Two Mergers Gave Hedge Funds A Much Needed Breather Yesterday
Two merger announcements helped drive the market higher yesterday, providing investors a brief respite after a brutal August.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Swallows AOL: Do Hedge Funds Like Verizon?
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has completed its acquisition of AOL, Inc.
SanDisk Corporation (SNDK), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), and AOL, Inc. (AOL) Among David Cohen and Harold Levy’s Favorite Tech Picks
Iridian Asset Management was founded in 1996 by David Cohen and Harold Levy who each have investment industry experience of more than 20 years.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), Staples, Inc. (SPLS), and AOL, Inc. (AOL) Among Activist Jeff Smith’s Worst Performing Picks in Q1
Jeffrey Smith’s Starboard Value LP had a solid first quarter, with its 16 long positions in stocks with a market cap above $1.0 billion delivering weighted average returns of...
James Pallotta’s Raptor Capital Hits Homerun with Hospira, Inc. (HSP)
Raptor Capital Management is a hedge fund founded by James Pallotta.
Here’s What Activist Investor Jeffrey Smith Had to Say About Yahoo! Inc (YHOO)
Starboard Value LP, the activist hedge fund managed by Jeffrey Smith has been a major shareholder of Yahoo! Inc.
Facebook Inc (FB) To Change The Way People Read News
We have seen this happen in the early days of the internet: giant portals like AOL, Inc. (NYSE:AOL) and Yahoo! Inc.
Starboard Insists Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Buy Back Shares, Spinoff Yahoo! Japan
Jeffrey Smith's Starboard Value, a large activist shareholder of Yahoo! Inc.
Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI), Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO): Starboard Value Crowned Activist of the Year; 2015 On Pace To Top It
Jeffrey Smith’s Starboard Capital LP was recently crowned activist of the year by The Activist Investing Annual Review 2015, an annual publication released by Activist Insight...
Why Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)’s Spinoff of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Shares Good News for Investors
Jeffrey Smith’s Starboard Capital LP has been an outspoken activist investor of Yahoo! Inc.
Starboard Value Building Pressure On Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) For Merger With AOL Inc. (AOL)
Starboard Value with its 1% stake in Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) is mounting pressure on CEO, Marissa Mayer, to initiate plans of merging with AOL, Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Pursuing AOL, Inc. (AOL) For The Online Ad Business
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is believed to have held talks with AOL, Inc.
Why Is Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Interested In AOL, Inc. (AOL)?
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is looking to expand its portfolio beyond the wireless and wireline broadband business.
2.4% of AOL, Inc. (AOL)’s Ownership Has A New Voice Of Starboard Value
The pot is starting to stir up more vigorously and AOL, Inc.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), AOL, Inc. (AOL), Energizer Holdings, Inc. (ENR) Top List of Jeff Smith’s New Positions for Q3
Jeffrey Smith's Starboard Value has published its 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, disclosing its equity portfolio for the end of the third quarter of 2014...
Yahoo! Inc (YHOO), AOL Inc (AOL): Not Even A Spark Of Love Between The Two
We've heard lots of rumors about a potential merger between Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) and AOL, Inc. (NYSE:AOL).
The Reverse Morris Trust Can Give Yahoo! Inc (YHOO) A Truly Sweet 16 Surprise
Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)’s whimsical performance in the course of the year got the company in a tough position.
Will Yahoo! Inc (YHOO) and AOL Inc (NYSE:AOL) Manage a Healthy Symbiosis or Form a Tech Frankenstein?
A big part of Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)'s market capitalization of $40.35 billion is due to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), if not even all.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Could Have A Ruby In Its Hat With Tim Armstrong’s AOL, Inc. (AOL)
Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) has been on the lookout for a merger that will pull it out from its growth troubles, and as proposed by Starboard Value, AOL, Inc.
Should Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Follow Jeff Smith’s Advice to Merge with AOL, Inc. (AOL)?
With the recent Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) IPO, following which Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) had a huge inflow of cash, regarding which it has still not disclosed its...
AOL, Inc. (AOL), F.N.B. Corp (FNB): Mid-Cap Stocks That Insiders Like
Mid-cap stocks can offer great investment opportunities when caught in time. But, how can you choose the right stock? Methods abound, and some are more effective than others.
New Revenue Streams for Old Media: Are Publishing Stocks Here to Stay?
