’t Always Save Home Builders – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Posted on September 9, 2010 by admin

Hedge Funds Can't Always Save Home BuildersWall Street Journal (blog)Dozens of home builders—mostly small, privately-owned companies—have lost business or gone under because of the housing bust. … read more

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SEC Concludes KB Home Probe Without Action – Wall Street Journal

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin

SEC Concludes KB Home Probe Without ActionWall Street JournalThe Los Angeles-based company, one of the nation's largest residential home builders, said it received a SEC letter disclosing the recommendation but …KB Home Announces Conclusion of SEC InvestigationMarketWatch (press release)KB Home … Continue reading →

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House Money: Bets on Beazer – Wall Street Journal

Posted on August 26, 2010 by admin

House Money: Bets on BeazerWall Street JournalOne of the companies in focus was Beazer Homes USA, whose shares have fallen by nearly a half since May. Traders scooped up more than 4000 $5 November call … and more » read more

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Farewell, faux chateau – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Posted on August 24, 2010 by admin

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Farewell, faux chateauSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)The Wall Street Journal reported that one of the largest manufacturers of such houses, KB Home, "cut its earnings outlook for the year, citing declining … read more

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Builder KB Home Treasurer Masuda To Resign – Wall Street Journal

Posted on August 24, 2010 by admin

Builder KB Home Treasurer Masuda To ResignWall Street JournalNEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Builder KB Home (KBH) said Wednesday that Treasurer Kelly Masuda will resign effective Aug. 18. …KB Home shares slip after treasurer resignsMarketWatchTiconderoga Securities Maintains a 'Buy' on KB Home … Continue reading →

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Home-Resale Fees Under Attack – Wall Street Journal

Posted on July 31, 2010 by admin

Home-Resale Fees Under AttackWall Street JournalBetween 2001 and 2006, home-builder Lennar Corp. built fees into the sale of 13000 homes in California. Lennar has used the proceeds to add $3.8 milllon to … and more » read more

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Housing Starts Decline – Wall Street Journal

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin

Housing Starts DeclineWall Street JournalIs Mr. Market Being Too Harsh on KB Home? Access thousands of business sources not available on the free web. Learn More The 5.0% drop was more than … and more » read more

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U.S. stocks pare gains after NAHB index – MarketWatch

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Washington Post U.S. stocks pare gains after NAHB indexMarketWatchNEW YORK (MarketWatch) — US stocks lightly trimmed Monday gains after a monthly survey found home builders to be increasingly pessimistic in July. …Wall Street: Bring on the profit reportsCNNMoneyUS Stock Futures … Continue reading →

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New budget director’s Wall Street stain – Salon

Posted on July 14, 2010 by admin

Salon New budget director's Wall Street stainSalonKB Home, the nation's largest builder, is dangling the chance to see YouTube/Twitter phenom Justin Bieber in concert. Visitors to any Las Vegas-area … and more » read more

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Elegant Home, Price Slashed…Tainted Chinese Drywall Included – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Posted on July 13, 2010 by admin

Elegant Home, Price Slashed…Tainted Chinese Drywall IncludedWall Street Journal (blog)… a German-owned manufacturer of the boards, settled with Beazer Homes USA for $800000 over damages to some 50 homes in Southwest Florida. … and more » read more

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