Hedge Fund News: Edward Lampert, Carl Icahn, D.E. Shaw
A tragic figure in American literature has an analog in modern finance. Once upon a time, the billionaire investor Edward S. Lampert was hailed as the next Warren E. Buffett.
Posts Tagged ‘Carl Icahn’
Icahn Shuts Down Ackman’s “Obsessive” Comments, Buys More Herbalife Ltd. (HLF)
Just when you thought the war between Bill Ackman of Pershing Square and Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital had been settled and the soldiers sent home to tend to their crops, a shot...
Hedge Fund News: Bill Ackman, Carl Icahn, Citadel Investment Group
Billionaire hedge fund boss Bill Ackman told CNBC on Friday the past 12 months were the "worst period of performance" of his investment career, and the implosion of Valeant Pharmaceuticals...
Why Herbalife, Big Lots, GameStop, and Two Other Stocks Are in Spotlight Today
The markets are quiet today as traders brace for the latest news from the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole meeting.
Activist Carl Icahn Takes Stakes in Allergan, Herc Holdings, Slashes PayPal Position
Billionaire Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital L.P.
Hedge Fund News: Carl Icahn, John Burbank, George Soros
Carl Icahn reportedly has his sights set on another energy company, and it's causing ripples in the market.
Hedge Fund News: Bill Ackman, Michael Hintze, Carl Icahn
After a year of misery, Bill Ackman finally is having a pretty good month.
Hedge Fund News: Carl Icahn, Alan Howard, Adage Capital
Investor Carl Icahn said he is “very hopeful” that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will win in November, praising the nominee’s economic policy speech on ...
Hedge Fund News: Dan Loeb, Carl Icahn, Andrew Hall
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb’s corporate credit portfolio returned 15 percent in the second quarter, helped by a bet on high-yield bonds.
Hedge Fund News: Bill Ackman, David Einhorn, Och-Ziff Capital Management
Bill Ackman, the activist investor, has been painted as a loser in his yearslong quest to shut down Herbalife, the nutritional supplement company that he bet against, contending...
Has Carl Icahn Rushed To Claim Victory In The Herbalife (HLF) Fiasco?
Billionaire Carl Icahn has emerged as a winner from another battle of titans. Or so it seems. When Herbalife Ltd.
Hedge Fund News: Bridgewater Associates, Elliott Management, The Children’s Investment Fund
After years of rapid internal growth, the world’s biggest hedge fund appears to be slowing down.
Hedge Fund News: Bill Ackman, Carl Icahn, Impala Asset Management
Friday's ruling that Herbalife effectively is not a Ponzi scheme adds another layer to an already brutal year for hedge fund titan Bill Ackman.
Sour Milk Money: Insider Trading Charges for Former Dean Foods’ Chairman; Golfer Phil Mickelson to Pay Back Over $1 Million
A lengthy investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has led to criminal insider trading charges being brought against former Dean Foods Co (NYSE:DF) Chairman...
Billionaire Carl Icahn Increases Exposure to AIG, Xerox; Dumps Gannett, Hologic
Feared activist Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital LP reduced his fund’s exposure to U.S.
Carl Icahn Dumps Position in Apple Inc. (AAPL)
In a 'Breaking News' story, CNBC reported that billionaire activist Carl Icahn has dumped his position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).
Billionaires Paulson and Icahn Trim Stakes In 2 Companies; Plus Latest News on 2 Proxy Fights
According to a fresh article posted by the Wall Street Journal, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System, the largest public employee pension fund in New York City, plans...
Ubben Boosts Stake in This Insurance Broker, Icahn Unloads More Hologic Inc. (HOLX) Shares, Plus Two Other Moves
Hedge fund managers like Bill Ackman and Larry Robbins shocked investors and other stock market watchers with their losses in 2015.
Icahn Capital Recovering from Last Year’s Setback as it Pushes Towards Green Territory in 2016
Famous activist investor Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital LP suffered some large losses last year due to his fund's heavy bets on energy and commodities, as it ended the year down...
Hologic Inc. (HOLX): Activist Icahn Trims Position; Engaged Capital Intensifies Proxy Fight with Benchmark Electronics Inc. (BHE) & Other Smart Money Moves
After experiencing several years of expansionary monetary policy pursued by the Federal Reserve to stimulate the U.S.
Bill Ackman Cuts Mondelez Stake, Carl Icahn Trims Position in This Software Maker, Plus 2 Other Moves
Both small- and large-scale investors share a valuable asset when it comes to equity investing: information.
Activists Icahn and Ubben Take Profits Off the Table from Successful Campaigns, Plus 2 Other Activist Moves
Some players in the financial industry believe that most hedge fund managers like to advertise their stock picks, which might explain why hedge funds tend to move in packs on ...
Activist Paul Singer Increases Exposure to American Capital Ahead of Possible Sale & 3 Other Smart Money Moves
Shareholder activism has been on a surge following the aftermath of the financial crisis and is anticipated to keep expanding despite the somewhat disappointing performance delivered...
Tegna Inc (TGNA): Billionaire Carl Icahn Sells Off More Shares
Billionaire Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital has been busy selling off pieces of some of his smaller holdings recently, and Tegna Inc (NYSE:TGNA) is again one of the recipients ...
Mentor Graphics Corp (MENT): Carl Icahn Continues to Unload Shares
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital continues to sell shares of Mentor Graphics Corp (NASDAQ:MENT).
