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TOP STORY: Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, has identified the independence of the US Federal Reserve as a critical concern in the upcoming presidential election, according to a report by Reuters citing a recent Bridgewater client commentary.
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Izzy Englander’s Millennium Management has decided to stick to its original $10bn fundraising goal for new hedge fund capital, despite attracting twice that level of investor interest, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Global hedge funds are showing a notable preference for stocks likely to benefit from a potential win by Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump, according to a report by Reuters citing recent analysis by JPMorgan.
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Activist investment firm Elliott Investment Management has entered into discussions with Southwest Airlines aimed at reaching a settlement that would prevent a proxy fight over control of the airline’s board, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
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Citadel employees have significantly increased their investment in the firm’s $45bn flagship hedge fund over the past four years, driven by strong returns and compensation lockups tied to performance, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Hedge funds are scaling back trading in response to stricter risk controls, with credit trading being the hardest hit, according to a new global survey of 100 senior hedge fund executives across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia by Beacon Platform Inc.
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Hedge fund allocators are increasingly worried about the risks of crowding, according to a new Bank of America survey, however, these same investors are consolidating their portfolios into a few large multi-manager firms, exacerbating the potential problem.
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Activist investment firm Elliott Investment Management has escalated its battle with Southwest Airlines by calling for a special meeting to vote on new board members after nominating eight new candidates who could potentially reshape the airline’s strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Hedge funds have exited bearish positions on Brent crude at the fastest pace in nearly eight years, amid heightened geopolitical risks from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from ICE Futures Europe.
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