Is Bill Ackman Considering Buying a Stake in Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)?
Bill Ackman is one of the most notorious activist investors on Wall Street, which is why his moves are followed closely. Recently, Mr.
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Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (SWAY): Ken Griffin Raises His Exposure to REIT
Ken Griffin's Citadel Investment Group has boosted its exposure to Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (NYSE:SWAY), as a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission...
Clifton Robbins Raises Activist Stake in MDRX
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:MDRX) has been increased in the equity portfolio of Clifton S.
Fidelity National Financial Ventures (FNFV) Added to Eminence Capital’s Equity Portfolio
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Ricky Sandler's Eminence Capital initiated a stake in Fidelity National Financial Ventures (NYSE:FNFV).
DHT Holdings Inc (DHT), Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TTNP): Canyon Capital and Broadfin Capital Disclose Latest Moves
Canyon Capital Advisors, a fund led by Joshua Friedman and Mitchell Julis, disclosed boosting its position in DHT Holdings Inc (NYSE:DHT) to around 10.20 million shares from...
Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL) Is Added to Stockbridge Partners’ Equity Portfolio
As a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Berkshire Partners' subsidiary, Stockbridge Partners, led by Robert J.
Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (LORL): Highland Capital Reiterates Changes Its Stake to Passive
James Dondero's Highland Capital Management has reiterated holding 9.9% of Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:LORL).
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (KERX): Baupost Group Boosts Its Stake
Seth Klarman is bullish on Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KERX) and his fund, Baupost Group, has recently surged its position in the company.
Will Civeo Corp (CVEO) Recover after Einhorn Goes Activist and Boosts His Stake?
David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital is bullish on Civeo Corp (NYSE:CVEO) and has recently upped its position in the company.
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (FOLD): Redmile Group Trims Position and Books Some Profits from Long-Term Investment
Jeremy Green's Redmile Group has also reduced its stake in Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
BioTime, Inc. (BTX): Neal C. Bradsher Keeps Buying More Shares
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange revealed, Neal C. Bradsher's Broadwood Capital has acquired a significant position in BioTime, Inc.
Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX): Larry Robbins Boosts His Stake in One of His Favorite Stocks
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Larry Robbins' Glenview Capital Management has disclosed acquiring a significant chunk of Flextronics International ...
Will Platform Specialty Products Corp (PAH) Keep Growing With Bill Ackman Going Activist on the Company?
Bill Ackman is bullish on Platform Specialty Products Corp (NYSE:PAH) and with his recent activist move on the stock, the company could grow even further.
GMT Capital is Bullish on Entegris Inc (ENTG) Betting on Long-Term Growth
GMT Capital, led by Thomas E. Claugus, has raised its exposure to Entegris Inc (NASDAQ:ENTG).
Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (ADES): Why Coliseum Capital Keeps Raising Its Activist Stake?
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed, Christopher Shackelton and Adam Gray's Coliseum Capital has bought a bunch of shares of Advanced Emissions...
Why Steve Cohen Added CymaBay Therapeutics Inc (CBAY) to His Portfolio?
CymaBay Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CBAY) has been recently added to Steve Cohen's equity portfolio, as a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed. Mr.
Why Relational Investor Sells Hologic, Inc. (HOLX) Shares?
Ralph Whitworth's fund, Relational Investors, has just reported the sale of a bunch of shares of Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX).
Jeff Ubben is Bullish on Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (ALSN) and There Are Reasons Why
Jeff Ubben is bullish on Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (NYSE:ALSN) and recently his fund, ValueAct Partners, boosted its position in the company.
Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD): Bruce Berkowitz Acquires Participation in Short-Term Loan and Picks Up Stake
Bruce Berkowitz's Fairholme Capital Management has edged up its position in Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD), as a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission ...
Peregrine Semiconductor Corp (PSMI), SL Industries, Inc. (SLI) Among Stocks Mario Gabelli is Bullish on
In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mario Gabelli's GAMCO Investors revealed a new stake in Peregrine Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:PSMI).
HORSEHEAD HOLDING CORP. (ZINC): Greywolf Capital Management Boosts Its Stake to 5.2%
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Jonathan Savitz and James Gillespie's Greywolf Capital Management increased its stake in HORSEHEAD HOLDING...
David Tepper Thinks US Stock Markets Are Not at High Multiples
David Tepper is one of the richest people in the world with around $10 billion net worth.
Tom Sandell Goes Activist on JDS Uniphase Corp (JDSU) and Urges the Board to Seek Value from Tax Assets
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Tom Sandell's Sandell Asset Management issued a press release in which it outlined its position regarding JDS Uniphase...
RealD (RLD) Going Private With Starboard Will Make Investors Happy
Jeffrey Smith wants to take RealD (NYSE:RLD) private as he said in a letter addressed to the company's CEO, Michael Lewis. Starboard Value, the fund led by Mr.
Web.com Group Inc (WWWW): Is Ahmet Okumus Right Being Bullish on the Stock?
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Ahmet Okumus' fund, Okumus Fund Management, raised its position in Web.com Group Inc (NASDAQ:WWWW) by acquiring...
How Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Former CEO Steve Ballmer Became One of the Richest Americans Through Holding Stock
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), made it to the Forbes 400 list in 2014 and climbed three positions, being currently 18th most wealthy person...
eBay Inc (EBAY)’s PayPal Must Join Forces With Another Company After Spin-Off: Carl Icahn
Carl Icahn truly deserves his title as the greatest activist investor on Wall Street and the latest eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)'s decision to spin-off PayPal confirms it once again...
Eton Park Boosts Stake in Riverbed Technology, Inc. (RVBD); Brigade Capital Ups Position in Magnachip Semiconductor Corp (MX)
Two investors among those that we track reported increasing their stakes in two companies: Riverbed Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:RVBD) and Magnachip Semiconductor Corp (NYSE:MX) .
Orthofix International NV (OFIX): Stephen Dubois Surges His Stake Amid Company’s Financial Statements Issues
As a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Camber Capital Management surged its exposure to Orthofix International NV (NASDAQ:OFIX).
Acxiom Corporation (ACXM): Ken Griffin Boosts His Stake Betting on Company Turning Around
In a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Ken Griffin's Citadel Investment Group reported a significant position in Acxiom Corporation (NASDAQ:ACXM).
Why Jim Roumell Likes SeaChange International (SEAC)
Jim Roumell, the manager of Roumell Asset Management, is bullish on SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) and despite the stock's weak performance, he believes that the company...
Volcano Corporation (VOLC): Engaged Capital Goes Activist and Asks for Changes on the Board
Glenn G. Welling's Engaged Capital is bullish on Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ:VOLC) and has recently upped its position in the company.
With Luxor Capital Betting Big on CONN’S, Inc. (CONN), Should You?
As several new filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Christian Leone's Luxor Capital Group has acquired a significant amount of shares of CONN'S, Inc.
Stage Stores Inc (SSI) Added To Steve Cohen’s Equity Portfolio; Should You Follow His Move?
Steven Cohen's new fund, Point72 Asset Management, has initiated a stake in Stage Stores Inc (NYSE:SSI).
RadioShack Corporation (RSH) Has Big Chance to Recover from Downfall With Standard General Stepping Up
Soohyung Kim's hedge fund, Standard General, has revealed that it is pursuing some plans to improve RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH)'s liquidity situation.
Should Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Follow Jeff Smith’s Advice to Merge with AOL, Inc. (AOL)?
With the recent Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) IPO, following which Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) had a huge inflow of cash, regarding which it has still not disclosed its...
Why David Shaw is Bullish on Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK)
David E. Shaw's hedge fund, D. E. Shaw, has raised its passive stake in Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DK) to 5.4% of the company from 5.0% held earlier.
Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG): Wexford Capital Sells Shares in Underwritten Public Offering
As two filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed, Wexford Capital has reduced its position in Diamondback Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FANG) to around 7.20 million shares...
Jeffrey Bronchick Is Bullish on These Stocks
The Securities and Exchange Commission has recently disclosed four filings from Cove Street Capital, a fund led by Jeffrey Bronchick.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) One of the Largest Losers From Tesco PLC (TSCO)’s Financial Problems
Warren Buffett is famous for his impecable ability to pick profitable stocks, which brought him the title of Oracle of Omaha.
Rockwell Collins, Inc. (COL): Why Jeff Ubben’s VA Capital Reduced Its Stake?
ValueAct Capital, a fund managed by Jeffrey Uben, has disclosed slightly decreasing its activist stake in Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE:COL).
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): Jeffrey Smith’s Proxy Fight Might Soon Turn Victorious
Jeffrey Smith's Starboard Value has issued a new press release outlining the fund's position regarding the management of Darden Restaurants, Inc.
American International Group Inc (AIG), Bank of America Corp (BAC): Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Talks About His Top Picks and Strategy
Bruce Berkowitz, the manager of Fairholme fund, is a notorious mutual fund manager with around $19 billion in Assets Under Management.
Activist FrontFour Capital’s New Targets
Activist hedge fund FrontFour Capital Group, led by Stephen Loukas, David A.
Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE): Tom Sandell Takes BEF Foods Separation Matter into His Hands
Tom Sandell's Sandell Asset Management, in a new filing with the SEC, disclosed some new details regarding its activist stake in Bob Evans Farms Inc (NASDAQ:BOBE).
Bill Ackman Frustrated Over Allergan, Inc. (AGN)’s Plans to Acquire Salix
In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Pershing Square Capital Management revealed a letter signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Bill Ackman, addressed...
Lpath, Inc. (LPTN), Oplink Communications, Inc (OPLK): Sabby Management and Engaged Capital’s Latest SEC Filings
Hal Mintz's Sabby Management and Glenn W. Welling's Engaged Capital reported changes to their stakes in Lpath, Inc.
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (USA) (KFS), YRC Worldwide Inc (YRCW) Among Activist Investors’ Latest Moves
Among the latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, activist investor Joseph Stillwell revealed upping his stake in Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Layne Christensen Company (LAYN), Beasley Broadcast Group Inc (BBGI): GAMCO Investors Reveals Changes in Its Equity Portfolio
In two new filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Mario Gabelli's GAMCO Investors reported modifying its stakes in Layne Christensen Company (NASDAQ:LAYN) and...
Three Biglari Holdings Inc (BH) Insiders Buy Shares Under Subscription Rights Offering
Three insiders at Biglari Holdings Inc (NYSE:BH) has recently acquired shares of the company, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission's Edgar System.
