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Bill Pulte, currently heading the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is being considered for appointment as a U.S. intelligence chief, according to CNBC. The article notes Pulte has previously used access to mortgage records to refer Trump political opponents for prosecution. The appointment would give him access to sensitive intelligence data described as the "crown jewels."

Berkshire Hathaway's investment in homebuilder stocks has drawn attention to the sector, prompting a review of analyst ratings across the industry. The article highlights which homebuilder stocks carry the highest and lowest sell-side ratings in the current environment. No new company-specific actions or earnings events are reported; the piece is primarily a sector overview framed around Berkshire's existing position.