Blog•Mar 9, 2026
California ‘Dream For All’ 2026 Open Through March 16 for First-Time Home Buyers
California’s Housing Finance Agency has reopened the Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program, offering first‑generation, first‑time homebuyers up to $150,000 in down‑payment or closing‑cost assistance. Applicants must meet income and residency criteria and are chosen through a lottery, with the registration window closing on March 16, 2026. The agency has allocated between $150 million and $200 million for this third round, building on the 2,182 and 1,700 borrowers assisted in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Repayment is based on a share of future home‑value appreciation, creating a revolving fund for future buyers.
By The Mortgage Reports
News•Mar 9, 2026
Ice Brent Volatility Passing Onto Ice Gasoil
Ice gasoil futures swung wildly on 9 March, peaking at $1,381 /t before closing at $1,116 /t, the highest level since June 2022. The move mirrored a surge in Ice Brent crude, which touched $119.50 /bl and settled above $100 /bl – the first breach since...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 9, 2026
AI Spending Trends May Drive Increased Investor Interest in GFLW
Artificial‑intelligence spending is accelerating, and the capital poured into chip makers such as Nvidia is expected to translate into higher revenue streams and, ultimately, stronger free‑cash‑flow generation. Nvidia currently represents roughly 3.1 % of the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF...
By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Hunting PLC (HNTIY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hunting PLC reported a strong Q4 2025, posting 12% year‑over‑year revenue growth to $1.84 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.2%, up from 11.8% in the prior quarter. The company secured three multi‑year contracts in the North Sea, boosting its order...
By Seeking Alpha — Site feed
News•Mar 9, 2026
Steven Roth Sells Former Queens Department Store to Northwell Health for $236M
Steven Roth sold the 340,000‑square‑foot former Alexander’s department store in Queens for $236 million, generating roughly $150 million in profit. The property, vacant since Burlington and Marshalls left, includes a 1,236‑space parking garage and sits near the Long Island Expressway. Northwell Health,...
By Crain’s New York Business
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Why You Should Factor Property Taxes Into Your Long Term Budget Plan
Homebuyers often focus on purchase price and mortgage rates, but property taxes represent a variable, recurring expense that can significantly affect cash flow. Because taxes are tied to assessed values and municipal budgets, they can rise unexpectedly, altering the total...
By HedgeThink
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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Canadian materials $XME (so much stronger than U.S. materials, so let's stay on topic) had a 2nd "biggest bar against" last week and that to me puts extra question marks that need answers... slows me down for sure... in most...
By David Cox
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Trade Fresh News Against S/R, Leverage Second-Day Momentum
a trader asked me over the weekend about placing trades against game plan S/R levels: --one idea is long against S2 in a stock that has fresh news that isn't very negative ($HIMS #1 GP today) --another is 2nd Day Play...
By Steven Spencer
News•Mar 9, 2026
This Small-Cap ETF Can Ward Off Headwinds
The Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF (QQQS) is emerging as a contrarian small‑cap play amid AI‑driven volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. The fund allocates roughly one‑third to technology and nearly half to healthcare, giving it a strong biotech bias. Analysts...
By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
How to Remove Someone From a Mortgage | No Refinancing
The article explains that a co‑borrower can be removed from a mortgage without refinancing, though this route is uncommon. It outlines five alternatives—mortgage assumption, court‑ordered removal, lender release, bankruptcy, and quitclaim deed—detailing their requirements, benefits, and drawbacks. Cost analysis shows...
By The Mortgage Reports
News•Mar 9, 2026
EU Enlargement: What's in It for European Businesses?
EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos urged European firms to invest in candidate countries, citing past enlargement’s boost to exports, supply chains and GDP. She emphasized reforms—independent courts, anti‑corruption, free media—as prerequisites for safe investment. New research from the Confederation of...
