6 days ago
The Carolina Panthers are now worth more than ever.
Forbes values the team at $8.1 billion dollars, according to a Charlotte Business Journal report. That's up 42% from last year.
ALSO READ >> Carolina Panthers' Jonathon Brooks could miss first game of the season
It's also more than double the value since David Tepper bought the team in 2018.
The Panthers rank 26th among the NFL's 32 teams.
#carolina #forbes
Forbes values the team at $8.1 billion dollars, according to a Charlotte Business Journal report. That's up 42% from last year.
ALSO READ >> Carolina Panthers' Jonathon Brooks could miss first game of the season
It's also more than double the value since David Tepper bought the team in 2018.
The Panthers rank 26th among the NFL's 32 teams.
#carolina #forbes
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Baidu announced on September 4 that its Hong Kong Class A shares are now included in both the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs, effective September 7.. The change gives eligible mainland investors direct access to the Hong Kong listing, potentially widening liquidity and the shareholder base. It does not alter the operating competition between Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), which are pursuing AI through different mixes of models, cloud infrastructure, chips, and consumer distribution.
Baidu's bull case combines search traffic, its Ernie ecosystem, cloud services, and Kunlunxin chips. Stock Connect can make that story easier for mainland investors to own, while its dual-primary Hong Kong listing broadens access. The bear case is that improved trading access does not repair weak advertising, guarantee cloud share, or remove geopolitical and regulatory risk. The catalyst affects liquidity more directly than earnings.
Insider Monkey counted 49 hedge funds holding Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) at June 30, down from 50 at March 31. David Tepper's Appaloosa Management disclosed 1,295,000 shares, 87% more than in Q1. That increase shows one manager's conviction, not a broad rise in fund participation.
Alibaba's June-quarter AI Cloud and Compute Services revenue reached $7.1 billion, up 45% year over year, while segment adjusted EBITA rose 133% to $830 million. Its bull case is a full stack spanning Qwen models, cloud, proprietary chips, and commerce distribution. The bear case is capital intensity, fierce domestic competition, exposure to consumer spending, and the possibility that fast AI growth remains too small to transform the larger group's valuation.
Ninety-seven hedge funds held Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) in Q2, down from 102 in Q1. Ken Fisher's Fisher **** et Management disclosed 5,096,418 shares after trimming the position by 0.5%.
#kong #holding
Baidu's bull case combines search traffic, its Ernie ecosystem, cloud services, and Kunlunxin chips. Stock Connect can make that story easier for mainland investors to own, while its dual-primary Hong Kong listing broadens access. The bear case is that improved trading access does not repair weak advertising, guarantee cloud share, or remove geopolitical and regulatory risk. The catalyst affects liquidity more directly than earnings.
Insider Monkey counted 49 hedge funds holding Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) at June 30, down from 50 at March 31. David Tepper's Appaloosa Management disclosed 1,295,000 shares, 87% more than in Q1. That increase shows one manager's conviction, not a broad rise in fund participation.
Alibaba's June-quarter AI Cloud and Compute Services revenue reached $7.1 billion, up 45% year over year, while segment adjusted EBITA rose 133% to $830 million. Its bull case is a full stack spanning Qwen models, cloud, proprietary chips, and commerce distribution. The bear case is capital intensity, fierce domestic competition, exposure to consumer spending, and the possibility that fast AI growth remains too small to transform the larger group's valuation.
Ninety-seven hedge funds held Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) in Q2, down from 102 in Q1. Ken Fisher's Fisher **** et Management disclosed 5,096,418 shares after trimming the position by 0.5%.
#kong #holding
9 days ago
Baidu announced on September 4 that its Hong Kong Class A shares are now included in both the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs, effective September 7.. The change gives eligible mainland investors direct access to the Hong Kong listing, potentially widening liquidity and the shareholder base. It does not alter the operating competition between Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), which are pursuing AI through different mixes of models, cloud infrastructure, chips, and consumer distribution.
Baidu's bull case combines search traffic, its Ernie ecosystem, cloud services, and Kunlunxin chips. Stock Connect can make that story easier for mainland investors to own, while its dual-primary Hong Kong listing broadens access. The bear case is that improved trading access does not repair weak advertising, guarantee cloud share, or remove geopolitical and regulatory risk. The catalyst affects liquidity more directly than earnings.
