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What’s News in Markets: Apple’s Investment, Fannie and Freddie’s IPO, Crocs’ Misstep

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Aug 9, 2025
Discover how Apple cleverly navigated tariffs to protect its chip investments. Dive into the potential public offering of mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie. Find out what went wrong for Crocs, leading to a sharp decline in their stock prices. The conversation also highlights the overall robust performance of tech leaders like Apple and Nvidia, shedding light on the influence of government policies and corporate challenges in today’s market.
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INSIGHT

Mega-Cap Techs Propel Market Rally

  • Mega-cap technology stocks led gains and pushed the Nasdaq to a new record this week.
  • Investors piled into AI-related names, which masked weakness in other parts of the market.
ANECDOTE

Apple's White House Visit Yields Deal

  • Tim Cook visited the White House and pledged to invest $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
  • The administration said it would exempt Apple from steep chip tariffs in exchange for more domestic production.
INSIGHT

Mortgage Giants Could Return Publicly

  • The Trump administration is preparing to sell stock in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, potentially raising about $30 billion.
  • Analysts warn mortgage rates could rise if the market loses faith in the firms' implicit government guarantee.
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