New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday rose by +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) rose by +0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose by +0.91%.  E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.83%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +0.86%. Stock indexes closed higher, supported by Friday’s -2.4% decline in oil prices.  The stock…

New Mountain first took a stake in Lincoln Investment in 2020. Credit: sebra/ Shutterstock.com. New Mountain Capital has completed its departure from Lincoln Investment Capital, with ownership of the business passing fully back to the Forst family and the firm’s adviser shareholders.  The investment group first took a stake in Lincoln Investment in 2020.   Access…

Stocks Published: Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:34 [IST] Max Financial Services Share Price Today: The share of Max Financial Services Limited opened strong during Friday’s intraday trading session after the life insurance provider reported upbeat performance in the June quarter of financial year 2026-27. Favourable product mix and cost efficiencies helped the company outperform expectations…

Norway's Equinor enters Namibia oil exploration with Chevron deal

12:00 AM, 18th August 2026, 5 hours ago The government has announced new planning reforms aimed at making it easier to build homes near train stations. Under the government’s new National Planning Policy Framework, there will be a default ‘yes’ for homes within a reasonable walking distance of well-connected stations, alongside new minimum expectations for…