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The Rise of Hedge Funds: Exploring Their Impact on Financial Markets

OfficeHours

Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. It’s important to note that hedge fund activity in financial markets can have a significant impact on stock prices and market volatility, even if hedge funds do not control the majority of the volume.

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Wood Group suitor pulls out of takeover, blaming market turmoil

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Shares in FTSE 250 company slump 37% in early trading after Dubai-based Sidara cites geopolitical risk The share price of the British oil services company John Wood Group has plunged by more than a third after a Dubai-based suitor pulled out of a purchase amid global market turmoil. Continue reading.

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EU and UK Investment Research Reviews: Convergence is paramount

The TRADE

During a panel hosted by the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), panellists explored existing developments on investment research in the EU and the UK as part of the respective EU Listing Act and the UK Investment Research Review.

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SIX unveils new bot providing clients enhanced insight into corporates’ movements

The TRADE

The new tool built allows financial market professionals to ask intuitive questions relating to corporate actions events and provides information on over 70 corporate action event types.

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Press Release Related to a Proposed Public Buy-Out Offer Followed by a Squeeze-Out Concerning Tarkett’s Shares

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The offer described hereafter can only be opened once it has been declared compliant by the Financial Markets Authority. This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities.

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Markets brace for US election showdown in event-packed week

Global Banking & Finance

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Financial markets began the week on a cautious note on Monday, with shares in Asia subdued while the dollar eased slightly ahead of a busy week headlined by the U.S. presidential race which is set to come down to the wire. The week will also provide investors with global […]

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Leaders in Trading 2024: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

The TRADE

Industry Person of the Year 2024 shortlist: James Baugh, managing director, head of European market structure, TD Cowen James Baugh is an industry stalwart, having worked in the financial markets for over 25 years.

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