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Bill Ackman Says Alphabet Stake Sale Wasn't a Bet Against Google — Then Reveals Bullish Microsoft Bet

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman liquidated his Alphabet position to build a £1.58bn ($2.09bn) Microsoft stake at 21 times forward earnings.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates Foundation fully exits Microsoft, sells final $3.2 billion stake

After over 25 years, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has divested its final 7.7 million Microsoft shares, valued at $3.2 billion. This marks the end of Microsoft stock's long-standing dominance in the foundation's portfolio as it transitions to disbursing its endowment by 2045.

The Economic Times

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end this week lower as tech stocks slide, Treasury yields and oil prices climb after Trump-Xi China summit disappoints investors - US stock market performance today May 15

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a sell-off on Friday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones closing lower. Technology stocks led the declines as investors took profits, while rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns added pressure. Disappointment over the Trump-Xi summit…

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Flipkart puts IPO on ice; Rapido's $240 million raise

Flipkart has hit pause on its IPO in a jittery market. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square takes stake in Microsoft, citing 'compelling' valuation

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's fund Pershing Square is revealing a new investment in Microsoft. Ackman believes the tech giant is undervalued. He sees strong future growth from its cloud and productivity businesses. Pershing began buying Microsoft shares earlier this year.

The Economic Times

‘Every Company Is an AI Company Today,’ Billionaire Bill Ackman Says. Here’s What’s Driving Pershing Square’s Big Bet on Meta Platforms.

Bill Ackman believes that companies not integrating AI into their business models will be left in the dust. That's why he's betting big on Meta.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPOs Promise to Bring Hedge Fund Results to Retail Investors, but Institutions Dominated the Offerings

The dual Pershing Square IPO marked the largest closed-end fund IPO ever recorded in American financial markets.

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Bill Ackman Puts 30% Of His Portfolio In Two AI Stocks With Up To 100% Upside — Should You Invest?

Bill Ackman invests 30% of his portfolio in Meta and Uber, betting on their AI potential. Analysts predict significant upside for both stocks, driven by AI advancements.

International Business Times UK

How Bill Ackman Turned $27M Into $2.5B In 10 Days During COVID-19 Pandemic

Bill Ackman made a historic $2.5 billion by purchasing credit default swaps during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing his market foresight.

International Business Times UK

One man can kill Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group—and no one knows what he’ll do

The $64 billion fight for the label behind Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish comes down to a single French billionaire.

Fortune

Trump-backer Bill Ackman makes pitch to buy record label that is home to Taylor Swift, Drake and Adele

Bill Ackman, once a Democrat supporter, backed Trump in 2024, calling him ‘the most pro-business president’

The Independent UK

Bill Ackman proposes €56 billion acquisition of Universal Music Group

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing.

Euronews

US billionaire plots £48bn takeover of Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square investment vehicle has proposed a deal to take control of the Dutch-US business, which runs Abbey Road studios.

Evening Standard

Billionaire investor plots huge £48bn takeover of Universal Music Group

UMG boasts an extensive catalogue featuring artists from The Beatles and Queen to Adele, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar

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Universal Music, home to Taylor Swift and Drake, receives €55bn takeover offer

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square claims world’s biggest music company has suffered because of delay of US listing

International Business Times UK

Buying SpaceX Shares Early? Not All 'Pre-IPO' Deals Are Real Equity

SpaceX is planning a $1.75 trillion IPO, potentially the largest in history. Learn what retail investors need to know about the pre-IPO market and potential risks.

International Business Times UK

Michael Burry Concurs With Bill Ackman Over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac's Potential 10X Returns

Bill Ackman and Michael Burry see Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as undervalued, predicting potential 10X returns in the near term.

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Pershing Square IPO: Should You Buy the PSUS Shares?

Bill Ackman took his Pershing Square hedge fund firm public in a rare "combined IPO" with a new closed-end fund. Here's what investors need to know.

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International Business Times UK

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Files for IPO, Says he Wants to Build a Modern Berkshire Hathaway

Bill Ackman taking Pershing Square public could be the first step of his plans to create a new-age Berkshire Hathaway by leveraging permanent capital

Fortune

Bill Ackman is a self-described ‘Buffett devotee’—and wants his $28 billion Pershing empire to be the ‘modern-day’ Berkshire

Taking Pershing Square public may be his boldest step yet toward emulating Buffett’s playbook.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Is Betting Big on Meta Platforms Stock. Should You?

Bill Ackman’s roughly $2 billion Meta stake, equal to about 10% of Pershing Square’s capital, reflects a high‑conviction bet that the market is underestimating Meta’s AI‑driven cash machine, with Q4 revenue up 24% to nearly $60 billion.

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Bill Ackman Has a Bold Idea for a SpaceX IPO That Would Reward Tesla Stockholders. What Is a SPARC, and Does It Make TSLA a Buy Now?

Bill Ackman’s proposal to take SpaceX public via a SPARC could give Tesla shareholders early access to SpaceX, but investors must weigh how realistic the plan is and whether it meaningfully strengthens the case to buy TSLA stock today.

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Billionaire Investor Battle: Comparing How Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman Invest

Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, has historically invested in a very different manner than Warren Buffett, the legendary investor dubbed the "Oracle of Omaha."

Fortune

Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman is reportedly readying Pershing Square and a new fund to go public as soon as early next year

Ackman plans to orchestrate a double public offering as soon as early next year, the Wall Street Journal reported.

International Business Times UK

Bill Ackman's Bet on Beleaguered Hertz is Up 90% as Stock Jumps 35% After First Profits in Two Years

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has bought over 15.2 million Hertz shares since Q4 2024, with profits exceeding 90% after the company reports its first profits in two years.

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