Herbalife (HLF) September calls active after Icahn announced purchasing another 2.3M shares

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Herbalife (HLF) Posts Second Ackman-Focused Video: 'Costly Missteps'

August 31, 2016 9:01 AM EDT

Global nutrition company Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) announced the second in its latest series of videos that showcase observations by the media and other thought leaders about the motives, failed investment strategies and questionable tactics of Bill Ackman. Observers have questioned his scruples and ethics, arguing that he has put his personal agenda ahead of the interests of his... More

Herbalife (HLF) Gains on Chatter Icahn Adding More as He Looks to Bury Ackman

August 29, 2016 1:23 PM EDT

Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is gaining mid-day on rumors Carl Icahn is buying more stock today in an attempt to squeeze short seller Bill Ackman.

On Friday, Icahn disclosed he bought 2.3 million shares following reports earlier that day from the WSJ that he had actually contacted bankers to sell his massive position in the stock. Following the initial WSJ report and before Icahn's disclosure, Bill Ackman went on CNBC confirming that he had been contacted by Icahn's bankers at Jefferies to buy part... More