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  1. #capitalists #HedgeFunds #bankers #MeToo

    "David Einhorn wants ladies in ‘sexy party clothes’ at his hedge fund party

    Billionaire David Einhorn is throwing a party in New York this weekend to celebrate Greenlight Capital’s 30th anniversary.

    If you squint, the invitation looks banal. Predictable theme ('Vegas Nightclub'), less predictable location ('Brooklyn'). But then comes the fine print. The dress code, just for 'the ladies', is more exacting: 'sexy party clothes'.

    Yes, that’s right, Einhorn is openly telling women they better look hot or else to celebrate his hedge fund. You might think this is the invite for some frat party, instead of a multibillion-dollar money manager. You’d be wrong.

    Meanwhile men get a free pass.

    (. . .)

    We had a hunch the #MeToo era that smacked Wall Street in the face nearly a decade ago had already been subsumed by cobwebs, forgotten to the winds of pre-Maga times. Maybe you remember this lovely quote that went viral from main FT last year, not long after Trump took office:

    "Even the way people on Wall Street talk and interact is changing. Bankers and financiers say Trump’s victory has emboldened those who chafed at 'woke doctrine' and felt they had to self-censor or change their language to avoid offending younger colleagues, women, minorities or disabled people.

    'I feel liberated, said a top banker. 'We can say ‘retard’ and ‘pussy’ without the fear of getting cancelled . . . it’s a new dawn.'”

    ft.com/content/3a19252d-ea24-4

  2. #capitalists #HedgeFunds #bankers #MeToo

    "David Einhorn wants ladies in ‘sexy party clothes’ at his hedge fund party

    Billionaire David Einhorn is throwing a party in New York this weekend to celebrate Greenlight Capital’s 30th anniversary.

    If you squint, the invitation looks banal. Predictable theme ('Vegas Nightclub'), less predictable location ('Brooklyn'). But then comes the fine print. The dress code, just for 'the ladies', is more exacting: 'sexy party clothes'.

    Yes, that’s right, Einhorn is openly telling women they better look hot or else to celebrate his hedge fund. You might think this is the invite for some frat party, instead of a multibillion-dollar money manager. You’d be wrong.

    Meanwhile men get a free pass.

    (. . .)

    We had a hunch the #MeToo era that smacked Wall Street in the face nearly a decade ago had already been subsumed by cobwebs, forgotten to the winds of pre-Maga times. Maybe you remember this lovely quote that went viral from main FT last year, not long after Trump took office:

    "Even the way people on Wall Street talk and interact is changing. Bankers and financiers say Trump’s victory has emboldened those who chafed at 'woke doctrine' and felt they had to self-censor or change their language to avoid offending younger colleagues, women, minorities or disabled people.

    'I feel liberated, said a top banker. 'We can say ‘retard’ and ‘pussy’ without the fear of getting cancelled . . . it’s a new dawn.'”

    ft.com/content/3a19252d-ea24-4

  3. #capitalists #HedgeFunds #bankers #MeToo

    "David Einhorn wants ladies in ‘sexy party clothes’ at his hedge fund party

    Billionaire David Einhorn is throwing a party in New York this weekend to celebrate Greenlight Capital’s 30th anniversary.

    If you squint, the invitation looks banal. Predictable theme ('Vegas Nightclub'), less predictable location ('Brooklyn'). But then comes the fine print. The dress code, just for 'the ladies', is more exacting: 'sexy party clothes'.

    Yes, that’s right, Einhorn is openly telling women they better look hot or else to celebrate his hedge fund. You might think this is the invite for some frat party, instead of a multibillion-dollar money manager. You’d be wrong.

    Meanwhile men get a free pass.

    (. . .)

    We had a hunch the #MeToo era that smacked Wall Street in the face nearly a decade ago had already been subsumed by cobwebs, forgotten to the winds of pre-Maga times. Maybe you remember this lovely quote that went viral from main FT last year, not long after Trump took office:

    "Even the way people on Wall Street talk and interact is changing. Bankers and financiers say Trump’s victory has emboldened those who chafed at 'woke doctrine' and felt they had to self-censor or change their language to avoid offending younger colleagues, women, minorities or disabled people.

    'I feel liberated, said a top banker. 'We can say ‘retard’ and ‘pussy’ without the fear of getting cancelled . . . it’s a new dawn.'”

    ft.com/content/3a19252d-ea24-4

  4. #capitalists #HedgeFunds #bankers #MeToo

    "David Einhorn wants ladies in ‘sexy party clothes’ at his hedge fund party

    Billionaire David Einhorn is throwing a party in New York this weekend to celebrate Greenlight Capital’s 30th anniversary.

