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Soros offers an alternative rescue plan

October 1, 2008 — 3:03pm ET | By Jim Kim
George Soros, once known as the Man Who Broke the Bank of England, was in Washington to make clear that he doesn't think much of the bailout plan that Congress just rejected. Rather than an RTC-like... Read more...

Lehman Brothers: How bad will it get?

August 22, 2008 — 7:38am ET | By Jim Kim
Lehman Brothers may not be facing a Bear Stearns-like insta-implosion, but it's staring at a long, drawn out demise that may prove just as... Read more...

What does George Soros see in Lehman Brothers?

August 20, 2008 — 1:49pm ET | By Jim Kim
Last year was a sweet comeback year for George Soros. His fund was on fire. And he seemed to really understand the credit markets and the effect the temblors would have on Wall Street firms. This... Read more...

The greatest short bets of all time

August 11, 2008 — 10:06am ET | By Jim Kim
When John Paulson, of Paulson & Co., bet against mortgage-backed collateralized debt obligations, he didn't hold back. His funds shorted the ABX and longed various credit default swaps--and it... Read more...

The hedge fund hall of fame

June 26, 2008 — 2:35pm ET | By Jim Kim
Alpha magazine has just released a hedge fund industry hall of fame list. There are 14... Read more...

Hedge fund foundations thrive

June 19, 2008 — 7:20am ET | By Jim Kim
The hedge fund industry can't really be accused for not giving back, the rap (fairly or not) that has been hung on the private equity industry. According to an article on Institutional Investor's Web... Read more...

Hedge funds favoring Obama?

April 23, 2008 — 6:59am ET
Despite some rhetoric about getting tough on the rich, candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have not sought to make an issue out of alternative investments and their tax treatments. But of... Read more...

The biggest earners on Wall Street in 2007

April 21, 2008 — 6:59am ET
We all know about hedge fund manager John Paulson's $3 billion take in 2007. Chances are you've heard of George Soros' stunning $2.4 billion or so take, as well. You would think the Forbes list of... Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Merrill Lynch's credit ratings in danger?; UBS to pay dividend in shares; and much more...

April 18, 2008 — 6:59am ET
Company News: > Merrill Lynch's credit ratings in danger. Article > UBS to pay dividend in... Read more...

SPOTLIGHT: Best paid hedge fund managers

April 17, 2008 — 6:59am ET
We all knew about John Paulson's $3.7 billion take. But what a year for George Soros, still relevant after all. He took home $3 billion. James Simons, of Renaissance Technologies, took home $2.8... Read more...
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