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03 Jan 2024 Disney wins ValueAct, Blackwells backing in boardroom fight with Trian - Portfolio

Activist hedge funds ValueAct Capital and Blackwells Capital moved on Wednesday to back Walt Disney Co as it defends itself against a board challenge from a third activist investor, Trian Fund Management.
27 Dec 2023 Polen Capital Management: Putting Today’s Market in Context - Portfolio

While 2023 saw a return to rewarding robust fundamentals, equity market returns have been distorted by a handful of companies, predominantly in the technology space. Through the third quarter of the year, approximately 92% of the S&P 500 Index’s market return was accounted for by the top ten holdings.
11 Dec 2023 Occidental Petroleum to buy Permian producer CrownRock for $12 billion, raise dividend - Portfolio

Hollub said Berkshire Hathaway was not involved in the CrownRock deal, though Occidental did discuss with Buffett how the company fits into its corporate strategy.