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Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Tesla is trending as it reaches new all-time highs, fueled by optimism around its robotaxi program and some analysts increasing price targets. The community is debating whether the valuation is justified given declining sales and a high P/E ratio, with some anticipating a pullback while others predict further gains. Discussions also include Elon Musk's influence and potential impacts from political factors and SpaceX.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

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Micron Technology Inc

Micron Technology is trending due to high anticipation for upcoming earnings, with many expecting a blowout report driven by soaring memory prices and strong AI-related demand. Bullish sentiment is fueled by analysts raising price targets and expectations for positive guidance, while some are cautious, drawing parallels to recent post-earnings drops in other tech stocks. The community is actively debating whether Micron can defy the sector's volatility and capitalize on the memory supercycle.

Paramount Skydance Corp. is a next-generation global media and entertainment company that engages in providing content creation and distribution services. It operates through the following business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Its portfolio unites brands including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount Plus, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. The company was founded on June 3, 2024 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Skydance ($PSKY) is trending due to a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD), challenging Netflix's ($NFLX) existing deal and sparking community debate about deal structures, financing, and potential regulatory hurdles. The community is focused on the implications of a bidding war, potential short squeezes, and the involvement of key figures like Trump and Ellison.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a premier global media and entertainment company, which engages in the provision of a differentiated portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. It operates through the following segments: Studios, Networks, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and Corporate. The Studios segment includes producing and releasing feature films for initial exhibition in theaters, producing and initial licensing television programs to networks services as well as third parties, distributing films and television programs to various third party, internal television, and streaming services, distribution through the home entertainment market related consumer products, and themed experience licensing and interactive gaming. The Networks segment focuses on domestic and international television networks. The DTC segment is involved in premium pay-television and streaming services. The company was founded on June 17, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Warner Bros Discovery Inc

Warner Bros. Discovery is trending amid a potential bidding war between Netflix and Paramount, with the latter making a hostile takeover offer. Community chatter revolves around which deal is better for shareholders and whether Paramount will increase its bid. News suggests that the WBD board may be leaning towards the Netflix deal, but investors are speculating on counteroffers.

Boston Scientific Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices that are used in interventional medical procedures. It operates through the MedSurg and Cardiovascular segments. The MedSurg segment includes Endoscopy, Urology, and Neuromodulation. The Cardiovascular segment consists of Cardiology and Peripheral Interventions. The company was founded by John E. Abele and Pete Michael Nicholas on June 29, 1979 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

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$BSX is trending as discussions revolve around potential catalysts, including promising growth areas such as FARAPULSE technology and neuromodulation, as well as potential acquisitions. The community is actively debating recent price movements, technical indicators signaling oversold conditions, and future earnings potential. Trade alerts highlight potential short-term bullish reversals, while long-term investors assess the stock's defensiveness and innovation in the medtech sector.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix Inc

Netflix is trending amid ongoing speculation about a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with community members discussing the likelihood of the deal and its potential impact. Some investors believe Netflix could benefit strategically from the acquisition, while others express concerns about regulatory hurdles or prefer a competing bid from Paramount. The stock's movement is tied to news and rumors surrounding the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war.

DBV Technologies SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the research and development of epicutaneous immunotherapy products. The firm focuses on the development of Viaskin, an electrostatic patch, which may offer a convenient, self-administered, and non-invasive immunotherapy to patients. It also designs a robust clinical development program that includes ongoing clinical trials of Viaskin peanut, and Viaskin milk, as well as pre-clinical development of Viaskin egg. The company was founded by Pierre-Henri Benhamou, Stéphane Benhamou, Bertrand Dupont, Christophe Dupont, and Pierre-Yves Vannerom on March 29, 2002 and is headquartered in Chatillon, France.

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DBV Technologies

DBV Technologies is trending due to positive Phase 3 trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine, highlighting the efficacy of their Viaskin Peanut patch in toddlers. The community is discussing the potential for accelerated FDA approval and the significant advantage this patch offers over existing therapies for peanut allergies. Some traders are also pointing to a history of volatility for the stock.

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FAPCOIN is trending as the community rallies around the project's locked supply and the rollout of real-world products. Community members are highlighting its strong fundamentals and comparing it to other trending cryptocurrencies. The conversation emphasizes the project's commitment, vision, and community power.

