Why Housing Starts Missed Expectations in September
In this segment from the MarketFoolery podcast, host Chris Hill, Jim Mueller of Stock Advisor and Motley Fool Options, and David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Supernova discuss the unsurprising news that new housing starts hit the skids in September.
The impact of a couple of hurricanes really pulled down the averages. But there are other issues relative to labor that have been putting the brakes on any potential construction boom. Speaking of weather-related revenue troubles, expect to also hear a lot more about them from a host of businesses as earnings season returns.
A full transcript follows the video.
Source: Fool.com
