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AMD hedge funds show split picture in Q2: big buys, full exits
Hedge funds showed a mixed stance on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in the second quarter, with several major investors building new or larger positions while others cut exposure or exited the stock. The latest 13F filing shows that the most…
Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns? | Penn State University
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Economists have long used measures of public sentiment around the economy to forecast a wide range of key financial outcomes, like consumer spending and gross domestic product growth. Now, researchers at Penn State…
Carry Traders Pivot to Swiss Franc After Yen Volatility Spikes
Carry traders are increasingly turning to the Swiss franc in the near term for their source of funding as the threat of intervention and higher interest rates saps the appeal of borrowing in the yen. Hedge funds boosted their net short position in…
Why Is Baron Small Cap Fund Buying Wingstop (WING) Again?
Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the 'Baron Small Cap Fund.' Baron Small Cap Fund gained 12.57% (Institutional Shares) in the second quarter, trailing the Russell 2000 Growth Index's 25.71%…
WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund (NASDAQ:HYZD) Short Interest Up 50.4% in July
WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund (NASDAQ:HYZD - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 128,369 shares, an increase of 50.4% from…
Hagerty's (HGTY) Higher Growth Story Remains Mispriced?
Greenhaven Road Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund achieved an approximate 11% net return in the second quarter, indicating progress…
Strong AI Infrastructure Orders Drive Confidence in Cisco Systems (CSCO)
The London Company, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its 'The London Company Income Equity Strategy'. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rebounded in Q2, with the Russell…
M-Tron Industries: Expanding Pipeline Supports Growth (NYSE:MPTI)
M-tron Industries is rated BUY, supported by robust order backlog, strong defense demand, and a 19% EV/EBITDA discount to peers. The Company's 2Q26 revenue grew 14% YoY, with a 37% YoY increase in order backlog to $84 million, providing earnings…
Compass Diversified (CODI): Buybacks Below Value Signal Multi Bagger Potential
Greenhaven Road Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund achieved an approximate 11% net return in the second quarter, indicating progress…
Financial Firepower Signals Confidence in Copart's (CPRT) New CEO
SVN Capital, an investment management company, released its first half 2026 investor letter for 'SVN Capital Fund'. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter reflects on the macroeconomic events from 2020 to 2026, emphasizing the…
Night Recap - August 18, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Around a quarter of complaints involving sales practices received by the Consumer Council in recent years were related to drugs, medicines and supplements, with cases involving lookalike products, confusing pricing…
Who really owns your AI rollout
“IT is where AI goes to die,” said Harry Zarek. Zarek is president and founder of Compugen, a Canadian solution provider that counts about half of the country's top 300 organizations as customers. The line got a laugh during a panel…
Alpha Metallurgical (AMR) Weathers A Rough Quarter On Multiple Fronts
On August 7, Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) held its second-quarter earnings call, and the numbers told a rougher story than investors likely wanted to hear. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $25.6 million from $30 million in the first quarter…
Midland States Bancorp Stock: Improving Asset Quality Drives Earnings (NASDAQ:MSBI)
Midland States Bancorp is rated buy, driven by improving asset quality and lower credit provisions supporting higher earnings. MSBI's 4% dividend yield and 26 consecutive years of dividend growth, alongside ongoing share buybacks, offer strong…
River Markets Raises $8.5M to Build Infrastructure for Professional Prediction Market Traders
/ Block of Fame / / River Markets Raises $8.5M to Build Infrastructure for Professional Prediction Market Traders River Markets raises $8.5 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures to build trading and risk-management infrastructure for…
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