Insider Monkey counted 49 hedge funds holding Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) at June 30, down from 50 at March 31. David Tepper's Appaloosa Management disclosed 1,295,000 shares, 87% more than in Q1. That increase shows one manager's conviction, not a broad rise in fund participation.
Alibaba's June-quarter AI Cloud and Compute Services revenue reached $7.1 billion, up 45% year over year, while segment adjusted EBITA rose 133% to $830 million. Its bull case is a full stack spanning Qwen models, cloud, proprietary chips, and commerce distribution. The bear case is capital intensity, fierce domestic competition, exposure to consumer spending, and the possibility that fast AI growth remains too small to transform the larger group's valuation.
Ninety-seven hedge funds held Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) in Q2, down from 102 in Q1. Ken Fisher's Fisher **** et Management disclosed 5,096,418 shares after trimming the position by 0.5%.
#kong #cloud
Baidu's bull case combines search traffic, its Ernie ecosystem, cloud services, and Kunlunxin chips. Stock Connect can make that story easier for mainland investors to own, while its dual-primary Hong Kong listing broadens access. The bear case is that improved trading access does not repair weak advertising, guarantee cloud share, or remove geopolitical and regulatory risk. The catalyst affects liquidity more directly than earnings.
Insider Monkey counted 49 hedge funds holding Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) at June 30, down from 50 at March 31. David Tepper's Appaloosa Management disclosed 1,295,000 shares, 87% more than in Q1. That increase shows one manager's conviction, not a broad rise in fund participation.
Alibaba's June-quarter AI Cloud and Compute Services revenue reached $7.1 billion, up 45% year over year, while segment adjusted EBITA rose 133% to $830 million. Its bull case is a full stack spanning Qwen models, cloud, proprietary chips, and commerce distribution. The bear case is capital intensity, fierce domestic competition, exposure to consumer spending, and the possibility that fast AI growth remains too small to transform the larger group's valuation.
Ninety-seven hedge funds held Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) in Q2, down from 102 in Q1. Ken Fisher's Fisher **** et Management disclosed 5,096,418 shares after trimming the position by 0.5%.
#kong #cloud
12 days ago
Billionaire David Tepper used the second quarter to make a striking trade within the AI hardware chain. Appaloosa Management cut its Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) share count by 41.4%, while increasing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) for a sixth consecutive quarter. The filing does not disclose Tepper's rationale. The positions instead contrast a cyclical HBM supplier with a diversified advanced foundry serving nearly every major chip designer. That makes the comparison about earnings durability as much as exposure to total AI demand.
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Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has a powerful rebuttal. It reported record fiscal third-quarter results as high-bandwidth memory became critical to AI accelerators. HBM requires more capacity and technical sophistication than conventional memory, potentially supporting stronger pricing and margins. If supply remains disciplined while demand expands, Micron's cycle may be structurally better than the old commodity pattern. The bear case is its planned capital spending of more than $25 billion and the possibility that today's shortages invite too much future supply.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) offers a broader toll-road thesis. Its second-quarter gross margin reached 67.7%, and the ongoing 2-nanometer ramp can deepen its lead in advanced manufacturing. It benefits whether customers favor Nvidia, AMD, custom accelerators, or other designs. However, that dominance brings enormous fabrication costs, customer concentration, geopolitical exposure, and the difficulty of maintaining exceptional margins while new capacity comes online.
The two holdings do not necessarily predict weaker AI demand. They simply provide two different ways to monetize it. Micron has greater operating leverage if HBM prices stay tight, but Taiwan Semiconductor has more diversified exposure across the entire computing stack. The first offers a sharper cyclical upside; the second offers a more durable platform with risks investors cannot ignore. That tradeoff explains why reducing one position need not invalidate its thesis.
#quarter #semiconductor
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Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has a powerful rebuttal. It reported record fiscal third-quarter results as high-bandwidth memory became critical to AI accelerators. HBM requires more capacity and technical sophistication than conventional memory, potentially supporting stronger pricing and margins. If supply remains disciplined while demand expands, Micron's cycle may be structurally better than the old commodity pattern. The bear case is its planned capital spending of more than $25 billion and the possibility that today's shortages invite too much future supply.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) offers a broader toll-road thesis. Its second-quarter gross margin reached 67.7%, and the ongoing 2-nanometer ramp can deepen its lead in advanced manufacturing. It benefits whether customers favor Nvidia, AMD, custom accelerators, or other designs. However, that dominance brings enormous fabrication costs, customer concentration, geopolitical exposure, and the difficulty of maintaining exceptional margins while new capacity comes online.
