Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac surge as Bill Ackman pushes for exit from government control
Billionaire investor sees midterm elections as a possible turning point; stocks have jumped over 60% in recent weeks
Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have rallied as billionaire investor Bill Ackman continues his push for the mortgage giants to be released from federal conservatorship, saying the midterm elections could be a turning point.