There is no dearth of information on how the internet has disrupted the so-called Fourth Estate: the once mighty network of powerful reporters, editors, and newspaper publishers...
Apple, Facebook: We Support USA Freedom Act
Apple, Facebook: On Thursday, October 31, Apple Inc.
Here is What Hedge Funds Think About HomeAway, Inc. (AWAY)
To the average investor, there are many indicators market participants can use to watch the equity markets.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO): AOL, Inc. (AOL)’s Fundamentally Flawed Strategy
In my opinion, AOL, Inc. (NYSE:AOL) will eventually end up in bankruptcy, or selling off its parts as scrap. Its business strategy is seriously flawed. The plan at AOL, Inc.
HCI Group Inc (HCI), Safeway Inc. (SWY), AOL, Inc. (AOL): Why I Short Stocks
I've previously pointed out the risks and costs of shorting. Most investors should avoid shorting. Yet I short stocks, so an explanation is required.
AOL, Inc. (AOL): Content-Driven Internet Advertising is a Brutal Industry
AOL, Inc. (NYSE:AOL) will eventually end up in bankruptcy, or selling off its parts as scrap. Its business strategy is seriously flawed.
AOL, Inc. (AOL), Google Inc (GOOG) – Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO): The New King of News?
Many, like the New York Times Co., have given up the search for reach in favor of squeezing what readers they have for cash.
Vringo, Inc. (VRNG) News: Advertisement Patents, Royalty & Google Inc (GOOG)’s Claims
Editor's Note: Vringo, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNG), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), AOL, Inc.
Youku Tudou Inc (ADR) (YOKU): Insiders and Hedge Funds Aren’t Crazy About It
If you were to ask many market players, hedge funds are viewed as useless, old financial tools of a period lost to current times.
Sheryl Sandberg & Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
It's been a week since I brought up Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) COO Sheryl Sandberg as a rock star candidate to be Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s next CEO, and apparently ...
AOL, Inc. (AOL): Facebook Inc (FB) Remains in Denial Regarding Teen Usage
Despite numerous reports that have documented in detail how the younger generation continues to leave the leading social network, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) continues to deny losing...
AOL, Inc. (AOL): Here’s Some Bad News
Now, according to many traders, hedge funds are seen as delayed, outdated investment vehicles of an era lost to time.
Hedge Funds Aren’t Crazy About Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Anymore
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM): In today’s marketplace, there are many metrics investors can use to track Mr. Market.
What Hedge Funds Think About IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI)
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are dozens of gauges investors can use to monitor stocks.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Google Inc (GOOG): This Company Might Want To Stop This
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is rolling out the Bing for Schools pilot program, offering grade schools an ad-free search engine at no cost.
Should You Avoid Zynga Inc (ZNGA)?
At the moment, there are plenty of gauges shareholders can use to track stocks. Two of the most useful are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
Why Groupon Inc (GRPN) Should Be Added To Your Portfolio Immediately
In today’s marketplace, there are plenty of gauges market participants can use to watch Mr. Market. A duo of the best are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP)’s Richest Investors Still Believe
To many of your fellow readers, hedge funds are viewed as useless, old financial vehicles of an era lost to time.
Tech News: Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s Sales Efforts, Google Inc (GOOG) & Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Lawsuit
Come September, there will likely be two new iPhone models battling for attention: the latest version of the high-end smartphone, plus Apple Inc.
Priceline.com Inc (PCLN), AOL, Inc. (AOL), IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI): What You Want in an Internet Investment
What you want most from an Internet investment are data and transactions. Data, in the form of databases people access regularly, provides a continuing stream of income.
Facebook Inc (FB) News: Record High, Speech Recognition Tool & OpenTable Inc (OPEN)’s Agreement
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg sold about 91 million worth of shares in the social network after the stock topped its 38 initial public offering...
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Apple Inc. (AAPL): This Company’s Virtuous Circle Can Only Grow so Far
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced solid earnings for the second quarter, but didn't add enough subscribers to appease Wall Street's expectations. The shares fell.
What Do Smart Investors Think About Zynga Inc (ZNGA)?
Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA) was in 27 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March. ZNGA shareholders have witnessed an increase in hedge fund sentiment in recent months.
A Few Reasons Why Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Is Getting Better
In a few days, Marissa Mayer will mark her first anniversary as the president and CEO of Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO).
