Bill Ackman

Billionaire Bill Ackman said that he was “bullish” as the money market funds hit a record, hinting that any rate cuts could direct these monies into the equity markets. What Happened: The founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., emphasized his “bullish”...

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman's wildcard doubles debut lasted just 63 minutes Wednesday as Australians Omar Jasika and Bernard Tomic routed Ackman and former Grand Slam champion Jack Sock 6-1, 7-5 in the first round of the ATP's Hall of Fame Open. What Happened: The 59-year-old...

Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) has delivered a staggering 9,644% gain from its pandemic-era lows in 2022, but CNBC's Jim Cramer believes the used-car e-retailer is only just getting started. Check out the current price of CVNA stock here. What Happened: On Tuesday, Cramer reiterated his long-term...

Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., founded and led by the billionaire Bill Ackman, has a portfolio valued at $11.930 billion, which is concentrated in these four stocks as of the end of the first quarter of 2025. What Happened: The hedge fund, with Ackman as its CEO, had 11 holdings as of...

Bill Ackman is best known for his large investments in companies that can lead to activist battles. The investor is now ready to take a break from the stock market to participate in a sports competition. What Happened: Ackman and professional tennis player Jack Sock will play doubles in the...

With Zohran Mamdani officially securing the Democratic nomination in the New York City mayoral race, centrist figures within the Democratic party, such as former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, are raising questions on the city’s future under a self-described Democratic Socialist. What Happened...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman called for a federal law requiring protesters to disclose their funding sources while commenting on the anti-immigration protests that rocked Los Angeles earlier this month. What Happened: In an X post, the Pershing Square Capital Management CEO said...

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman launched a scathing attack on Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday over his endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, the progressive Democrat who won New York City’s mayoral primary. What Happened: The hedge fund manager denied reports...

Tech bull Dan Ives believes that the markets, particularly the tech sector, will interpret the recent events in Iran as a turning point. What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Ives framed the events that took place over the weekend as “a positive” for stability and growth in the...

Top business figures such as Bill Ackman and Jason Calacanis have publicly shared their views on the “massive precision” airstrikes carried out by the U.S. military on three Iranian nuclear sites. What Happened: These strikes mark a major escalation in the ongoing international conflict...

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,...