The Children's Place, Inc. engages in the provision of apparel, footwear, accessories, and other items for children. The firm also designs contracts to manufacture and sell fashionable and value-priced merchandise under the brand names of The Children’s Place, Baby Place, and Gymboree. It operates through The Children’s Place U.S. and The Children’s Place International segments. The Children’s Place U.S. segment refers to the company’s U.S. and Puerto Rico-based stores and revenue from its U.S. based wholesale business. The Children’s Place International segment is involved in the Canadian-based stores, revenue from the company’s Canadian-based wholesale business, as well as revenue from international franchisees. The company was founded by David Pulver and Clinton A. Clark in 1969 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.

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PLCE is trending due to recent earnings results and discussions around the company's future, including speculation about bankruptcy versus a potential buyout. Community members are actively debating the significance of the financial results, a recent CEO promotion, and the possibility of a short squeeze. The stock's high short interest and low float are also contributing to the heightened interest.

AMC Robotics Corp. engages in developing and deploying AI-enabled robotics and smart security solutions, especially for warehouse automation, enterprise security, robotics patrol/incident-response and logistics automation. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Fannie Mae was established in 1938 to enhance mortgage lending in response to the Great Depression.</li><li>Freddie Mac was created in 1970 to broaden the secondary mortgage market and encourage competition.</li><li>They’re still controlled by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), even as Washington debates what their future should look like.</li></ul>Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the two major government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that help keep the U.S. mortgage market running. They guarantee most of the country’s home loans and play a big part in making mortgages easier and cheaper to obtain.For decades, they operated as private, shareholder-owned companies under federal oversight. However, the situation changed during the 2008 financial crisis, when both were placed into government conservatorship. They’re still controlled by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), even as Washington debates what their future should look like.Those discussions resurfaced recently after former President Donald Trump said he is giving “very serious consideration” to taking the companies public again.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do They Work?</h2>The core job of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is to buy mortgages from lenders such as banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions. They either keep those loans or bundle them into mortgage-backed securities (MBS) that investors can buy. When lenders sell mortgages to the GSEs, they get cash back, which they can use to make new loans.This recycling of capital helps keep mortgage funding flowing and supports the widespread availability of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, a product not commonly found in many other countries.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Differences Between Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac</h2>Though their missions are similar, the two were established at different times and with subtle market differences. Fannie Mae was created in 1938 to enhance mortgage lending during the Great Depression. Freddie Mac followed in 1970 to broaden the secondary market and increase competition.Historically, Fannie Mae has worked more with large commercial banks, while Freddie Mac has sourced more loans from smaller regional banks and credit unions. Fannie's portfolio tends to focus more on single-family homes, whereas Freddie has a more extended history of buying loans tied to multi-unit properties. Regardless of the difference, only loans that meet strict GSE standards, known as conforming loans, qualify for their guarantee.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Implicit Guarantee?</h2>For years, investors assumed that if Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac ever ran into trouble, the U.S. government would step in. That unspoken belief, known as the “implicit guarantee,” proved true in 2008 when the Treasury provided about $190 billion to rescue both firms. They paid back those funds by 2014, but they remain under conservatorship, with strict oversight of their capital and dividends.How and when the GSEs might leave government control remain open questions. Trump’s recent comments about potentially taking them public again have pushed the issue back into the spotlight, raising fresh debate about how much risk the private market should bear and what role Washington should play in supporting the mortgage system.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/what-is-purchasing-manager-s-index/cLIrUN7REZr">What Is Purchasing Manager’s Index?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy mortgages from lenders such as banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy mortgages from lenders such as banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On an adjusted basis, the mortgage firm reported earnings of $0.07 per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, while analysts expected $0.05 per share.</li><li>“Affordability is slowly improving as rates ease. In the third quarter, the 30-year fixed rate dropped by 40 basis points to 6.3%, giving those buying and refinancing some much-needed rate relief.” — CEO Varun Krishna.</li><li>It projected adjusted revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion for the fourth quarter, which is typically weak due to the holiday season.</li></ul>Rocket Companies Inc.’s (RKT) stock surged over 7.9% in extended trading on Thursday after the firm’s third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street’s estimates.On an adjusted basis, the mortgage firm reported earnings of $0.07 per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, while analysts expected $0.05 per share, according to Fiscal.ai data. Its adjusted revenue of $1.78 billion also topped estimates of $1.65 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Mortgage Demand Showing Signs Of Improvement</h2>The company said Rocket Mortgage generated $35.8 billion in net rate lock volume, a 20% increase from a year earlier. A rate lock denotes a fixed mortgage rate agreed upon between the lender and borrower. The company's sold loan volume in the direct-to-consumer segment rose to $17.14 billion during the quarter, up from $14 billion a year earlier.“Affordability is slowly improving as rates ease. In the third quarter, the 30-year fixed rate dropped by 40 basis points to 6.3%, giving those buying and refinancing some much-needed rate relief,” said CEO Varun Krishna in a call with analysts, before adding that the rate of increase in home prices has also slowed.The U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points for two consecutive months. Mortgage rates typically decline following such moves. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned this week that another rate cut in December is not guaranteed.Krishna flagged that existing home sales continue to hover around 4 million units, putting 2025 on track to be the slowest year for existing home sales since 1995. “Buyers are watching the market closely, they're waiting for clear signals and increased affordability before making their move,” he added. The company projected adjusted revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion for the fourth quarter, which is typically weak due to the holiday season.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Redfin, Mr. Cooper Deals Paying Dividends</h2>In the analyst call, Rocket executives also highlighted meaningful gains from the recently closed multi-billion-dollar acquisitions of Redfin and Mr. Cooper. Redfin is a real estate brokerage company with an online platform and mobile app for buying, selling, and renting homes, while Mr. Cooper was a direct competitor of Rocket prior to the deal.“About 13% of our purchase pipeline today is generated from Redfin clients, clients that were searching for homes on Redfin and looking to connect with the real estate agent, and then connect to mortgage,” said CFO Brian Brown.The company said that it is already seeing the benefits of its $14.2 billion Mr. Cooper deal. “By day 9, 40,000 leads were flowing through our pipeline from the Mr. Cooper servicing book, and that number only continues to increase,” Krishna said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Thinking?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKT">Rocket</a> jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ territory from ‘bullish’ a day ago, while retail chatter rose to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:793/92;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/RKT_Oct_31_JPG_1e870d0ac3.webp" alt="RKT’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:33 a.m. ET on Oct. 31, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="793" height="92"><figcaption>RKT’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:33 a.m. ET on Oct. 31, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user saw many analyst upgrades following the earnings report. <stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/PocketD/message/634425231</stembedurl>“This was an outstanding performance on earnings. Honestly, this is a great signal for buy. With rates lowering, this stock is seriously underpriced,” another user said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/devardo20/message/634407720</stembedurl>Rocket stock has gained nearly 49% and also benefited from the so-called “meme-stock” frenzy earlier this year. According to Koyfin data, the stock's short interest has fallen from 48.5% in late July to 4.6% currently.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-strategy-stock-spike-nearly-6-after-hours/cLGp82XR3xx">MSTR Stock Jumps After-Hours On Strong Q3 Profit, Still Sees Bitcoin Hitting $150,000 By Year-End</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Rocket Stock Takes Off After Big Q3 Earnings Beat — Retail Bulls See Housing Turning The Corner As Rates Ease

