Bill Ackman’s $64 billion Universal Music play is part of his strategy to become the next Warren Buffett
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, is planning to buy Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music company, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles.
The $64 billion pitch announced Tuesday is Ackman’s latest move to turn Pershing into a “modern-day” Berkshire Hathaway and make Ackman the next Warren Buffett.
Read MoreDow futures jump 600 points, oil tumbles after Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on April 7, 2026.
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U.S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks just ahead of his 8 p.m.
Dow futures jump over 400 points on hopes of last minute Iran deal; Oil prices fall
Futures on Wall Street have surged after the close of regular trading on Tuesday, April 7, local time, on hopes of a last minute deal or extension of the deadline given by US President Donald Trump, before the US attacks civilian infrastructure in Iran.
The Dow futures surged as much as 400 points,
Read MoreWhy Better Home & Finance Holding Stock Trounced the Market on Tuesday
Better Home & Finance Holding (BETR +12.12%) continues to accumulate financial resources for its core activity, and investors were there for it on Tuesday. They collectively lifted the stock’s price by over 11% that trading session, which easily beat the essentially flat trajectory of the bellwether S&P 500 index.
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Read MorePersonal loan interest rates April 2026: Comparison of top banks, fees and 5 key things to check before you apply
Planning to avail a personal loan this April? Fascinated by the lowest EMI offers? Be clear: choosing a lender solely on the lowest EMI can cost you more in the long run. A smarter, more sensible approach to decision-making is to compare interest rates, fees and total repayment costs that will apply to you before you make a decision.
The Burst
72 Year Old American Diner with 40% Upside?
While the world focuses on AI, the leaders over at Denny’s are snapping up shares as part of a buyback scheme. The move is perplexing at first glance with sales decidedly flat for some time and no obvious catalyst to spark growth on the top line near-term.
So, what exactly are the Board of Directors and management seeing in the numbers that makes the restaurant chain worthy of investing in?
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1 Monthly Dividend Stock To Never Stop Adding?
There’s something powerful, almost addictive, about waking up to income you didn’t have to actively work for. Passive income gives you more bang for your investment buck up front, and if you’ve chosen wisely, income producers raise their payouts over time, feeding a cycle of reinvestment and compounding that accelerates your path to financial independence.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
1 Top Healthcare Firm Set To Pop
UnitedHealth Group, with a market capitalization of around $454 billion, is the largest health insurer in the United States, serving nearly 50 million Americans.
It benefits from unparalleled market presence and scale that grants it significant bargaining power, which in turn ensures lower costs and higher margins compared to its competitors.
Over the past decade,