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Clinton Group Comments The Wet Seal, Inc. (WTSL)’s Performance; Edges Down the Stake
Greg Taxin's Clinton Group has revealed, in a newly amended filing with the SEC, that it has further slightly reduced its position in The Wet Seal, Inc.
Relational Investors Sell Some Shares of SPX Corporation (SPW)
Ralph V. Whitworth's Relational Investors has reported the sale of around 371,200 shares of SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPW).
Two Small-Cap U.S. Regional Bank Stocks That Insiders Love
Aside from hedge fund moves, tracking insider purchases is very important to our investment strategy. Therefore, in this article, I will look into two small-cap U.S.
Clinton Group Cuts Stake in The Wet Seal, Inc. (WTSL)
Clinton Group, managed by Greg Taxin has reduced its position in The Wet Seal, Inc.
Cash Rich Technology Stock With Strong Upside Potential
Cash rich technology stocks have been targeted by hedge funds because these companies trade at a discount to their peers. Carl Icahn has been forcing Apple Inc.
Hedge Funds Lost A Bundle After URS Corp (URS) Large Drop
URS Corp (NYSE:URS) took a hit today, dropping by almost 14%. There is an explanation today, but before we should take a look at another interesting point.
Two Insiders Are Betting On Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
On Feb. 5th, two insiders at Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) acquired stock from the company.
Roumell Cuts Exposure to Transcept Pharmaceuticals (TSPT) and Ups Stake in DSP Group (DSPG)
Jim Roumell’s Roumell Asset Management, filed yesterday, two forms disclosing its current positions in Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:TSPT) and DSP Group, Inc.
Billionaire Leon Cooperman’s Recent Moves: Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR), Atlas Energy LP (ATLS) & Others
Mr. Cooperman now owns 3.39 million shares of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), which is 6.9% of all outstanding shares.
Cadian Capital Management Edges Up Stake in General Cable Corporation (BGC)
In a filing, Eric Bannasch’s Cadian Capital Management, revealed that it has slightly raised its exposure to General Cable Corporation (NYSE:BGC) to 4,841,152 shares from 4,...
Saba Capital Significantly Boosts Its Stakes in Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. (HYF) and Two Other Funds
In a couple of filings Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital, revealed that it has boosted its stake in Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc.
Irving Kahn and a Board Director Bullish About Old Republic International Corporation (ORI)
On Jan. 27th, James Hellauer, Board Director at Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE:ORI), filed a Form 4 with the U.S.
Blue Mountain Capital Management Cuts Stake in Lexmark International Inc (LXK) Below 5%
Only a couple of days after selling a chunk of their stake in Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK), Andrew Feldstein and Stephen Siderow's Blue Mountain Capital Management...
Alan Reid’s Forward Management Discloses Moves Into Stag Industrial Inc (STAG) and Armada Hoffler Properties Inc (AHH)
In two filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Alan Reid's Forward Management reported slightly decreasing its position in Stag Industrial Inc (NYSE:STAG).
Hedge Fund News: Daniel Loeb, Crispin Odey & Julian Robertson
Daniel Loeb, the activist investor and hedge fund manager, led rivals in 2013 as his flagship fund gained 25.2%, Reuters reported.
Ahmet Okumus Bets On AVG Technologies N.V. (AVG)
Ahmet Okumus' Okumus Fund Management has boosted its passive stake in AVG Technologies N.V. (NYSE:AVG) according to a recent SEC filing.
Biglari Capital Corp. Reveals Holding Almost 20% of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL)
Biglari Capital Corp., a subsidiary of Biglari Holdings Inc (NYSE:BH), has disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, holding over 4.7 million shares ...
Eric Bannasch, Cadian Capital Add to Position in Green Plains Renewable Energy
Cadian Capital, managed by Eric Bannasch, is betting big on Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE).
Cliff Asness, AQR Capital Like Exxon Too, Also Bullish on Chevron
Cliff Asness and AQR Capital Management are bullish on oil stocks.
This Week’s 6 Most Important Hedge Fund Moves
As we approach the nexus of third quarter 13F filings (next week), hedge funds have been very active in 13D and 13G land.
Cliff Asness, AQR Capital Reveal They Own 10.7% of Global Defense & National Security Systems
Cliff Asness, the manager of AQR Capital Management, has just disclosed a 10.7% stake in Global Defense & National Security Systems Inc (NASDAQ:GDEF).
JHL Capital Ups Stake in Unisys to Above 5%
JHL Capital, Unisys: James H. Litinsky's JHL Capital Group just disclosed a 5.2% stake in Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS), an IT services and consulting company.
3 Basic Materials Stocks Yielding Over 4% That Could Give You a Boost
From an investment standpoint, the basic materials sector has been absolutely dreadful in 2013.
