The Latest Breaking News from Pershing Square

Why Bill Ackman Thinks the Selloff in Microsoft Stock Is Misguided

Bill Ackman is buying Microsoft after a 14% YTD drop, betting that AI spending fears have pushed MSFT stock into a better entry zone.

Barchart · May 20

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 · May 18

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 · May 17

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.

Barchart · Apr 29

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 · Apr 28

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 · Apr 23

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 · Apr 17

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 · Apr 7

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 · Apr 7

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 · Apr 7