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Trump picks hedge fund exec Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
President-elect Trump announced a barrage of new picks for key roles in his administration, including hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be his treasury secretary. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports ...Politics - NBC News - 7 hours ago -
How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds
Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utilityBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
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 benefitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
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 MayBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Hedge funds have already started bailing out of ‘Trump trades’
Hedge funds switched to become net sellers of financial and industrial stocks having previously piled into the two sectors in the immediate wake of the U.S. elections, new analysis by Morgan ...Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Hedge funds are piling into the nuclear sector, Goldman Sachs’ analysis shows
Hedge funds are picking up stocks in nuclear power producers in seeking to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom, new analysis from Goldman Sachs showsBusiness - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Leveraged hedge funds magnified August market sell-off, Fed says
US central bank report pins blame for trading volatility partly on investors that had taken on too much debtWorld - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago -
Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary
Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets. Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far ...World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago -
Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he had asked Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive and top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.Top stories - NBC News - 19 hours ago -
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 ManagementBusiness - 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 breaksWorld - 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 - November 12 -
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 - November 14 -
Money from oil execs flows to Trump
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil and gas tycoons open wallets for Trump The executives made significant contributions supporting former President Trump's ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
New Virtua Fighter Is In Development At Sega, Exec Confirms
Last year at The Game Awards, Sega announced new entries in multiple franchises within their backlog, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, and Streets Of Rage. Today, one of the company's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Borderlands Movie's Massive Failure Detailed By Lionsgate Exec
The Borderlands movie may not get much attention during Oscar season, but it's probably going to be a contender at the Razzies for the worst film of 2024. The reviews were brutal and it made ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
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 - November 11 -
Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path
Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals
Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Trump appoints real estate exec Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy
President-elect Trump said Tuesday that he picked real estate executive Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East in his next administration. “Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
This Former Apple Exec-Turned Real Housewife Wants to Disrupt Hair Care
Inc. sat down with Bozoma Saint John, founder of hair care company Eve, who just joined the cast of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Visa and Mastercard execs grilled by senators on 'duopoly,' high swipe fees
Senate Judiciary Committee members say the 'duopoly' has left retailers with no ability to negotiate high interchange fees.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Meta Poaches Salesforce Exec to Build AI Business Tools
The goal of the newly formed team at Meta ‘is to make cutting-edge AI accessible to every business.’Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
What's next for Daniel Jones after split with Giants? NFL execs weigh in
The league noticed the way Jones handled his exit, and there are ample reasons to believe he can bounce back elsewhere.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage
Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting upWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
The last time inflation was projected to get worse, this investment was popular. Why it’s ‘unloved’ now.
A Treasury auction on Thursday pointed to lackluster demand for inflation-protected securities ahead of Trump’s second term.Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago -
Gold is up 5% this week because it’s a ‘preferred’ hedge to global risks, UBS says
Gold’s weekly and yearly gains are outperforming the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago -
Hallmark exec says actors Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete 'aging out': lawsuit
Hallmark Media executive vice president of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed a former employee not to cast “old people” for Hallmark roles, saying that “our leading ladies are aging out,” ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
McDonald's Execs Seek to Rebuild Trust After E. Coli Threatens Sales Rebound
The fast-food giant seeks to rebound from an E. coli outbreak and maintain its focus on value offerings for diners.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO
Peloton has chosen Ford executive Peter Stern to be its next CEO after Barry McCarthy stepped down earlier this year.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO
Peloton on Thursday said it has appointed Peter Stern, a Ford executive and the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to be its next CEO and president.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Giants reportedly expected to name Zack Minasian new GM, joining brother Perry as MLB execs
Zack Minasian will join his brother Perry as the general manager of an MLB team. Zack will be named the GM of the San Francisco Giants, according to reports.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Higher taxes will make it harder for Britain to build 'the next Nvidia,' tech execs say
Startup founders and investors slammed capital gains tax hikes in the U.K., saying it would make it harder for the country to succeed as a global tech hub.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Google employees pressure costumed execs at all-hands meeting for clarity on cost cuts
Following comments on Google's earnings call about continuing cuts, employees wanted answers at the company's latest all-hands meeting.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Hims & Hers shares rally on results, but execs say GLP-1 drug shortage ‘is not abating’
Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. rallied after hours on Monday after the wellness platform bumped its full-year sales forecast higher, as its efforts to offer more personalized care and more ...Business - MarketWatch - November 5