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Paul Singer's $2 Billion Energy Power Play: Phillips 66, Suncor Among Elliott's Top Holdings
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 2:03pm | 494Paul Singer isn't tiptoeing into the energy sector, he's charging in at full throttle. In the first quarter of 2025, Elliott Investment Management hiked its energy sector exposure from 23.84% to a commanding 37.64%, making it the firm's largest allocation. Phillips 66, Suncor: Singer’s...
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Elliott Management Scores Key Win In Phillips 66 Proxy Fight As ISS Backs All Four Board Nominees Ahead Of May 21 Vote
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 12:19am | 523Activist investor Elliott Investment Management scored a victory on Monday when Institutional Shareholder Services recommended investors elect all four of Elliott’s director nominees to the Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) board, bolstering the hedge fund’s campaign for strategic changes at the...
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Activist Investor Elliott Builds $2.5 Billion Stake In Phillips 66, Pressures For Midstream Spinoff: Report
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 1:06am | 327Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has amassed a $2.5 billion stake in Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), significantly expanding its position in the U.S. oil refiner and intensifying pressure for operational restructuring, particularly regarding its midstream business. Elliott's latest...
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Elliott Investment Management Adds To Southwest, Western Digital, Etsy, Match Group; Trims BILL Holdings, Seadrill, BlackLine, NRG Energy In Q3
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 8:20pm | 743Elliott Investment Management was busy in the third quarter. According to a new 13-F filing with the SEC, the activist made several portfolio moves, with multiple new positions focused around travel and lodging. Here are all of Elliott’s new positions from the third quarter: Utilities Select...
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JETS ETF Takes Flight While Delta, Southwest Face Turbulence: What's Next For Airline Stocks?
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 12:54pm | 866The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:JETS) is soaring, up 51.65% over the past year, powered by strong gains in its top holdings, including Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) and Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV). The ETF just made a Golden Cross, a bullish signal signaling more upside ahead. Chart created...
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Golden Cross Takes Flight: Southwest Airlines Soars After Earnings Beat
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 1:13pm | 507Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is soaring to new heights following an impressive earnings beat and a fresh alliance with activist investor Elliott Investment Management. In its recent earnings report, the airline posted a 5.3% increase in total operating revenue, hitting $6.87 billion —...
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Southwest Airlines In Settlement Talks With Activist Investor Elliott Management To Avoid Proxy Fight For Board Control: Report
Sunday, October 20, 2024 - 12:17am | 384Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) have begun discussing a potential settlement that could avoid a proxy fight for control of the airline company’s board. What Happened: Elliott has proposed a plan that involves giving it representation on the airline’s...
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Southwest Airlines Director Rakesh Gangwal Invests Over $100M In Shares Amid Elliott Management's Pressure For Leadership Changes
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 11:37pm | 556Rakesh Gangwal, a director at Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV), has made a significant investment in the company by acquiring 3.6 million shares, valued at over $100 million. This purchase comes amid mounting pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management for changes in leadership....
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Elliott Investment Secures Enough Shares To Call Special Meeting At Southwest Airlines Amid Leadership Dispute: Report
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 2:53am | 689Ahead of the scheduled meeting on Sept. 9, Elliott Investment Management has secured enough shares to call a special meeting at Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV). What Happened: Elliott Investment now holds 10% of Southwest Airlines’ common stock, enabling the hedge fund to call a special meeting...
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Elliott Plans Meeting With Southwest Over 'Immense' Challenges, May Push For Board Changes
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 9:29am | 420Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) plan to meet for the first time on a couple of weeks to talk about possible changes to the airline. Elliott, which holds more than 9.7% of Southwest’s voting power, said it is eager to meet with company...
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Activist Investor Elliott, Who Criticized Southwest Airlines For Poor Execution, Now Announces 7% Stake In Company Amid Talks Of Management Overhaul
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 8:31am | 472In a recent regulatory filing, Elliott Investment Management revealed that it has a beneficial ownership of 7% in Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV). What Happened: The 7% stake includes 23.3 million common shares and 18.6 million physical derivative agreements. This brings Elliott’s total...
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Tinder Parent Match Group Soars Nearly 9% In After-Hours Trading As Activist Hedge Fund Starboard Value, Led By Jeffrey Smith, Reportedly Acquires Over 6.5% Stake Amid Calls For Policy Changes
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 12:24am | 679The activist hedge fund Starboard Value which was founded in 2002 by Jeffrey Smith and Mark Mitchell with Smith serving as CEO has acquired a substantial stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH), the parent company of Tinder. The fund is urging Match Group to enhance its margins or consider a sale if...
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'Poison Pill' Activated: Southwest Airlines Counters Elliott Investment's Move With Defense Strategy
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 8:54am | 528Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) has implemented a limited-duration shareholder rights plan in response to an 11% stake by Elliott Investment Management. Gary Kelly, Executive Chairman of the Board, said, “In light of the potential for Elliott to significantly increase its position in...
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Southwest CEO Has 'No Plans To Resign' As Activist Investor Turns Screw (UPDATED)
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 5:20pm | 482Editor’s Note: The headline has been revised for clarity, and the article updated with comments from a Southwest spokesperson. Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) CEO Bob Jordan is determined to keep his top spot at the company, despite pressure from an activist investor that is looking to shake...
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Elliott Management Reportedly Builds $2B Stake In Southwest Airlines, Plans To Push For Change
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 10:15pm | 689Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor, has built a nearly $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV), and is set to advocate for changes to enhance the airline’s underperforming shares. What Happened: Elliott Investment Management, a hedge fund led by billionaire Paul...