About Builders FirstSource, Inc. - Common Stock (BLDR)
Builders Firstsource is a leading supplier of building materials and manufactured components for residential and commercial construction projects in the United States. The company offers a wide range of products, including lumber, windows, doors, roofing, and other essential materials that cater to contractors, builders, and construction firms. By providing a comprehensive suite of building solutions, Builders Firstsource facilitates the construction process and helps meet the growing demand for housing and infrastructure development. Their focus on innovation, customer service, and operational efficiency positions them as a key player in the construction supply industry. Read More
New York, NY – October 25, 2025 – The global stock market concluded the week ending October 25, 2025, with a powerful upward trajectory, pushing major indices to unprecedented record highs. This robust performance was largely fueled by a cooler-than-expected inflation report from the U.S. and a cascade of positive corporate
New York, NY – October 24, 2025 – Gold prices pared earlier losses today, finding a footing after the release of softer-than-expected US inflation data for September 2025. This development has significantly reinforced market expectations for the Federal Reserve to implement further interest rate cuts, with a 25 basis point reduction widely
New York, NY – October 24, 2025 – US stock futures are exhibiting a robust ascent, signaling a strong start to trading as investors eagerly anticipate a crucial inflation reading that could dictate the Federal Reserve's next move. This pre-market optimism is largely fueled by a confluence of factors, including easing global
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
The average long-term US mortgage rate has recently dropped to its lowest level in over a year, a significant development that promises to inject much-needed vitality into a housing market grappling with affordability challenges. For the week ending October 23, 2025, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate US mortgage
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the home construction materials industry, including Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) and its peers.
Even though Builders FirstSource (currently trading at $122.51 per share) has gained 7.4% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 30.6% return during that period. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Washington D.C. – October 17, 2025 – The U.S. Federal Reserve stands at a pivotal juncture, with strong market expectations pointing towards another interest rate cut at its upcoming October 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This anticipated move, largely signaled by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, underscores the
Builder confidence hits a six-month high as mortgage rates ease and rate cuts loom. Investors ask: Is this the housing market's long-awaited turnaround?
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Philadelphia, PA – October 14, 2025 – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a highly anticipated speech today at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) conference, signaling that the central bank's program of quantitative tightening (QT) may be "coming into view" for its conclusion. These remarks, interpreted by many as a
Washington D.C. – The Federal Reserve has sent clear signals of a continued dovish pivot, with Chair Jerome Powell indicating the likelihood of two additional quarter-point interest rate cuts before the close of 2025. This aggressive stance comes on the heels of a September rate reduction and is primarily driven
Wall Street edged higher Tuesday as strong bank earnings lifted sentiment, even as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions kept investor enthusiasm in check.
As the U.S. economy navigates a complex period of moderating growth, persistent inflation, and a softening labor market, all eyes are fixed on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. His highly anticipated speech on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia,
Boise Cascade (NYSE: BCC), a leading manufacturer of wood products and wholesale distributor of building materials, has seen its stock price repeatedly breach new 12-month lows in early October 2025. This downturn, with shares hitting $72.15 on October 13, 2025, signals significant challenges within the broader timber and building
The U.S. construction sector is grappling with a persistent slowdown, as evidenced by the latest data revealing a ninth consecutive month of declining total construction spending in July 2025. While the overall picture remains cautious, with elevated interest rates acting as a significant drag on private sector projects, particularly
Financial markets are buzzing with renewed vigor as U.S. stocks open higher, positioning both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite for yet another week of gains. This upward trajectory is largely fueled by an unwavering enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and growing expectations for further interest rate
The U.S. labor market is exhibiting clear signs of a significant slowdown as of October 2025, compelling the Federal Reserve towards a decidedly more dovish stance and fueling expectations for additional interest rate reductions. Recent data paints a picture of decelerating employment growth, a notable rise in unemployment, and
Recent commentary from the Federal Reserve, particularly from Chair Jerome Powell, in late 2025 signals a significant shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy. This pivot is primarily driven by increasing concerns over a softening U.S. labor market, evidenced by slowing job gains and rising unemployment. However, this easing
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the "Company") will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to discuss the Company’s financial results and other business matters. The teleconference will begin at 8:00 a.m. Central Time and will be hosted by Peter Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Pete Beckmann, Chief Financial Officer.
Builders FirstSource (NYSE: BLDR) today announced that its 2025 charity event held Sept. 24-25 raised approximately $1.6 million for Blood Cancer United (formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). This marks the 19th year of the Builders FirstSource partnership with Blood Cancer United, which has helped raise a total of more than $15 million for critical research, patient support, and advocacy programs dedicated to advancing treatments and cures for blood cancers.
Federal Reserve officials are signaling a strong likelihood of additional interest rate cuts through the remainder of 2025, a pivot in monetary policy primarily driven by increasing concerns over a softening labor market and a more optimistic, albeit cautious, outlook on inflation. This proactive stance marks a significant shift, indicating
The financial markets are currently riding a wave of optimism, propelled by the Federal Reserve's decisive pivot towards a more accommodative monetary policy. This 'easing stance,' initiated in late 2024 and continuing through 2025, has seen the central bank systematically reduce the federal funds rate, aiming to inject liquidity
The U.S. financial landscape is currently grappling with a dual challenge: a government shutdown that has silenced official economic data releases and a stark warning from Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), a global investment firm, regarding a significantly weaker U.S. employment picture. On October 7, 2025, Carlyle released its