The two holdings do not necessarily predict weaker AI demand. They simply provide two different ways to monetize it. Micron has greater operating leverage if HBM prices stay tight, but Taiwan Semiconductor has more diversified exposure across the entire computing stack. The first offers a sharper cyclical upside; the second offers a more durable platform with risks investors cannot ignore. That tradeoff explains why reducing one position need not invalidate its thesis.
#quarter #semiconductor
13 days ago
David Tepper is one of the greatest hedge fund managers of all time. He started Appaloosa Management in 1993 and went on to produce annualized returns of about 25% through mid-2019, at which point he had returned most of his outside investors' money.
Tepper has continued to produce excellent returns, now mostly managing his own money, taking concentrated and often contrarian positions to drive results. Appaloosa generated a massive 32% gross return in the first half of 2026 alone.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So, it's worth paying attention to the moves Tepper's making -- and you can, because he, like everyone who manages more than $100 million in **** ets, is required to disclose his fund's end-of-quarter holdings via a Form 13F four times a year.
Appaloosa's 13F for the second quarter (filed on schedule about 45 days after that period ended) showed that during the quarter, he sold two of the hottest stocks in the market: Micron (NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK). Not only that, but he also bought put options (the right to sell shares at a set price within a preset period) on one of their biggest customers, which may suggest he sees something the market doesn't.
#signal #appaloosa
Tepper has continued to produce excellent returns, now mostly managing his own money, taking concentrated and often contrarian positions to drive results. Appaloosa generated a massive 32% gross return in the first half of 2026 alone.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So, it's worth paying attention to the moves Tepper's making -- and you can, because he, like everyone who manages more than $100 million in **** ets, is required to disclose his fund's end-of-quarter holdings via a Form 13F four times a year.
Appaloosa's 13F for the second quarter (filed on schedule about 45 days after that period ended) showed that during the quarter, he sold two of the hottest stocks in the market: Micron (NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK). Not only that, but he also bought put options (the right to sell shares at a set price within a preset period) on one of their biggest customers, which may suggest he sees something the market doesn't.
#signal #appaloosa
21 days ago
I think David Tepper made a mistake selling UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and not a small mistake either. When I look at what this company is doing and where healthcare is headed, I would rather buy the stock than walk away.
For context, here's what happened: Tepper is a billionaire hedge fund manager, the founder and president of Appaloosa Management. Tepper didn't trim his stake in UnitedHealth. He sold every share, about 90,000 in total, refocusing his portfolio toward artificial intelligence (AI) with purchases of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Micron (NASDAQ: MU), and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM), which now account for nearly 40% of his fund. That tells me his move was about concentrating on a narrower theme, not about UnitedHealth losing its edge. In earlier filings, UnitedHealth ranked among his top positions, accounting for more than 10% of the portfolio, indicating he once saw it as a core holding.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So what changed? The obvious worry is medical cost pressure, especially from GLP‑1 weight loss drugs and broader inflation in care. UnitedHealth's Q2 2026 numbers show medical costs of $75.36 billion and a medical care ratio of 86.7%, down from 89.4% a year earlier but still above the mid-80s range the company had framed as its target (lower is better). Some investors see that as a sign that margins will stay under pressure and that insurers will never fully catch up to medical care's rising cost curve. Tepper may have decided that the headache was not worth the trouble.
When I dig into the details, I see something different. UnitedHealth is not sitting still and hoping costs fall. It's reshaping how care is delivered across its UnitedHealthcare insurance arm and Optum pharmacy management services. On GLP‑1 drugs, the company has drawn a clear line, covering them for diabetes and cardiovascular risk under tight medical necessity rules and restricting coverage for weight loss alone. It has launched programs like Total Weight Support to combine medication with coaching and digital tools, which gives it a way to manage outcomes rather than paying for pills without structure. That kind of strategy matters when drug costs can top $1,000 per member each month.
