<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Shareholder Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[We equip modern investors with critical news, market information, and analysis on hedge fund investment, shareholder activism, M&A, and short selling.]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/all-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:15:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.shareholderdaily.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What is short selling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key takeaways: Short selling is the practice of borrowing shares and selling them in the hope of buying them back at a lower price. This strategy allows investors to profit from falling stocks, but it also carries unique risks and remains one of the most debated practices in finance. Short selling is an investment strategy that allows investors to profit when a company’s share price falls. While most investors buy shares hoping they will rise in value, short sellers take the opposite...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/what-is-short-selling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21ead11f44c606b3754e5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Learning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:24:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_041356ca7daf4994965f558129e4143b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short seller grills Pirelli on Russian ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grizzly Research alleges the tire maker earns more profit from Russia than investors realize and faces potential sanctions risks. Shares in Pirelli fell sharply after short seller Grizzly Research alleged the Italian tire maker was misleading investors over its Russian revenues and may have undisclosed ties to state-linked entities. The stock dropped more than 13% in the hours following the report’s release, before recovering after the company issued a statement rejecting the allegations. In...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/short-seller-grills-pirelli-on-russian-ties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2183b71f44c606b37462c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:16:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_a2ddf3fe740b493089226afc80869f53~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI regulation looms as Florida sues OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit marks the first state-led legal challenge against OpenAI and could help shape the future regulation of AI. Florida has become the first U.S. state to sue OpenAI, alleging that the company misled users about the risks associated with ChatGPT and seeking damages and a court order requiring changes to the company’s business practices. The lawsuit, filed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, also names CEO Sam Altman, raising the prospect of personal liability for senior...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/ai-regulation-looms-as-florida-sues-openai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21742714f1bdc71961a2cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:54:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_2b43fc7bb8644eae9e15f2a21026c8f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount bets on scale with $110bn Warner deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transaction follows Skydance's controversial Paramount takeover, marking the latest in streaming battle. Paramount has sought EU antitrust approval for its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, advancing a deal that would create one of the world's largest media and entertainment companies as legacy media companies race to compete in the streaming era. The filing marks the latest step in a $110 billion transaction that would combine a vast portfolio of television networks, film...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/paramount-bets-on-scale-with-110bn-warner-deal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20499fc9d8b2a0564ef28b</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:49:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_549be73eaa0842d28a2095d40b619195~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private equity eyes $14tn retirement market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed rule change could unlock vast new capital source for alternatives. U.S. retirement savers could soon be able to allocate portions of their 401(k) plans into private credit and cryptocurrencies if a new Department of Labor proposal passes. According to the recent proposal, the regulation would create a “safe harbor” framework to protect employers from legal liability when including alternative investments in retirement plan options. Employers would be required to follow a defined due...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/private-equity-eyes-14tn-retirement-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a203ce63473cc62ac5729b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:44:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_3d8f72dd658b4461b4a8eb6c1b8eff31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ousting CEOs doesn’t guarantee activist returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buybacks and dividends generate stronger shareholder outcomes, study finds. Board seats, CEO departures and strategic reviews are often viewed as hallmarks of successful activist campaigns, but new research from JPMorgan suggests they do not consistently generate superior, long-term shareholder returns. Some campaigns that ousted CEOs or launched strategic reviews were actually linked to negative alpha over subsequent one- and two-year periods, according to a study from JPMorgan’s EMEA...