It projected adjusted revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion for the fourth quarter, which is typically weak due to the holiday season.

Democrats have reportedly called on the Trump administration to hold off on its plans to sell the government’s shares in Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) until a study is conducted on how this move may impact mortgage rates.According to a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/senate-democrats-warn-trump-ipo-plan-for-fannie-freddie-could-push-up-mortgage-rates-bd7c0937">report</a> by Bloomberg, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and Chuck Schumer sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, asking him to focus on housing affordability. In the letter, they reportedly criticized him for prioritising the Federal Reserve’s building renovations and the mortgage fraud allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/FNMA">Fannie Mae’s stock</a> was up 1.8% in pre-market trade, but&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/FMCC">Freddie Mac’s stock</a> dipped more than 1%. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Fannie Mae trended lower within ‘bearish’ territory, while retail sentiment around Freddie Mac dipped to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.&nbsp;It was&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-administration-eyes-30-billion-ipo-of-fannie-mae-freddie-mac/chrn0faRd4E">reported</a> earlier this month that the Trump administration was looking to sell its shares in both companies to raise up to $30 billion. Sources said that officials were considering a combined valuation of over $500 billion, and could sell between 5% to 15% of the companies’ stock. At the time, it remained undecided whether the two mortgage giants would pursue individual listings or a joint IPO.The pushback from Senators Warren, Booker, and Schumer comes against a backdrop of mortgage rates holding&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stocktitan.net/news/FMCC/mortgage-rates-tick-nf4k4od1ba70.html">above</a> 6.5% and housing activity stuck at the weakest level in decades.&nbsp;Market analysts share those concerns. Some&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mortgage-rates-us-housing-market-outlook-trump-trade-fannie-freddie-2025-5">warn</a> that privatizing Fannie and Freddie could lift mortgage rates if investors no longer assume an implicit government backstop in the event of losses. The two companies, both of which bundle and sell mortgages, were brought under government control after the 2008 financial crisis.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/de-minimis-ends-today-heres-whos-likely-to-win-and-lose-after-us-tariff-shift/chtThciRdNB">De Minimis Ends Today – Here’s Who’s Likely To Win And Lose After US Tariff Shift</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO Plans Face Democratic Pushback On Mortgage Rate Risks: Report

