This Week in Tech: Microsoft, Apple, LinkedIn, and More
A lot has happened in the technology sector in the third week of June, including mergers, negative regulations, and asset sales. In this article, we go over the most meaningful...
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Why Traders Are Buzzing about These Stocks: Yahoo, Alibaba, and More
It's a red day on Wall Street as all three indexes have opened in the red.
Here’s Why Microsoft, LinkedIn and Three Other Stocks Are Making Headlines on Monday
After opening deep in the red, the three indexes are trying to make a comeback of sorts. The Dow Jones is down just 25 points, while the NASDAQ is off by 0.25%.
This Week in Tech: Apple, Tesla, Yahoo, and More
Given the accelerating rate of change in technology, there is rarely a dull moment in the tech sector and this week was no exception.
Twitter, Amazon, Yahoo, Among 5 Stocks Making News Today: What Investors Need to Know
It's a red day on Wall Street, as all three major indexes are down. The Dow is off by more than 100 points, the S&P is below 2,100, and the Nasdaq index is off by 1% as some ...
Why Yahoo, LendingClub, and Three Other Stocks Are Turning Heads Today
It's been a positive day on Wall Street thus far ahead of the opening bell, as all three index futures are in the green and crude futures are now at $51 per barrel in the pre...
Why GE, Yahoo, and 3 Other Stocks Are Trending This Morning
The markets are in the green ahead of Tuesday's opening bell, with the S&P, Nasdaq, and Dow futures are all in positive territory, as are crude futures.
Five Noteworthy Moves by Billionaire Israel Englander’s Millennium Management
Millennium Management is a global investment firm founded by Israel Englander in 1989.
Activist Jeff Smith’s Five Favorite Stock Picks
For almost a decade and a half, Jeffrey Smith's billion dollar activist hedge fund, Starboard Value, has struck fear in the management suite of his targets.
Distressed-Debt Specialist Howard Marks Adds Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), Other Equities to His Portfolio, Ditches Top Holding
Billionaire investor Howard Marks, famous for his investor memos, co-founded Oaktree Capital Management in 1995.
Billionaire David Shaw’s Fund Boosts Exposure to Yahoo, Allergan & Others
D. E. Shaw & Co. was founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw, who was a pioneer in the field of computational finance.
Swedish-Born Tom Sandell Focuses on Equity Special Events Opportunities
Sandell Asset Management Corporation is a New York-based alternative asset management firm that predominantly focuses on equity special events and credit opportunities.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Yelp Inc (YELP) Are Part of Billionaire David Einhorn’s Major Moves
David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital had a tough 2015 with losses amounting to 20.2%, even though the annualized returns since its inception in 1996 still stood at 16.5%.
The Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Manager in 2015 Reveals His Top Stock Picks for Q2
Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel Advisors, was the highest-paid hedge fund manager in 2015, earning a stunning $1.7 billion ...
Billionaires Paulson, Cohen, Soros and Others Added These Major Stocks to Their Portfolios in Q1
Although many investors and analysts have voiced their discontent with the herd-like behavior and weak performance of the hedge fund industry of late, there are some hedge fund...
Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention to These Tech Giants Today
Markets are trading up on Monday, helped by surging oil prices and a spike in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).
Hudson Bay Capital Management Betting Big on Mergers in Q2
While most hedge funds became cautious and reduced their exposure to equities amid the volatility in the broader market during the first quarter, Sander Gerber's Hudson Bay Capital...
Whitebox Advisors’ Top Long Positions Heading Into Q2
Andy Redleaf's Whitebox Advisors was in the news earlier this year when it announced the closure of its mutual fund operations after seeing significant redemptions by investors...
Earnings Stealing Headlines: See How Yahoo, Intel, Coca-Cola, DISH, and VMware Performed in Q1
Another day, another series of scintillating earnings reports. This time, major companies such as The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO), DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ:DISH), VMware, Inc.
Buyout Offers, Asset Sales, and Regulatory Scrutiny, Oh My! Why These 5 Stocks Are in the Spotlight on Monday
After opening in the red, the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and NASDAQ have each moved into the green as investors become more optimistic about the American economy.
Why You Should Pay Attention to Activist Jeff Smith’s Latest Moves
Ira Sohn Investment Conference is one of the most awaited events that aside from supporting an important cause, ending childhood cancer, also has the ability to move the markets...
Five Stocks that Helped Starboard Value’s Equity Portfolio Return 6.5% in Q1
If one starts a discussion on activist investors or their campaigns today, there is only a slim possibility that the name Starboard Value LP won't come up.
Why Are These Five Stocks In Spotlight Today?
U.S. equities inched up on Monday after fresh data displayed that consumer spending rose marginally in February.
