Government Regulation

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Stocks Pop on Capitalization Proposal
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that it is once again seeking comments on recapitalizing and perhaps conducting a public offering of stock in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Paul Ausick
4 days ago

Hints of Big Dividend Cuts for Major Banks Overlooked in FOMC Minutes
When the economy went into panic mode and the insta-recession was becoming unavoidable, many major companies and small companies alike began taking immediate action to either maintain strong...
Jon C. Ogg
5 days ago
Last Updated: 5 days ago

Why Hiring a Financial Advisor Boosted Fannie Mae Stock
Fannie Mae is about to begin a bidding process to select a financial advisor to assist in developing and implementing a plan for recapitalizing and responsibly ending its conservatorship.
Paul Ausick
5 days ago

Could YouTube Become an Independent Company?
Regulators could come up with a number of creative ways to break up Google. The most direct one, however, is to spin out YouTube.
Douglas A. McIntyre
5 days ago

How a California Ballot Initiative Affects Lyft Stock
Investors see this San Francisco-based ride-hailing firm as a good stock to own as the U.S. economy begins to reopen from the lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Will AB5 change that?
Paul Ausick
6 days ago

As Fannie and Freddie Seek to Exit Conservatorship, Their Stocks Could Skyrocket
24/7 Wall St. has tracked one analyst report from Wall Street calling for price targets that imply well over 100% long-term upside in Fannie Mae and in Freddie Mac.
Jon C. Ogg
6 days ago

Recession Is Biggest Risk From COVID-19 Pandemic
A new survey from the World Economic Forum highlights the global risks that pose the greatest threats to economic recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Paul Ausick
6 days ago

Amazon Stock Benefits If AWS Is Spun Off
The often-asked question is whether Amazon.com should be broken into pieces. Here's why investors might want to see the Amazon Web Services (AWS) business spun out, with or without the government’s...
Douglas A. McIntyre
10 days ago

Why Content Oversight Board Won't Affect Facebook Stock
Facebook created a new, independent oversight board last week and issued a quarterly report on how it has been removing unacceptable content. Will that make any difference?
Paul Ausick
11 days ago

JetBlue and Spirit Air Begin Suspending Routes to Entire US Cities
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allowed certain smaller airline carriers to suspend services to some cities.
Jon C. Ogg
20 days ago

Embraer Becomes Boeing's Next Recession Casualty
Even beyond the woes of the 737 Max, The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and other plane-makers have seen all of their customers go from healthy to questionable in just one quarter. Boeing announced over...
Jon C. Ogg
29 days ago
Last Updated: 29 days ago

Airlines See Only Limited Relief From Federal Program 
Ten U.S. airlines have agreed to terms with the Treasury Department to accept assistance from the $25 billion fund designated to keep airline employees working through the end of September.
Paul Ausick
1 month ago

The CARES Act Could Pummel Fannie Mae Stock
What was missing in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was some protection for lenders and guarantors like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac against massive demands for cash.
Paul Ausick
1 month ago

Federal Trade Commission Upends Altria's $12.8 Billion Juul Investment
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit alleging that Altria Group's $12.8 billion investment in e-cigarette maker Juul violated various U.S. antitrust laws.
Paul Ausick
1 month ago

Are Bank Stock Investors Ready for Lower Dividends and Lower Book Values?
Everything was looking perfect for the banks at the start of 2020. Interest rates were expected to remain stable for the year, business was booming and regulators seemed to be easing up. Then the...
Jon C. Ogg
1 month ago
Last Updated: 1 month ago