According to a report by Bloomberg, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and Chuck Schumer sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, asking him to prioritize housing affordability. 

Economist Peter Schiff on Thursday defended Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over his stance on interest rates, days after Trump blamed the U.S. central bank for elevated mortgage rates.“The last time the Fed cut rates, mortgage rates rose. The same thing is likely to happen if the Fed cuts again,” Schiff wrote on X. “Maybe by not cutting, Powell is helping housing.”<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Schiff_JPG_ba73dc5e42.webp" alt="Schiff.JPG">Earlier this week, President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Powell, blaming the banker for hurting the housing industry “very badly.” He also called for a major rate cut next month.Powell is scheduled to speak on Friday at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in the U.S. central bank’s annual symposium, where investors will be glued to his every word, which could give a hint toward the Fed’s interest rate pathway.While inflation has come down from pandemic-era levels, it remains above the central bank’s 2% mandate. The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.7% annually in July, with core CPI rising 0.3% sequentially, the highest increase since January.Minutes from July’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed that while Federal Reserve officials remain worried about Trump’s tariffs driving up inflation, they stated that their outlook for the labor market has weakened.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</a> (SPY) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing, while traders were ‘bearish’ about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1</a>, which tracks the NASDAQ 100.According to Freddie Mac data, the 30-year mortgage rate stood at 6.58% on average last week, while the 15-year mortgage rate was 5.69%. According to the mortgage firm, rates have decreased over the summer, and purchase applications are now outpacing 2024. However, many homebuyers continue to wait on the sidelines for further rate declines.Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers had revised its housing deliveries outlook lower and flagged affordability concerns. Fiber cement maker James Hardie also painted a dour outlook for housing demand in key growth areas such as Texas and Florida.The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point last September, and then delivered two quarter-point reductions in the following months. However, mortgage prices had risen to over 7% in the subsequent months. The central bank has maintained present rates at 4.25%-4.50% levels this year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-mulls-500-m-cobalt-purchase-for-defense-stockpiles/chsmF4sRdiw">US Mulls $500M Cobalt Purchase For Defense Stockpiles: Vale, Sumitomo, Glencore Unit In Pentagon’s Sight</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell conducts a news conference after a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

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According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have decreased over the summer, and purchase applications are now outpacing 2024.

U.S. mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels in nearly eight months, according to Freddie Mac, with buyers looking to take advantage of the decline.Freddie Mac noted that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) fell to 6.58% as of Thursday, down from 6.63% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.49%, according to the government-sponsored enterprise.“Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in mortgage rates,” said Freddie Mac’s chief economist, Sam Khater.The firm said that based on its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 15-year FRM is now down to 5.71%, from 5.75% last week. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.66%.On Monday, data from Bank of America&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/2026-mortgage-rates-refinancing-rates-5-month-low-berkshire-prediction/chruz50Rdeb">showed</a> that the refinancing rate for a 30-year FRM is now down to 6.625% for a current loan balance of $200,000, hitting its lowest levels since March.In July, Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (BRK-A) (BRK-B) HomeServices predicted a softening in the housing market. The firm noted that despite the expected softening, home prices are unlikely to fall dramatically. “Instead, they expect prices to continue rising—just at a slower pace. Slightly lower rates might encourage buyers to act, especially if more sellers list homes to beat any potential price correction. That could increase inventory and put downward pressure on prices,” it said in a note.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Thursday’s midday session. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.25%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.23%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ppi-report-wholesale-inflation-surges-to-3-3-in-july/chsRSI7RdOJ">PPI Report: Wholesale Inflation In July Comes In Hotter Than Expected</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Mortgage Rates Fall To Lowest Levels In 8 Months, Home Buyers Take Advantage Of The Decline, Says Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac noted that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) fell to 6.58% as of Thursday, down from 6.63% last week.

