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Southwest and activist investor Elliott strike deal to keep CEO Bob Jordan, add six new directors
Southwest Airlines stuck a deal with activist Elliott which staves off a potential proxy fight in exchange for sizable board representation.53 minutes ago -
Business - The New York Times
Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott
The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.3 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Southwest Airlines profit tops estimates, company expects higher revenue in fourth quarter
Southwest said travel demand remains healthy and it expects unit revenue for the fourth quarter to grow 3.5% to 5.5%.7 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Southwest Airlines beats on revenue by a wide margin, names new board members
Southwest reported a relatively big revenue beat and reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott to add new board members.7 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against HamasYesterday - Israel -
World - ABC News
An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland
A court in Greenland has once again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson till Nov. 13 while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition requestYesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Blinken Renews Push for Middle East Truce, and U.S. Abortions Increase
Plus, a radical approach to flooding in England.Yesterday - Abortion -
World - The New York Times
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Military Says It Killed Top Hezbollah Leader
Hashem Safieddine was widely seen as a potential successor to his cousin, Hassan Nasrallah, the armed group’s former leader whom Israel also killed in September. There was no immediate confirmation ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - The New York Times
Blinken Presses Israel for Truces in Gaza and Lebanon
The U.S. secretary of state, visiting Israel, said the killing of Hamas’s leader last week could create an opening for peace, and he pushed the Israeli prime minister to allow more aid into Gaza.Yesterday - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Blinken urges Netanyahu to seek truces in Lebanon, Gaza
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Blinken urges Netanyahu to seek truces in Lebanon, Gaza Secretary ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Japanese property group Tokyo Tatemono targeted by UK activist fund
Stakebuilding by Palliser Capital follows Elliott Management's move on sector peer Mitsui Fudosan2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
Elliott may get Southwest board seats under potential settlement, reports say
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines are in talks to settle their months-long battle, according to reports Sunday, with a potential deal that would give Elliott ...4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Elliott, Southwest in early settlement talks for significant board representation, sources say
Southwest reports third quarter results before the market opens on Thursday.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Steelers have no comment about DeShon Elliott's social-media post about Mike Tomlin
When I first saw it, I moved on.6 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Games VC funding is stabilizing, but growth-stage funding is up | Konvoy
Konvoy has published its latest report on venture capital funding in the gaming industry, which shows signs of normalizing.October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Basketball Preview: Southwest Division
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus previews the Southwest Division ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.October 16 - Fantasy Football -
Business - Financial Times
Klarna sells loans to hedge fund Elliott to free up £30bn for growth
Firm founded by US financier Paul Singer will take on risks and returns of the ‘buy now, pay later’ portfolioOctober 16 -
Business - Inc.
Elliot Nominates Eight Directors as Southwest Fight Goes to Shareholders
The activist hedge fund takes aim at the carrier’s board and leadership with a call for a special shareholder meeting.October 15 -
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World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles
Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsulaOctober 15 - Israel -
World - ABC News
Imprisoned Belarus activist who was a symbol of defiance hasn't been heard from for months
The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months agoOctober 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Get ready for another mutual fund with a hedge-fund-style strategy. What investors need to know.
Eckhardt Trading Co., founded by longtime managed-futures trader Bill Eckhardt, is branching out into the mutual fund world with a strategy often associated with hedge funds.October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Ultimate Southwest Insider Tasked With Reinventing the Airline
CEO Bob Jordan plans big changes at the budget carrier, but activist Elliott has called for his ouster and is seeking help from shareholders.October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Southwest’s stock falls after activist calls special meeting to elect new board
Southwest Airlines’ stock took a turn lower Monday, after activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for a special meeting to give shareholders a chance to elect “a completely ...October 14 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Canada, India Expel Diplomats in Escalating Dispute Over Sikh Activist's Killing
The decision is the latest flare-up between the countries since the killing of an activist in 2023.October 14 - India -
Business - Financial Times
Canada and India expel diplomats over killing of Sikh activist
Relations between two countries at new low after allegations by Canadian police of ‘clandestine activities’ by envoysOctober 14 - India -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia elections chair criticizes 'activist' board members
Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier slammed his Republican colleagues Monday, after the state passed new election rules regarding hand-counting ballots. Fervier, in an exclusive ...October 14 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Elliott asks for December special meeting at Southwest Airlines, cuts board slate to 8
Activist investor Elliott Management has requested a Dec. 10 special meeting date at Southwest Airlines, as it seeks to oust CEO Bob Jordan.October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower
A hedge-fund manager who is reported to be in the running to be Treasury secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected said in an interview that a proposed across-the-board tariff rise — ...October 14 - Donald Trump