Fannie Mae (FNMA) has been grabbing a lot of attention on Wall Street as optimism rises over reports that President Donald Trump’s administration is considering releasing both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (FMCC) from federal conservatorship and possibly taking them public through an IPO (current shares are traded over-the-counter). Fannie Mae, which bundles and guarantees mortgages, has stayed under government control for nearly two decades, relying on its government-backed guarantees to shield investors fro ...

Privatization Challenges - South American leaders aim to privatize state-run companies [1] - Brazil's Eletrobras privatization demonstrates that it is not a quick solution [1]

Core Viewpoint - Freddie Mac is experiencing significant market performance, with potential privatization considerations from the Trump administration driving optimism in its stock value [1][2][7]. Company Overview - Freddie Mac, a government-sponsored enterprise based in McLean, Virginia, was established in 1970 and plays a crucial role in the U.S. housing finance system by purchasing home loans and converting them into mortgage-backed securities [4][5]. - The organization supports both single-family and multi-family housing sectors, collaborating with financial institutions to maintain market liquidity [5][6]. Financial Performance - Freddie Mac has a market capitalization of $8.7 billion and is currently viewed as relatively undervalued, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.07, significantly lower than the industry average [5][8]. - Over the past 52 weeks, Freddie Mac's stock has surged by 947%, reaching a 52-week high of $14.99 on September 12, although it has since declined by 13% from that peak. Year-to-date, the stock has increased by 297% [7]. Market Sentiment - Deutsche Bank has initiated coverage on Freddie Mac with a "Buy" rating and a price target of $25, indicating that the business is now considered de-risked and generating returns [3].

There's nothing independent about the way that Fanny and Freddy are being managed from a board standpoint today. So maybe they make that change and the market says it's fine, they can stay in conservatorship. I think if they want to get them private, they need to get them private um and allow for the government to sell down its shareholdings over time.That would require them to set them up in a structure that gives confidence to investors that it's not just a quick hit for the US government and then the gov ...

Group 1 - Scott Bessent, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, had a heated confrontation with Bill Pulte, reportedly threatening him during a social event in Washington, D.C. [5][6][9] - The altercation is part of ongoing tensions regarding the direction of federal mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with both Bessent and Pulte having differing views on the Federal Reserve's policies [7][8] - Bessent has advised President Trump against firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, while Pulte has called for a purge of central bankers, accusing Fed governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud [8][7] Group 2 - The confrontation between Bessent and Pulte was characterized by strong language, with Bessent reportedly saying, "Why the f— are you talking to the president about me? F— you," and threatening physical violence [5][4] - This incident follows a previous altercation involving Bessent and Elon Musk, indicating a pattern of conflict within the Trump administration regarding key appointments and policies [11][13] - The Executive Branch social club, where the incident occurred, is a high-profile venue that has attracted significant financial contributions from its founding members, including $500,000 from each [5]

Oman India Fertiliser has started early preparations for a potential listing in Muscat, marking a renewed push by the sultanate to privatize companies and deepen its capital markets https://t.co/cw5ExulKHM ...

Finland is considering an IPO of Posti on the Helsinki stock exchange as soon as this year, according to sources, kicking off a long-touted privatization of the country’s postal service https://t.co/iMloDlyM7S ...

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is in talks with the Public Investment Fund to acquire a piece of Al Hilal Football Club in what would mark one of the most high-profile privatization efforts in the kingdom’s football sector. https://t.co/MEre0Sqps4 ...

Freeberg, you think that we should What do you do with the mortgage market. You >> God, it's so difficult. I don't know.>> Do you just basically privatize Freddy and Fanny and let them underwrite. >> I 100% think you got to privatize Freddy and Fanny as a first step. >> And then you have to stop underwriting student debt so that you don't underwrite the $200,000 degrees.>> I believe 100% in ending the federal student loan program. And I think that it will force a restructuring of the of the entire higher ed ...

Market Trends - Oman's stock market has shown signs of recovery in recent months [1] - This resurgence has increased investor anticipation regarding Oman's privatization program [1] Privatization Program - The privatization program aims to revitalize the market after previous IPOs failed to meet expectations [1]