April housing starts plummet from almost 5-year high
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ground-breaking for new U.S. homes plummeted more than expected in April from an almost five-year high, but applications to build new homes shows the housing sector could still contribute to the strengthening economic recovery. Full story
Housing 'A Mixed Bag' for Banks: Pro
While the housing recovery appears to be a tailwind for financials, ongoing litigation from the credit crisis could be a drag, Josh Birnbaum of Tilden Park says.
US housing perks up, but too few homes for sale
Beth Heinen Bell and her husband, Christian — like a rising number of Americans — are ready to jump into the real estate market and become homeowners. Yet they're running into an obstacle that's keeping the national housing recovery in check: There aren't enough homes for sale. Full story
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Housing Recovery Fueling Truck Sales: AutoNation CEO
Mike Jackson, Chairman & CEO of AutoNation, discusses the company's latest sales numbers, and provides his outlook on the auto industry.
Realogy's Read on Real Estate
Richard Smith, Realogy president & CEO, breaks down the numbers on his company's first quarter earnings and weighs in on the housing recovery.
Chairs: Squawk Takes a Stand on Home Prices
The "Squawk Box" news team discusses some of the morning's most provocative headlines. Today, the crew talks about meager gains in the housing recovery.
Austerity and long-term unemployment
Long-term unemployment, or people who have been out of work for more than six months, is the most direct effect of austerity and the slow recovery. Chris Hayes discusses this labor issue with Bloomberg View's Josh Barro and economist Theresa Ghilarducci, from The New School.
The Week Ahead: GDP Data on Tap
CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis looks ahead to what are likely to be next week's top business and financial stories. GDP data is on tap and we'll find out if the housing recovery continues. Lots of earnings, too, particularly among tech companies and blue chip...
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