Ignyta Inc, Horizon Pharma PLC: Biotech Hedgie Kevin Kotler Enjoys Strong Gains
Kevin Kotler's Broadfin Capital has disclosed raising its passive stake in the micro-cap oncology biotechnology company Ignyta Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX).
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Era Group Inc (ERA), Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (ADR) (CRESY): RIMA Senvest’s Latest Bullish Moves and Top New Picks
Richard Mashaal's RIMA Senvest Management recently disclosed increasing its passive positions in Era Group Inc (NYSE:ERA) and Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CRESY).
Opko Health Inc. (OPK), Pacific DataVision, Inc. (PDVW), LGI Homes Inc (LGIH): Three Stocks with Large Insider Purchases
Aside from tracking the activity of over 700 hedge funds, at Insider Monkey we also follow the transactions of company insiders, which are usually employees, board directors ...
Media General Inc (MEG), NOW Inc (DNOW), and Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE): Should You Immitate Warren Buffett’s Small-Cap Picks?
Warren Buffett has a great investment acumen and people watch closely every publicly disclosed investment that Berkshire Hathaway make and listen to every word the "Wizard of...
Biogen Idec Inc (BIIB), Celgene Corporation (CELG), bluebird bio Inc (BLUE): Stanley Druckenmiller Bets on Biotech and Wins
In the last couple of years, biotechnology industry has been a hot topic and investors have been watching closely as the industry gained on average 40% in the last three years...
DURECT Corporation (DRRX): First Eagle Raises Its Stake; See Investor’s Other Healthcare Picks
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Jean-Marie Eveillard's First Eagle Investment Management has increased its stake in DURECT Corporation (NASDAQ...
Jamba, Inc. (JMBA), Medifast Inc (MED), TriMas Corp (TRS): Activist Glenn Welling’s Favorite Picks
In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Glenn W. Welling's Engaged Capital disclosed raising its stake in Jamba, Inc.
Tempur Sealy International Inc (TPX): H Partners’ Activist Campaign Takes New Turn; Rehan Jaffer’s Other successful Stories
Rehan Jaffer's H Partners Management has disclosed in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it has sent a letter to Tempur Sealy International Inc (NYSE...
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) & Sony Corp (ADR) (SNE) Among Stocks Mario Gabelli Says He Likes
Mario Gabelli, the manager of GAMCO Investors is a money manager, whose activity we follow closely at Insider Monkey. One of Mr.
Akorn, Inc. (AKRX), United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) Among Consonance Capital’s Winning Bets in Healthcare
The $5.50 billion pharmaceutical company Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRX) was one of the top gainers on Wednesday, closing the session with an almost 10% gain.
Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) & Other Top Picks of Route One Investment Company
At Insider Monkey we analyze equity portfolios of over 700 hedge funds in order to identify best performing stocks in which hedge funds invest their money.
Esperion Therapeutics Inc (ESPR), Cempra Inc (CEMP), Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc (ZLTQ): Aisling Capital’s Winning Plays in Small-Cap Healthcare Stocks
On Tuesday, Esperion Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ESPR)'s stock closed the trading section as one of the market leaders, ending the day up by 29%.
Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV): Criterion Capital Among Top Winners as Stock Goes Up; Check Out Fund’s Other Top Picks
On Monday Veeva Systems Inc (NYSE:VEEV) was one of the top winners, gaining around 11%.
Gramercy Property Trust Inc (GPT), CONN’S, Inc. (CONN), Procera Networks Inc (PKT), Dynegy Inc. (DYN): Hedge Funds Are Bullish On These Stocks
Following the activity of hedge funds can provide many useful insights for smaller investors, mainly because these funds invest large amounts of money, which means that they have...
MGM Resorts International (MGM): One of AlphaBet Management’s Largest Bets Pays Off; See Fund’s Other Top Picks
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) spiked by 9% in Tuesday intraday trading after investor Land and Buildings issued a presentation on the company in which it suggested a spin...
Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW), QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM): David Blood and Al Gore Bet Big on Healthcare and Tech
Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:EW) was one of the top gainers in Monday trading and closed 9% in green after it reported that 30-day outcomes for high- and intermediate-risk ...
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Waste Management, Inc. (WM): Defensive Dividend Picks By Bill Gates’ Foundation Trust
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust is the largest philantropic organization in the world aimed towards helping poor countries solve a majority of issues related to health, ...
Billionaire David Tepper’s Top Dividend Stocks
Billionaire David Tepper's Appaloosa Management is a $16 billion hedge fund that focuses on distressed debt, which also invests in public equity markets.
Magnetar Capital Discloses Stake in Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (OWW) As It’s Acquired by Expedia Inc (EXPE)
Alec Litowitz and Ross Laser's Magnetar Capital has added Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.
Time Warner Cable Inc (TWC): Chris Hohn Keeps Increasing His Largest Holding
Chris Hohn's Children's Investment Fund has recently raised its exposure to the company that represents the largest holding in its equity portfolio, Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE...
CONN’S, Inc. (CONN): Anchorage Capital Buys More Shares As Stock Heads Up
In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Anchorage Capital Advisors, a fund led by Kevin Michael Ulrich and Anthony Davis, surged its stake in CONN'S, Inc...
State National Companies Inc (SNC): Indaba Capital Management Slightly Ups Its Stake
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Derek C.
Billionaire Seth Klarman’s Biotech Stock Picks
Billionaire Seth Klarman is a notorious investor who despite his uncoventional approaches always managed to achieve high returns.
