Housing Markets Most Affected by Trump's Investor Ban
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 08 2026
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Source: Barron's
- Trump's Proposal: President Donald Trump is advocating for a ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes.
- Goal of the Ban: The aim of this proposal is to enhance housing affordability for individuals and families.
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Analyst Views on MCO
Wall Street analysts forecast MCO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MCO is 569.91 USD with a low forecast of 507.00 USD and a high forecast of 620.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 515.450
Low
507.00
Averages
569.91
High
620.00
Current: 515.450
Low
507.00
Averages
569.91
High
620.00
About MCO
Moody's Corporation is a global integrated risk assessment company. It is a global provider of research and insights; data and information, and decision solutions, which help companies make decisions. Its MA segment provides data, intelligence and analytical tools to help business and financial leaders make decisions. MA consists of a premier fixed income and economic research business (Research & Insights); a data business powered by databases on companies and credit (Data & Information), and three cloud-based subscription businesses serving banking, insurance and KYC workflows (Decision Solutions). Its MIS segment is a global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. It publishes credit ratings and provides assessment services on a wide range of debt obligations, programs and facilities, and the entities that issue such obligations in markets worldwide, including various corporate, financial institution and governmental obligations, and structured finance securities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Moody's Corporation Announces Q4 and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release Schedule
- Earnings Release Schedule: Moody's Corporation will release its Q4 and full year 2025 results before NYSE trading on February 18, 2026, providing critical financial data to guide investor decisions.
- Teleconference Details: The company invites investors to join a teleconference hosted by CEO Rob Fauber and CFO Noémie Heuland to discuss the earnings report and answer investor questions, enhancing transparency.
- Webcast Information: The teleconference will take place at 9:00 a.m. ET on February 18, 2026, lasting one hour, with investors able to access the live stream and replay through Moody's Investor Relations website, ensuring broad information dissemination.
- Replay Availability: A replay of the call will be available immediately after the meeting on February 18, 2026, and will remain accessible until February 25, 2026, ensuring that investors who cannot participate live can still obtain important information.
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