By Euronews – Business
News•Mar 9, 2026
Update On: Disorder In the Volatility Markets (Preview)
Lawrence G. McMillan revisits his volatility‑market framework, highlighting how large gaps between the VIX (implied volatility) and the 20‑day historical SPX volatility (HV20) can forecast market turning points. A VIX‑HV20 spread above 15 triggers a short‑term buy signal once it...
By Option Strategist (Larry McMillan) – Blog
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
💡Trade Idea for Monday March 9, 2026
The company is aggressively expanding, targeting over 300 locations system‑wide by 2026, with early test markets delivering higher average ticket sizes, increased transaction volume, and a near‑4% lift in comparable sales. Technically, the stock has pulled back from a recent...
By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Options Traders Are Buying the Dip on SoFi Stock
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) slipped 2.8% to $18.36, extending a 29.7% YTD loss and remaining trapped below the $20 resistance line. Despite the decline, options traders have flooded the stock with activity, logging 3.6 million call contracts and 1.3 million puts over the...
By Schaeffer’s Investment Research – News & Analysis
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
California Is Booming With New Investors—Here’s Why the Long-Term Prospects Could Become a Cash Cow
San Luis Obispo County has become California’s third‑hottest market for single‑family home investment, with 7,454 purchases last year. The surge is driven primarily by mom‑and‑pop investors—small owners who hold fewer than five properties—who now own about 91% of the state’s...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Utility Investors Warn Against Expanding Risk Responsibilities
Greg Abel: “We see a bigger issue in the utility industry: does the regulatory compact continue to exist? We deploy capital into these businesses, and we receive a return that is reflective of us taking a certain amount of risk....
By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Brazil's Market Near Historic Lows, Poised for Capital Influx
Brazil’s CAPE ratio is approaching one of the most undervalued levels in its history. The Brazilian equity market is nearly as cheap as it was at major historical bottoms — the early 2000s and the political crisis of 2015–16. This is a...
By Tavi Costa
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
USDJPY Technicals: USDJPY Backs Off 158.89 Resistance. What Next?
The USD/JPY pair surged earlier today, testing the 158.89 resistance that halted rallies on Jan. 15 and Jan. 22. Sellers stepped in, pushing the pair down to a low of 157.96, now hovering near the 157.65‑157.97 swing zone. A decisive break below...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Roy Bonnell Says Allied Critical Metals’ Borralha Tungsten Project Shows Billion-Dollar Potential as Western Supply Tightens
Allied Critical Metals released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Borralha tungsten project in northern Portugal, estimating an after‑tax NPV of $706.4 million at a $1,500 per metric tonne WO₃ price and $91 million initial capital for an 11‑year mine life. CEO...
By Jack Lifton @ InvestorNews (Critical Minerals & Rare Earths)
News•Mar 9, 2026
These 4 Tips Are Essential for Any Retiree Who Wants to Travel
Retirees can stretch their travel budgets by timing trips, swapping homes, and using rewards. Traveling in off‑peak seasons reduces airfare and lodging expenses, while home‑exchange or housesitting eliminates accommodation costs. Credit‑card points and airline loyalty programs further offset travel spend,...
By Money.com
News•Mar 9, 2026
Polysilicon Prices Plunge, with Maximum Decline Exceeding 12%
Polysilicon prices in China plunged last week, with the steepest drop of 12.87% for n‑type granular material. High inventory—reaching 480,000 tons—combined with weak demand from downstream solar‑cell and module producers drove the decline. February output fell 17.3% to 84,400 tons,...
By PV-Tech
News•Mar 9, 2026
3 Airline Stocks to Bet on Despite the Sharp Fuel Price Increase
U.S.‑Iran tensions have pushed oil prices into double‑digit gains, forcing airlines onto longer, fuel‑intensive routes and inflating operating costs. Despite the headwinds, analysts highlight Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Travel, and Copa Holdings as resilient picks due to cost‑control measures and strong...
By Nasdaq — Investing
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Iran Crisis and the BRICS Dilemma
The Iran‑U.S. conflict is spilling into the Gulf, forcing BRICS to confront its first major geopolitical test since the 2024 expansion. While Russia and China back Tehran’s strategic autonomy, India adopts a cautious stance to protect its Chabahar‑linked trade interests....
