Bill Ackman

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is advocating for direct U.S. military intervention in Gaza, proposing the deployment of Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC) B-2 Spirit bombers equipped with Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs to help Israel conclude its military campaign. What...

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman says "Iran remains an existential threat to Israel, America and the world" and insists "this is not the time to negotiate. It is time to finish the job," escalating calls for U.S. military support of Israel against Tehran. What Happened: Ackman posted the...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, whose current net worth stands at $8.07 billion, recently shared the story of one of biggest failures, and how he overcame it to emerge stronger. What Happened: Speaking on stage at the Forbes Iconoclast Summit in New York, Ackman said, “I was going through a...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and rapper Ye are calling for reconciliation between President Donald Trump and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk following their explosive public feud over Trump’s tax bill. What Happened: The Trump-Musk alliance crumbled Thursday after Musk...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is advocating for Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) to exit federal conservatorship, a status they've held since the 2008 financial crisis, arguing it would benefit the U.S. housing finance system. What Happened: In a detailed post on X,...

New ETF filings from VistaShares reveal plans to launch funds that track the top trades of Bill Ackman and Michael Burry, expanding on the firm’s existing ETFs tied to Warren Buffett‘s investments. What Happened: VistaShares may not be a household name for ETFs yet, but that could soon...

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban offers his take on why inflation hasn’t spiked to the extent that it was expected by leading economists, in response to the “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Cuban said that...

Bill Ackman, a prominent hedge fund manager, once shared a remarkable story of a New York City taxi driver who turned a $50,000 investment into nearly a $3 million retirement fund. What Happened: Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, recounted the story in episode 413 of...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital Management, established a new position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) after the stock dropped more than 30% earlier this year.  The Details: Pershing Square chief investment officer Ryan Israel told analysts on a call...

Wall Street's billionaire brigade hit turbulence in the first quarter of 2025. From Warren Buffett to George Soros, even the most iconic names couldn't dodge the drawdowns as markets rotated and profit-taking weighed down performance. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) saw a -2....

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect that Pershing Square converted its Nike stock into call options, maintaining exposure Bill Ackman could have a new love for the automotive sector with a new investment made in the first quarter and an added position to a stake from the...

The crisis at UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) continues to deepen, with a new criminal investigation by federal authorities, following the abrupt departure of its CEO, and a steep decline in stock prices. What Happened: UnitedHealth is reportedly under criminal investigation by the U.S....

Billionaire hedge-fund boss Bill Ackman hailed Sen. Ted Cruz's proposal to give every newborn American a $1,000 investment account, posting on X: "I have been a fan of this idea for years. It is great to see it finally happening." What Happened: Ackman's praise followed Cruz's CNBC clip touting the...

Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE:HHH) surged 2.78% during Wednesday pre-market, after non-Executive Director, Bill Ackman, stepped down from the Board of Directors of Universal Music Group N.V. (OTC:UMGNF). The decision comes in light of new obligations towards Howard Hughes that Ackman has undertaken...

President Donald Trump defended Qatar’s offer of a Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) 747-8 jumbo jet reportedly valued at $400 million, dismissing critics and declaring that “only a fool would not accept this gift on behalf of our Country.” What Happened: Former Republican presidential...