#medical #costs
For context, here's what happened: Tepper is a billionaire hedge fund manager, the founder and president of Appaloosa Management. Tepper didn't trim his stake in UnitedHealth. He sold every share, about 90,000 in total, refocusing his portfolio toward artificial intelligence (AI) with purchases of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Micron (NASDAQ: MU), and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM), which now account for nearly 40% of his fund. That tells me his move was about concentrating on a narrower theme, not about UnitedHealth losing its edge. In earlier filings, UnitedHealth ranked among his top positions, accounting for more than 10% of the portfolio, indicating he once saw it as a core holding.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So what changed? The obvious worry is medical cost pressure, especially from GLP‑1 weight loss drugs and broader inflation in care. UnitedHealth's Q2 2026 numbers show medical costs of $75.36 billion and a medical care ratio of 86.7%, down from 89.4% a year earlier but still above the mid-80s range the company had framed as its target (lower is better). Some investors see that as a sign that margins will stay under pressure and that insurers will never fully catch up to medical care's rising cost curve. Tepper may have decided that the headache was not worth the trouble.
When I dig into the details, I see something different. UnitedHealth is not sitting still and hoping costs fall. It's reshaping how care is delivered across its UnitedHealthcare insurance arm and Optum pharmacy management services. On GLP‑1 drugs, the company has drawn a clear line, covering them for diabetes and cardiovascular risk under tight medical necessity rules and restricting coverage for weight loss alone. It has launched programs like Total Weight Support to combine medication with coaching and digital tools, which gives it a way to manage outcomes rather than paying for pills without structure. That kind of strategy matters when drug costs can top $1,000 per member each month.
#medical #costs
23 days ago
Over a 40+ year career on Wall Street, David Tepper has built a fortune estimated at $23.7 billion, mainly by making aggressive, concentrated wagers. First, he focused on the distressed debt market, building his Appaloosa Management into one of the largest and most successful hedge funds and earning him billions in the process.
Now, Appaloosa primarily manages Tepper's personal fortune. Instead of distressed debt, Tepper now mainly invests in large-cap tech stocks, most notably Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). According to Appaloosa's latest 13-F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tepper has around 16% of his nearly $7.5 billion stock portfolio invested in this "Magnificent Seven" stock.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
During the quarter ending June 30, Tepper's Appaloosa increased its position in Amazon by 680,000 shares, or just under 15.8%. During this same time frame, Appaloosa reduced its Micron position by 41.4% and exited its Sandisk position entirely. The fund also increased its positions in Alphabet and Meta Platforms by 6.7% and 54.6%, respectively.
This strongly suggests a cycling out of "pick-and-shovel" artificial intelligence (AI) plays, into hyperscaler stocks. Tepper's fund may have made an aggressive pivot toward Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, but given that Meta accounts for only 5.1% of the overall portfolio, Amazon seems to remain the investor's highest-conviction bet on the AI growth trend.
#tepper #amazon #NVIDIA
Now, Appaloosa primarily manages Tepper's personal fortune. Instead of distressed debt, Tepper now mainly invests in large-cap tech stocks, most notably Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). According to Appaloosa's latest 13-F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tepper has around 16% of his nearly $7.5 billion stock portfolio invested in this "Magnificent Seven" stock.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
During the quarter ending June 30, Tepper's Appaloosa increased its position in Amazon by 680,000 shares, or just under 15.8%. During this same time frame, Appaloosa reduced its Micron position by 41.4% and exited its Sandisk position entirely. The fund also increased its positions in Alphabet and Meta Platforms by 6.7% and 54.6%, respectively.
This strongly suggests a cycling out of "pick-and-shovel" artificial intelligence (AI) plays, into hyperscaler stocks. Tepper's fund may have made an aggressive pivot toward Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, but given that Meta accounts for only 5.1% of the overall portfolio, Amazon seems to remain the investor's highest-conviction bet on the AI growth trend.
#tepper #amazon #NVIDIA
23 days ago
The latest round of Form 13Fs has dropped, and that means investors get to see what billionaire hedge fund managers were up to during the second quarter. One popular stock to buy was Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and two prominent billionaire hedge fund managers bought the stock. Bill Ackman at Pershing Square increased their stake by 20% during the quarter, and it now makes up nearly 10% of its holdings. David Tepper of Appaloosa Management increased his Meta stake by more than 50%, and it now makes up a 5% position in his portfolio.
