by Admin | May 16, 2014 | Companies
Hedge fund activists, or activist investors, often make headlines in the world of business for their begrudged presence in major global corporations. But being an activist is a good thing, right? If you’re the CEO of a large company with a floundering profit margin,...
by Admin | Nov 22, 2013 | Companies, News
Last week, activist investor Dan Loeb proved his clout when he revealed that his company, Third Point, had a stake in FedEx. The announcement caused a 1.6% gain in shares that same day (Nov. 12), with FedEx closing out at $134.63. FedEx, which was founded by CEO Fred...
by Admin | Jun 7, 2013 | Companies, News
David Petraeus, AKA General Petraeus, is sent to join Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, according to a press release from the KKR website. General Petraeus is a retired four-star general and former director of the CIA. He served more than 37 years in the U.S. Army before his...
