Oaktree Capital Trades Key Positions in 4Q14
Oaktree Capital is an investment management firm that focuses on alternative markets. Store Capital (STOR) ranked among the fund’s top holdings in 4Q14.
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Citadel Advisors Reduces Position in Archer Daniels Midland
The Archer Daniels Midland Company is a processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities.
Highlights of Citadel Advisors’ 4Q14 Portfolio
Citadel Advisors’ 4Q14 portfolio increased by 3.63% to $82.66 billion from $76.77 billion in 3Q14.
Blue Ridge Capital Opens New Position in Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance is a firm created by the merger of Walgreens and Alliance Boots in December 2014.
Steven Cohen and Point72 Asset Management’s 4Q14 Positions
Steven Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management disclosed new positions in its 13F filing last month. The fund’s portfolio increased by 7.25% to $14.25 billion in 4Q14.
Eminence Capital Reduces Position in eBay
During the fourth quarter of 2014, Eminence Capital lowered its stake in eBay (EBAY). The company accounted for 2.55% of the fund’s 4Q14 portfolio.
Fairholme Capital Exits Stake in KKR
For the fourth quarter of 2014, KKR reported a net loss of $0.6 million, compared to net income of $277.9 million in 4Q13.
Christie’s Maintains Lead over Sotheby’s
While Sotheby’s was facing Daniel Loeb’s activist pressure, the new management team at Christie’s was implementing a global strategy.
ValueAct Capital Lowers Stake in Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a leader in the design, production, and support of communications and aviation electronics for commercial and military customers worldwide.
Analyzing Viking Global Investors’ Positions in 4Q14
Viking Global Investors is an US-based hedge fund. The total value of Viking Global’s US long portfolio decreased to $21.78 billion in 4Q14.
How Cadence generates a steady revenue stream
Aggressive acquisitions and a focus on systems enabled Cadence to grow its revenues at a faster pace than its competition in the last five years.
A summary of Caxton Associates’ key 4Q14 holdings
Caxton Associates’ portfolio fell from $3.04 billion in 3Q14 to $1.29 billion in 4Q14.
Why Sandell wants a spin-off of Brookdale’s real estate assets
Sandell has proposed a spin-off of Brookdale’s real estate assets into an REIT. It’s a tax-free spin-off that avoids double taxation on income distribution.
How Lear became one of the largest automotive parts suppliers
Lear (LEA) is one of the largest automotive parts suppliers with FY14 revenues of $17.7 billion.
Calvin Klein’s financial performance and growth opportunities
Calvin Klein’s North American operations had a 2% increase in same-store sales growth. However, the international operations decreased by 4%.
Assessing Tommy Hilfiger’s business performance
PVH Corp. (PVH) gets ~44% of its revenue from Tommy Hilfiger’s business division. It’s the largest of all three of the reporting segments.
Tommy Hilfiger—the proven lifestyle brand
Tommy Hilfiger was founded in 1985. Along with Calvin Klein, it’s one of PVH’s two flagship brands. For 2013, Tommy Hilfiger’s global retail sales were $6.4 billion.
Analyzing the Calvin Klein business
Products sold under the Calvin Klein banner had gross revenue of $7.8 billion in 2013. Of the revenue, PVH reported $2.8 billion.
Why Illumina’s outlook is so bright
Illumina’s outlook is outstanding, as it has posted excellent 3Q14 results and its earnings continue to be bullish.
Analyzing Bridgewater Associates’ positions in 3Q14
Bridgewater Associates is an American hedge fund. It was founded in 1975 by Ray Dalio. The firm manages ~$157 billion in global investments.
Is Teradyne fairly valued relative to its peers?
Presently, ten analysts have given Teradyne a buy rating, and four have issued a neutral rating, for a consensus target price of $22.17.
Overview of SandRidge Energy
SandRidge is expanding its low-cost multilateral program and is successfully extending its mid-continent resource base with Chester and Woodford production.
Teradyne boasts encouraging market share gains
Teradyne has about 26% share of the $470-million memory testing market. The company expects to gain 3 to 5 points of share this year.
Highlights of Renaissance Technologies’ key positions in 3Q14
Renaissance Technologies is an investment management firm. The fund’s portfolio decreased to $36.52 billion in the third quarter—compared to $42.89 billion in the second quarter.
Tiger Global starts new position in Mobileye
Mobileye, the Israel-based vehicle safety technology company, earned gross proceeds from its initial public offering of $1.023 billion.
Must-know: Tiger Global Management’s holdings in 3Q14
Tiger Global Management’s holdings included 48 stocks during the third quarter. The size of the fund’s US long portfolio fell slightly from $7.8 billion to $7.5 billion.
Soros Fund Management significantly lowers position in Herbalife
As of 3Q14, Herbalife sold its products in 91 countries to and through a network of 3.9 million independent members, including 0.2 million in China.