Housing stocks rise as bond yields sink on tech sell-off
Housing-related equities posted sharp gains on Thursday. The move was driven by a decline in bond yields that followed a sell-off in technology stocks. Zillow (Z) shares rose 11%, while Opendoor (OPEN) surged 17%. Online…
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Opendoor, Zillow, Compass Surge as 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls to 5.1%
Opendoor Technologies shares jumped 7% to $2.14 in morning trading as the yield on the 10-year Treasury note dropped to 5.1%, a move that lifted other housing-linked stocks. Zillow Group shares rose 7% to $31.40, while Compass…
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