hedgefunds

European stock traders place their blockbuster bets in the dark

Think of an exclusive poker game where the minimum bet is close to $1 million. The stock-trading version, "dark pools"…

4 years ago

Engine No. 1 extends gains with a third seat on Exxon board

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) shareholders elected a third director nominated by hedge fund Engine No. 1 to the oil company’s…

4 years ago

AMC shares soar nearly 23% after fund buys and flips $230 mln stake

A hedge fund that helped AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC.N) raise $230 million quickly sold its stake in the world’s largest…

4 years ago

Exxon loses board seats to activist hedge fund in landmark climate vote

A tiny hedge fund dealt a major blow to Exxon Mobil Corp on Wednesday, unseating at least two board members…

5 years ago

Sustainable finance scramble reaches currency derivatives market

A rush by companies to boost their sustainability claims has reached foreign exchange markets in the form of currency hedging…

5 years ago

Some big U.S. hedge funds loaded up on SPACS, value stocks during first quarter

A number of well-known U.S. hedge funds bought value stocks and blank-check acquisition companies, selling some winners from the technology-led…

5 years ago

Burry of ‘Big Short’ fame reveals $530 mln bet against Tesla

The family office run by “Big Short” investor Michael Burry has disclosed a short position against Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) worth more than…

5 years ago