Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin’s rivalry as competing talk show hosts
Rivalry Between Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson were once fierce competitors in the world of talk shows. In a recent episode of the “Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia” podcast, Steve Landisi, who wrote “The Merv Griffin Show: The Inside Story,” discussed their rivalry and the show’s history. He noted that […]
Cities struggling like Chicago need to listen to Ken Griffin’s caution: Without a tax base, there’s no funding.
In a world where rational voices can often be drowned out by noise, Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, stands out. Recently, at the Citadel Securities Future of Global Markets Conference in New York City, he shared insights on why he relocated the company’s headquarters from Chicago to Miami. Rising crime rates and hefty taxes […]
Park Avenue supertall tower anchored by Ken Griffin’s Citadel begins long road to joining NYC skyline
The clock will be ticking through Monday and begin to gain approval for the city of Midtown's most ambitious development project. It is a 1.8 million square feet tall 1,600 feet tower on 350 Park Avenue, developed by the horrifying victory of public and private wealth. The seven-month public review process known as Ulurp begins […]
Mystery buyer amassing units on Ken Griffin’s Miami land: report
A mysterious buyer is reportedly collecting apartment units in Ken Griffin's latest Miami real estate project. The hedge fund boss, who has a net worth of $46.5 billion according to Forbes, plans to acquire 4.2 acres of land in 2022 and build a luxurious new 54-story headquarters for his company, Citadel. . The 1.7 million-square-foot […]
Steve Cohen’s Point72 and Ken Griffin’s Citadel lead 2024 hedge fund rebound
Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Point72, Ken Griffin’s Citadel and Izzy Englander’s Millennium were among the best-performing hedge funds in the first half of the year as Wall Street’s biggest investment firms rebound from a weak 2023. Point72, the Connecticut-based hedge fund run by Cohen, is up 8.7% this year. Obtained by Business Insider. Flagship funds […]
Ken Griffin’s Citadel rips Truth Social exec Devin Nunes in short-selling feud
Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities said that Truth Social’s parent company, CEO Devin Nunes, had previously blamed Wall Street market makers for Trump Media and Technology Group’s low stock price. He was criticized as a “proverbial loser” after Republican lawmakers criticized him. The war of words was sparked by a letter Nunes sent to the Nasdaq […]
Adrian Griffin’s first comments since sudden Bucks firing
Adrian Griffin was classy in his first comments since being fired by the Bucks. Despite leading the team to a 30-13 record, second in the NBA, Griffin was fired as Bucks head coach on Tuesday after just 43 games. Griffin: “I'm grateful for the opportunity the Bucks have given me'' told Bleacher Report. “You can't […]
Ken Griffin’s Citadel, Steve Cohen’s Point72 lagged 2023 market
Major hedge fund moguls like Ken Griffin, Steve Cohen and Izzy Englander have failed to keep pace with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in what has been a tough year for asset managers. Although Griffin's Citadel led the pack in terms of performance, his flagship fund (the name usually given to premier funds) only posted […]