Carl Icahn

Icahn Signs Confidentiality Pact With Dell

Dell has signed a confidentiality agreement with Carl Icahn's investment firm allowing it to take a look at the company's books. More

Icahn Takes Stake in Dell, Proposes Alternative to Buyout

Carl Icahn is demanding that Dell consider a special dividend instead of a buyout led by its founder, Michael Dell, complicating efforts to take it private. More

Icahn Gets Two Seats on Herbalife Board

Herbalife will add two new members, chosen by Carl Icahn, to its board under a deal with the billionaire investor, who may now increase his take in the company. More

2 Picks to Keep Your Portfolio Chugging Along

Improvements in oil and gas technology have been huge in recent years, but good old fashioned railcars are still key. Cash in on that reality with these stocks. More

Herbalife: A $4 Billion, Ego-Soaked Cockfight

Joe Blow investors that try to play alongside Ackman or Icahn as they scrap over Herbalife will probably get their eyes pecked out. More

Herbalife Shares Soar on Icahn Stake Increase, Buyout Talk

Word that Carl Icahn has raised his stake in Herbalife to 13% and may buy the company sent company shares up sharply in Friday pre-market trading. More

5 Holding Companies Worth Holding

Beyond Berkshire, you have lots of standouts to choose from. Here are some top names led by pros who've built portfolios of companies for the long haul. More