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Sam Isreal Heads Back to Court

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Hedge fund fraudster Samuel Israel returns to court and faces 20 year-term without bail.

Hedge Funds Threaten Zarlink

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Hedge funds managed by National Bank Financial are threatening a proxy battle Zarlink.

D.E. Shaw Urges Merger

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

D.E. Shaw urges the proposed merger of chemical companies Huntsman and Hexion.

Northshore Figure to Pay $5M

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

SEC orders Northshore Asset Management's Francis Saldutti to pay more than $5 million.

Steel Partners Wins Aderans Seat

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

U.S. hedge fund firm Steel Partners wins a seat on the board of a Japanese wig maker.

Obrem Capital Puts Pressure on MDS

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Life sciences company MDS plans share buyback under pressure from hedge fund.

CSX Vote Still Unresolved

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Management at railroad CSX is calling the proxy contest at the company 'too close to call.'

Take-Two for SAC Capital

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Hedge fund firm SAC Capital discloses 5.3 percent stake in "Grand Theft Auto" maker.

Hedge Funds' Shares Count at CSX Vote

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Insurgent hedge funds allowed to vote all shares against CSX management's board slate.

ConAgra Sells Trading Unit to Ospraie

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

ConAgra completes sale of commodity trading operations to group led by hedge fund Ospraie.

Funds Get Endorsement in CSX Fight

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Hedge funds locked in a battle with CSX gloat over endorsement by a prominent proxy advisor.

Bear Stearns Managers Indicted

By James Armstrong, Staff Writer

Two managers of defunct Bear Stearns hedge funds indicted on fraud and conspiracy charges.

The Players

The Experts

Sellside is Bullish

By First Coverage

Sellside is bullish, confident and usually right.

Sellside Certainty Sinks

By First Coverage

Sellside certainty declines below par to 97 percent.

Sellside Certainty Remains Positive

By First Coverage

Sellside certainty remains positive and almost unchanged at 105 percent.

The Blogs

Suit Shorts Shareholders

By Thomas Kirchner

Class action payout still leaves shareholders short of full value.

The Deal Sleuth

By Thomas Kirchner

American Capital Strategies Pulls Out Of Merisel Buyout

Another Busted Buyout?

By Thomas Kirchner

KeyBanc's Poor Fairness Opinion In Buyout

Chicago: Oct 7

Chicago Trading

Special Reports

Where is Sam Israel?

By Paul Hayes

Former FBI agent offers advice on finding the fugitive former hedge fund manager.

PWG Best Practices

By Paladyne Systems

Hedge Fund Portfolio Pricing Best Practices

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