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Polygon

Polygon is trending due to a notable surge in network usage and on-chain revenue, bolstered by initiatives like the Open Money Stack and consistent token burning. The community is expressing strong bullish sentiment, often citing its perceived undervaluation against rivals and actively discussing a potential return to its familiar MATIC ticker.

SMX (Security Matters) Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of authentication solutions. It offers brand protection, authentication, and track and trace technology. The company was founded by Haggai Alon on July 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

SMX (Security Matters) Plc

SMX (Security Matters) PLC

SMX is experiencing high investor interest driven by its recent balance sheet strengthening through debt conversion and a notable multi-billion dollar task order win. While many in the community are speculating on an 'infinity short squeeze' due to reported high cost-to-borrow and low share availability, others are expressing concerns over recent share registration filings and potential dilution, leading to a highly volatile and polarized sentiment.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. operates a telehealth consultation platform. It connects consumers to healthcare professionals, enabling them to access medical care for mental health, sexual health, dermatology and primary care. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Hims & Hers Health Inc

Hims & Hers is a top trending ticker after a Bank of America downgrade and news of Amazon Pharmacy offering Novo Nordisk's oral GLP-1 directly, intensifying competition in the weight loss sector. Community sentiment is deeply divided, with many bears highlighting overvaluation and lack of a moat, while bulls see a compelling buying opportunity and anticipate a strong long-term rebound for the telehealth platform.

SuperCom Ltd. engages in the provision of traditional and digital identity solutions. It offers identification, tracking, and security products to government, private and public organization. It operates through the following divisions: e-Gov, Internet of Things (IoT), and Cyber Security. The e-Gov division provides solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services. The IoT division products and services reliably identify, track, and monitor people or objects in real time, enabling the customers to detect unauthorized movement of people, vehicles, and monitored objects. The Cyber Security division is involved in the comprehensive solutions to protect the organization's sensitive data residing on servers, laptops, and detachable devices. The company was founded by Jack Hasan and Eli Rozen on July 4, 1988 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

SuperCom Ltd

SuperCom is trending as it secures significant new national electronic monitoring contracts, including a $7 million project in Germany and expansion into numerous U.S. states, effectively displacing incumbent technology providers. The community is actively engaged in discussions around these growing contracts and the company's strong profit margins, with many speculating on a potential game-changing federal deal, such as an ICE/ISAP contract, that could trigger a substantial revaluation given its remarkably low float.

Visa, Inc. engages in the provision of digital payment services. It also facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among a global network of consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners, and government entities. It offers debit cards, credit cards, prepaid products, commercial payment solutions, and global automated teller machines. The company was founded by Dee Hock in 1958 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Visa Inc

Visa is a top trending stock as investors actively debate the potential impact of proposed credit card interest rate caps, with many arguing such measures primarily affect card issuers rather than Visa's transaction-based revenue. The company also recently reported strong earnings, bolstered by continued global payment volume growth and strategic advancements in stablecoin settlements. Community discussions highlight Visa's resilient network effect and its expanding role in a rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.

The Cosmos network consists of many independent, parallel blockchains, called zones, each powered by classical Byzantine fault-tolerant (BFT) consensus protocols like Tendermint. Some zones act as hubs with respect to other zones, allowing many zones to interoperate through a shared hub. The architecture uses classic BFT and Proof-of-Stake algorithms, instead of Proof-of-Work. Cosmos can interoperate with multiple other applications and cryptocurrencies, something other blockchains can’t do well. By creating a new zone, you can plug any blockchain system into the Cosmos hub and pass tokens back and forth between those zones, without the need for an intermediary.  While the Cosmos Hub is a multi-asset distributed ledger, there is a special native token called the atom. ATOM have three use cases: as a spam-prevention mechanism, as staking tokens, and as a voting mechanism in governance.  As a spam prevention mechanism, ATOM are used to pay fees. The fee may be proportional to the amount of computation required by the transaction, similar to Ethereum’s concept of “gas”. Fee distribution is done in-protocol and a protocol specification is described here.  As staking tokens, ATOM can be “bonded” in order to earn block rewards. The economic security of the Cosmos Hub is a function of the amount of ATOM staked. The more ATOM that are collateralized, the more “skin” there is at stake and the higher the cost of attacking the network. Thus, the more ATOM there are bonded, the greater the economic security of the network.  Atom holders may govern the Cosmos Hub by voting on proposals with their staked ATOM.

