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Bill Ackman's fund, Pershing Square Capital Management, owns less than a dozen stocks, so when the fund takes a new position, the market pays close attention. Ackman rose to fame as an activist short-seller, making large bets against companies and doing everything in his power to make his case known.

Every once in a while, investors will get the chance to reverse engineer some of the latest and biggest decisions being made by some of the biggest investors in the market, those who are empowered with the benefit of insight due to successful track records and the sheer size of capital they manage for their investors.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2025 / The Hertz Corporation recently disclosed that it suffered a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal and protected health data of individuals. This data breach has led to concerns over the security of sensitive personal and protected health information entrusted to Hertz.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 / The Hertz Corporation recently disclosed that it suffered a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal and protected health data of individuals. This data breach has led to concerns over the security of sensitive personal and protected health information entrusted to Hertz.

The auto industry is in distress but not extreme distress; stable companies with low valuations like Toyota, Honda, and Li Auto are likely to outperform. Despite recent selloffs, markets remain richly priced; value investing may now have a chance to redeem itself, especially in distressed industries. Established automakers face declining margins and sales, while newer EV manufacturers see rising sales but flat or negative profits.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / The Hertz Corporation recently disclosed that it suffered a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal and protected health data of individuals. This data breach has led to concerns over the security of sensitive personal and protected health information entrusted to Hertz.

Hertz shares surged 44% after Bill Ackman acquired a 20% stake, making him the second-largest investor and sparking speculation of activist changes. Hertz faces financial challenges with declining cash reserves and rising debt, but Ackman's involvement could facilitate capital raises and strategic AI-related expansions. Despite financial woes, Hertz's valuation is attractive, trading at a discount to the sector and its historical averages, offering potential for short-term gains.

Billionaire Bill Ackman is one of the most closely followed investors. The head of Pershing Square Capital Management is known for betting on beaten-down big-brand stocks like Chipotle and Nike, and he's never hesitant to share his opinion, whether it's on the markets, politics, or another issue.

Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman — who disclosed in a Thursday (April 17) post on X that the firm owns a 19.8% stake Hertz — said in the post that Hertz and Uber would be ideal partners to roll out a fleet of autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Hertz CEO Gil West said he is "encouraged" and "energized" by prominent investor Bill Ackman taking a "significant" position in the rental car company. The remarks, part of a weekly CEO message to employees, come two days after Ackman's Pershing Square disclosed a sizable stake in Hertz.