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Every 5% Dip Scares, Then Markets Rebound Higher
At today's low, the S&P 500 was down 5.2% from its Jan 28 peak, the 32nd pullback >5% since the March 2009 low. Each one came with a scary headline. Each one felt like the end of the world. But the world didn’t...
By Charlie Bilello
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Higher Oil Prices Just Shift Relative Prices, Not Inflation
My take on the effect that increasing oil prices have on inflation: "There is a lot of narrative being spun in the newspapers saying that oil price increases will cause inflation. No. It simply means that the price of oil will...
By Steve Hanke
News•Mar 9, 2026
CooperCompanies Insiders Buy as Rebound Setup Forms
CooperCompanies insiders, including the CEO and several directors, bought shares in late 2025 as the stock hit multi‑year lows, signaling confidence in the company’s outlook. The purchases coincide with a modest pull‑back after a solid Q1 earnings beat, offering a...
By MarketBeat News
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Renovate-to-Rent Crucial as Investors Outspend Homebuyers
Encouraged to see pro-housing voices pushing to keep build-to-rent. I'd also suggest pushing to keep "renovate-to-rent." Three things: 1) Freddie Mac wrote in 2022 that investors "heavily target under-market-value homes that need more repair than what most first-time homebuyers are willing to...
By Jay Parsons
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Wealth Clusters Around Corridors, Not Sectors
The “Corridor Gravity” Law Why 80% of Real Estate Wealth Is Created Within 2–3 km of One Road Most people buy property based on: • sector number • builder brand • brochure amenities But in real estate, the real economic unit is not the sector. It’s the...
By Aishwara Yashrika Kapoor
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Crude Oil Futures Likely to Stabilize Near $94
Crude Oil Futures could be unchanged soon $93.66 after the high of $119.48 kinda like that day in Silver Futures
By InterestArb
Social•Mar 9, 2026
New‑crop Corn and Soy Near 2026 Annual Highs
🌽$4.98-1/2 per bu 🫛$11.72-1/2 per bu Will Monday's highs be the annual highs for new-crop corn & soybeans in 2026? Dec corn nearly hit $5, though the close was almost 17 cents off the session high (Nov beans closed ~24 cents off)....
By Karen Braun
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Canadian Utilities Reverse After Surpassing 2022 Highs
Canadian utilities $ZUT reversaed last week after making marginal new highs and finally exceeding the '22 highs... if see more struggles here, we don't get to be surprised... https://t.co/YczSyoxJZe
By David Cox
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Silver Futures +$5, E‑Minis
Insane moves no longer insane, Silver tame today.... Silver Futures +$5 from LOD E-Minis +132 from LOD
By InterestArb
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Switch to EV, Save $31,500 Over 15 Years
Good time to replace your gasoline car with a battery-electric car and save $31,500 in fuel cost over 15 years: = 15,000 mi/y x 15 y x ($5/gal-gas - $0.8/gal-equivalent-electricity) / 30 mi/gal = $31,500 Gasoline prices could reach $5 a...
By Mark Z. Jacobson
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Minor VX30/VIX Uptick, Eyes on Next Two Hours
Tiny bit of improvement from VX30/VIX. Watching to see what the next two hours brings. https://t.co/6We2gflp6M
By Jim Carroll
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Rising Oil Prices Threaten U.S. Recession Amid Middle East Conflict
Surging oil prices have sparked fears that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could inflict steep financial costs on Americans "I am very concerned this could tip us into a recession if it persists," one economist tells @nytimes https://t.co/VkqGBNMgAR @TonyRomm...
