Monthly Archives: May 2026
Pershing Square Goes Public: Bill Ackman’s IPO Signals a New Era for Hedge Funds:
(HedgeCo.Net) In what may prove to be one of the most consequential structural shifts in modern asset management, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management has officially filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The move, long rumored but never […]
Private Credit Hits $2.8 Trillion: The Golden Age of Direct Lending Accelerates:
(HedgeCo.Net) The global private credit market has reached a defining inflection point. What was once considered a niche corner of the alternative investment universe has now surged to an estimated $2.8 trillion in assets under management, firmly establishing itself as […]
The 401(k) Floodgates Open: A Landmark Shift That Could Redefine Retirement Investing:
(HedgeCo.Net) A long-standing barrier in the American retirement system may finally be breaking down. In a landmark move, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued proposed regulatory guidance that introduces a “presumption of prudence” for fiduciaries considering the inclusion of private market […]
Lazard Acquires Campbell Lutyens: A Defining Deal in the Race to Dominate Private Capital:
(HedgeCo.Net) In a move that underscores the accelerating consolidation of the private capital ecosystem, Lazard has announced the acquisition of Campbell Lutyens for approximately $575 million. The transaction represents far more than a simple expansion of capabilities—it signals a structural shift in how capital […]
Crypto’s Struggle vs. Commodities: Why Capital Is Rotating Back to “Hard Assets”
(HedgeCo.Net) A notable shift is unfolding across global markets—one that is forcing investors to reconsider some of the most widely held assumptions of the past decade. While commodities are surging amid renewed inflation pressures, geopolitical instability, and supply constraints, major […]
Stock futures inch lower as investors review earnings, brace for inflation report: Live updates
(CNBC) U.S. stock futures ticked lower Friday as investors reviewed a flurry of corporate earnings ahead of a key inflation report. Wall Street was also headed for a losing week after what has been a stellar month for stocks. Dow […]
Fed’s favorite inflation gauge is expected to show very slow progress on Friday
(CNBC) Inflation is taking baby steps towards coming back to where policymakers want it, with a report due Friday expected to show more of that creeping progress. The Commerce Department’s measure of personal consumption expenditures prices is expected to show […]
Trump Media shares tumble after Donald Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts
(CNBC) Trump Media shares fell as much as 15% in extended trading on Thursday after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his criminal hush money trial. The stock, which […]
Hedge funds sell-off US cyclical stocks at fastest rate this year
(Hedgeweek) Hedge funds sold off US cyclical stocks at the fastest rate seen so far this year last week, also kicking off their largest sell-off of US industrial stocks in more than 10 years, according to a report by Morningstar. […]
MongoDB shares sink 23% after management trims guidance
(CNBC) MongoDB’s revenue grew 22% year over year in the fiscal first quarter, which ended on April 30, according to a statement. Growth slowed for the third consecutive quarter. It was 57% two years ago. The company had a net loss […]
Dell shares fall despite growing AI server business
(CNBC) Dell reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates for earnings and sales, as the company has emerged as one of the top vendors for artificial intelligence servers. Shares fell about 12% in extended trading at one point before recovering. When […]