How to Play Merger Arbitrage Cliff Asness Style
How to play merger arbitrage: Cliff Asness and AQR Capital's AQR Delta Master Fund just reported two moves in TMS International Corp. (NYSE:TMS) and Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co.
Brandywine Realty’s Howard Sipzner Takes Another Sip of Stock
Brandywine Realty, Howard Sipzner: Howard Sipzner, Executive Vice President and CFO at Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN), acquired 6,500 company shares last Friday, Oct.
This VP Loves Investors Real Estate Trust
Investors Real Estate Trust, Mark Reiling: In a recent Form 4 filing with the SEC, Mark W Reiling, Executive Vice President at Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET), bought...
Tredegar Poison Pill Scenario Weighed By GAMCO Investors & Mario Gabelli
Tredegar poison pill: In an amended 13D with the SEC, Mario Gabelli's GAMCO Investors just reported an 11.8% position in Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG).
Cadian Now Owns 5.1% of Green Plains Renewable Energy Stock
Cadian Master Fund: Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) has recently been added to the equity portfolio of Cadian Master Fund, which disclosed a passive stake of...
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Reduces Stake in Consumer Portfolio Services
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners recently disclosed that they were reducing their stake in Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.
Hedge Fund News: Ben Bernanke, Cliff Asness & George Soros’s Housing Bet
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner shouldn't be ruled out as a candidate for the next Federal Reserve chairman, according to delegates at a big U.S.
Clint Carlson, Carlson Capital Now Own 6.7% Of Boise Inc
Clint Carlson, Carlson Capital: Boise Inc. (NYSE:BZ) was recently upgraded in the equity portfolio of Clint Carlson's hedge fund Carlson Capital.
George Soros’ Stock Moves Include Penn Virginia
George Soros stocks: George Soros's Soros Fund Management recently boosted its stake in Penn Virginia Corporation (NYSE:PVA), an oil and gas company.
Coliseum Capital’s 13D On LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG) & Cross-Trade Transactions
Following 13D filings from the SEC is important, and not only when it comes to changes in notable investors' equity portfolios per se, but also when hedge funds disclose other...
Should You Buy Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB)?
At the moment, there are plenty of metrics investors can use to track stocks. A pair of the most useful are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (THG): Hedge Funds Are Bullish and Insiders Are Undecided, What Should You Do?
In the eyes of many of your peers, hedge funds are assumed to be bloated, old investment vehicles of an era lost to time.
Should You Avoid PennantPark Investment Corp. (PNNT)?
To the average investor, there are tons of metrics market participants can use to track Mr. Market. Two of the best are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
Hedge Funds Aren’t Crazy About Team, Inc. (TISI) Anymore
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are tons of methods shareholders can use to monitor stocks.
Hedge Funds Are Betting On Albany International Corp. (AIN)
In the financial world, there are many metrics shareholders can use to watch stocks. A pair of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
Hedge Funds Are Crazy About Vitesse Semiconductor (VTSS)
If you were to ask many investors, hedge funds are viewed as overrated, old financial tools of a forgotten age.
Hedge Funds Are Selling Cantel Medical Corp. (CMN)
In the eyes of many investors, hedge funds are perceived as delayed, outdated financial vehicles of an era lost to time.
Should You Buy Hanger Inc (HGR)?
To many of your fellow readers, hedge funds are perceived as useless, outdated financial tools of a period lost to current times.
This Metric Says You Are Smart to Sell Newport Corporation (NEWP)
At the moment, there are plenty of gauges investors can use to analyze stocks. A couple of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
Hedge Funds Are Betting On Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (CBSH)
If you were to ask many of your fellow readers, hedge funds are viewed as delayed, outdated investment tools of an era lost to time.
Is Home Properties, Inc. (HME) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
Now, according to many market players, hedge funds are viewed as overrated, old financial tools of an era lost to time.
Hedge Funds Are Betting On Lufkin Industries, Inc. (LUFK)
At the moment, there are tons of metrics investors can use to watch the equity markets. A duo of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
Do Hedge Funds and Insiders Love LG Display Co Ltd. (ADR) (LPL)?
If you were to ask many of your peers, hedge funds are viewed as overrated, outdated financial tools of a period lost to current times.
This Metric Says You Are Smart to Buy Altra Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIMC)
If you were to ask many traders, hedge funds are perceived as useless, old financial vehicles of a period lost to current times.
Should You Buy KEMET Corporation (KEM)?
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are tons of metrics market participants can use to track stocks.
Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Infosys Ltd ADR (INFY)
To many market players, hedge funds are assumed to be delayed, outdated investment vehicles of a forgotten age.
