Hedge Fund News: T Boone Pickens, Edward Lampert & BlueCrest Capital Management
Last Friday morning, billionaire energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens was in a meeting with another politically active hedge fund manager in New York City.
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Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): Are Marissa Mayer’s Days Numbered And Will Starboard Even Bother Counting?
On October 21 at 5 PM EDT, Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) will reveal its earnings that might be the only anchor Marissa Mayer has in the company.
Hedge Fund News: Jeffrey Smith, Chris Hohn & Lansdowne Partners
Starboard Value LP succeeded in replacing the entire board of Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Hedge Fund News: Carl Icahn, John Paulson & Steven Cohen
Stock-picking may run in the family. Within a long letter to Apple Inc.
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.
Hedge Fund News: Edward Lampert, George Soros & Bill Ackman
Hedge fund ESL Investments has loaned $400 million to its largest investment, Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD), a cash infusion that will keep the struggling retailer ...
Hedge Fund News: Phil Falcone, Louis Hanover & Bridgewater Associates
Minnesota Wild co-owner Phil Falcone might quit his hockey-crazed home state to make a play for the New York Islanders, The Post has learned.
Hedge Fund News: Crispin Odey, Jonathan Savitz & Starboard Value LP
Long/short European equities funds run by Odey Asset Management, Pelham Capital and GLG Partners – part of Man Group – all found themselves in negative territory this summer...
Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI), Office Depot Inc. (ODP): Starboard Discloses Important Information Regarding Both Companies
On September 10, Jeffrey Smith’s Starboard Value Lp filed two Schedule 13D forms with the SEC, disclosing its current stakes in Darden Restaurants Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Issues Investor Presentation Ahead Of Annual Shareholders Meeting
In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Starboard Value LP, run by Jeffrey Smith, has submitted an Investor Presentation prepared by Darden Restaurants...
Starboard Value Sends Letters To Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Shareholders; Reduces Position in DSP Group, Inc. (DSPG)
In a couple of new filings with the U.S.
Starboard Value Response To Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s (DRI) Announcement of New Slate of Director Nominees
In a new filing with the U.S.
MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV), Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI), Office Depot Inc. (ODP): Jeffrey Smith’s Starboard Top Stock Picks
Starboard Value LP, managed by Jeffrey Smith, recently filed a Form 13 with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.
Hedge Fund News: David Einhorn, Ray Dalio & Starboard Value LP
Hedge-fund manager David Einhorn is struggling to find value amid a five-year stock market rally.
Hedge Fund News: Stephen Mandel, Daniel Loeb & Elliott Management
Stephen Mandel Jr.'s Lone Pine Capital, which lost between 1 percent and 3 percent in its funds in the first half, does not apologize or second-guess its decisions.
Hedge Fund News: Richard Perry, David Einhorn & Starboard Value LP
Perry Capital, the $10.9 billion hedge-fund firm run by Richard Perry, is betting on the paper and packaging industry anticipating that the value of companies could double if ...
Starboard Value Files Complaint Against Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) in Florida Court; Demands Certain Books and Records
In a newly amended filing with the U.S.
Jeffrey Smith’ Starboard Value Sends Another Letter To Darden Restaurants Inc.’s (DRI) Board of Directors
Starboard Value LP, managed by Jeffrey Smith, has revealed, in a newly amended filing with the U.S.
Hedge Fund News: Stanley Druckenmiller, John Paulson & Starboard Value LP
The Fed is out of step with Wall Street, say some of the country’s wealthiest investors.
Hedge Fund News: Ray Dalio, Crispin Odey & Marc Faber
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio is the king of the rich hedge fund industry.
Hedge Fund News: John Burbank, Phil Falcone & Jim Rogers
From Asian Internet stocks, which have boomed over the last year, to food and paper products companies, prominent hedge fund investors listed their favorite stocks on Thursday...
Hedge Fund News: Bill Ackman, Crispin Odey & David Tepper
Canada’s largest pharmaceutical company and the U.S. activist investor who overhauled CP Rail have joined forces in a mega-deal to buy Allergan, Inc.
Jeffrey Smith, Starboard Value’s Investor Presentation On Darden Restaurants, Inc.(DRI); Argue Against Red Lobster Spin-off
Jeffrey Smith and Starboard Value are not fond of the decision of Darden Restaurants, Inc.(NYSE:DRI) management to proceed with the spin-off of one of its subsidiaries, despite...
Hedge Fund News: Warren Buffett, Kyle Bass & Ray Dalio
Warren Buffett didn’t become the second-richest man in the world by taking silly risks.
