3 Hedge Funds Still Love Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)
Pershing Square Capital Management, managed by Bill Ackman, sold its entire stake in Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE:VRX) on Monday.
Posts Tagged ‘John Paulson’
Here Are The Changes Paulson & Co. Made To Its Portfolio To Recover After a Bad 2016
2016 was unarguably one of the worst years for John Paulson's Paulson & Co. since its inception in 1994.
Hedge Fund News: Platinum Partners, Bill Ackman, John Paulson
Top executives of hedge fund Platinum Partners were arrested Monday morning and charged with defrauding investors in one of the biggest such cases since Bernard L.
Why You Should Avoid These Stock Picks of Billionaire John Paulson
John Paulson founded New York-based investment management firm Paulson & Company in 1994.
Hedge Fund News: Crispin Odey, Jeffrey Vinik, Elliott Management
Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey lost about 369 million euros (313.03 million pounds) in the year to Nov.
Trump Supporters Icahn, Paulson Score Huge Returns After Election Win
Just like Main Street, this election season also saw Wall Street divided into two factions based on who they supported.
10 Most Successful Investors in the World
These 10 most successful investors in the world don’t have much in common aside from their obscene net worths.
Hedge Fund News: Ray Dalio, John Paulson, Lansdowne Partners
Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund manager, indicated it’s planning to cut jobs as parts of its business have become too large.
Hedge Fund News: Starboard Value, Bridgewater Associates, Soros Fund Management
Activist investors have the facts on their side in a tussle with Perrigo, but they may want to sharpen their focus.
Hedge Fund News: David Einhorn, Bill Ackman, Loren Katzovitz
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd., the reinsurer that counts on hedge fund manager David Einhorn to oversee its investment portfolio, reached a deal to expand in Europe and Asia as the...
Billionaire John Paulson’s Favorite Healthcare Stocks Include The Latest Industry Punching Bag, Mylan
John Paulson is an American hedge fund manager and billionaire who founded his investment firm Paulson & Co in 1994 with only $2 million and one employee.
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...
Billionaire John Paulson Boosts Stakes in Endo Pharmaceuticals, Akorn; Plus Top Three New Positions
Famous for his bet against subprime mortgages at the height of the US housing bubble, John Paulson was just another hedge fund manager prior to that.
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...
A Look Into Jeff Smith, John Paulson & Two Other Investors’ Latest Moves
The hedge fund industry recovered some losses incurred in the first two months of 2016 during March, which marked one of the best months for the industry in two years.
Billionaire John Paulson’s 13F Picks Post 13% Drop in Q1
Billionaire John Paulson, famed for making a whopping $15 billion by betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, founded hedge fund firm Paulson & Co.
These Were Billionaire John Paulson’s Biggest Moves in Q4
In the last few years, we have seen billionaire John Paulson transform from a money manager who bets big on activist and merger deals to an activist investor himself.
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...
Here’s How Billionaire John Paulson Traded Valeant and His Other Top Stock Picks Last Quarter
Hedge fund manager John Paulson, who founded Paulson & Co. back in 1994, has become very popular since he made a fortune betting against subprime mortgages in 2007.
Billionaire Paulson’s Top Healthcare Picks Include Allergan PLC (AGN), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) & Shire PLC (ADR) (SHPG)
John Paulson’s Paulson & Co. is a hedge fund that specializes in credit strategies, mergers, and event-driven arbitrage. Paulson & Co.
John Paulson May Pressure Syngenta AG (SYT) To Sell To Monsanto Company (MON)
John Paulson of Paulson & Co may start pushing Syngenta AG (ADR) (NYSE:SYT) to accept an acquisition offer by Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON), according to a report from Reuters.
Billionaire John Paulson’s Eclectic Mix Of New Stock Picks
John Paulson is the president and founder of Paulson & Co, a New York-based hedge fund which dates back to 1994 and which has over $18 billion in assets under management.
Billionaire John Paulson Standing Pat With His Top Small-Cap Picks
At Insider Monkey we have been touting the advantages of investing in the top small-cap picks of prominent hedge funds since our inception.
Hedge Fund News: Tom Sandell, Carl Icahn, Paul Singer
Sandell Asset Management Corp., the activist hedge-fund firm run by Tom Sandell, said PartnerRe Ltd.
Hedge Fund News: Carl Icahn, Steve Cohen, Feroz Dewan
Carl Icahn is out with a new letter to Tim Cook arguing that Apple should buy back more shares and that the stock is grossly undervalued.
Hedge Fund News: Bill Ackman, Nelson Peltz, Paul Singer
Hedge fund investor Bill Ackman is used to taking big bets for big rewards, as he’s done with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.
