Bon Ton Stores Inc (BONT)

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Mario Gabelli's GAMCO Investors has filed a Form 13D with the SEC related to its position in The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT).

It was a rough third quarter for many hedge funds, which were naturally unable to overcome the big dip in the broad market, as the S&P 500 fell by about 7% during the quarter.

Bon-Ton Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT), Straight Path Communications Inc. (NYSEMKT:STRP), Genetic Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:GENE) and Guess' Inc.

Donald Morgan’s Brigade Capital Management revealed a 14.7% ownership stake in Bon-Ton Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) consisting of 2.78 million shares, in a recent 13G filing with the SEC.

Mario Gabelli is still bullish on The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) and has further increased his holding of the stock.

Mario Gabelli's fund GAMCO Investors and its affiliates, have revealed in several filings with the SEC, some of the latest moves related to the holdings in its equity portfolio.

According to one of the filings, Gamco Investors has been bullish on The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT), upping its position to 1.86 million shares, from 1.67 million held earlier.