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Why Bill Gates Finally Sold Every Microsoft Share

For nearly 50 years, Bill Gates and Microsoft were deeply connected. The company he co-founded with Paul Allen in 1975 changed personal computing forever, built one of the world’s most powerful tech empires, and turned Gates into a global business icon. Even after leaving day-to-day leadership, the Bill & Melinda…

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Ackman and Berkshire Are Betting Against Each Other on AI

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square made big moves in top AI hyperscaler stocks in Q1, with several standing in clear contrast to Berkshire Hathaway's changes.

MarketBeat

MSFT Stock Alert: What to Know as Bill Ackman Adds Microsoft Position

Microsoft shares rally as Bill Ackman discloses a new stake in the behemoth. Here’s why the billionaire hedge fund manager is bullish on MSFT stock.

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Bill Ackman Says Alphabet Stake Sale Wasn't a Bet Against Google — Then Reveals Bullish Microsoft Bet

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman liquidated his Alphabet position to build a £1.58bn ($2.09bn) Microsoft stake at 21 times forward earnings.

International Business Times UK

Why Bill Gates's Full Microsoft Exit Shouldn't Have Come as a Surprise — Final $3.2 Billion Sale Ends Era

The Gates Foundation Trust has sold its remaining Microsoft shares, marking a strategic shift as it plans to increase its annual budget and close by 2045.

International Business Times UK

Microsoft Stock Is an AI Bargain That Investors Are Missing

Microsoft trades at a more attractive valuation relative to peers like Alphabet and Amazon.

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Bill Gates Foundation fully exits Microsoft, sells final $3.2 billion stake

After over 25 years, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has divested its final 7.7 million Microsoft shares, valued at $3.2 billion. This marks the end of Microsoft stock's long-standing dominance in the foundation's portfolio as it transitions to disbursing its endowment by 2045.

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Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end this week lower as tech stocks slide, Treasury yields and oil prices climb after Trump-Xi China summit disappoints investors - US stock market performance today May 15

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a sell-off on Friday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones closing lower. Technology stocks led the declines as investors took profits, while rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns added pressure. Disappointment over the Trump-Xi summit…

The Economic Times

Stocks Sink as Treasury Yields Spike: Stock Market Today

Spiking Treasury yields and profit-taking in the tech sector pressured the main indexes on Friday, though they managed to extend their weekly win streaks.

Kiplinger

Bill Ackman has been quietly buying Microsoft since February, when AI fears were dragging the stock

The Pershing Square founder is betting that investors are wrong about Microsoft's Azure growth and $190 billion capex budget.

Fortune

Flipkart puts IPO on ice; Rapido's $240 million raise

Flipkart has hit pause on its IPO in a jittery market. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square takes stake in Microsoft, citing 'compelling' valuation

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's fund Pershing Square is revealing a new investment in Microsoft. Ackman believes the tech giant is undervalued. He sees strong future growth from its cloud and productivity businesses. Pershing began buying Microsoft shares earlier this year.

The Economic Times

‘Every Company Is an AI Company Today,’ Billionaire Bill Ackman Says. Here’s What’s Driving Pershing Square’s Big Bet on Meta Platforms.

Bill Ackman believes that companies not integrating AI into their business models will be left in the dust. That's why he's betting big on Meta.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPOs Promise to Bring Hedge Fund Results to Retail Investors, but Institutions Dominated the Offerings

The dual Pershing Square IPO marked the largest closed-end fund IPO ever recorded in American financial markets.

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International Business Times UK

Bill Ackman Puts 30% Of His Portfolio In Two AI Stocks With Up To 100% Upside — Should You Invest?

Bill Ackman invests 30% of his portfolio in Meta and Uber, betting on their AI potential. Analysts predict significant upside for both stocks, driven by AI advancements.

Kiplinger

Nasdaq Notches Another New All-Time High: Stock Market Today

Two of the three main U.S. equity indexes hit new all-time highs at the start of a big week for earnings and interest rates.

Fortune

Ken Griffin fires back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'tax the rich' video featuring his $238 million penthouse

Citadel's COO subtly hinted the company may forgo a potential $6 billion investment in Midtown Manhattan after the NYC Mayor vowed to "tax the rich."

International Business Times UK

How Bill Ackman Turned $27M Into $2.5B In 10 Days During COVID-19 Pandemic

Bill Ackman made a historic $2.5 billion by purchasing credit default swaps during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing his market foresight.

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Michael Burry Bets On PayPal As X Money Threat Looms — Sees Mispricing Opportunity

PayPal's stock rose after Michael Burry disclosed a 3.5% stake amid activist buzz and competition from Elon Musk's X Money, while legal challenges and CEO departure add to the uncertainty.

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Pershing Square USA IPO: What Is the PSUS Stock IPO Price Range and IPO Date? And Should You Buy Shares?

Bill Ackman has revealed more information about the combined IPO offerings.

Fortune

One man can kill Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group—and no one knows what he’ll do

The $64 billion fight for the label behind Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish comes down to a single French billionaire.

MusicRadar

Universal Music Group, home to Taylor Swift, Drake, Elton John and other stars receives record $63bn buyout offer

Bid for the world’s largest music group proposes to “address” UMG's share price issues

Fortune

Bill Ackman channels Warren Buffett with his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group

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Fortune

Bill Ackman’s $64 billion Universal Music play is part of his strategy to become the next Warren Buffett

Ackman, a self-described Buffett “devotee,” is following his idol’s playbook to access “permanent capital” by trying to jointly list his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, and Universal Music Group.

The Independent UK

Trump-backer Bill Ackman makes pitch to buy record label that is home to Taylor Swift, Drake and Adele

Bill Ackman, once a Democrat supporter, backed Trump in 2024, calling him ‘the most pro-business president’

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