Managers
Bridgewater Associates has chosen five finalists from five countries for its “Forecasting the Future” talent initiative, offering $25,000 awards and potential employment opportunities at the $92bn macro hedge fund, according to a report by Reuters.
Hedge fund Jain Global has made its first significant move into physical natural gas trading through the acquisition of wholesale marketing firm Anahau Energy, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
James Fishback, a former analyst at David Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital, has admitted to sharing confidential fund information and agreed to cover the hedge fund’s legal costs in a lawsuit filed against him, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge funds have adopted a bearish stance on London cocoa for the first time in three years, reflecting expectations of stronger global supplies following a historic crunch in West Africa, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Elliott Investment Management is exploring strategic options for Ark Data Centres, the UK operator it has owned since 2012, in a deal that could value the business at more than £3bn ($4bn), according to a report by Reuters.
Activist hedge fund Irenic Capital Management has taken a roughly 2% stake in financial reporting software provider Workiva (NYSE: WK) and is pressing for governance changes, improved profitability, and a potential sale, according to a report by reuters.
London-based multi-manager hedge fund Eisler Capital is set to shut down after struggling to meet performance expectations and facing rising costs to attract and retain top trading talent, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Global hedge funds saw their largest weekly selloff in emerging Asia equities in more than five months last week, as investors trimmed positions ahead of the region’s major holiday season, according to a report by Reuters citing a Goldman Sachs client note.
Activist hedge fund Engine Capital has disclosed a roughly 3% stake in Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest US providers of mental health services, calling for a board refresh and a strategic review of the company’s assets, according to a report by the Financial Times.
David Einhorn, founder of hedge fund Greenlight Capital, has warned that the massive spending spree on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure could lead to significant capital destruction, even if the technology ultimately proves transformative, according to a report by Bloomberg.