Starboard Sends Another Letter To Shareholders of Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI)
Jeffrey Smith and his fund Starboard Value, in its latest filing, revealed an open letter sent to the shareholders of Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:DRI).
Hedge Fund News: George Soros, Thomas Steyer & Nouriel Roubini
George Soros wants to invest in Europe's financial sector, according to a German magazine's interview with the billionaire investor on Sunday [Feb. 23].
Hedge Fund News: Bill Ackman, Carl Icahn & Ken Griffin
Bill Ackman, the activist hedge-fund manager, sold all of his shares in General Growth Properties Inc (NYSE:GGP), one of his most profitable investments.
Jeff Smith Sends Letter to Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)’s CEO; Asks to Delay Red Lobster Spin-off
In a newly amended filing, Jeff Smith and his fund Starboard Value disclosed a letter sent to Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)'s Chairman and CEO, Clarence Otis.
Jeff Smith Initiates 5.6% Stake and Goes Activist on Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
Jeff Smith and his hedge fund Starboard Value are bullish on Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Hedge Fund News: Philippe Laffont, George Soros & Jim Rogers
A long-held perception is that hedge funds, especially those up big for the year, like to take it easy in December.
How You Can Beat the Cyclicality in the Restaurant Industry
After a weak 2012, the restaurant industry seems to be recuperating.
Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Tim Hortons Inc. (USA) (THI)
Now, according to many investors, hedge funds are viewed as bloated, outdated investment vehicles of an era lost to time.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI), Brinker International, Inc. (EAT): Paying a Premium for Terrible Performance?
It makes perfect sense to pay a premium for outstanding performance. Superior performers are rewarded in all walks of life from sports, to sales, to stock analysts.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Denny’s Corporation (DENN): Coming Storm in the Restaurant Sector?
What if one of the simplest sectors, the restaurant sector, was about to be turned on its head? According to the NPD group, in September 2012 there were 616,008 restaurants in...
Hedge Funds Are Dumping Burger King Worldwide Inc (BKW)
If you were to ask many market players, hedge funds are viewed as useless, old financial tools of a period lost to current times.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Will These Two New Guidelines Cripple the Restaurant Industry?
The restaurant industry in itself has faced innumerable challenges since the recession, including balancing the right menu price with food portions on their menu, adapting their...
Bloomin’ Brands Inc (BLMN), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): A Restaurant Facing Many Headwinds
If you're an American, then there's a pretty good chance you enjoy dining out for Italian food, seafood, or a juicy steak, all while receiving good service in a comfortable atmosphere...
Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc (DFRG), Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (RUTH), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): Why I’m Changing My Outlook on This Company
When Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Inc (NASDAQ:DFRG) went public last year, I wasn't jumping on the wagon.
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), Lorillard Inc. (LO): Five Consumer Dividend Stocks With Sustainable Payouts
Some common concerns for income investors include building a portfolio which is diversified in a number of ways- including investments in dividend stocks in several different ...
This Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Data Will Make Investors Very Happy
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are tons of gauges market participants can use to analyze stocks.
Hedge Funds Are Crazy About Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)
To many of your peers, hedge funds are assumed to be delayed, old financial tools of a forgotten age.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): 3 Companies Doing Right by Their Employees Ahead of Obamacare’s Implementation
Chances are that you don't have to look for very long to find articles or statistics that are critical of the health reform law signed into law by President Obama in 2010: the...
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD): A Recovery You Can EAT
Peter Lynch used to say that he liked keeping up with restaurants because their business is easy to understand, and he could count eating out as research.
You Are Smart to Sell Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN)
In today’s marketplace, there are dozens of methods market participants can use to analyze their holdings.
Are Hedge Funds Right About Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
To the average investor, there are plenty of metrics investors can use to track publicly traded companies.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM): Stocks Growing Their Dividends by 15% Per Year
Dividend investors would be wise to focus not just on a stock's current yield, but also on the long-term growth potential of its dividends.
Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI): Why Slow Growth May Be In Store For This Restaurant Chain
When a company starts paying a dividend, investors often view the announcement as good news.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), DineEquity Inc (DIN): These Casual Restaurants Offer a Delicious Opportunity
As a result, consumer discretionary stocks, or those that are reliant on robust consumer spending, stand to proper.
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is a favorite of many investors, because let's be honest, it's easy to envision this company asserting its fast food dominance through 2050.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)’s Richest Investors Are Making These Moves
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) was in 34 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
