<div id="readability-page-1">04:14 PM EDT, 05/18/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks advanced Monday with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.1% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) gaining 1.2%.The Philadelphia Housing Index climbed 0.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) rose 1.1%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 2% to $76,840, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was little changed at 4.60%.In economic news, US homebuilder confidence unexpectedly rose this month despite elevated mortgage rates, macro uncertainty and continued affordability challenges, data from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo showed.In sector news, President Donald Trump will swear Kevin Warsh in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday, Bloomberg reported.In corporate news, American Homes 4 Rent ( AMH ) shares climbed 4.2% after Raymond James upgraded the stock to outperform from market perform with a price target of $35.UWM (UWMC), which is pursuing its own bid for Two Harbors Investment (TWO), urged shareholders to vote against the rival CrossCountry Mortgage merger proposal at a special meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday. UWM shares fell 2.5%, and Two Harbors shed 1.4%BlackRock (BLK) is considering a $5 billion to $10 billion investment in SpaceX's planned initial public offering, The Information reported. BlackRock shares added 0.5%.Citigroup (C) and BlackRock's HPS Investment Partners are launching a 15 billion euro ($17.48 billion) private capital program to expand access to private financing for corporate and sponsor-owned borrowers in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Citi shares fell 0.9%. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

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Financial stocks rose on Monday, with the NYSE Financial Index up 1.1% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF gaining 1.2%. Homebuilder confidence increased despite high mortgage rates. American Homes 4 Rent shares rose 4.2% after an upgrade, while UWM shares fell 2.5%. BlackRock is considering a $5-10 billion investment in SpaceX's IPO. Citigroup and BlackRock's HPS are launching a €15 billion private capital program in EMEA, with Citi shares down 0.9%.

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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 7.5% PERP CONV PRF CLS 'A' SERIES 'L'

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AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT 5.875% CUM RED PERP PREF SHS SER G USD25

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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 6.375%DEP SHS REP 1/40TH FXD FLTG SER B

UWM HLDGS CORP C/WTS 21/01/2026 (TO PUR COM)

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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Monday