Hedge Fund News: Warren Buffett, John Paulson, Jason Karp
Warren Buffett had plenty of admirers Saturday at the annual meeting of his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska.
Hedge Fund News: Alex Denner, Steven Tananbaum, Bill Ackman
Ariad Pharmaceuticals founder and CEO Harvey Berger is exiting the struggling cancer drug company in a settlement with Sarissa Capital, the activist hedge fund led by Alex Denner...
Hedge Fund News: Kyle Bass, Steven Cohen, Thomas Wagner
Hedge fund manager Kyle Bass has expanded the number of drug companies whose patents he has targeted to five.
Hedge Fund News: Paul Singer, Eric Mindich, Jana Partners
A proxy voting company is backing one of three directors that Paul Singer’s Elliott Advisors wants installed on Alliance Trust Plc’s board, the third investor group this week...
Hedge Fund News: John Paulson, Allan Teh, Louis Bacon
Billionaire John Paulson’s merger strategy has gained 10 percent this year, lifted by consolidation among drugmakers.
Billionaire Paulson’s Picks Killed the Market in Q1: Healthcare Stocks Pave the Road to Success
John Paulson’s Paulson & Co had a great first quarter, achieving an average return of 5.6% from its 52 long positions in stocks with a market cap of over $1.0 billion, according...
Extended Stay, Houghton Mifflin & Cobalt International Energy Are Billionaire John Paulson’s Top Holdings from Small-Cap Space
Billionaire John Paulson of Paulson & Co is a hedge fund manager, who became famous for his bets against subprime mortgages.
Billionaire John Paulson’s Long-Term Bets: Time Warner Cable Inc, Mallinckrodt PLC and More
Hedge funds trade in and out of stocks but they also have some core holdings that they keep in their portfolios for long periods of time.
Shire PLC (ADR), Allergan, Inc., Time Warner Cable Inc: John Paulson’s Top Merger Picks
John Paulson's Paulson & Co has been having it rough for the past two years, as far as stock picking goes.
Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Top Picks: Allergan Inc. (AGN), Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (USA) (CP)
Pershing Square, managed by billionaire Bill Ackman, recently filed with the U.S.
10 Most Popular Healthcare Stocks Among Hedge Funds
With the business of analyzing and compiling the data of our 737 tracked hedge funds’ latest 13F filings behind us, we’re ready to start sharing some of the findings from ...
Billionaires Are Crazy About These 10 Stocks
You may think that imitating the stock picks of billionaires will make you rich too. You need a reality check.
Billionaire David Tepper’s Top Picks: General Motors Company (GM), Priceline Group Inc (PCLN), Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)
In its latest 13F filing with the U.S.
10 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds
The Insider Monkey data team is finally done processing nearly 750 13F filings and we will start sharing reports based on the aggregate hedge fund sentiment.
Hedge Fund News: Ray Dalio, Carl Icahn, John Paulson
Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates posted an 8.3 percent gain in January in one of its hedge funds, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Hedge Fund News: Nelson Peltz, Daniel Och, John Paulson
DuPont plans to change the lineup of its board members — but won’t draw from the nominees proposed by the activist investor Nelson Peltz.
Trian Partners and Raging Capital Management Reveal Their Latest Moves
Nelson Peltz’ Trian Partners trimmed its stake in Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FDO) by more than 6 million shares. According to the 13D Form filed with the U.S.
Clean Harbors Inc (CLH), PetSmart Inc. (PETM): Why Are Activists Selling These Stocks?
A pair of activist investors have disclosed selling off large chunks of their positions in recent filings with the SEC. The first filing revealed that Ralph V.
Covidien plc (COV), Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR), Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW): Rail-Splitter Capital Management’s New Picks
Rail-Splitter Capital Management, managed by John Croghan and Richard Fradin, recently filed its 13F Form with the U.S.
Hedge Fund News: Ray Dalio, John Paulson, Jeffrey Smith
Hedge funds just finished one of their worst years in recent memory — but their high-paid managers are doing just fine.
Healthequity Inc (HQY), Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY), Shire Plc (ADR) (SHP) Among Top Picks of Award Winning Napier Park Global Capital
Napier Park Global Capital, founded and managed by Jim O’Brien and Jonathan Dorfman, was recently awarded the title of 2015 Hedge Fund Manager of the Year by Risk magazine.
John Paulson Big Bet On Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL) Goes Sour With 64% Decline
Paulson & Co's John Paulson is one billionaire who would love to forget the past two years, which have turned out to be his worst as wrong energy stock bets turned out to be sour...
Hedge Fund News: John Paulson, Bill Ackman, D. E. Shaw
Billionaire John Paulson posted the second-worst trading year of his career in 2014 as a wrong-way energy bet added to declines tied to a failed merger and investments in Fannie...
