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Activist Elliott slams Southwest CEO Bob Jordan as shares soar 7%

Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management said Thursday that Southwest Airlines' Bob Jordan is to blame for Southwest Airlines' financial woes, hours after the struggling airline raised its profit and revenue outlook. He accused him of being the CEO. Elliott, led by billionaire Paul Singer, reaffirmed its intention to call a special meeting to remove […]

Nike stock surges as CEO Elliott Hill tries to rally the troops

Wall Street cheered sneaker giant Nike's move this week to oust Chief Executive Officer John Donahoe, sending the company's shares soaring more than 8% after struggling over the past year amid sluggish sales. The stock price surge comes as longtime Nike executive Elliot Hill, who left the popular sportswear brand in 2020 but returned as […]

Cowboys signing Jets bust Dalvin Cook to pair with Ezekiel Elliott

As the 2024 NFL season approaches, the Cowboys have added a former Pro Bowl player to their team. Running back Dalvin Cook is set to sign with Dallas after playing for the Jets and Ravens last season, multiple reports reported Wednesday. The 29-year-old visited with the Cowboys earlier this week and is reportedly expected to […]

Activist investor Elliott doubles down on Southwest proxy fight

Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has stepped up its calls for management changes at Southwest Airlines in a letter to shareholders. Elliott, led by billionaire investor Paul Singer, has earned a reputation for its sometimes aggressive approach to turning around struggling companies. The company recently played a key role in the ousting of Starbucks […]

Activist investor Elliott pushes to grab control of Southwest Airlines board

Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has launched a fight to take control of Southwest Airlines’ board of directors in an effort to oust the airline’s CEO and turn around the airline’s performance, the company said. Elliott is seeking to replace 10 of the 15 directors, intensifying a proxy fight over who should lead the […]

Activist investor Elliott threatens Southwest with board fight

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management warned Monday of a possible proxy fight to force changes in management at low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. in Letter to Southwest’s Board of DirectorsElliott said it was open to cooperation but planned to “move expeditiously to engage shareholders directly to provide input on any necessary management changes.” Elliott, known for […]

Southwest Airlines CEO says no plans to step down despite pressure from activist Elliott

See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said Wednesday he has no plans to resign, despite pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management. Jordan, who has been the company’s CEO since February 2022, made the comments on Wednesday while speaking to reporters following an industry event. Jordan has faced sharp criticism from Elliott, […]