By Colby Smith
Social•Mar 9, 2026
EEM Shows Potential 3‑Bar Bearish Reversal
emerging markets $EEM - that's a 3-bar bearish reversal as i see it... going to need to see how this area settles... https://t.co/JEg00hA5vt
By David Cox
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Broadcom Overtakes Meta in Market Capitalization
Broadcom $AVGO just surpassed Meta $META in market cap. Which would you rather own here @ramahluwalia? https://t.co/ZmgmD0NMMq
By Quinn Thompson
Social•Mar 9, 2026
CRM Swing Trade Nets $15 Profit, Positions Remain
A rung of the swing trade on $CRM sold for a bit over $15 a share profit. I still own plenty of shares with variety of stops to make coin.
By Sunrise Trader
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Claude's AI Rebalances Threaten RIA Middleware Stack
Claude can now execute portfolio rebalances at scale. Every RIA-focused AI middleware company just became a target. The advisory stack isn't being augmented — it's being bypassed. Agentic AI and Anthropic's Launch of Wealth Management AI Tools https://t.co/eJ7H2Bo1Ml
By Efi Pylarinou
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Transocean Pullback Signals Short‑squeeze, Long Opportunity
$RIG Daily. Nice-looking, orderly pullback for Transocean. Oil services play has ~ 17% of float held short, meaning it's a short squeeze play. Long idea into strength https://t.co/f3SgpDySND
By chessNwine
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Oil’s War‑Driven Price Defies Wild Market Swings
1/ At 3 AM this morning, oil hit $119.48. VIX touched 32. The S&P was in freefall. By noon: oil under $97. VIX back to 27. A complete round-trip. Wall Street learned nothing from it except: price in a long war forever. We...
By Joe Tigay
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Putin Urges Russia to Capitalize on Soaring Oil Prices
Putin says Russia should take advantage of the sky-high oil prices after US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Russia should redirect supplies to Europe elsewhere, he adds. “If we shift our focus right now to the markets that need more supplies, we might...
By Max Seddon
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Buy Quality Stocks Amid Uncertainty, Not Certainty
Great to be on @SquawkCNBC this morning - if you wait until absolute certainty you will miss some great stocks on sale. Find quality companies with strong balance sheets, great mkt share and good TAMs to add on the...
By Stephanie Link
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Homeowners Resist Affordable Housing, Celebrate Rising Rents
You are forgetting nobody wants their towns to get cheaper. They want their homes to appreciate and for poor people to be priced out of becoming their neighbors. The developers, landlords and homeowners in Austin are PISSED rents are dropping.
By Nick Huber (Sweaty Startup)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
GOOGL Bullish Engulfing Signals Potential 304‑305 Move
$GOOGL bullish engulfing today. Not confirmed and will like it better if tomorrow's stick confirms. A move over 304-305 next on my radar. https://t.co/9dd61slCPY
By Sunrise Trader
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Florida Metros See Home Values Decline Across the Board
Every major metro area in Florida has experienced declining home values in the last year. Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Naples. Now even Miami is getting in on the action. Demand and sales volume continue rest at the lowest level in nearly 15 years....
By Nick Gerli
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Snowflake Poised for Breakout Above $185, Now Green
$SNOW what I see in the chart. A move over 185 then 188ish and the small gap overhead. Been a choppy trade for me. I am green on it after going red for a few days. https://t.co/fflE1UPhg6
By Sunrise Trader
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Yield Curve Decoupled, Then Flattened After 10‑year Spike
Curve shape (white) was completely uncorrelated with level of rates through first week of Iran conflict. That trend changed overnight when 10s peaked ~4.20%. Since then, have seen notable flattening. 1/ https://t.co/zHYcDKsXG6
By Guy LeBas
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Record Corporate Debt Sparks Credit Bubble Concerns
IS THE CREDIT BUBBLE HERE? Record Corporate Debt Explained | Trading Zone Ep. 94 https://t.co/22SJSkFetj
By Joe Tigay
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Record Corporate Debt Signals Potential Credit Bubble
IS THE CREDIT BUBBLE HERE? Record Corporate Debt Explained | Trading Zone Ep. 94 https://t.co/saPNeSSafk
By Brian Stutland