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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 - 19 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 -
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 - 17 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 - 16 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 - 16 hours ago -
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 - 3 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 -
Cowboys vs. Eagles: Offseason decisions at running back magnified by how teams are performing on field
The Eagles and Cowboys landed on different sides of a historic free agent running back classSports - CBS Sports - 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 -
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 - 6 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 - 6 hours ago -
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Levellr raises funds for tools to manage Discord communities
Levellr has raised $1.75 million for its community management and insights tools used by companies to manage Discord communities.Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding
Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Fund manager Terry Smith’s pay falls to £28mn
Stockpicker’s investment firm Fundsmith weighed down by his decision to shun chipmaker NvidiaBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Morning Report — Congress starts the funding sprint
In today’s issue: Congress is back in town. Lawmakers begin their lame-duck session today and are facing a Dec. 20 funding deadline ahead of the holidays and the swearing in of the 119th Congress ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
EU governments struggle to fund green transition
Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue Prague over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installationsWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Britain’s bold plan to create super funds
The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strongBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
The search for targeted taxes to fund climate action
Body backed by Barbados, France and Kenya outlines options for new leviesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Biden asks Congress for $100B in disaster relief funding
President Biden has sent Congress an emergency funding request for roughly $100 billion to help with recovery after natural disasters, including the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton in the ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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Watch live: Buttigieg, Criswell testify on FEMA funding
The Senate Appropriations Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday focused on disaster relief funding requests in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton. Witnesses include Transportation ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall
The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
FEMA disaster relief fund 'rapidly nearing exhaustion'
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund has dwindled to less than $5 billion, lawmakers said this week, as both sides press for the swift passage of emergency aid. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Republicans ask for investigation into federal funding for Planned Parenthood
More than 100 Republican lawmakers are asking for an investigation in to the amount of federal funding that has been awarded to health centers that also provide abortion, including Planned ...Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help keep you in the game
Strategies including small caps, gold, AI and nuclear energy come into play.Business - MarketWatch - October 24
