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Berkshire Hathaway boosted its Alphabet stake and expanded its homebuilder bets (Lennar, a new D.R. Horton stake, and the Taylor Morrison acquisition) while trimming positions in Kroger, Nucor and DaVita and reducing Bank of America, Ally and Capital One; it fully exited Constellation Brands and also lifted its stakes in Delta Air Lines and Macy’s.
Berkshire Hathaway more than doubled down on Alphabet, holding about 106 million Alphabet shares worth $37.9 billion at end-June after an 83% quarterly gain aided by a $10 billion private placement, making Alphabet Berkshire's third-largest U.S.-listed stake behind Apple and American Express. Berkshire also expanded its Delta position to 57.3 million shares (~$5.4 billion) and increased exposure to housing—Lennar rose to 13.1 million Class A and Berkshire took a small 3,600-share position in D.R. Horton—ending a long streak of net stock sales with roughly $20 billion in net purchases in Q2 as cash eased to $365.5 billion; the Taylor Morrison acquisition was completed.
Lennar and Taylor Morrison rose about 4% after Bloomberg reported they’re among builders weighing a large, investor-funded 'Trump Homes' program to ease housing affordability, potentially offering up to a million homes with tenants’ payments counting toward a future down payment; the White House said the plan is not actively being considered.
Lennar, a major homebuilder, reported significant declines in profits and gross margins due to falling home prices and increased incentives, with its average selling price dropping below 2019 levels. Despite lower prices, home sales volume remained stable or increased slightly, highlighting a shift in the market dynamics. The report underscores the challenges faced by sellers of existing homes amid high prices and the impact of the end of pandemic-era monetary support on the housing market.
Lennar's Q3 earnings were boosted by its investment in Opendoor, but the company's stock fell due to missed margin and revenue estimates amid a slow housing market, with Lennar adjusting its strategy to focus on moderating volume and stabilizing margins.
Warren Buffett has made a new investment bet on the housing market, signaling confidence in America's two largest homebuilders, D.R. Horton and Lennar.
Stocks of Dick's Sporting Goods, Lennar, and Robinhood are among those making significant moves midday in the finance market.
Warren Buffett continues to hold stocks in Amazon, Lennar, and Occidental Petroleum, which he believes are particularly attractive investments. Amazon's focus on profitability and free cash flow, along with its leading position in cloud services, make it an appealing choice. Lennar's low valuation and position as a major U.S. homebuilder present a strong opportunity, especially if interest rates fall. Occidental Petroleum's vast oil and gas holdings and carbon capture initiatives align with Buffett's investment strategy, making it a stock he may continue to buy aggressively.
Jim Cramer shared his insights on various stocks, expressing positive views on Allstate and CVS, while cautioning about PayPal and expressing mixed feelings about Kimberly-Clark. He also expressed optimism about Lennar's potential for growth in the market.
Stocks such as Costco, Lennar, and First Solar are experiencing significant movement in premarket trading.
Homebuilder Lennar, ranked No. 119 on the Fortune 500, is offering a fixed mortgage rate of 4.25% in Colorado for buyers who sign a purchase agreement on a select move-in ready home between September 18 and September 25, 2023, and close by October 31, 2023. This aggressive mortgage rate buydown comes as the housing market enters a softer fall window and mortgage rates rise. Lennar's ability to offer such incentives is due to its profit margins still being above pre-pandemic levels. However, this offer is specific to Colorado, where the housing market has seen greater softening.
Lennar, one of the largest home builders in the US, is set to report its third-quarter earnings, providing investors with insight into the state of the housing market. Demand for new homes remains strong.
Companies like Kroger and Lennar are entering the AI market, posing a potential threat to established players like Nvidia. The growing interest in AI shows that it is becoming the next big thing in technology.
Lennar's stock rose after the company reported better-than-expected earnings, indicating a positive outlook for the housing market. The results exceeded Wall Street's expectations.