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Hedge fund firm Avenue Capital posts losses in June
BOSTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Avenue Capital, a $20.5 billion hedge fund firm that specializes in credit strategies, posted its largest monthly losses in six years in June, the firm told investors. Full Article
N.Y. hedge fund group seeks new industry standards
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (Reuters) - The scandalous implosion of the Bayou Group hedge fund in 2005 gave fodder to legions of critics demanding reform in the powerful but secretive industry. Full Article
Moelis & Co. hires veteran private equity banker
NEW YORK, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Investment banking firm Moelis & Co. said on Wednesday it hired veteran private equity executive Greg Share to expand its buyouts practice. Full Article
Pershing Square holds 8.8pct stake in Longs-filing
NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management on Tuesday said it has built up an 8.8 percent stake in Longs Drug Stores Corp <LDG.N> and may engage the company in discussions, according to a regulatory filing. ... Full Article
Basso hedge fund to staff: be excellent or be gone
NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Basso Capital, the $2.8 billion hedge fund founded by convertible arbitrage trader Howard Fischer, is putting more pressure on staff members after facing losses in all three strategies this year, according to an investor letter. ... Full Article
Carlyle liquidating Blue-Wave hedge fund
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carlyle Group <CYC.UL>, the big private equity firm, said on Thursday it is liquidating its only hedge fund, Carlyle-Blue Wave Partners Management LP, after the fund failed to achieve "critical mass." Full Article
Carlyle liquidating Blue-Wave hedge fund
NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Carlyle Group [CYC.UL] said on Thursday it is liquidating its only hedge fund, Carlyle-Blue Wave Partners Management LP after the fund failed to achieve "critical mass" in a "challenging market." Full Article
Icahn says won't attend Yahoo stockholder meeting
NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Investor Carl Icahn, who ran a heated proxy battle to unseat the Yahoo Inc <YHOO.O> board and oust its chief executive, said he will not be attending the Internet company's annual meeting on Friday. Full Article
Icahn says won't attend Yahoo annual meeting
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investor Carl Icahn, who ran a heated proxy battle to unseat the Yahoo Inc <YHOO.O> board and oust its chief executive, said he will not be attending the Internet company's annual meeting on Friday. Full Article
Conn. AG to sue rating agencies for deception
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said on Wednesday he will take legal action against the three major rating agencies, which he accused of "deceptive and unfair practices." Full Article
