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Bill Ackman’s $64 billion Universal Music play is part of his strategy to become the next Warren Buffett

Ackman, a self-described Buffett “devotee,” is following his idol’s playbook to access “permanent capital” by trying to jointly list his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, and Universal Music Group.

Fortune

Fannie Mae Stock Is ‘Stupidly Cheap’ Says Billionaire Bill Ackman. What Barchart Data Says.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman believes that Fannie Mae’s stock is super cheap against the current geopolitical setup.

Barchart

There Is No Housing Shortage: What Legendary Investor Michael Burry Really Thinks Is Wrong with the U.S. Housing Market

Michael Burry rejects the housing-shortage narrative, arguing policy‑driven immobility and wealth‑driven demand are the real culprits. He’s bullish on Fannie and Freddie but not on the broader market.

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Michael Burry Concurs With Bill Ackman Over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac's Potential 10X Returns

Bill Ackman and Michael Burry see Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as undervalued, predicting potential 10X returns in the near term.

International Business Times UK

Bill Ackman told spooked investors to get over the Iran war and buy Fannie and Freddie. Stocks surged 40% the next day

The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO is the largest shareholder in each company and stands to benefit the most from the stock surge.

Fortune

Fannie Mae Is Now Accepting Crypto-Backed Mortgages. Does That Make FNMA Stock a Buy?

Fannie Mae’s move into crypto-backed mortgages signals a bold step toward mainstreaming digital assets. However, is it a true growth catalyst?

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Bill Ackman Is Pounding the Table on Fannie Mae. Should You Buy FNMA Stock Today?

FNMA stock soars as Bill Ackman dubs it a 10x opportunity. Here’s why Fannie Mae shares are particularly attractive to own in 2026.

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US Homebuyers Can Now Pledge Crypto Assets for a Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage

Fannie Mae has approved the first crypto-backed mortgage in partnership with Better and Coinbase. Discover how the 530A-compatible infrastructure allows homebuyers to pledge Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for a down payment. Learn the risks and rewards of the new 2026 digital asset mortgage.

International Business Times UK

Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies

Prospective homebuyers who have invested in certain cryptocurrencies will be able to use their holdings as collateral to fund their down payment on a home as part of a new mortgage offering

The Independent UK

5 Ways Retirees Can Use Their Homes To Generate Monthly Income

From renting rooms to tapping home equity, retirees can offset housing costs and boost monthly income with ADUs, downsizing, sale-leasebacks and more.

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How To Get a Mortgage With Just 3% Down in 2026

Many buyers can qualify for a conventional mortgage with as little as 3% down. On a $400,000 home, that's only $12,000.

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Meet the 10 Black Fortune 500 CEOs leading companies with over $412 billion in combined revenues

Black CEOs represent just 2% of the largest U.S. corporations.

Fortune

When Is a Corporation Also New Jersey?

A few thoughts on the oral argument in Galette v. N.J. Transit Corp.

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2026 Mortgage Rates May Drop Because of This Trump Proposal — Will It Help You Buy a House?

Trump’s housing proposal could push 2026 mortgage rates lower—find out what it means for homebuyers and if it helps you afford a house.

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The 6 Ways Trump Tried To Control the Economy Last Week

From defense contracting and mortgage finance to credit, housing, and monetary policy, Trump is leaning heavily on command-and-control economics.

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Rocket Companies Stock Is Up 125% as Trump Tackles Housing Affordability

Rocket Companies (RKT) is trading at new three-year highs. Shares are up more than 125% over the past year, and 25% in just the last month. RKT maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. The stock has benefitted from President Donald Trump’s plan to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds...

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Trump is getting creative to bypass Congress

Trump is directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion worth of MBS' in an effort to lower rates.

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S&P 500 Rallies to a New Record High on US Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.02%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.61%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Will Trump’s $200 billion mortgage bond buy actually lower your housing costs?

‘If it actually occurs, it's definitely a great opportunity for current buyers to save some money,’ one expert said

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Stocks Push Higher on US Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Climb on a Resilient US Labor Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.28%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

International Business Times

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy $200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

International Business Times UK

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy £200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

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The Real Reason Fannie Mae is Getting Rid of Credit Score Requirements

For nearly a generation, the number 620 was the most important digit in a homebuyer’s life. It was the “black-and-white” minimum required to even be...

Fortune

Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the wrong way risks a second Great Recession

I served in the Obama and Biden administrations and saw excessive risk-taking by these enterprises help bring about the 2008 crash and Great Recession.

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