Cosmos

Cosmos (ATOM) is a trending topic amidst active community discussions surrounding its high staking APY and ongoing tokenomic redesigns aimed at boosting value accrual within its "Internet of Blockchains" ecosystem. Investors are weighing the potential for an altcoin rally and increased adoption against past price underperformance, leading to polarized views on its long-term prospects.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of medical countermeasures. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Product Sales, MCM Product Sales, and Services. The Commercial Product Sales segment includes NARCAN products and other commercial products that were sold as part of the travel health business. The MCM Product Sales segment focuses on the Anthrax - MCM products, Smallpox - MCM products and other products. The Services segment consists of the company’s Bioservices offerings. It offers products for civilian and military populations that address accidental, intentional, and naturally occurring public health threats. The company was founded by Fuad El-Hibri on September 5, 1998 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Emergent Biosolutions Inc

Emergent BioSolutions is generating significant buzz due to recent government contract awards for its BioThrax anthrax vaccine and expanded manufacturing capabilities for raxibacumab, solidifying its position in national biodefense. The community is actively discussing potential for increased Narcan contracts driven by policy changes, with many investors anticipating substantial future gains despite past volatility and ongoing debates around short interest.

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Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ) is trending amid an unprecedented silver rally, fueled by surging industrial demand from AI, EVs, and electronics, coupled with growing supply deficits and new export restrictions from China. The community is actively discussing why junior miners have lagged silver's spot price, with many anticipating an imminent catch-up driven by their perceived undervaluation and strong upcoming earnings. This environment suggests a "generational price discovery phase" for silver, pushing miners into focus as a leveraged play on the metal's ascent.

Klarna Group Plc is a global digital bank and flexible payments provider. It operates through an AI-powered payments and commerce network that empowers people to pay smarter, with a mission to be available everywhere, for everything. The company was founded by Gustav Erik Niklas Adalberth, Karl Anders Victor Jacobsson, and Sebastian Marcin Siemiatkowski in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Klarna Group plc

Klarna is gaining significant attention following robust Black Friday sales growth and its strategic move to launch KlarnaUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin, signaling a strong push into crypto payments and Web3 banking. While recent earnings reflected a temporary profitability lag due to upfront credit loss provisions, the company's accelerating user growth, low delinquency rates, and ambitious vision as an AI-first neobank are driving strong community optimism. Investors are actively debating Klarna's undervalued position and its potential to disrupt traditional finance amidst evolving consumer spending habits and a competitive Buy Now, Pay Later market.

Global X Funds - Global X Silver Miners ETF

Global X Silver Miners ETF ($SIL) is trending as the community debates the impact of reported Chinese silver export bans and critically low physical inventories, intensifying concerns over a structural supply deficit. Investors are increasingly bullish, citing surging industrial demand from AI, EVs, and solar as fundamental drivers for silver prices. Many believe silver miners remain undervalued and anticipate a significant catch-up rally, dismissing market wobbles from ETF rebalancing as temporary noise.

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A sign for Freddie Mac is seen at their corporate headquarters campus on October 09, 2024 in Tysons Corner, Virginia. 

 Meet Kenny Smith: The New CEO Leading Freddie Mac Toward A High-Stakes IPO

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been in the spotlight throughout the year for several reasons, beginning with the departure of former CEO Diana Reid as William Pulte took charge of U.S. Federal Housing.

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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been in the spotlight throughout the year for several reasons, beginning with the departure of former CEO Diana Reid as William Pulte took charge of U.S. Federal Housing.


<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.

An illustration photo shows the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac LOGO displayed in a smart phone in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 28, 2025. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

 What Are Freddie Mac And Fannie Mae? Why Are They Important?

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.

In this photo illustration, the Rocket Companies logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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.

‘Powell Is Helping Housing’ Says Peter Schiff As Economist Defends Fed Chair Against Trump’s Attacks

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.

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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