Hedge fund Elliott shakes BP from its strategic slump
Activist’s arrival leaves boss Murray Auchincloss facing crucial test at oil major’s capital markets day
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Activist hedge fund Elliott builds stake in struggling BP
US investor could force UK oil company to refocus on core fossil fuels business or even pursue a full break-upFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
BP shares pop 7% after reports activist hedge fund Elliott has taken a stake in the struggling British oil major
BP shares jumped early Monday following weekend reports that activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake in the struggling oil major.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Investors warn BP will face radical changes after Elliott takes stake
Activist could push for board changes, a New York listing and sale of assets, say shareholdersFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Elliott builds £3.8bn stake in BP and seeks big asset sales
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This cheap, balanced portfolio will be a better investment than most hedge funds
A simple 60-40 stock-bond mix outperforms complicated, costly offerings.MarketWatch - 3d -
BP is cheaper than its rivals. Now an activist investor has swooped in.
BP shares surged in early trade on Monday after the activist investor Elliot was reported to have taken a significant stake in the integrated oil giant.MarketWatch - Feb. 10
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