    If you squint, the invitation looks banal. Predictable theme ('Vegas Nightclub'), less predictable location ('Brooklyn'). But then comes the fine print. The dress code, just for 'the ladies', is more exacting: 'sexy party clothes'.

    Yes, that’s right, Einhorn is openly telling women they better look hot or else to celebrate his hedge fund. You might think this is the invite for some frat party, instead of a multibillion-dollar money manager. You’d be wrong.

    Meanwhile men get a free pass.

    (. . .)

    We had a hunch the #MeToo era that smacked Wall Street in the face nearly a decade ago had already been subsumed by cobwebs, forgotten to the winds of pre-Maga times. Maybe you remember this lovely quote that went viral from main FT last year, not long after Trump took office:

    "Even the way people on Wall Street talk and interact is changing. Bankers and financiers say Trump’s victory has emboldened those who chafed at 'woke doctrine' and felt they had to self-censor or change their language to avoid offending younger colleagues, women, minorities or disabled people.

    'I feel liberated, said a top banker. 'We can say ‘retard’ and ‘pussy’ without the fear of getting cancelled . . . it’s a new dawn.'”

    ft.com/content/3a19252d-ea24-4

  5. All Content from Business Insider | Citadel is retooling its investor recruiting team. These are the hires. by Alex Morrell,Bradley Saacks

    AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

    Business Insider delivers the innovative stories readers seek, focusing on forward‑looking topics and cutting‑edge developments across industries.

    Read more: businessinsider.com/citadel-bu

    #citadel #finance #hedgefunds #recruiting #talent

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  6. What Congressional candidate #SaikatChakrbarti is for:

    #MedicareForAll

    #GreenNewDeal

    #WealthTax #TaxTheRich

    Overturn #CitizensUnited

    Getting rid of #RevolvingdDoor of politicians & #LobbyingIndustry

    Getting #privateequity, speculators & #hedgefunds out of #housing market

    Building millions of units of housing

    Tuition-free #university, #college

    #FreePalestine🇵🇸, #EndGenocide: Ending funding of #genocide in #Gaza

    Banning Congressmembers from trading stocks

    m.youtube.com/shorts/a3X2Cq1-L

  7. While we are told that what hedge funds profit from is volatility it now seems that the Tangerine Tyrant has been to prompt such high speed volatility that hedge funds have not been able to keep up... many have made money on their positions on oil, but have lost even more in other trades (not least of all on the bond market).

    That sound you can now hear in your head is the sound of a very small violin....

    #Iran #HedgeFunds
    h/t FT

  8. Oil, War, and Whispers: Did Someone Trade on a Crisis That Never Happened?

    Oil markets tumbled within minutes of de-escalation news, sparking questions about who acted before the announcement. (Image: AI-generated)

    Dear Cherubs, markets hate uncertainty—unless, of course, you already know how the story ends. Then it’s less chaos, more opportunity dressed in a very expensive suit.

    On March 24, 2026, the oil market reportedly twitched in a way that made seasoned traders raise an eyebrow and compliance officers reach for the aspirin. According to multiple market watchers, large positions were unwound just minutes before Donald Trump announced a postponement of a potential military escalation involving Iran. Oil prices, which had been bracing for impact, promptly cooled. Convenient timing, to put it politely.

    THE SUSPICIOUS TIMING
    Oil markets are famously sensitive to geopolitical tremors. Even the hint of conflict in the Strait of Hormuz can send prices sprinting upward. So when tensions appeared to ease, a price dip wasn’t shocking. What raised eyebrows, however, was the scale and timing of pre-announcement trades that seemed to anticipate the exact moment of de-escalation.

    According to reporting from financial outlets like Bloomberg and Reuters, unusual trading activity sometimes precedes major geopolitical announcements—but proving intent is another matter entirely. In this case, the suggestion is simple but serious: if certain traders exited positions just before the announcement, they may have acted on privileged information not available to the public.

    To be clear, “suspicious” is not the same as “illegal.” Markets are full of smart bets, lucky guesses, and algorithmic trades that look prophetic in hindsight. Still, as noted by thisclaimer.com, geopolitics and financial markets often intersect in ways that blur the line between foresight and insider advantage.

    WHO BENEFITS WHEN WAR DOESN’T HAPPEN?
    If the reports hold up, the beneficiaries are likely those with significant exposure to oil futures or derivatives tied to price volatility—think hedge funds, institutional investors, or well-connected traders operating across exchanges like ICE in London and NYMEX in New York.