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/ousting-ceos-doesn-t-guarantee-activist-returns-study-finds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20350c345fdf6c42511726</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cde91_9127275267334afd89a955936ebb4e25~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan: Serial activists deliver strongest returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small group of repeat activists generates market-beating shareholder returns. Activism is increasingly dominated by a small group of experienced repeat campaigners, with serial activists generating materially better returns than occasional entrants to the strategy. Around 70% of activist investors were involved in just one campaign between 2018 and 2026, according to a new report by JPMorgan, while more than 80% participated in no more than two campaigns. However, the report found that...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/jpmorgan-serial-activists-deliver-strongest-returns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20249f43116cbc2f78740c</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_aa8a1510415e4662b985e8cfd9e2c7d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackstone raises $13bn Asia private equity fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund exceeds target as investors back regional growth markets. Blackstone has raised $13.1 billion for its latest Asia private equity fund, exceeding its target and marking the largest Asia-focused buyout vehicle in the firm's history. In a Tuesday press release, the alternative asset manager said Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III closed above its initial $10 billion target after attractive strong demand from institutional investors. The fund was oversubscribed and ultimately reached its...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/blackstone-raises-13bn-asia-private-equity-fund</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f4611f9e37e2aaa14b5f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:10:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_aa8e334d93f741a7a61d1130addfac11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Case tests boundaries between market commentary and securities fraud. Short seller Andrew Left has been found guilty of securities fraud, in a landmark verdict that could have significant implications for activist investors and market commentators who publicly disclose trading views. A federal jury convicted the founder of Citron Research on one count of securities fraud and 12 related counts after prosecutors alleged he misled investors about his trading positions while publishing...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/andrew-left-found-guilty-of-securities-fraud</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ec8c5d87dcf57d54992d4</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:15:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_247d914aeeb54e77b93819e3d39ae5cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliott launches Northern Star campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activist calls for strategic review amid governance and execution concerns. Elliott Investment Management has built an AU$1 billion ($715 billion) stake in Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources and is pushing for a strategic review, arguing that operational missteps and governance shortcomings have prevented shareholders from fully benefiting from record gold prices. The activist hedge fund has accumulated a roughly 4% stake, according to media reports, making it one of Elliott's...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/elliott-launches-northern-star-campaign</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e0d53d87dcf57d5480151</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:07:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_ea60b54eb8ed4cb4b5507cd03e38b9cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flutter faces £640m short bets as hedge funds turn bearish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing bearish bets highlight divide over Flutter's future growth. Hedge funds have filed a total of GBP640 million ($861 million) of short positions against Irish-American gambling company Flutter Entertainment, underscoring growing investor concerns over the company’s outlook. Recent regulatory disclosures on the London Stock Exchange show a number of prominent hedge funds holding bearish positions in Flutter, including D. E. Shaw, Two Sigma Investments, AQR Capital Management, Marshall...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/flutter-faces-640m-short-bets-as-hedge-funds-turn-bearish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e0323d87dcf57d547ec34</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_6ba1f641b61d427cb4b6b1086a56d92a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voss urges Sempra to spin off Oncor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activist says Texas utility could exceed Sempra's current valuation. Voss Capital has urged U.S. utility giant Sempra to spin off its Texas electricity transmission business Oncor Electric Delivery, arguing the move could unlock substantial shareholder value and simplify the company's structure. The Houston-based activist investor owns a less-than-1% stake in Sempra, according to a recent Reuters report, and argued that an independent Oncor could be worth up to $78 million by the end of 2028....]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/voss-urges-sempra-to-spin-off-oncor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dfd5c43a3e299a4b4ca60</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_fc7f42eb7d204a3580bb5e4995fa86a6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertitta to take Caesars private in $17.6bn deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality billionaire offers nearly 50% premium to acquire Caesars. Hospitality billionaire Tilman Fertitta is set to take Vegas giant Caesars Entertainment private in a $17.6 billion deal, including debt, marking one of the largest gaming-sector takeovers in recent years. According to a Thursday announcement, Caesars shareholders will receive $31 per share in cash, a nearly 50% premium to the stock’s closing price before the deal was first reported and about 8% to its last close on...