That's two smart investors dumping a lot of money into Meta's stock, but that information is now a bit old. The 13F filing reveals only what a firm's positions were as of June 30. Since June 30, Meta's stock is actually down 3% from where it ended the quarter. However, these two could have bought at any time during Q2. Since April 1, Meta's stock is down around 6%.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So right now is actually a better buying opportunity than during any time in Q2. Is Meta still a buy?
Prior to Q2's earnings announcement, Meta stock was actually on the rise during the start of July, leading to quick short-term gains for these two investors. However, that all came crashing down following a poorly received earnings report. While Meta's revenue soared 28% during Q2, its costs increased by 55%, leading to shrinking operating profits. The market wasn't impressed by this or its spending plans and sold the stock off as a result.
#quarter
That's two smart investors dumping a lot of money into Meta's stock, but that information is now a bit old. The 13F filing reveals only what a firm's positions were as of June 30. Since June 30, Meta's stock is actually down 3% from where it ended the quarter. However, these two could have bought at any time during Q2. Since April 1, Meta's stock is down around 6%.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So right now is actually a better buying opportunity than during any time in Q2. Is Meta still a buy?
Prior to Q2's earnings announcement, Meta stock was actually on the rise during the start of July, leading to quick short-term gains for these two investors. However, that all came crashing down following a poorly received earnings report. While Meta's revenue soared 28% during Q2, its costs increased by 55%, leading to shrinking operating profits. The market wasn't impressed by this or its spending plans and sold the stock off as a result.
#quarter
24 days ago
As founder of the hedge fund company Appaloosa Management, David Tepper has built a reputation for bold, often contrarian bets -- particularly in distressed ***** ets. Investors monitor his moves closely because his track record includes legendary gains even during the toughest economic cycles.
New 13F filings reveal that during the second quarter, Appaloosa sold its entire position in Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) while initiating a new stake in Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). These moves offer a window into how Tepper is navigating the current chapter of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Sandisk produces NAND flash memory, the high-speed storage technology that powers solid-state drives (SSDs). In the AI infrastructure era, these products have become indispensable because AI data centers require vast amounts of fast, dense storage to hold training data and inference workloads. AI-driven demand has fueled NAND prices sharply in recent quarters, shifting Sandisk's revenue mix toward enterprise data center customers. Revenue and margins are expanding dramatically as sales surge and pricing power returns to the storage specialist.
Filings show that Tepper initiated the Sandisk position during the first quarter of 2026 and subsequently exited completely sometime in the second quarter. While exact entry and exit prices are private, the timing alone implies substantial gains.
#NVIDIA #signal #storage
New 13F filings reveal that during the second quarter, Appaloosa sold its entire position in Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) while initiating a new stake in Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). These moves offer a window into how Tepper is navigating the current chapter of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Sandisk produces NAND flash memory, the high-speed storage technology that powers solid-state drives (SSDs). In the AI infrastructure era, these products have become indispensable because AI data centers require vast amounts of fast, dense storage to hold training data and inference workloads. AI-driven demand has fueled NAND prices sharply in recent quarters, shifting Sandisk's revenue mix toward enterprise data center customers. Revenue and margins are expanding dramatically as sales surge and pricing power returns to the storage specialist.
Filings show that Tepper initiated the Sandisk position during the first quarter of 2026 and subsequently exited completely sometime in the second quarter. While exact entry and exit prices are private, the timing alone implies substantial gains.
#NVIDIA #signal #storage
27 days ago
Billionaire investor David Tepper of Appaloosa Management has made a name for himself as one of the world's top investment minds. The hedge fund manager is worth an estimated $23.7 billion, and he was recently busy selling high-flying memory stocks while adding to positions in several Magnificent Seven names.
This includes Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Let's dive into why Tepper likely likes these stocks.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Tepper's largest position is in Amazon, representing over 15% of his portfolio, and he was adding more shares in Q2. It's easy to see why Tepper would like the stock. Amazon is both the market leader in cloud computing and e-commerce, and it's been showing strong growth in both areas.
The company's cloud computing unit, AWS, has been seeing accelerating growth, with revenue climbing 37% year over year in Q2, its fastest growth in four and a half years. With a huge backlog, partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI, and the company spending aggressively on high-return AI infrastructure projects, the strong growth should continue.
