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Rich people have trillions of dollars they want to give to hedge funds
The $5 trillion hedge fund industry is backed by some of the biggest pools of money in the world — pensions, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds. But those big-name institutions are facing a cash crunch thanks to capital tied up in…
Hedge Funds Scramble to Cover Short Positions as Stocks Rebound
Hedge funds were caught on the wrong side of a sharp two-day swing in the stock market, rushing to protect against losses on Thursday only to unwind those positions a day later as prices snapped back. “We are seeing significant hedge fund…
Goldman's 50 stocks that matter most to hedge funds (SPY:NYSEARCA)
Goldman Sachs says the hedge fund VIP list — the 50 stocks that most frequently appear in the top 10 holdings of fundamental funds — is still dominated by mega-cap tech. Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta ( The most popular stocks…
Exclusive | Larry Summers forced out of consulting gig at 'woke' hedge fund DE Shaw after Jeffrey Epstein scandal
Larry Summers has been forced out of his lucrative consulting gig at ‘woke' hedge fund DE Shaw — effectively ending the former Treasury Secretary's career on Wall Street following a scandal over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, The Post…
The Big Hedge Funds Were Selling Big Tech-Time to Take Profits?
A number of the major hedge funds and big money managers, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which axed its Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stake by nearly 65%, were big net sellers of big tech in the third quarter. And while there were buyers…
Peter Schiff Warns Bill Ackman's Freddie & Fannie Plan Is 'Fake Privatization': Hands Hedge Funds Billions, Leaves Taxpayers Exposed - Federal Home Loan (OTC:FMCC), Federal National Mortgage (OTC:FNMA)
Economist Peter Schiff slammed billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's restructuring proposal that would release mortgage giants Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:) or Fannie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:)…
Three shorts and a long: The big investor calls at this year's Sohn London conference
Hedge funds weighed in with short bets against a location tracking app, a U.S. real estate investment trust and a Swedish medical technology stock at this year's Sohn London conference. Lombardi Capital founder Igor Kryca, meanwhile, who began his…
Bill Ackman Prepares for 2026 Pershing Square IPO, FT Reports
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is revving up a long-anticipated plan to hold an initial public offering for his Pershing Square Capital Management, the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified people with knowledge of the matter.
The Fed, Crypto and A.I. Weigh on the Markets
Andrew here. The stock market has been on a roller coaster this week, despite Nvidia's better-than-expected earnings. What's driving the disconnect? The truth is that inflation remains persistent (which makes the Fed reluctant to lower interest…
Bitcoin Falls To Almost $80,000 As Bloodbath Continues
Bitcoin prices fell to a seven-month low on November 21. Bitcoin prices fell further on Friday, November 21, dropping to almost $80,000 and reaching their lowest in more than seven months as what one analyst described as a “perfect…
Federal Reserve Governor Affirms Market Stability, Cautions Use of AI in Trading
Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, reassured students of the stability and growth of the U.S. market while cautioning investors on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in trading algorithms at a Georgetown University event Nov. 20. Lisa…
Is Netflix Stock Binge-Worthy? Disney A Better Bid
Netflix shares jumped after its 10-for-1 stock split but sank after submitting a bid on Warner Bros. Discovery. YouTube has been winning the streaming war by gaining more viewers than Netflix and Disney+ combined. As YouTube gains share, Netflix is…
Much Ado About Hedging
The primary objective of currency hedging is mitigating FX risk, and it's important to note that hedged returns are not the same as local-currency returns. Currency hedging alters the risk-return profile of an asset class; we show that a…
How Top Investors Find Opportunities In Times Of Uncertainty
From a weakened U.S. job market to global economic tensions, inflation and interest rate concerns, today's investors are keeping a close eye on how key regulatory and policy decisions impact the financial market. While some leaders view this moment…
Mitchell Jacobson Buys 22,870 Shares of MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Stock
MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (NYSE:MSM - Get Free Report) Director Mitchell Jacobson purchased 22,870 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 18th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $84.96 per share…
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