Jana Partners

Genentech - Avastin: clinical trials...

orglex.com     8 hrs ago          

Barry Rosenstein's JANA Partners released its 13F for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 the other day. Below are some notable moves:New 1,204,656 share stake in Century Aluminum (CENX)New 1,012,800 shares stake in Genentech...                    

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JANA Partners 13F Shows New Stakes in Genentech (DNA), Sears (SHLD), Washington Mutual (WM); Adds...

pharmiweb.co.uk     yesterday          

American Technology Research is out with a research note this morning previewing Marvell Technology's (Nasdaq: MRVL) Q2 earnings, which are expected out next Thursday, August 28, after the market close. AmTech maintains a Buy...                    

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The Top Three Activist Plays

hedgeco.net     Aug 15, 2008          

StockPickr.com - Wexford Capital is opposing the proposed acquisition of Bronco Drilling (BRNC) by Allis-Chalmers (ALY). Wexford Capital believes the deal “is not in the best interest of Bronco shareholders.” Bronco Drilling...                    

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A Difficult Summer for Hedge Funds

istockanalyst.com     Aug 5, 2008   3 related          

Since July produced the biggest monthly decline (in percent terms) for commodity prices in almost three decades, the chart to the right from today's Wall Street Journal report on lackluster hedge fund performance should show...                    

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Oil is Falling. Blame the Shorts!

portfolio.com     Aug 4, 2008   1,187 related          

Oil speculators. Legislators love to blame them for the spike in oil prices, but it's unlikely they will speak out to commend them for its reversal. Hedge fund managers and other traders reaped huge windfalls as the price of a...                    

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Hedge Funds Take On Activist Role

wsj.com     Jul 31, 2008   2 related          

Word Count: 684 | Companies Featured in This Article: CBS Market dislocations have created opportunities for hedge funds looking to profit by influencing company management. Often, though, such activists are criticized for...                    

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Convergys up after activist investor reveals stake

ibtimes.com     Jul 28, 2008   1 related          

NEW YORK - The stock of Convergys Corp. rose in Monday trading after an investment firm known for taking an active hand in affairs announced that it had bought a 9.9 percent stake in the provider of business outsourcing...                    

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MF Global silent on shareholder protest

newyorkbusiness.com     Jul 28, 2008          

Seven directors at troubled commodities broker re-elected, but company doesn’t release vote count; several shareholders had said they would withhold votes to express their lack of confidence in CEO and board. All seven...                    

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Palladon Announces Board Changes and New Hires

tmcnet.com     Jul 10, 2008   3 related          

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, July 10 / MARKET WIRE/ -- Palladon Ventures Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: PLL)(FRANKFURT: PV-1) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. John Cutler and Mr. Jared Sturdivant to the Board of Directors. In...                    

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The High Art of the Baseless Rumor

nytimes.com     Jul 8, 2008   13 related          

While rumor-mongering has long been a stock in trade on Wall Street, the new era of virtually untraceable communication has added fuel to the gossip fire, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes in his latest DealBook column. One need only...                    

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