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Peter Schiff Blames Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac For Skyrocketing Home Prices: 'By Inflating Demand, They Jack Up Prices,' Leading To A 'Debt Trap'

Economist Peter Schiff criticized America’s two most prominent housing finance institutions, blaming them for the current housing affordability crisis.

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VistaShares Bets Big On Bill Ackman With New High-Income ETF

VistaShares is doubling down on its strategy of combining legendary stock pickers’ portfolios with strong income streams. The company has introduced the VistaShares Target 15 ACKtivist Distribution ETF (NYSE:ACKY), an actively managed ETF that seeks to duplicate billionaire Bill Ackman-founded Pershing Square Capital Management‘s publicly disclosed holdings while focusing on…

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Bill Ackman Slams NYC Bail Reform, Warns Zohran Mamdani's Push To Cut Rikers Jail Population Could Put 'Hardened Criminals' Back On Streets

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman spoke out against New York's bail reform laws and Assembly member Zohran Mamdani on Monday, warning that efforts to reduce the Rikers Island jail population could endanger public safety.

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Ex-SEC Official Slams Bill Ackman's 'Very Illegal' Proposal Urging NYC Mayor Adams To Bet On Cuomo's Polymarket Election Odds

Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer on Sunday blasted billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's suggestion to NYC Mayor Eric Adams on a Polymarket betting deal, calling it "very illegal."

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Sanders, Mamdani rally progressive voters as NYC mayor’s race intensifies

Mamdani discusses how he plans to address income inequality and affordability issues in the largest US city.

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America’s billionaires are worth $5.7 trillion—but they've only pledged or donated $185 billion of that in the last decade

The U.S.’s 1,135 billionaires are sitting on a collective $5.7 trillion, but few are giving back through philanthropy: They've only pledged or donated 3% of that in the last decade.

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Bill Ackman Has 70% Of His Portfolio Invested In These 5 Stocks: Here's What Q2 13F Filings Show

Bill Ackman, the renowned investor and founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., has concentrated nearly 70% of his portfolio in five key stocks, according to the firm's second quarter 2025 13F filings.

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Bill Ackman Demands Answers From Fed Governor Lisa Cook: Did She Commit 'Mortgage Fraud Or Not' — 'A Question of Fact,' Not Politics

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is weighing in on the feud between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, calling on the latter to address allegations of mortgage fraud directly, while warning that the integrity of the American financial system remains at stake.

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As Hertz Moves to Sell Cars on Amazon, Is HTZ Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Hertz’s new partnership with Amazon marks a bold digital expansion, but with operational questions and analysts still cautious, HTZ stock looks more like a speculative hold than a clear buy.

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Bill Ackman Slams US Food Stamp Spending As 'Absurd,' Says SNAP Subsidizes Soda, Junk Food While Fueling Massive Medicaid Burden

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is backing a sharp critique of America's food stamp program, arguing it encourages unhealthy diets while driving up health care costs for taxpayers.

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Bill Ackman Invests $1.27 Billion in Amazon, Adds To Google and More

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has made a hefty investment in Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), pouring in more than $1.27 billion within a span of three months.

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Bill Ackman Backs AI-Powered Private School Reshaping K-12 Education While Avoiding Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Lessons

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is backing Alpha School. This rapidly growing private institution utilizes artificial intelligence to condense academic content into two hours a day, while steering clear of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Trump's Freddie And Fannie Plan 'One of The Worst Economic Decisions Ever,' Says Peter Schiff — '2008 Will Pale In Comparison'

Economist Peter Schiff is warning that President Donald Trump’s plans for a unified listing of the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) or Fannie Mae and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC) or Freddie Mac could create economic risks far greater than those that led to the 2008 Financial Crisis.

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Fed Rate Cuts Won't Trigger Stock Market Boom Investors Are Hoping For, Warns Goldman Sachs

In the face of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September, a strategist from Goldman Sachs has cast doubt on the likelihood of a resulting stock market surge.

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Bill Ackman Bets On These 2 Magnificent 7 Stocks: Pershing Square Q2 Portfolio Revealed

Legendary investor Bill Ackman is boosting his bets on several Magnificent Seven stocks, according to a 13F filing released Thursday.

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Peter Schiff Warns Fannie-Freddie Merger Could Create 'Moral Hazard' Bigger Than Great Financial Crisis Era

Economist Peter Schiff is sounding the alarm on a potential merger of mortgage finance giants, the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) or Fannie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC:FMCC), popularly known as Freddie Mac.

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Trump Contemplates Listing A Unified Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Under Ticker 'MAGA'–Bill Ackman Says 'A Really Good One'

President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of merging government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and trading them under the name “MAGA.”

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Trump Mulls Fannie, Freddie Share Sale—Backed By Bill Ackman

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) may be on the path out of government conservatorship, as a new report builds on earlier signals from President Donald Trump about plans to return the firms to public ownership.

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Bill Ackman Once Told An 11-Year-Old The Best Time To Invest In The Stock Market: Here Is What He Told The Child About Smart Money

At a fireside chat in Omaha, billionaire investor Bill Ackman once gave timeless investing advice to an 11-year-old, explaining why uncertain markets often offer the best buying opportunities.

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Wall Street's Star Tracker ETFs Are Booming—But Copying Warren Buffett And Bill Ackman May Be Riskier Than It Looks

The world of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is now witnessing a new trend – funds that aim to replicate the investment strategies of famous investors like Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, and Cathie Wood. But are these “copycat” ETFs worth the investment?

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Trump's Economic Impact, Ackman's Support For Capital Reform And Wall Street's Tariff Predictions: This Week In Economy

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic news, with President Donald Trump’s influence on the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy taking center stage. From former Federal Reserve Chairs’ warning about potential economic damage to record-setting inflows into U.S. assets, the week was filled with significant developments.

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Tucker Carlson's Milton Interview Sparks Outrage: Bill Ackman Backs Hindenburg Founder Against Former Nikola CEO, Calls Him 'Convicted Corporate Stock Market Fraudster'

Tucker Carlson's latest podcast featuring Trevor Milton, the former Nikola Corp. (OTC:NKLAQ) CEO pardoned by President Donald Trump in March 2025, has ignited a firestorm of criticism.

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Bill Ackman Supports Capital Reform That Could Bring Fannie And Freddie Back To NYSE

Hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman has voiced his support for a proposal to restructure the capital requirements of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA), Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (OTC:FMCC), Freddie Mac.

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Bill Ackman-Backed Universal Music Group Files For US Listing

In a strategic move, Universal Music Group N.V. (OTC:UMGNF), the world’s largest music label, has confidentially filed for a U.S. listing.

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Bill Ackman Nixes Netflix In 2022: Here's How Much He Could Have Made

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock is down Friday after the company beat analyst estimates for the second quarter. Investors see the beat as lower than expected, and higher costs in the second half could be scaring some away.

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