Mentor Graphics Corp (MENT): Carl Icahn Sells Another 1.7 Million Shares
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital has trimmed his large ownership stake in Mentor Graphics Corp (NASDAQ:MENT).
Hologic Inc (HOLX): Icahn Unloads Shares, Gives Up Board Seats
Billionaire activist Carl Icahn of Icahn Capital has unloaded over 2.82 million shares of Hologic Inc.
13D Filing: Carl Icahn Files Update on Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP)
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn's investment firm Icahn Capital has filed a Form 13D on Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ:IEP), his holding company which has tumbled by 37% over ...
13D Filing: Carl Icahn Makes Offer to Buy Remaining Shares of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp (FDML)
Carl Icahn's Icahn Capital has just filed a Form 13D with the SEC, updating the regulatory body on the latest information related to its position in Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp...
A Look at Billionaire Carl Icahn’s Top Energy Holdings
Most of the people who follow billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn know that he holds some substantial stakes in energy companies.
Billionaire Activist Carl Icahn’s Top Moves in Q4 Include Apple, AIG, Xerox & More
When it comes to following activist investors to generate market-beating returns, billionaire Carl Icahn probably is one of the best choices, since he has an exceptional track...
Billionaire Carl Icahn Plans Shake Up of AIG, Halvorsen Reveals Yet Another Energy Bet, Plus Two Other Moves
Individual investors can catch a glimpse of hedge funds’ equity positions by analyzing their quarterly 13F filings.
Icahn Cuts Stake In Gannett Co Inc. (GCI), Sandell Gives Up On Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETH), Plus Two Other Moves
Shareholder activism has been surging over the past several years, with the shareholder activism arena managing approximately $120 billion in assets under management.
Farallon Capital Reveals 4.96% Stake In SolarWinds Inc. (SWI); New Development In Bidding War Between Icahn and Bridgestone For Pep Boys
Shareholder activism has been on the rise over the past ten years, with activist hedge funds’ assets under management exceeding the $100 billion level.
Three Recent Activist Moves By Carl Icahn and Other Fund Managers
Numerous articles published by reputable financial websites discuss the awful performance of activist hedge funds this year, suggesting that their ideas are becoming less profitable...
Billionaire John Paulson Cuts Stake In Cobalt International Energy Inc. (CIE); Carl Icahn Buys More Xerox Corp (XRX)
Statistics reveal that shareholder activism has been on a surge in recent years, with new players entering the activist battleground and more capital flowing into existing activist...
Carl Icahn Can’t Stop Buying Cheniere; Nelson Peltz Boosts Stake In SYSCO
Most individual investors already know the value of monitoring activist investors, who generally make value-enhancing proposals or push for changes at struggling companies in ...
Tiger Global Cuts Stake in Autohome, While Deerfield Buys More Shares of This Pharmaceutical Company
Federal funds future contracts suggest a 79% probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at the December policy meeting, an event which is expected to halt...
Carl Icahn Ups Stake in Hertz (HTZ) While 2 Other Activists Make Moves on ForeStar, Par Pacific
There is currently a debate raging on about whether or not activist shareholders are good for business.
Billionaire Carl Icahn Hikes Bid for Pep Boys and Buys More Cheniere, While Bulldog Investors Recommends A Liquidity Event at Hill International
Different metrics related to the performance of activist hedge funds suggest opposing conclusions regarding their outperformance over the last few years.
3 Activist Hedge Funds Disclose Moves in These Target Companies
There is sufficient evidence to claim that activist targets tend to greatly outperform broader market indexes.
Billionaire Bill Ackman Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is, While Carl Icahn Reveals His Newest Activist Target
The stock selection process is generally quite cumbersome and expensive on some occasions, especially when one does not have the necessary knowledge base and skills to pursue ...
Carl Icahn Puts More Pressure On AIG, Plus 2 Other Activist Moves
Looking for high-potential stocks in the seemingly overvalued equity markets? Follow activist investors’ targets and campaigns! A recent study has concluded that companies targeted...
A Look at Billionaire Carl Icahn’s Top Holdings and Most Important Moves in Q3
Carl Icahn is one of the best activist investors, who over the years has managed to successfully increase the shareholder value of many companies.
Highlights Among Hedge Funds’ Latest Moves
At Insider Monkey we don't only analyze the quarterly 13F filings of over 730 smart money investors, but we also track their day-to-day moves disclosed via other filings with ...
Impressions From Billionaire Carl Icahn’s Discussion At The DealBook Conference
Billionaire Carl Icahn is one of the most feared activist investors on Wall Street and Insider Monkey had the pleasure to hear him speak at the DealBook conference at the Whitney...
What You Need To Know About These Four Trending Stocks
The Wednesday morning trading session is in full gear and shares of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
Here is How Carl Icahn’s Picks Lost Twice As Much As The Market in Q3
Legendary investor Carl Icahn’s Icahn Capital LP, in its latest 13F filing, reported holding stakes in a total of 48 companies at the end of the second quarter.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Surges As Carl Icahn Receives Two Board Seats
Even though Carl Icahn emphasized that the U.S stock markets are overvalued in a recent video released on his website, he keeps buying more shares of seemingly undervalued companies...
Carl Icahn and Richard Blum Disclose Their Latest Moves; Should You Follow Them?
With the third quarter having ended, hedge funds are disclosing their latest moves ahead of the next wave of 13F reports.
