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Breaking News: Starboard Value Throws Down Gauntlet, Aims to Shake Up Murdoch's Media Empire
Hedge fund Starboard Value is shaking up the media landscape with a bold move against News Corp. According to insiders, they've filed a...

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Sep 16, 20242 min read
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7-Eleven Showdown: Alimentation Couche-Tard Takes on Japan's Corporate Samurai
The recent move by Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) to snatch up 7&I Holdings, the company behind Japan's beloved 7-Eleven convenience...

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Sep 5, 20242 min read
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What’s New, Buenos Aires?
Inside Argentina’s Courtroom Tango Not since Eva Peron has there been such drama in Argentina. Former shareholders in the...

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Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Activist-Proofing Your Company
Tips for Being Prepared and Minimizing Disruption Directors & Boards asked Ken Squire, founder and president of 13D Monitor, how to be...

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Aug 7, 20242 min read
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China's Real Estate Rollercoaster: New-Home Sales Take a Breather, Hang on Tight!
So, it looks like the residential real estate sector in China didn't take as big of a hit in June compared to previous months. The value...

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Jul 22, 20241 min read
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The Messy World of Private Credit Valuations: Lessons from Pluralsight's Debt Debacle
So, let's talk about the messy situation surrounding Pluralsight, a workforce technology company, and its $1.7 billion debt. It seems...

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Jul 19, 20242 min read
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LondonMetric CEO Warns: Office Buildings Melting Away in Today's Market
So, here's the deal: Andrew Jones, the big boss at LondonMetric, one of the UK's top listed landlords, has a bone to pick with office...

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Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Activist Investing Takes Japan by Storm
A New Era of Shareholder Empowerment Activist investing in Japan is in high gear these days. The country, once seen as a tough and...

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Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Takeover Frenzy: Hedge Funds Sweat as Shorting UK Stocks Backfires
Hedge funds are starting to sweat profusely when it comes to shorting UK stocks. It seems they've been burned too many times by the fiery...

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Jun 14, 20242 min read
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The Bondholder Battle Royale - A Swiss Bank Saga
Well, here's a tale of financial woes and litigation drama that will leave you scratching your head. Credit Suisse bondholders are taking...

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Jun 13, 20242 min read
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China's Real Estate Woes: A Rollercoaster Ride to Recovery
China's real estate rollercoaster has been a wild ride lately, but hold on to your hats because there may be some light at the end of the...

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Jun 6, 20241 min read
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From Default to Goal: Oaktree Capital Takes Ownership of Inter Milan
Inter Milan, the legendary football club in Europe, is changing hands like a hot potato. After defaulting on a loan, the Chinese owner...

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May 29, 20242 min read
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Will New Laws Save the Day for Struggling Countries?
Unraveling New York’s Proposed Sovereign Debt Stability Act New York is cooking up a new law called the Sovereign Debt Stability Act. The...

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May 20, 20242 min read
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FTX Customers Strike Crypto Gold: Reimbursement with a Bonus
FTX customers hit the jackpot with reimbursement plan after crypto exchange's downfall Here’s some great news for FTX customers. Remember...

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May 15, 20242 min read
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Liar Liar, Bonds on Fire! Credit Suisse in Hot Water
Appaloosa Sues Credit Suisse Over $17 Billion AT1 Bond Wipeout

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May 3, 20241 min read
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Venezuela's Debt Drama: A $154 Billion Soap Opera
Venezuela's government has just hired Rothschild & Co. to help them figure out their foreign debt mess. The idea behind this move is to...

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May 2, 20242 min read
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Norfolk Southern Refuses to Be Derailed
Norfolk Southern Corp. is not one to shy away from a challenge! The railroad operator recently gave some friendly advice to activist...

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Apr 26, 20242 min read
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Activist Investors: Friend or Foe?
MacMillan Spills the Beans (and Gives Bob Iger a Wake-Up Call) In a recent chat with Yahoo Finance, Stephen MacMillan, the CEO of Hologic...

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Apr 26, 20242 min read
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Making Lemonade Out of Distressed Crypto
In 2022, FTX, one of the largest crypto exchange companies, hit a financial pothole and ended up going bankrupt. This was a bummer for...

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Apr 26, 20241 min read
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Will Activist Investor Cure Bayer’s Aches & Pains?
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical and life sciences company, is currently facing a plethora of challenges that are threatening to derail...

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Apr 3, 20242 min read
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