Why Shares of Rocket Companies Are Falling After a Big Acquisition Announcement

Trying to gain market share Shares of the mortgage giant Rocket Companies (RKT -9.86%) were trading about 8% lower at 11:48 a.m. ET today, after the company announced plans to acquire the large mortgage servicing company Mr. Cooper Group. Offering additional revenue diversity While Rocket currently makes the bulk of its revenue from originating mortgages, a business that doesn't perform as well when interest rates are high, Mr. Cooper Group makes the bulk of its revenue from servicing mortgages. This busine ...