CalSTRS backs new activist hedge fund Impactive with $250 million
(Reuters) – The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), the second largest U.S. pension fund said on Monday it made […]
U.S. fund managers brace for consumer slowdown
(Reuters) – With expectations for slowing growth escalating, U.S. fund managers are selectively avoiding stocks in consumer companies as lofty […]
U.S. court throws out BlackRock fund fees lawsuit
FILE PHOTO: A sign for BlackRock Inc hangs above their building in New York U.S., July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File […]
‘Socially Conscious’ mutual fund launches at record high
LONDON (Reuters) – A record number of ‘socially conscious’ mutual funds and exchange-traded funds were launched by asset managers last […]
Thoma Bravo raises $12.6 billion for latest private equity fund
(Reuters) – Thoma Bravo LLC, a private equity firm specializing in buying technology companies, has raised $12.6 billion for its […]
Gulfport pledges share buybacks after hedge fund demand
BOSTON (Reuters) – Natural gas and oil firm Gulfport Energy Corp said it would buy back $400 million of shares […]
Hedge fund prepares proxy fight to oust embattled PG&E’s board
(Reuters) – PG&E Corp (PCG.N) shareholder BlueMountain Capital Management LLC said on Thursday it is preparing a challenge to the embattled […]
Ashland settles proxy fight with hedge fund Cruiser Capital
BOSTON (Reuters) – Ashland Global Holdings and Cruiser Capital settled their proxy contest on Tuesday with a deal allowing the […]
BlackRock plans environmentally conscious money market fund
NEW YORK (Reuters) – BlackRock Inc is planning a new fund for investors looking to park their cash safely while […]
BlackRock plans environmentally conscious money market fund: filing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – BlackRock Inc (BLK.N) is planning a new fund for investors looking to park their cash safely […]