Starboard Sets Out to Remove Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)’s Entire Board, ValueAct Further Trims Adobe Stake, Plus 2 Other Moves
According to fresh data from Hedge Fund Research, the activist hedge fund industry lost 6.52% in the first two months of this year, versus the decline of 2% for the average hedge...
Hedge Funds Are Dumping Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)
Green equity investors are generally advised to start their investing activities by pouring some cash in mutual funds, index funds and exchange-traded funds.
Billionaire James Dinan’s Top New Stock Picks This Quarter
At the beginning of 2016, York Capital Management sent a letter to its investors announcing that one of its top partner Michael Weinberger would be leaving the fund to start his...
Starboard Value’s Bullish Moves and Top Picks For 2016
New York-based activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP and its founder Jeffrey Smith have gained a lot of recognition in the last few years for their campaigns involving several...
Giovine Capital Cuts Equity Portfolio In Q4; Still Bullish on These Stocks
Giovine Capital is a California-based long/short equity hedge fund founded by Thomas A. Giovine in 1998. Mr. Giovine holds a M.S.
These Five Stocks Are Deep in Red on Earnings and Other Developments
Following two days of steep declines, Wall Street couldn't recover on Wednesday morning, as most stocks have declined, while the list of losers is led by Yahoo! Inc.
Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Kick Off The Earnings Season, While AIG, Yahoo!, and Freeport-McMoRan Grab Headlines
After a three-day weekend, U.S. stocks have started the week on a positive note, with major indices in green teritorry during the first hours of trading.
A Look At Whitebox Advisors Top Equity Holdings As It Prepares To Close Down Its Mutual Fund Unit
Barely two months after it had announced that its equity head Jason Cross will be leaving the firm after 14 years of service, Minneapolis-based Whitebox Advisors is again in the...
Why Are These Stocks in the Spotlight Today?
Volatility continues to rear its ugly head today as all three major indexes opened sharply lower. Among the stocks buzzing this morning are Yahoo! Inc.
Why Are These Stocks Trending Today?
With the VIX above 20 and many investors on edge over the jump in volatility in recent days, Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY), Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW), Amazon.com, Inc.
A Look at Seneca Capital’s Final Top Stock Picks
2015 was a disappointing year for the hedge fund industry with several funds closing and returning money to their investors.
Why Are These Five Stocks in the Spotlight Today?
With the three major indexes firmly in the red beginning in 2016, shares of Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Apple Inc.
Here Is Why Investors Are Talking Transportation and Tech Stocks Today
It's been a rocky week for U.S. stocks, with various economic data weighing on investors, as well as the developments in oil prices.
Why Are These Stocks Gaining Ground Today?
In what seems to be paradoxical rally right before the Fed raises interest rates for the first time in seven years, both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones are 1.1% higher than yesterday...
Hedge Funds Are Selling These 10 Large-Caps, Part 1
Professional money managers are quick to judge when things start to turn sour for a particular company.
This Billion Dollar Hedge Fund Is Betting Heavily On These 5 Stocks; Should You?
Luxor Capital Group, managed by Christian Leone, is a New York-based hedge fund with a $4.36 billion equity portfolio as of September 30.
Why These 5 Stocks Are Surging Today
With the NASDAQ index still in the red and the S&P up by just four-tenths of a percentage point, shares of Sunedison Inc (NYSE:SUNE), TerraForm Power Inc (NASDAQ:TERP), Vivint...
5 Long Ideas from the 2015 Sohn London Conference
Hedge funds and prominent investors recently met at the Sohn London Conference to present their latest ideas, for the benefit of cancer research.
Hudson Bay Capital Management’s Top Stock Picks
In its latest 13F filing filed for the reporting period of September 30, Hudson Bay Capital Management, managed by Sander Gerber, disclosed the holdings in its public equity ...
Hedge Funds Are Still Crazy About These 5 Declining Stocks
The third quarter of 2015 was unarguably one of the most volatile periods for the equity markets in the last four years.
Why Are These 5 Stocks Losing Ground Today?
At a time when the S&P 500 is off by 0.4%, shares of Yahoo! Inc.
These 5 Tech Stocks Are in More Smart Money Portfolios Than Any Others
There are very few industry sectors that can boast of continuous outperformance over the broader market in the last few years like the technology sector can.
Should You Avoid Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Based on This Metric?
The market has been volatile as the Federal Reserve winds down its easy money policies.
An Investor Bets Big on These Five Tech Stocks; Should You Follow Him?
Founded in 1988, Giovine Capital, managed by Thomas Giovine, holds a relatively small equity portfolio, worth around $130.4 million as of the end of September.
Swedish Firm Zenit Asset Management Betting Big On Tech, Money Lending
Patrik Brummer founded Zenit Asset Management in 1999.
Hedge Fund Manager Charles Paquelet’s Top Tech Stock Picks
Charles Paquelet founded Skylands Capital, a Milwaukee-based long/short equity hedge fund, in 2004.
