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TOP STORY: Citadel Securities believes investors are underestimating the likelihood of a near-term agreement between the US and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and trigger a broad-based rally across global markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist hedge fund Voss Capital is urging Sempra Energy to spin off its Texas electricity transmission business, Oncor, arguing that the move could unlock significant shareholder value and create one of the fastest-growing standalone utilities in the US, according to a report by Reuters.
Two Sigma Investments’ primary onshore China macro strategy remained under pressure in April, extending losses after a sharp drawdown triggered by geopolitical volatility linked to the Iran conflict earlier this year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge funds now represent the majority of activity in electronically traded UK government bonds, marking a significant structural shift in one of Europe’s most important fixed income markets, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from electronic trading platform operator Tradeweb.
Activist investor Jana Partners is reportedly pressing Texas-based fintech software provider Alkami Technology to revive efforts to pursue a potential sale of the business, according to a report by Bloomberg.
AmerX, a global broker-dealer and self-clearing firm operating as one of the largest participants on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, has adde an equity research offering for institutional clients.
The European Central Bank has warned that the growing use of leverage by hedge funds in euro-area bond markets could heighten financial stability risks during periods of market stress, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Whale Rock Capital Management, the technology-focused hedge fund led by Alex Sacerdote, significantly increased its exposure to a trio of artificial intelligence infrastructure companies during the first quarter, while trimming its position in chip giant Nvidia, according to a report by Barnhart.
Pershing Square’s proposed €55bn acquisition of Universal Music Group (UMG) has suffered a major setback after the Bolloré family, the company’s largest shareholder, publicly voiced opposition to the transaction, according to a report by the Finsancial Times.
Prediction market platforms including Kalshi are increasingly targeting hedge funds and other institutional investors as they look to move beyond their retail trading base and enter the next stage of market expansion, according to a report by Reuters.
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