U.S. equities were mixed in Friday’s midday trade as investors parsed through the slew of earnings that poured in throughout the week.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which mirrors the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.71% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), which mirrors the Nasdaq, rose 0.81%.Here are the top stocks making the biggest moves in Friday’s midday trade:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TTD">The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD)</a>The Trade Desk’s shares plunged more than 38% in Friday’s midday session after the company’s revenue growth slowed down in the second quarter (Q2) and it issued soft guidance for the third quarter (Q3).Trade Desk also said its CFO, Laura Schenkein, would step down. The company warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are putting a dent in advertising spending.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TTD">TTD stock</a> is down 53% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SOUN">SoundHound AI Inc. (SOUN)</a>SoundHound shares climbed more than 28% in Friday’s midday session after the company’s Q2 revenue beat Wall Street expectations. SoundHound reported revenue of $42.7 million, which analysts expected to be $32.9 million, according to Stocktwits data.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SOUN">SOUN stock</a> is down 31% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY)</a>Firefly Aerospace’s shares tumbled more than 15% on the second day of their listing, after a stellar debut on Thursday that saw the stock list at gains of over 56%.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">FLY stock</a> is up 14% since its listing on Thursday.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BMNR">BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR)</a>BitMine Immersion shares shot up over 24% as Ethereum (ETH) prices surged beyond $4,000 for the first time in 2025. BitMine holds the largest Ethereum treasury, with its holdings of more than 833,000 ETH valued at nearly $2.9 billion.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BMNR">BMNR stock</a> is up 541% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FMCC">Freddie Mac (FMCC)</a>Reports that the Trump administration is looking to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public through a $30 billion initial public offering (IPO) sent Freddie Mac’s stock in the OTC market surging by over 20%.Freddie Mac is also known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FMCC">FMCC stock</a> is up 141% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dan-ives-3-moves-apple-needs-to-make-to-avoid-blackberry-moment-in-ai/chrn9okRdE8">Dan Ives Outlines 3 Moves Apple Needs To Make To Avoid A ‘BlackBerry Moment’ In AI</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Trade Desk, SoundHound, Firefly, BitMine, Freddie Mac: Stocks Making The Biggest Moves Today

The Trade Desk’s shares plunged more than 38% in Friday’s midday session after the company’s revenue growth slowed down in the second quarter (Q2) and it issued soft guidance for the third quarter (Q3).

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to sell shares in mortgage giants Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC), eyeing to raise up to $30 billion later this year.People familiar with the matter&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/trump-aiming-to-ipo-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-later-this-year-13b138cf">told</a> The Wall Street Journal that officials are considering a combined valuation of over $500 billion and could sell between 5% and 15% of the companies’ stock. The report added that whether the government will proceed with a joint IPO or list the firms separately is still under discussion.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FMCC">Freddie Mac’s stock</a>, listed on the OTC market, gained more than 20% in midday trade on Friday, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits in ‘bullish’ territory. The shares have more than doubled in value this year and gained more than 600% over the past 12 months.Meanwhile, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FNMA">Fannie Mae's stock</a> gained nearly 18%, with its retail sentiment also in the 'bullish' zone. The shares have gained 183% this year and almost 780% over the past 12 months.Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under federal conservatorship since the 2008 financial crash. Both companies had become insolvent during the subprime mortgage crisis. Earlier attempts to exit conservatorship were also made during Trump’s first term.Since being bailed out, the companies have rebuilt capital reserves, repaid their Treasury loans, and returned to profitability. However, Freddie Mac’s most recent second-quarter (Q2) results showed a 14% dip in net income year-over-year (YoY).The news of a $500 billion valuation comes after Reuters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/trump-met-citi-bofa-ceos-discuss-plans-fannie-freddie-sources-say-2025-08-06/">reported</a> earlier this week that the President had met with the CEOs of Citigroup (C) and Bank of America (BAC) to discuss the administration’s plans for privatization. Trump also reportedly met with other banking executives, including Goldman Sachs’ (GS) CEO David Solomon, in late July to discuss the same.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-warns-ending-tariffs-now-would-trigger-a-great-depression/chrnifCRd4P">Trump Warns Ending Tariffs Now Would Trigger A ‘Great Depression’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Trump Administration Eyes $30 Billion IPO Of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Report

According to The Wall Street Journal report, officials are considering a combined valuation of over $500 billion and could sell between 5% and 15% of the companies’ stock. 

