Ben Ward

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OraSure Technologies' CFO Makes Bold Insider Purchase, Reigniting Investor Confidence
OraSure Technologies stock climbed 11% after investors became aware of its CFO Kenneth McGrath buying shares.
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12 hours ago

Masimo's Proxy Battle With Politan Capital: Activism for Positive Change or Disruption?
The implications for the med-tech’s future are being closely watched by shareholders and industry observers alike.
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21 hours ago
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JD.com Had Big-Time Options Volume on Wednesday With Traders Betting Bearishly
JD.com's recent financial results provided a glimmer of hope amid its challenges.
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1 day ago
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Chase Coleman Let the Tiger Out of the Cage in Q1 With Hot Returns
Here is a look at the most significant positions driving returns at Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global Hedge Fund.
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2 days ago

Sylebra Capital Loses Patience With 8x8's Management and Takes Activist Route to Push For Change
Palo Alto-based Sylebra Capital recently has made a transition from a passive to an active investor status in 8x8.
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4 days ago
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Investors Crowd Into Yelp Stock After TCS Capital Discloses Stake, Pushes for PE Sale or Angi Merger
Online crowd-sourced review website Yelp has found itself under the scrutiny of activist investor TCS Capital Management.
Ben Ward
9 days ago

Haverty Furniture's Recent Dividend Hike Makes It a Perfect Dividend Capture Stock
On the landscape of dividend capture strategies, where investors seek to seize fleeting profits from dividend payments, one intriguing candidate has emerged from the depths of the stock market.
Ben Ward
10 days ago

Peter Kolchinsky-led RA Capital's New Positions Feature CureVac, Mineralys, Pilant, Enliven Therapeu
RA Capital's latest quarterly 13F fund update showcases new positions in the multistage healthcare and life science-focused fund.
Ben Ward
10 days ago

SGEN, ACAD & BMEA Drove Baker Brothers Advisors' Q1 Returns as ASND and HZNP Were Culled
Baker Brothers Advisors first-quarter investment update revealed several new positions, as well as further investment into high-conviction investments.
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10 days ago
Last Updated: 10 days ago

Bird Management Directors Move to Boost Investor Sentiment With Buyback, Reverse Split
Micro mobility company Bird Global took further measures this past week to boost investor sentiment in an effort to recover its share price.
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11 days ago
Last Updated: 11 days ago

Dan Loeb's Third Point Cuts Disney and More to Bolster Tech Exposure in Q1
Daniel Loeb’s New York-based hedge fund Third Point LLC this week reported its latest trades and movements for the March quarter.
Ben Ward
16 days ago

Steve Cohen's Point72 Power Moves During Q1 Featured Walmart, Intel, Nvidia and McDonald's
Known for his razor-sharp investment acumen and legendary Wall Street prowess, Cohen has built a financial empire that leaves even the most-seasoned financiers in awe.
Ben Ward
16 days ago

Is Crosspoint Capital’s Offer Sweet Enough to Win Absolute Software’s Shareholder Votes?
Shares of Absolute Software surged on news that it had received a takeover offer from Crosspoint Capital Partners.
Ben Ward
21 days ago

Upstart Primed for Explosive Short Squeeze on Wednesday as Funding Secures Future
Upstart was still able to secure over $2 billion in funding for the platform to underpin the next phase for the company.
Ben Ward
23 days ago

AMC Ticket Sales Growth Fueled by Strong Pipeline of Box Office Titles
Movie theater chain and beloved meme stock AMC Entertainment announced robust first-quarter performance.
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25 days ago