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List of Carl Icahn Holdings Loaded with Stocks You May Own

A look at the Carl Icahn holdings list shows that, like a lot of other top activist investors, he likes name-brand stocks. That means the odds are good that a stock you own is among the Carl Icahn holdings. So why does it matter? As an activist investor, Carl Icahn often does more than just […]

Here's what it means when an activist investor like Carl Icahn takes a position in a stock you own...

Herbalife

Selling Short vs. Going Long: Wall Street's Clash over Herbalife Stock (NYSE: HLF)

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has called Herbalife's multi-level marketing model a "pyramid scheme" and has taken out an expensive bet against the company.

But other noted money managers like Carl Icahn are defending Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) and taking the other side of the bet, igniting a skirmish between short sellers and long buyers.

HLF stock is going along for the ride, as the warring billionaires trade blows and the share price goes violently up and down. This week, HLF was particularly volatile, here’s why…

Earnings

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) Shares Continue to Fall After Earnings, Down 12% Today

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) shares were down 12% in premarket trading with a second-quarter earnings release that missed analysts' expectations.

This all while the nutrition company continues to be a high-priced target for short sellers who are skeptical of HLF's marketing practices.

Here’s why this company is on everyone’s radar…