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Ahead of Nvidia’s Q4 FY2026 report (due Feb 25), hedge funds increased NVDA holdings by about 1.6 million shares, lifting the Hedge Fund Confidence Signal to Positive and signaling optimism on AI‑chip and data‑center demand. Wall Street expects EPS of $1.52 and revenue of $65.67B, and TipRanks’ consensus shows Nvidia as a Strong Buy with a target of $261.84 (~39% upside).
Hedge fund Pershing Square, led by Bill Ackman, posted a 34% return last year and is backing a roughly $2 billion stake in Meta Platforms, arguing that AI-driven efficiency and long‑term upside justify the bet despite an AI-driven market selloff. Ackman positions Meta as a Buffett-like value play at about 27x earnings, noting recent AI spending could pay off over time. The move follows prior bets such as on Amazon, and adds a concentrated, high-conviction stake to Pershing’s portfolio.
ImmunityBio reported 2025 revenue of about $113 million, a 700% year-over-year increase, with Q4 revenue of $38.3 million up 431% driven by rapid scaling of lead oncology therapy Anktiva; major funds such as Citadel and Renaissance increased their holdings, signaling investors are betting on faster commercialization rather than trial risk as the stock climbs year-to-date.
Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 after a cash bleed from its Neiman Marcus deal, leaving distressed bonds once snapped up by hedge funds trading at pennies on the dollar. The post-bankruptcy financing package totals about $1.75 billion (including $1.5 billion from senior secured lenders), which could support a turnaround, but recoveries for unsecured creditors and equity holders remain highly uncertain as lenders weigh their bets and challengers like Amazon push back on funding access. This episode underscores the risk of “catching a falling knife” in debt markets.
The article discusses the involvement of hedge funds in Venezuela, highlighting their investment strategies and the impact on the country's economy.
Hedge funds are profiting from the surge in Venezuela's bonds, highlighting increased investor interest and potential risk in emerging markets. The article discusses the recent performance of Venezuelan debt and its impact on hedge fund strategies.
In 2025, major hedge funds like D.E. Shaw, Bridgewater, and Balyasny achieved significant double-digit returns, driven by a strong stock market rally fueled by AI enthusiasm and market volatility, with Bridgewater's Pure Alpha fund posting a record 34% gain.
Hedge funds posted strong gains in 2025, with Bridgewater's Pure Alpha II fund achieving a record 34% return and D.E. Shaw's strategies gaining up to 28%, driven by US stock surges and market volatility amid trade wars, marking one of the best industry performances in five years.
As US debt surpasses $38 trillion, the shift from foreign government holders to profit-driven private investors and hedge funds increases market volatility and financial fragility, with experts warning that relying on financial engineering and false hopes won't sustain the economy without credible deficit control plans.
The US debt has surged to $38 trillion, with a significant shift from foreign governments to private investors and hedge funds, raising concerns about market stability and the potential for increased volatility, as experts warn that the era of easy borrowing is over and call for credible fiscal reforms.
In 2025, equity long/short hedge funds, especially those focused on healthcare, led the industry, but experts warn of ongoing correlations with broader markets, emphasizing the importance of diversification for investors.
Hedge fund billionaires are facing a talent shortage and are offering unprecedented pay and perks to retain top portfolio managers, shifting industry culture from cutthroat to loyalty-focused, amid a broader industry growth and competition for skilled talent.
Hedge fund assets have reached a record $5 trillion with significant inflows of nearly $34 billion in Q3 2025, driven by strong returns, increased interest in alternatives, and gains in cryptocurrency funds, marking the most substantial quarterly inflow since 2007.
Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, states that generative AI has not yet helped hedge funds produce alpha or significantly impact the industry, emphasizing that it enhances productivity but falls short in uncovering market-beating returns.
Cantor Fitzgerald is renegotiating the terms of its acquisition of UBS's O’Connor hedge fund unit due to significant losses from the bankruptcy of First Brands Group, including discussions to exclude a risky strategy and lower the purchase price, amid broader concerns about trade finance sector risks and UBS's financial stability.