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stocks gained in extended trading on Thursday after a report stated that U.S. President Donald Trump is inquiring about the pitches from chief executives of big banks for monetizing the mortgage firms, including a major public offering.According to a Bloomberg News <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/trump-asks-bank-ceos-to-pitch-on-fannie-freddie-stock-offerings">report</a>, Trump met with JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. CEO Jamie Dimon at the White House last week, followed by talks with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Thursday. The president is also likely to meet with the Bank of America CEO, Brian Moynihan, in the coming days, and talks are likely to include other banks too, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter.Shares of Federal National Mortgage Association, or <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FNMA">Fannie Mae</a>, jumped 14.4% after-hours, while Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, or <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FMCC">Freddie Mac</a>, shares rose 5.7%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for both stocks was ‘extremely bullish’ late Thursday.Fannie and Freddie buy mortgages from lenders and either hold these mortgages in their portfolios or package the loans into mortgage-backed securities, with a guarantee of protection from the government regarding any losses.Trump is reportedly asking bank CEOs for a roadmap on taking the mortgage firms public and how their banks might play a role. The federal government gained control of the two companies following the 2008 financial crisis. Both companies are now profitable, and only a limited number of their shares are publicly available.The Republican President had said in May that he was “giving very serious consideration” to taking the firms public, which is also a long-term demand for allies and hedge funds, including billionaire Bill Ackman. However, the government has been cautious about making any moves due to a potential impact on the housing market.One retail trader expected Fannie Mae stock to hit $15 by Friday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/dismilair/message/623307953</stembedurl>&nbsp; Another trader noted that some estimates of the companies' value were “super light” before adding, “These companies will trade at AT LEAST 12x PE. So many changes [are] being made in the businesses for efficiency.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/spareopposite_8103/message/623317432</stembedurl>According to a report by the Congressional Budget Office, the government could generate $206 billion from the sale of the two companies, provided they are under receivership.Freddie Mac shares have gained nearly 92% this year, while Fannie Mae stock has more than doubled.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wells-fargo-analyst-expresses-surprise-at-cigna-stock-slide-after-upbeat-q2-earnings/choLjllRdGg">Cigna Stock Slides 8% On Thursday But Wells Fargo Analyst Is Surprised: Here’s What Happened</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

: U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn of the White House after returning on Marine One on July 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Trump Reportedly Taps Wall Street Banks To Explore Fannie, Freddie Public Offering Strategy — Retail Eyes Fresh Highs

According to a Bloomberg News report, Trump already met JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon last week at the White House, followed by talks with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Thursday.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares tumble after conservatorship comments

Investing.com -- Shares of mortgage finance giants  Fannie Mae  (OTC:FNMA) and  Freddie Mac  (OTC:FMCC) fell 7% in Friday trading after Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte indicated the companies would likely remain in conservatorship.

What’s next for Fannie and Freddie under Trump administration?

Investing.com -- Bank of America analysts say President Trump’s recent remarks about  Fannie Mae  (OTC:FNMA) and  Freddie Mac  (OTC:FMCC) signal a shift in housing policy direction under a potential second term, but near-term reform remains unlikely. 

Freddie Mac engages in the provision of housing finance system solutions. It operates through the Single-Family and Multifamily segments. The Single-Family segment is involved in purchase, securitization, and guarantee of single-family loans, investments, and management of single-family mortgage credit risk and market risk. The Multifamily segment focuses on purchase, securitization, and guarantee of multifamily loans, investments, securities, and management of multifamily mortgage credit risk and market risk. The company was founded on July 24, 1970 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

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The S&P 500 is modestly lower so far in December, putting the Santa Claus rally in question. The Santa Claus rally refers to the market’s tendency to rise in the final weeks of the year—what do you expect from December 16 through December 31?

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What do you expect the S&P 500’s total return to be in the second half of December?

Fiscal Period	Estimated	Reported	Surprise	Result
Q4 '25	$0.89	--	--	N/A
Q3 '25	$0.85	$0.86	0.39%	BEAT
Q2 '25	$0.94	-$0.01	-101.07%	MISSED
Q1 '25	$0.87	-$0.01	-101.14%	MISSED
Q4 '24	$0.94	$0.01	-98.94%	MISSED

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