Category Archives: Syndicated
Goldman Sachs CEO expresses concern about market euphoria driven by small investors buying IPOs
(CNBC) Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon told CNBC on Tuesday that he’s concerned about the intense demand from retail investors in recent initial public offerings. “I do think we’re in a moment in time where there’s a lot […]
Barclay Hedge Fund index up 5.5% in November, 7.2% YTD
(Opalesque) The hedge fund industry reversed two consecutive months of losses in November 2020, returning 5.54% for the month, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. By comparison, the S&P 500 Total […]
Hedge Fund Stouff Capital triples assets under management
(Opalesque) After launching its first fund in October 2018, Stouff Capital is strengthening its presence with private investors and opening its doors to institutional investors. Its quantamental management strategy for global and liquid equities, with optional “convex” protection, is outperforming […]
SEC Awards More Than $300,000 to Whistleblower with Audit Responsibilities
(HedgeCo.Net) The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced an award of more than $300,000 to a whistleblower whose high-quality information and continuing assistance significantly contributed to a successful enforcement action. The whistleblower became aware of the potential securities law violations […]
U.S. hedge fund launches activist campaign against LG’s planned spin-off
(Reuters) U.S.-based hedge fund Whitebox Advisors LLC publicly opposed a spin-off plan by South Korea’s LG Corp, saying the plan “sacrifices minority shareholder return in order to resolve a family succession issue”. To read this article:
Fed will be tested in 2021 as vaccines boost U.S. economic outlook
(Reuters) If 2020 was the year the Federal Reserve overhauled its game plan for supporting the U.S. economy, 2021 will be the year its new approach gets tested should a coronavirus vaccine deliver the lift that many analysts expect. In […]
Biden calls for unity and healing after Electoral College certifies his victory
(CNBC) President-elect Joe Biden called for unity and healing in a deeply divided nation on Monday, hours after electors across the country certified his Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump. “The integrity of our elections remains intact,” said Biden. […]
Disney’s stock gets a downgrade as company begins the ‘hard part’ of meeting subscriber goals
(Marketwatch) Walt Disney Co. shares have surged recently amid optimism for the company’s ambitious streaming targets, and that’s reason enough to take a breather on the stock, according to one analyst. To read this article:
Brexit talks: Hedge funds warn of extreme volatility amid risk of “accidental” No Deal
(Hedgeweek) London-based hedge funds are warning of renewed market uncertainty, a less bullish stance on the pound and “extreme volatility” in the coming days, after EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and UK prime minister Boris Johnson agreed to […]
M&A to lead the economic recovery towards 2021: PwC
(Opalesque) PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) expects more megadeals – transactions of at least $5 billion in value – in 2021, from pharma companies acquiring early-phase or pre-commercial products in hot therapeutic areas to bank consolidation as low-interest rates persist, plus private equity […]
Where Do Hedge Funds Stand On Cloudflare, Inc. (NET)?
(Yahoo Finance) While the market driven by short-term sentiment influenced by the accommodative interest rate environment in the US, virus news and stimulus talks, many smart money investors are starting to get cautious towards the current bull run since March […]
Hedge Funds Are Highly Invested in Stocks. Here’s Why That Could Be a Problem.
(Barons) Hedge funds have been buying up stocks of late, but if history is a guide, the trend could reverse itself—and that would be a pressure point on stocks. Hedge funds’ net equity exposure has risen sharply in the second half of […]