The undercover hedge funds financing activist short sellers

When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefits

Business - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

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.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds

Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utility

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Trump Is the Majority-Owner of a Meme Stock That’s Punishing Short-Sellers

Shares of Trump Media & Technology have skyrocketed 230 percent this month as the former president eyes a second term.

Business - Inc. - October 30

This Hedge Fund CEO Extols the Virtues of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Robyn Grew, the first woman and openly gay CEO of Man Group, says its diversity is an advantage.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Labour hedge fund donor’s profits drop 76% after restructure

Quadrature made largest single donation to party after UK election called in May

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Trump says he won't sell DJT stock and calls for probe into short sellers

Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.

Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades

Regulator brings in new measures after launching criminal insider dealing case against Segantii Capital Management

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables

Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaks

World - Financial Times - November 8

Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows

Hedge funds actually generate more alpha when the White House is occupied by a Democrat president than a Republican one, according to HFR.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Tesla is new pick for Daniel Loeb’s Third Point, as hedge fund ditches Uber

Out with Uber, in with Tesla for Daniel Loeb’s Third Point.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Japanese property group Tokyo Tatemono targeted by UK activist fund

Stakebuilding by Palliser Capital follows Elliott Management's move on sector peer Mitsui Fudosan

World - Financial Times - October 22

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‘Death trap’ Channel boats traded by smugglers in Germany, BBC investigation finds

A €15,000 package deal for a dinghy, engine and 60 life jackets was offered to our reporter in Essen.

Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter

More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK.

Democratizing finance: Spectral Labs and the autonomous finance movement

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: From 2024 to 2031, there will be an annual growth of 26.00% in AI and blockchain and Spectral Labs is taking part in this revolution. Spectral Labs is on a mission to change ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

How Amazon Sellers Can Boost Their Holiday Sales

Cyber Week should be brands’ top priority this holiday season. These strategies can help.

Business - Inc. - October 28

America’s Allies Are Hedging, and It Has Very Little to Do With Trump

The United States can no longer depend on the loyalty of its friends.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Simone Strobel inquest hears boyfriend of backpacker found dead ‘twigged’ to undercover police officer

Det Sgt David Mackie says he believed Tobias Moran knew police were likely secretly recording him. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Capital gains tax: a short history

Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth

World - Financial Times - October 19

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.

Science - The New York Times - Yesterday

We're buying shares of 2 stocks that sellers are unfairly punishing

We're taking the other side of the trade on an AI play and a recovering health-care company.

Business - CNBC - October 23

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

6 ways a second Trump presidency will affect home buyers and sellers

Voters unhappy over soaring prices, including runaway housing costs, helped put Donald Trump back in the White House. But what will a second Trump presidency mean for home buyers and sellers?

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Cramer examines Thursday's market action and explains why there are few sellers

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he sees an "incredible moment" unfolding on Wall Street as the number of parties interested in buying stocks exceeds the sellers.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Activists sound alarm at COP29 in Azerbaijan

Delegates from nations across the world are in Azerbaijan for the COP29 climate summit as data shows the highest greenhouse gas emissions ever recorded occurred in 2023. CBS News national ...

Europe’s answer to the Magnificent Seven comes up short

Europe’s answer to the Magnificent Seven is leaving much to be desired after two of the Continent’s biggest companies, ASML Holding and LVMH Moet Hennessy, disappointed investors.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Broncos handle business in blowout of short-handed Saints

The Broncos followed a familiar formula to beat the Saints in New Orleans.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Who's Stepping Up & Who's Falling Short For The Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have faced a challenging start to the 2024-25 NHL season, marked by a disappointing four-game losing streak, which includes a shutout loss in their home opener against the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Tua praised for protecting self, but Fins fall short

Tua Tagovailoa displayed a willingness to protect himself that his Dolphins teammates, coaches and fans hoped for in his return from a concussion.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short

Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.

Harris falls short with female voters, stunning Democrats

Vice President Harris’s strategy of riding on a surge of female support ultimately fell flat, with hints that Election Day could see a historic gender gap failing to materialize. White women sided ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Israel Strikes Hezbollah-Affiliated Financial Institution in Lebanon

Branches of Al-Qard al-Hasan, which functions as Hezbollah’s de facto banking arm but also operates as an alternative bank for Lebanese, were targeted around Beirut and across the country’s south ...

World - The New York Times - October 21

UK chancellor to unlock financing for critical minerals supply

Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says Treasury

Business - Financial Times - October 24

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