The Daily Alpha

Today, we discuss Barack Obama’s Fat Cat Fees, David Einhorn's Tesla Bet and Sen. Rand Paul's Calls for Tax Cuts.

Today, we discuss an interview with Simon Lane, Venezuela’s Coming Civil War, David Einhorn’s Tax Warning, Al Gore’s Latest Plan to Spend Your Money, and Why Hedge Fund Managers Are Taking Aim at Mall REITS.

Today we discuss the hold up in Congress over the border wall, speed dating for money, Elliott Management's battles, and how ESPN personalities ruin the NFL draft.

Today, we question why government regulators are bad at their job, why France is flirting with communists, and why people anywhere can defend socialism given recent developments in Venezuela?

Today, we discuss Exxon's quest to bypass Russian sanctions, the Chicago Cubs' ring rules, Steve Ballmer's Dataquest, and U.S shale production.

Today, we talk about the SEC’s ongoing investigation of a hedge fund that promises you can’t lose money, the downfall of Alcoa’s former CEO, and how 10 stocks are basically responsible for the S&P 500’s rally in 2017.

Today, we discuss Fearless Girl (do we have to?), The Dude, Elliott’s Email Gaffe and United’s PR Problem.

Today, we discuss Tesla’s new search for board members, retail bankruptcies, hedge fund taxes and United’s PR problems.

Today we talk all things activist. Bill Ackman is buying fish sticks, Jana is targeting Whole Foods, and Goldman is mounting a defense for BHP. Finally, we talk the real reason why Panera Bread sold itself…and why it’s a good time to be in the activist defense business.

Today we talk about the end of the California drought, why Yale is still willing to pay hedge fund managers, how the mainstream press will cover Trump’s appointment of Kevin Hassett, and a growing battle over climate change in the board room of NRG.