    The mechanics are straightforward. If you expect prices to fall, you sell (or short) ahead of the drop. If you’re right—and early—you profit. If you’re early because you had access to non-public information, that’s where regulators start asking awkward questions.

    Bodies like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority typically oversee such matters. But when trades intersect with national security decisions, jurisdiction can get murky fast. It’s no longer just about market fairness—it’s about whether sensitive government decisions are leaking into private hands.

    There’s precedent for investigations into “unusual trading activity” around major events, but outcomes vary. Some cases fizzle due to lack of evidence; others quietly settle. And occasionally, a headline-grabbing scandal emerges, reminding everyone that markets are not just driven by numbers—they’re driven by people, with all their incentives and flaws.

    Alternative interpretations exist, of course. It’s possible that traders were simply reacting to signals—diplomatic chatter, satellite data, or shifts in military posture—that hinted at de-escalation. In a world saturated with data, sometimes the smartest players just connect the dots faster.

    Still, the optics are, as they say, not great. When millions move minutes before a major announcement, it invites scrutiny, speculation, and the kind of questions that don’t go away quietly.

    Sources list
    Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/
    Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/
    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — https://www.sec.gov/
    Financial Conduct Authority — https://www.fca.org.uk/
    thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com

    The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers. #blockchain #Crypto #cryptocurrency #energyPrices #finance #financialCrime #geopolitics #hedgeFunds #insiderTrading #iranTensions #marketRegulation #news #oilMarket #politics #stockExchange #tradingScandal
  9. US Drops Sanctions on Venezuela’s Rodríguez as Ties Improve – Bloomberg

    US Drops Sanctions on Venezuela’s Rodríguez as Ties Improve  BloombergUS lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez  BBCUS lifts…
    #NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Canada #construction #EconomicSanctions #Europe #Generic1st'CL'Future #hedgefunds #Markets #SocialMedia #UnitedKingdom #UnitedStates #Us #USA #Venezuela #Washington
    newsbeep.com/466233/

  10. Via #LLRX - AI in #Finance & #Banking, 3/15/26 - 6 highlights How does #AI Distribute the pie? #LargeLanguageModels and the Ultimatum Game; AI Meets Fiscal Policy: Mapping Government Spending Actions Across 64 Countries; #Anthropic suggests AI might be worse for #hedgeFunds fund employees than bankers; Chaining Tasks, Redefining Work: A Theory of AI #Automation; Where global #economies sit in the AI stack; and #Labor market impacts of AI: A new measure and early evidence. llrx.com/2026/03/ai-in-finance

  11. Wall Street’s Smart Money Wins as Tariff Whiplash Grips Markets

    Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — A noisy, unsettled Wall Street is doing what years of simply owning the…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Economy #Bloomberg #Business #donaldtrump #hedgefunds #JordiVisser #Quantitativestrategies #WhiteHouse
    newsbeep.com/us/481638/

  12. Major hedge funds including Bill Ackman and Stanley Druckenmiller made substantial Amazon share purchases in Q4, even as the stock fell over 20% from its November peak, with 92% of analysts maintaining a ‘buy’ rating.
    #YonhapInfomax #Amazon #HedgeFunds #BillAckman #Q4Purchases #BuyRating #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
    en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

  13. "A Trump mega donor is about to get mega rich because of the Venezuelan invasion. Allow me to explain. Thanks to the incredible coverage by Judd Legum who first wrote about this on his substack, Popular Info. This story is enraging." From franifio IG

    #USA #monroedoctrine #Corruption #donroedoctrine #abyayala
    #greedybastards #greedyelites
    #latam #globalsouth #venezuela
    #billionaires #hedgefunds #debt
    #warisaracket #colonialism #antifa

  14. Hmmm.... so hedge finds who had bought up Venezuelan debt (bonds) immediately made a handsome (paper) profit when the bonds surged in price by 24% on the prospect that a US-run Venezuela might start to pay back its sovereign debt.

    You might ask: how influential were those hedge funds (who have building positions in Venezuelan debt for some years) in encouraging the Tangerine Tyrant to take action now?

    Or it could all just be a happy coincidence ...

    #Venezuela #HedgeFunds
    h/t FT

  15. This fund logged a 950% return on SpaceX. Here’s what happened next

    The Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust has generated a near-950% return on its position in Elon Musk’s Space Exploration…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Space #businessnews #hedgefunds #mutualfunds #Science #TeslaInc
    newsbeep.com/us/375108/