Elliott Investment Management

In a recent regulatory filing, Elliott Investment Management revealed that it has a beneficial ownership of 7% in Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV). What Happened: The 7% stake includes 23.3 million common shares and 18.6 million physical derivative agreements. This brings Elliott’s total...

The activist hedge fund Starboard Value which was founded in 2002 by Jeffrey Smith and Mark Mitchell with Smith serving as CEO has acquired a substantial stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH), the parent company of Tinder. The fund is urging Match Group to enhance its margins or consider a sale if...

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) has implemented a limited-duration shareholder rights plan in response to an 11% stake by Elliott Investment Management. Gary Kelly, Executive Chairman of the Board, said, “In light of the potential for Elliott to significantly increase its position in...

Editor’s Note: The headline has been revised for clarity, and the article updated with comments from a Southwest spokesperson. Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) CEO Bob Jordan is determined to keep his top spot at the company, despite pressure from an activist investor that is looking to shake...

Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor, has built a nearly $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV), and is set to advocate for changes to enhance the airline’s underperforming shares. What Happened: Elliott Investment Management, a hedge fund led by billionaire Paul...

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a bold stance, buying a $2 billion stake in Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp (OTCPK:SFTBF) (OTCPK:SFTBY) and demanding a $15 billion share buyback, according to the Financial Times. The underlying message? Investors like Elliott...

Match Group, Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) stock is seeing an uptick Tuesday as Elliott Investment Management, a notable hedge fund, has acquired a significant stake in the parent company of various dating platforms, including Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and Plenty of Fish.  Elliott's...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) CEO Jack Dorsey is set to continue at the helm of the company after a board committee appointed earlier this year to look into leadership and succession recommended that the current management stays in place. What Happened: The committee, formed with the cooperation of...