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Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should compete and survive on the same terms as other regulated financial firms.

Fortune

Palantir Just Landed a Fannie Mae Deal. Should You Buy PLTR Stock Here?

Palantir stock has delivered market-beating returns to its shareholders since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2020. Is PLTR stock still a good buy?

Barchart

Should You Buy Fannie Mae Stock as Trump Touts Privatization?

Trump is reviving government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) reform talks. Could Fannie Mae finally break free from government control?

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Are We Headed for Another Disaster With Fannie and Freddie?

If the Trump administration fails to implement real reform, Main Street taxpayers could once again be conscripted into subsidizing lucrative Wall Street deals.

Reason

As Trump Talks Privatization, Is Freddie Mac Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Shares of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have gained momentum in recent trading sessions, following Trump’s comments around taking these GSEs private.

Barchart

U.S. economy will be growing faster than 3% this time next year, predicts Treasury’s Bessent

A combination of pro-growth trade policies, tax cuts, and deregulation will soon lead to a pickup in activity, according to the Trump administration, following a 0.3% annualized contraction in the first quarter.

Fortune

Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’

The South African president insists the meeting went ‘very well’ despite Trump publicly berating him. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 May 2025

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Trump says he’s ‘seriously considering’ taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

President says he will speak with advisers about taking public firms that support about 70% of US mortgages

The Guardian - US

All the President’s Money by James Comer review – incomplete, hypocritical and needs an editor

The Kentucky Republican enjoys taking his shots, putting words into Bob Woodward’s mouth and misspelling names

The Guardian - US

Housing "crunch" projected for 2025

Those hoping to buy their first home may be put off by economic pressures

Salon

If you’re struggling due to the LA wildfires, you might be able to request mortgage forbearance. Here’s how

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have programs offering mortgage relief to homeowners impacted by the California wildfires.

Fortune

Legendary Investor Bill Ackman Likes These 2 Stocks. Should You?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is betting on government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, predicting they have "large asymmetric upside."

Barchart

Bill Ackman’s Bold Case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Bill Ackman predicts massive gains for Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) if they exit conservatorship under a second Trump term.

MarketBeat

Billionaire Bill Ackman says he expects Trump to privatize the nation’s two largest government-owned lenders

The Trump-supporting financier said he believes the president-elect will remove lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship

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Mark Calabria on Mortgages, Interest Rates, and Debt

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac distort the housing market, explains Mike Pence's former chief economist.

Benzinga

Ka-Ching! Schwazze's Cannabis Accounting Bloopers And Other Historic Missteps That Shook Up Big Business

While Schwazze's issue may seem minor compared to past scandals, it serves as a reminder of how easily financial mistakes can spiral.

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Debate Over Privatizing Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac

The debate over privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and its implications on mortgage rates and the housing market.

Fortune

Why buying a home feels harder for women—Fannie Mae’s CEO explains the confidence gap

Only 30% of women report that they have the confidence to go through the mortgage process, said Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar.

Barchart

3 Highest-Yielding Quality REITs Delivering Double-Digit Yields

These three REITs are quality, buy-rated companies with a history of paying dividends.

Fortune

Almost a century after Virginia Woolf’s 'A Room of One’s Own' essay, women are driving the housing market

Woolf would be pleasantly surprised that today, women having a whole house of their own is not only commonplace but a key driver of the housing market.

Kiplinger

With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?

Interest rates are starting to come down as the Federal Reserve shifts course. Is it time to think about selling your house?

Barchart

3 Dividend Stocks for Decades of Double-Digit Yields

These three companies are buy-rated and pay consistent dividends, currently yielding double-digits.

Reason

Joe Biden Loves Rent Control, J.D. Vance Hates BlackRock

Republicans and Democrats have both managed to get worse on housing policy in the past week.

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