Apple Inc. Vs. Tesla Motors Inc: Would Hedge Funds Approve Of a Merger?
Yesterday we took a look at Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Apple Inc.
Pinnacle Entertainment, Layne Christensen: Highlights From Hedge Funds’ Latest Filings
At Insider Monkey we try to keep a close watch on various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in order to follow the moves of over 730 hedge funds that we track...
Was Warren Buffett Right Dumping These Stocks?
Warren Buffett is a savvy investor that always focuses for the long-term horizon while picking stocks. For example, Mr.
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Has Yet to Win Investors’ Confidence
Both Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) are both among most trending companies in the news.
Daniel Lewis Supports Deal Between Pinnacle and GLPI but Considers Current Bid too Low
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc (NYSE:PNK) is a stock that has made the headlines in the last couple of days.
Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Largest Energy Plays Include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Devon Energy Corp, and Anadarko
Ken Griffin of Citadel Investment Group holds one of the most diverified equity portfolios among billionaire investors that we track.
Dow Chemical, Actavis & Sotheby’s Are Dan Loeb’s Largest Holdings For Long-Term Horizon
Billionaire Dan Loeb is a prominent activist investor that managed around $18 billion in assets via his hedge fund Third Point (stock picks, investor letters), including an equity...
LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU): Starboard Nominates Slate of Directors; Two Other Stocks Jeff Smith is Bullish On
In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Starboard Value, an activist hedge fund managed by Jeffrey Smith, disclosed a letter sent to the board of LSB Industries...
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Apex Capital Was Right Betting On Retailer; See Fund’s Other Top Picks
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) is one of the stocks in the news today, being on of the top gaines in intraday trading.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK): Marcato Capital Management Asks for New CEO; Two Other Stocks Mick McGuire is Bullish On
Activist investor Mick McGuire of Marcato Capital Management on Tuesday sent a letter to the lead director of Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK) demanding the ouster and ...
Ahmet Okumus’ Top Stock Picks: Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (GLPI) and Others
The stock of Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (NASDAQ:GLPI) closed 12.50% in green on Monday amid news that it has offered to acquire the real estate assets of Pinnacle Entertainment...
Vista Outdoor Inc (VSTO), Curis, Inc. (CRIS): First Eagle Investment Management’s Latest Bullish Plays
Jean-Marie Eveillard's First Eagle Investment Management has recently disclosed two moves involving Vista Outdoor Inc (NYSE:VSTO), and Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS).
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc (PNK): Parag Vora’s Bet on Real Estate Pays Off Big Time
One of the top gainers in Monday intraday trading is Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc (NYSE:PNK).
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR): Billionaire Mason Hawkins Adds More Shares; See His Other Top Picks
In a newly amended filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mason Hawkins' Southeastern Asset Management reported raising its stake in Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE...
Hedge Funds Are Piling Into These Dividend Stocks: Part II
Generally speaking, dividend yield of a stock is not by itself a prerequisite for investing in that stock.
Here is Hedge Fund’s Favorite Social Media Stock
The social networking market is a large space full of opportunities that companies can explore and take advantage of.
Why Should You Avoid Warren Buffett’s Mid-Cap Picks
Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway is undoubtedly the greatest investor of the last several decades.
What Do Hedge Funds Think About Auto Maker Stocks?
Last year was an interesting one for auto manufacturers.
Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS): SPO Advisory Buys More Shares as John Scully Shows Interest in E&P Industry
As the energy sector is declining amid low oil and gas prices, some investors seem to be taking advantage of an opportunity to purchase oil stocks at lower prices, betting on ...
FrontFour Capital Says Changes Needed at OM Group; See Fund’s Two Other Top Picks
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, FrontFour Capital has disclosed a presentation titled "Change is Needed at OM Group – A Path to Value Creation" aimed...
Gates Foundation’s Latest 13F Shows New Stakes in United Parcel Service and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust is the largest foundation in the world that supports various projects and initiatives in education, world health and population, and community...
Strategic Hotels and Resorts Inc (BEE): Bill Gates’ Cascade Buys More Shares
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Cascade Investment has recently purchased some 4.91 million shares of Strategic Hotels and Resorts Inc (NYSE...
See Glenn Krevlin Bets on Technology and Real Estate; Buys More Shares of Joint Corp (JYNT)
Glenn J. Krevlin's Glenhill Advisors has disclosed slightly raising its stake in Joint Corp (NASDAQ:JYNT). The fund purchased 2,246 shares of the company at $7.97 per unit.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS): What Does Warren Buffett Think About Big Banks?
Warren Buffett is an iconic figure in the investment space. Over the decades he managed to build an empire around his Berkshire Hathaway holding company.
TrovaGene Inc (TROV) Sees Bridger Management Buy More Shares; Other Stocks Roberto Mignone Loves
Roberto Mignone's Bridger Management is a fund with around $2.0 billion in assets, one that is focused on healthcare stocks, which represent nearly one-half of the fund's equity...
ePlus Inc. (PLUS), Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD), Resonant Inc (RESN): 3 Investors Report Their Latest Moves
As three new filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Hovde Capital, Fairholme Capital Management, and Park Capital have recently disclosed their latest moves...
Gannett Co., Inc. (GCI): Another Win for Carl Icahn as He Reaches Agreement Regarding Publishing Unit’s Governance
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has recently reached an agreement with Gannett Co., Inc.
