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Starboard takes a stake in Tripadvisor. How the activist may bolster value

CNBC: Investing

Since its spinoff from Expedia in 2011 and up until just a few months ago, Tripadvisor had poor governance: a controlled ownership by Liberty Media Corp, a dual class share structure and weak shareholder protections such as a plurality voting standard. There are a few explanations behind this valuation disconnect.

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C8 Technologies enhances FX hedging platform with carry strategies

The TRADE

The platform is managed by Jonathan Webb, who previously served as head of FX strategy at Jefferies. He has also worked as a FX portfolio manager/proprietary trader at banks and hedge funds, including HSBC, Credit Suisse and Bank of America. “At

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Derivatives: Types of Derivatives, Concepts, and Risks

Peak Frameworks

For example, during the European debt crisis in 2011, Greece entered into a currency swap with Goldman Sachs, which had the effect of concealing the true extent of its debt and exacerbating the severity of the crisis when it was discovered. They provide avenues for hedging, speculation, and achieving arbitrage.

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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Depending on your personality, skill set, and long-term goals, these single-manager funds or “hybrid funds” could be perfect or far from ideal: What Are Single-Manager Hedge Funds? By contrast, a top multi-manager hedge fund would post more consistent results but probably wouldn’t outperform the S&P by 5% annually over 14 years.