August 1, 2026
Investing

Asset manager Janus Henderson gets bought by Trian, General Catalyst for $7.4 billion

Nelson Petz, Founding Partner and CEO of Trian Partners, speaking at the 14th CNBC Delivery Alpha Investor Summit in New York City on Nov. 13th, 2024. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Asset manager Janus Henderson agreed to be acquired by investors Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst, the companies announced Monday. Trian and General Catalyst will […]

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CEOs want to be social media influencers. Not everyone is on board.

Vladimir Godnik | Fstop | Getty Images For years, Braden Wallake has posted everything from business lessons to animal pictures on his LinkedIn page. A fateful midweek post on a late-summer day stopped the marketing executive in his tracks. Wallake shared a teary-eyed selfie with a message about his feelings after laying off staff. Just […]

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Three top Wall Street analysts stay bullish on Nvidia stock. Here’s why

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) is considered to be one of the key beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, thanks to robust demand for its advanced graphics processing units (GPUs). The stock has been under pressure recently due to concerns about valuations of AI plays and growing competition in […]

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Abel takes over for Buffett in less than two weeks. Wall Street has some advice for new Berkshire CEO

(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) With Warren Buffett’s planned departure as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO less than two weeks away, some on Wall Street have advice for incoming CEO […]

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Activist Ananym Capital urges LKQ to sell its European auto parts business

Company: LKQ Corp. (LKQ) Business: LKQ engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: wholesale-North America, Europe, specialty, and self service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well […]

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Friday could be a wild day of trading on Wall Street. Here’s why

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Dec. 17, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Wall Street could be in for a volatile end to the week as traders brace for what Goldman Sachs says will be the largest options expiration on record. Options expiration days are […]

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Baron Capital rolls out five active ETFs, SpaceX becomes the firm’s biggest investment

Baron Capital on Monday launched five actively managed exchange-traded funds, betting that its long-term record – including a large, early investment in SpaceX – will translate to growing demand for active strategies in an ETF format. The new funds – the Baron First Principles ETF (RONB), Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF (BCGD), Baron SMID Cap […]

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Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced returns

Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Miami, RK Centers shopping mall, business sign, CVS Pharmacy retail store, drugstore chain prescription medicine. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The U.S. Federal Reserve cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, lowering borrowing costs for the third […]

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Activist Starboard reveals 5% stake in Clearwater as tech company reviews its options

Sandeep Sahai, CEO of Clearwater Analytics, at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 24, 2021. Source: NYSE Company: Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) Business: Clearwater Analytics Holdings is a provider of comprehensive cloud-native platforms for institutional investors across global public and private markets. The company’s single-instance, multi-tenant architecture delivers real-time data and artificial intelligence-driven insights […]

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End of ‘The Berkshire Way’? Combs’ departure isn’t only big change as Buffett transition nears

(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Todd Combs’ surprise departure from Berkshire Hathaway got most of the attention when it was announced this week. There were also, however, several additional personnel […]

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