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/fertitta-to-take-caesars-private-in-17-6bn-deal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dc7f5d87dcf57d5476e8d</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_d9c652f945834e74ae5b4930b1d32b19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliott secures Synopsys board seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The activist hopes to reverse lagging stock performance after Synopsys raises outlook. Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has won a board seat in a settlement with U.S. software company Synopsys. According to a Wednesday regulatory filing, Synopsys will expand its board from 10 to 11 directors, with Elliott Managing Partner Jesse Cohn joining the team. Cohn will also take a seat on the company’s corporate governance and nominating committee. In exchange, the activist agreed to...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/elliott-secures-synopsys-board-seat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dbd5074254bcae084cf4c</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_187270158d9f42c5852ce23ed21baf7e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB sounds alarm on hedge fund leverage threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The central bank warned leveraged funds could amplify sovereign bond stress. The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that growing hedge fund leverage in sovereign bond markets could become a threat to financial stability, raising concerns that heavily leveraged investors may amplify future market stress. In the ECB’s May Financial Stability Review, it said hedge funds have become increasingly active participants in euro-area government bond markets, often employing highly leveraged...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/ecb-sounds-alarm-on-hedge-fund-leverage-threat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1db3ec2beccd36f4d2bfe1</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_894ce43ec4f34d788f0a2585b62960da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whirlpool Corp: Sink or swim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activist pressure mounts amid weak demand and capital allocation concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/nyse-whr-whirlpool-corporation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a160d7ef3631a430c8dbadf</guid><category><![CDATA[In-Depth]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:45:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_68e2bbbc1d2146229899a35c5f3d7602~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ackman's Universal Music pursuit hits roadblock ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bolloré's opposition raises fresh doubts over Ackman's blockbuster UMG bid. French billionaire Cyrille Bolloré has publicly rejected Bill Ackman’s proposed EUR55.8 billion ($64 billion) acquisition of Universal Music Group (UMG), casting fresh doubt over the future of one of the year’s largest takeover attempts. The Bolloré family, which controls an 18.4% stake in UMG, is the company’s largest shareholder and has long been viewed as a pivotal figure in determining the fate of any takeover...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/ackman-s-universal-music-pursuit-hits-major-roadblock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dad67d87dcf57d5473c50</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_063332b971784711abd1bd74614af420~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citadel challenges rate-cut outlook as inflation pressures build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fed risks falling behind the curve, Citadel Securities warns investors. The U.S. market maker cautioned that the Federal Reserve could be forced into a more hawkish policy stance if inflation continues to accelerate, warning that policymakers risk falling behind the curve amid resilient economic growth and tight labor markets. In a recent market insight report, Citadel set the scene by pointing out that inflation pressures are beginning to rise again, economic growth remains stronger than...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/citadel-challenges-rate-cut-outlook-as-inflation-pressures-build</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1d9a647ab417a19fc07f8b</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_bb3ac39de68d4cee97e21c41227e1484~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancora threatens H.B. Fuller over AMS acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The activist has threatened a proxy fight if the deal goes through. Activist investor Ancora Holdings has threatened a proxy fight if adhesive maker H.B. Fuller attempts to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group (AMS). The company submitted a GBP600 million ($808 million) unsolicited takeover proposal for AMS in late April. AMS is a UK-based medical-products company that could help H.B. Fuller expand deeper into medical adhesives and wound-care markets, which it appears to view as...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/ancora-threatens-h-b-fuller-over-ams-acquisition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19c2a4145da5e38309dcec</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_948b60c1fcc14dc69501b3c0c5627253~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dropbox CEO to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Houston will become executive chair, with Ashraf Alkarmi set to take the reins. Dropbox CEO and Co-Founder Andrew Houston is due to step down from his leadership position and move to an executive chair role, with insider Ashraf Alkarmi set to take the helm. In a Tuesday regulatory filing, the company revealed that Houston would remain as co-CEO during a transition period, and that Michael Torres, vice president for the Chrome browser at Google, would step into the chief product officer...]]></description><link>https://www.shareholderdaily.com/post/dropbox-ceo-to-step-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19a383325ac88c49cec644</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/538920_095ac97c914240089874ef1d10c27c63~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>milesrogerson7</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>