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Icahn Says a Tender Offer Could Drive Herbalife (HLF) to $100

January 25, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Carl Icahn says there could be a tender offer on Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), creating a short squeeze and the stock could go to $100.

Ackman said no one would make a tender offer for HLF.... More

Bill Ackman Defends His Action on Herbalife (HLF)

January 25, 2013 12:26 PM EST

In a CNBC interview, Bill Ackman defended his action on Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) after an attack from Carl Icahn on the approach he took.

Ackman notes that Mr. Icahn used the same conference (Ira Sohn) in 2002 and 2003 to discuss some of his short... More

Einhorn Closes Herbalife (HLF) Short, Ackman Stands Alone

January 23, 2013 3:38 PM EST

For months investors assumed hedge fund manager David Einhorn had a short bet on multi-level marketing company Herbalife (NYSE: HLF). The speculation began in May during a conference call when Einhorn grilled Hebalife management. Rumors intensified when hedge-fund manager William Ackman announced a short position on the stock. Shortly after rival hedge fund managers,... More

UPDATE: David Einhorn Essentially Confirms Herbalife (HLF) Short

January 23, 2013 12:30 PM EST

(Updated - January 23, 2013 12:44 PM EST)

David Einhorn Greenlight Capital may have just confirmed he is short Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF).

In his Q4 letter, while not mentioning Herbalife by name, he comments "Our coffee was too hot, our apple was bruised, and our iron... More