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Weather derivatives are attracting renewed interest as growing renewable energy generation and increased climate volatility drive demand for new risk management tools, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The cost of financing leveraged equity positions is climbing as strong investor demand for US stocks stretches banks’ balance-sheet capacity, raising questions over the sustainability of the market rally according to Bloomberg.
Companies targeted by activist investors through private engagement are outperforming their peers, according to new research from Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), highlighting the growing influence of so-called “quiet activism” across European markets.
Wendy’s shares surged as retail traders piled into the stock, reviving concerns that heavy short interest could fuel another meme-stock style rally, according to a report by the WSJ.
Asian markets opened lower on Friday after renewed selling in US technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment, with semiconductor names leading regional declines as markets continued to navigate volatility, according to a report by Bloomberg
Fortem Capital has launched the Fortem Capital Managed Futures Fund, a daily-dealing UCITS strategy designed to provide investors with lower-cost access to managed futures while addressing some of the challenges associated with traditional CTA allocations.
Activist hedge funds are increasingly challenging proposed mergers and acquisitions, using litigation, proxy campaigns and public pressure to influence deal terms and outcomes as M&A activity accelerates globally.
Moreton Capital Partners (MCP) led by Les Finemore (pictured), a quantitative and physical commodities specialist, has launched the MCP Special Opportunities Fund, a Cayman-domiciled strategy designed to capitalise on weather-driven dislocations across global commodity markets.
Goldman Sachs is on track to generate more than $5bn in equities trading revenue during the second quarter, putting the Wall Street bank within reach of another near-record performance as heightened market volatility continues to drive client activity, according to a report by Bloomberg.Â
SPS Commerce is evaluating a potential sale of the business following increasing pressure from activist shareholders, according to a report by Reuters.
