Dj Whitestone Reit, Inst Holders, 3Q 2024 (Wsr)

Financial stocks were advancing in late Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) each adding 0.3%.

The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 0.4% and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was up 0.6%.

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) gained 2.3% to $91,557, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was 1.4 basis points lower at 4.41%.

In economic news, the National Association of Home Builders' monthly housing market index rose to 46 in November from 43 in October, compared with expectations for no change in a Bloomberg survey.

In corporate news, Affirm said Monday that the company and online travel agency Priceline expanded their partnership, under which Affirm will serve as the pay-over-time provider for Priceline Partner Solutions. Affirm shares jumped nearly 10%.

Goldman Sachs is in talks with potential partners as it plans to spin off its digital assets platform into a new company, Bloomberg reported, citing an interview with Goldman's global head of digital assets, Mathew McDermott. Goldman shares were shedding 1%.

Whitestone REIT's planned acquisition by MCB Real Estate has been withdrawn. Whitestone REIT shares added 0.9%.

MBIA shares jumped 8.8% after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded its rating to outperform from market perform. The firm also raised the price target to $9 from $6.50.

Financial stocks were advancing in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.4% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) ahead 0.3%.

The Philadelphia Housing Index was easing 0.1%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was adding 0.5%.

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) was increasing 1.1% to $91,005, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was 1.2 basis points lower at 4.41%.

In economic news, the National Association of Home Builders' monthly housing market index rose to 46 in November from 43 in October, compared with expectations for no change in a Bloomberg survey.

In corporate news, Whitestone REIT's planned acquisition by MCB Real Estate has been withdrawn. Whitestone REIT shares gained 1.1%.

MBIA shares jumped 8.6% after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded its rating to outperform from market perform. The firm also raised the price target to $9 from $6.50.

Manulife Financial said Monday that President and Chief Executive Roy Gori has notified the company that he plans to retire in May 2025 and remain as an adviser through Aug. 31. The company named Phil Witherington as Gori's successor. Manulife shares shed 0.5%.

Financial stocks were advancing in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.4% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) ahead 0.3%.

The Philadelphia Housing Index was easing 0.1%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was adding 0.5%.

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) was increasing 1.1% to $91,005, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was 1.2 basis points lower at 4.41%.

In economic news, the National Association of Home Builders' monthly housing market index rose to 46 in November from 43 in October, compared with expectations for no change in a Bloomberg survey. The index was above 34 a year earlier.

In corporate news, Whitestone REIT's proposed acquisition by MCB Real Estate has been withdrawn. Whitestone REIT shares gained 1.1%.