T Rowe's challenge to Dell deal may fuel critics of 'appraisal'

An increasingly popular tactic used by hedge funds and others to extract more money from buyouts could soon face a major courtroom test when a big investor in Dell Inc may argue that it should be paid a higher price for the 2013 acquisition of the PC maker.

Co-op Group's stake in Co-op Bank set to fall

The Co-operative Group is set to see its 30% stake in the Co-op Bank reduced further under a plan to shore-up the bank's finances.

Co-op Bank’s ethical investors fret over another £400m hole

The stricken Co-op Bank has abandoned plans to float this year as it admitted it needs a further £400m just three months after raising £1.5bn to fill the hole in its accounts.

Companies fight back against hedge funds

As activist investors intensify their efforts to shake up large firms, a new alliance has formed to hit back at the Carl Icahns and Dan Loebs of the world.

Royal Mail's FTSE 100 debut sparks profit-taking by shares investors

Royal Mail has been a spectacular stock market performer since its flotation in October, but its debut in the FTSE 100 yesterday was an excuse for investors to cash in some of their gains.

Bruising fall for Apple shares: Is the company no longer a market dictator?

Where's the old love, Apple? Wall Street has turned viciously on its one-time iDarling.

Apple's investment manager wrestles with $120bn problem

It is one of the world's largest hedge funds, with $121bn under management, but its name is virtually unknown in financial circles.