Hedge Funds

Hedge-fund backed MNG Enterprises Inc., known for buying newspapers and slashing costs, is trying to acquire publisher Gannett Co. Inc (NYSE: GCI), arguing that the chain’s leadership team has overseen a large loss in value. The offer, made Monday by MNG — better known by the name...

Sears Holding Corp (OTC: SHLDQ) Chairman Eddie Lampert has until 4 p.m. Wednesday to come up with a $120 million cash down payment in a last-minute bid to keep the iconic retail chain in existence. Sears agreed in principle Tuesday to consider Lampert’s latest takeover bid —...

Shares of discount retailer Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) rose Monday following the news of involvement of activist investor Starboard Value. What Happened In order to unlock value, Dollar Tree has to explore strategic opportunities for its underperforming Family Dollar business and test...

The huge sell-off in the U.S. stock market this week has gotten the attention of both investors and market experts. Billionaire Omega Advisors hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman called out the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday for its role in the volatility. What He Said Cooperman...

After months of back-and-forth between Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE: CPB) and activist investor Third Point LLC regarding the addition of board members and company involvement, the two have reached a deal.  What Happened Following its annual shareholder meeting Nov. 29, Campbell will...

The latest round of 13F filings from institutional investors is out, revealing to the world the stocks that some of the richest and most successful investors have been buying and selling. Takeaways From 13F Season Investors who follow particular fund managers can easily look up what each was buying...