Monday, July 07, 2008

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plummet

As of 1:15pm today...

Fannie Mae (FNM) fell 19.5% to $15.08, down 51.2% YTD and 78.6% from its 52-week high.

Freddie Mac (FRE) fell 21.9% to $11.32, down 57.4% YTD and 83.2% from its 52-week high.

Reason: It was reported they may have to raise $46 billion and $29 billion respectively if forced to bring off balance sheet assets back onto their balance sheets.

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