Bill Ackman
Coverage of Bill Ackman in the Nexus archive.
- Bill Ackman is buying Netflix again — and adding five more stocks to his portfolio
Bill Ackman is acquiring Netflix again, while also adding multiple new stocks to his portfolio. The hedge fund disclosed recent positions in Visa, Mastercard, S&P Global, Intercontinental Exchange, and Alcon.
- Bill Ackman once exited Netflix stake in a huff. Why he’s buying the streaming giant again as well as these five stocks.
Bill Ackman is reportedly buying Netflix again, viewing it favorably. The article states that Netflix was included among six stocks which Pershing Square added during the last six months.
- Iran says it has a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and shipowners are outraged by its plan to charge fees
Iran and Oman have reached a deal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners are reportedly outraged by the plan's inclusion of fees. The article also covered other topics, including Bill Ackman's campaign against socialism, rising AI capex, and Gen Z spending habits.
- ‘Socialism is a disaster’: Bill Ackman says Zohran Mamdani’s bad left-wing housing policy is worsening New York’s affordability crisis
Bill Ackman argues that New York City's affordability crisis stems from left-wing housing policies, specifically criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent-freeze agenda. Ackman claims rent-stabilization rules split the housing market, reduce available units, and force landlords to raise market-rate rents. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, defended the rent freeze as a victory for tenants.
- Bill Ackman warns of ‘disaster’ in NYC if Mamdani’s far-left agenda succeeds: ‘Watch what happens’
Bill Ackman warned that New York City could face disaster if Mamdani’s far-left agenda succeeds, attributing the city’s affordability crisis to years of poor public policy rather than capitalism. He criticized socialism as a disaster.
- Mamdani just gave wealthy homeowners more time to avoid his pied-à-terre tax
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani extended the deadline for homeowners to apply for an exemption from his pied-à-terre tax until September 18. The tax targets secondary properties in NYC valued over $5 million owned by residents living elsewhere, aiming to generate $500 million annually to address the city's budget shortfall. Critics, including wealthy residents and President Donald Trump, have opposed the tax, citing confusion and difficulty in the exemption process.
- Bill Ackman slams Mamdani policies as ‘very bad for New York,’ won’t rule out mayoral run himself
Bill Ackman criticized Eric Adams' policies as 'very bad for New York' during a podcast appearance and stated he will not rule out a mayoral run. Ackman acknowledged Adams' political skills but disagreed with his decisions.
- Billionaires warned New York would scare off business. Anthropic and Airbnb just made their biggest bets on the city yet
Anthropic is leasing a 16-story Manhattan building to expand its New York workforce, planning to double headcount to over 1,000 employees by year-end. Airbnb purchased a six-story Gramercy building for $81.5 million to serve as a major New York hub, defying warnings from critics like Bill Ackman and Ken Griffin about the city's business climate.
- What business leaders are saying — and doing — about California's proposed billionaire tax
California's proposed 5% wealth tax on residents with over $1 billion in assets has drawn public opposition and relocation actions from billionaires like Larry Page and business leaders such as Bill Ackman and Ben Horowitz. The tax, backed by a labor union to address budget deficits, is set for a 2026 ballot vote and faces criticism for potentially discouraging entrepreneurship and expropriating private property.
- Bill Ackman, David Tepper, and other billionaire fund managers are quietly piling into Amazon
Bill Ackman, David Tepper, and other billionaire fund managers are increasing their investments in Amazon, viewing it as undervalued despite its muted stock performance compared to AI-focused peers. Amazon's cloud division is highlighted for rapid growth, and investors argue its components are worth more than the current market valuation.
- New York’s richest aren’t opening their wallets to stop the left
New York's wealthiest residents are not financially supporting efforts to counter the left's growing political influence, despite recent democratic socialist gains and tax policy disputes. Republicans are struggling to secure funding for key candidates like Bruce Blakeman, as swing districts and moderate Democratic incumbents remain critical in shaping state and national policies.
- Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square to Exit Universal Music Stake
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is exiting its stake in Universal Music Group NV. Ackman has proposed a bid for Universal Music Group to boost returns on one of his hedge fund's largest holdings.
- Bill Ackman sees investors repeating a mistake of 2000: Flocking to the ‘new new’ and ignoring quality names
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman warns investors are ignoring Microsoft and other Big Tech names in favor of newer opportunities like chip stocks, echoing a 2000-era mistake.
- Universal Music declines takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square
Universal Music Group rejected a takeover offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square. Ackman argued relocating the record company's listing from Amsterdam to New York would unlock value.
- Bill Ackman says he built Microsoft position in first quarter
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management has built a position in Microsoft. This was announced by Bill Ackman on Friday. The position was built in the first quarter.
- Ackman’s Pershing Seeks to Toss Suit Over Howard Hughes Deal
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management LP is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit related to a Howard Hughes deal. The company raised $5 billion through an initial public offering. Ackman plans to use the funds for long-term investments.
- Can Bill Ackman save the closed-end fund?
Bill Ackman, a financier, aims to build a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway. He wants to save the closed-end fund. The goal is to create a successful investment entity.
- Pershing Square IPO Investors Post Gain After Free Shares
Pershing Square Capital Management's IPO raised $5 billion, led by CEO Bill Ackman, who rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The funds will be used for long-term investments modeled after Warren Buffett's strategy.
- Bill Ackman Bought Pershing Square Shares in First Trading Day
Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, purchased shares on the company's first trading day following its IPO. The event took place at the New York Stock Exchange on April 29.
- Ackman’s Fund IPO Raises $5 Billion for Permanent Capital Plan
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management LP raised $5 billion through an IPO to fund a permanent capital plan. The offering highlights significant investor confidence in Ackman's strategy for long-term capital deployment.
- Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Expected to Raise $5 Billion
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is preparing an IPO expected to raise $5 billion, marking a significant move in the financial sector. The offering highlights the firm's growth and investor confidence in its business strategy.
- Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Expected to Raise $5 Billion
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management is set to launch an initial public offering (IPO) expected to raise $5 billion. The IPO marks a significant milestone for the hedge fund, which Ackman founded in 2004.
- Ackman’s Joint Pershing Square, Fund IPO Begins Formal Marketing
Bill Ackman's joint venture, Pershing Square Fund, is initiating formal marketing for its IPO. The fund's IPO marks a significant step in its fundraising efforts. Ackman's involvement highlights his continued focus on investment strategies.