Ed Groshans

Donald Trump's presidency hasn’t provided the beacon of hope Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC) investors had hoped it would.  A major leadership transition in Washington could be imminent, and Height Capital Markets...

The White House has introduced a housing finance reform plan, but the market isn’t too optimistic about a positive outcome for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC) and Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA). Both stocks are still trading below $1.60, and Height Capital...

Bank deregulation legislation is close to becoming a reality in Washington, D.C., with the Senate voting 67-32 to proceed with an amended bill on March 6. The odds of the bill becoming law before the August recess is now 80 percent, according to Height Capital Markets.  Senate approval for...

The U.S. stock market is off to a hot start to 2018, but Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC) are headed in the other direction, each down roughly 20 percent on the month. For better or for worse, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should get a...

Financials remain poised to benefit from the tax bill signed by President Donald Trump on Friday, deregulation and legislation, Height Securities analyst Ed Groshans said in a note. The financial services industry is a "significant beneficiary" of the lower 21-percent corporate tax rate,...