Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN) stock is soaring 11% in morning trading on Tuesday, continuing its recent momentum as part of the ongoing meme stock frenzy in the real estate sector.
The renewed interest in Opendoor and other real estate-related stocks appears to be driven by investors' optimism following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments hinting at potential interest rate cuts. Market participants are speculating that lower interest rates could "unfreeze" the housing market, potentially benefiting iBuying platforms like Opendoor.
While Opendoor's stock has experienced significant volatility, rising nearly 790% since late June, today's pre-market surge suggests that traders remain bullish on the company's prospects. As the original iBuying platform, Opendoor stands to gain from any improvements in housing market activity. However, investors should be cautious of the high volatility associated with meme stocks and consider the broader economic factors affecting the real estate sector.

