BILL ACKMAN

Nov 18 2025LIFESTYLE

How to Talk to Strangers: Lessons from the Pickup World

Bill Ackman, a hedge-fund manager, recently shared his old pickup line, "May I meet you? " on social media. The internet's response was mixed. Some found it awkward and creepy, while others thought it was a decent icebreaker. But what's the real deal with pickup lines and approaching strangers? First, let's talk about pickup artists, or PUAs. These are guys who teac...

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Nov 17 2025FINANCE

Bill Ackman's Bold Plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Bill Ackman, a well-known hedge fund manager, is about to share his new ideas for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He plans to talk about this during an online event. Ackman thinks his plan will help the government get the most out of these companies. He also believes it will keep mortgage rates stable and make it easier to see how much the Treasury's investment is worth....

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Wealthy Worry: What's Next for the City?

New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the wealthy. Some people are worried. Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge-f...

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Nov 10 2024BUSINESS

Music Giant’s Future Listing: Ackman and UMG in Disagreement

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman recently announced his plans to move Universal Music Group (UMG) from the Amsterdam stock exchange to the U. S. This decision came in response to anti-Israeli attacks on soccer fans in Amsterdam. However, UMG isn’t ready to pack up just yet. They issued a statement emphasizing that Ackman's proposal doesn't automatically mean a domici...

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