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Niche Nuisances: Activists Who Turned Industry Expertise into an Annoying Superpower
Let's chat about an utterly captivating phenomenon in the world of investing - activist investors who really know their stuff when it...
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Apr 42 min read
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Stop the Presses: El PaÃs's Paella of Pundits, Profits and Power Plays
Alright, let's chat about this fascinating drama unfolding in Spain's media world! It's all about Prisa, the company that owns El Pais...
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Mar 242 min read
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Elliott's Corporate Chess: The Hedge Fund Shaking Up Big Business
Let's talk about Elliott Investment Management, a hedge fund that's been making some bold moves on the corporate chessboard. Elliott just...
Event-Driven.blog
Feb 192 min read
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Chihuahuas in Charge: Wall Street's Tiniest Traders Bite Off Billion-Dollar Deals
There's a fascinating trend shaking up the corporate world and it's as surprising as seeing a Chihuahua lead a pack of Great Danes. We're...
Event-Driven.blog
Feb 62 min read
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Oops, I Leveraged It Again: Private Equity's Bankruptcy Album
Let's talk about what's happening with private equity-backed companies. It's quite a story! In 2024, we saw a record number of...
Event-Driven.blog
Feb 32 min read
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Former Amazon Exec Set to Add Economic Growth to UK Prime Minister’s Cart
So, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - that's the UK's watchdog for fair business practices - just shook things up big time....
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Jan 263 min read
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Spin Cycle: CEOs Dizzying Billion-Dollar Splits Rock Corporate World
The world of corporate spinoffs is whirling faster than ever, with CEOs setting their sights on bigger, more impactful deals that do more...
Event-Driven.blog
Jan 262 min read
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Shareholder Activism's New Rhythm
The world of activist investing is going through some interesting shifts. It's like watching a well-known band evolve their sound -...
Event-Driven.blog
Jan 162 min read
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Make M&A Great Again: The Great Merger Bonanza
Let's chat about what's been going on in the M&A world, post 2024 election. The fun never ends. So, things have been kinda slow for a...
Event-Driven.blog
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Supermarket Sweep: The $20 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Spill in Aisle M&A
Less then a month since a judge blocked the tie-up between Albertsons and Kroeger, and the finger pointing has already begun. Albertson's...
Event-Driven.blog
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Automatic, Systematic, Merger-matic: Honda and Nissan's Hotwired Hookup
Honda and Nissan are revving up to go together like ramma-lamma-lamma-ka-dingity-da-dinga-dong! These two Japanese heavyweights are in...
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Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Not So Happy and Healthy: Walgreens Seeks Private Equity Cure on Wall Street Corner
There's some major drama going down in the healthcare world and Walgreens is smack in the middle of it. You know Walgreens, right? That...
Event-Driven.blog
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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It’s Just Another Merger Monday: Trump’s Election Sparks Dealmakers Funday
Whoa, talk about a wild Monday in the business world! The deal-making machine just hit turbo mode. We're looking at a whopping $35...
Event-Driven.blog
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Post-Brexit Brew: UK M&A Steeped in Action
The UK's deal scene is steaming right now! This week has seen some massive moves, with offers totaling £5.3 billion hitting the...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read
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Hindenburg's Hindenburg: When Short Sellers Crash the Billionaire Party
So, back in January 2023, this group called Hindenburg Research - they're like the financial world's whistleblowers - dropped a huge...
Event-Driven.blog
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Boardroom Boogaloo: Activists and Raiders in a Corporate Flashback
Ah, the '80s and '90s—a time when hair was big and corporate raiders like Carl Icahn were even bigger, torching their way through...
Event-Driven.blog
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Oh Thank Heaven for Plan B: 7-Eleven Parent Dodges Takeover, Stocks Up on Corporate Makeover
If you’ve been following along, here’s an update about some big changes happening at Seven & i Holdings, the company behind your local...
Event-Driven.blog
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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As the Pill Turns: Pfizer's Billion-Dollar Boardroom Cliffhanger
Let me break down this Pfizer drama for you. It's like a corporate soap opera, honestly! So, picture this: Albert Bourla, Pfizer's big...
Event-Driven.blog
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Khan't Touch This: FTC Boss Drops the Antitrust Hammer
Lina Khan, the 35-year-old powerhouse running the Federal Trade Commission for the past three years, has been stirring the pot. She's...
Event-Driven.blog
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Evolent's Love Triangle: Private Equity Fighters and a Flirtatious Health Insurer Compete for Affection
So, Evolent, a software provider based in Arlington, Virginia, is looking to get acquired after receiving a bunch of takeover inquiries....
Event-Driven.blog
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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