Posted AT 5:08 PM EST on 20/08/08
Fannie, Freddie shares plummet
WASHINGTON — Investors are betting that time is running out for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Shares of the U.S. mortgage finance giants lost more than one-fifth of their value on Wednesday as fears mounted that the companies will soon need government support and any bailout would hang stockholders out to dry.
Since Monday, stock in the two companies — which together hold or guarantee half of all U.S.
The full text of this article has 924 words.
To continue reading this article, you will need to purchase this article.
Already have a member account? Login now
Pay-Per-View Offers To read the complete article, select one of the following options
Purchasing from globeandmail.com is quick and secure.
