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A CEO’s Reaction After Losing $8 Billion in Three Months

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“Though more needs to be done, we are seeing some signs of stabilization in the housing market, including house prices and sales in some key geographic areas.”

~ Charles Haldeman, CEO of Freddie Mac. The “more needs to be done” includes additional government funds.

Posted in Quote of the DayTagged Earnings, Freddie Mac, Quote of the Day, Things are looking up

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