#NASDAQ
This includes Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Let's dive into why Tepper likely likes these stocks.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Tepper's largest position is in Amazon, representing over 15% of his portfolio, and he was adding more shares in Q2. It's easy to see why Tepper would like the stock. Amazon is both the market leader in cloud computing and e-commerce, and it's been showing strong growth in both areas.
The company's cloud computing unit, AWS, has been seeing accelerating growth, with revenue climbing 37% year over year in Q2, its fastest growth in four and a half years. With a huge backlog, partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI, and the company spending aggressively on high-return AI infrastructure projects, the strong growth should continue.
#NASDAQ
27 days ago
Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK) have delivered the sort of gains investors typically wait years for.
Micron traded around $1,012 on August 18, while SanDisk changed hands near $1,787. Seeking Alpha data show both stocks up 254% and 653%, respectively, in 2026.
Interestingly, that rally has been so intense that even after hedge fund billionaire David Tepper slashed his position by 41%, the value of Appaloosa's remaining stake doubled from $562.5 million to $1.125 billion between March 31 and June 30.
The tremendous rise is becoming tougher to dismiss as just another temporary memory boom.
For perspective, TrendForce expects the DRAM market to surge to $618.7 billion this year, up 303%, as AI continues to absorb capacity.
#billion #seeking #tepper
Micron traded around $1,012 on August 18, while SanDisk changed hands near $1,787. Seeking Alpha data show both stocks up 254% and 653%, respectively, in 2026.
Interestingly, that rally has been so intense that even after hedge fund billionaire David Tepper slashed his position by 41%, the value of Appaloosa's remaining stake doubled from $562.5 million to $1.125 billion between March 31 and June 30.
The tremendous rise is becoming tougher to dismiss as just another temporary memory boom.
For perspective, TrendForce expects the DRAM market to surge to $618.7 billion this year, up 303%, as AI continues to absorb capacity.
#billion #seeking #tepper
28 days ago
Druckenmiller, Klarman, Tepper, Loeb, and Berkshire all bought GOOGL in Q2 2026, a rare billionaire consensus in one Magnificent 7 stock.
GOOG and GOOGL trade at a 17x trailing P/E while Google Cloud surged 82%, but Q2 free cash flow turned negative and debt nearly doubled.
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Between August 13 and 14, 2026, Q2 2026 13F filings landed and told a rare story: Stanley Druckenmiller, Seth Klarman, David Tepper, Dan Loeb, and Berkshire Hathaway all moved into Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in the same quarter. Consensus buys of that magnitude across value, macro, and event-driven billionaires almost never happen simultaneously in a single mega-cap name.
The filings, which report positions as of June 30, 2026, show the following.
#loeb
GOOG and GOOGL trade at a 17x trailing P/E while Google Cloud surged 82%, but Q2 free cash flow turned negative and debt nearly doubled.
Act now: the ******* yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Google didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Between August 13 and 14, 2026, Q2 2026 13F filings landed and told a rare story: Stanley Druckenmiller, Seth Klarman, David Tepper, Dan Loeb, and Berkshire Hathaway all moved into Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in the same quarter. Consensus buys of that magnitude across value, macro, and event-driven billionaires almost never happen simultaneously in a single mega-cap name.
The filings, which report positions as of June 30, 2026, show the following.
#loeb
29 days ago
Tepper's complete exit from SNDK and GLW has been validated by subsequent price action, with both stocks dropping 28% and 35% respectively since his Q2 close.
Tepper held $1.1 billion in Micron and added to Baidu, betting on highest-conviction single names over broad memory and China baskets.
Defense is the only theme Tepper exited without a replacement, making his RTX and L3Harris walkout the clearest directional bet of the quarter.
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David Tepper's Appaloosa Management closed out 12 positions entirely in the Q2 2026 13F filed August 14, 2026, and the pattern beneath the list reveals a fund narrowing sprawling thematic bets down to single-name conviction plays.
#conviction #sndk
Tepper held $1.1 billion in Micron and added to Baidu, betting on highest-conviction single names over broad memory and China baskets.
Defense is the only theme Tepper exited without a replacement, making his RTX and L3Harris walkout the clearest directional bet of the quarter.
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David Tepper's Appaloosa Management closed out 12 positions entirely in the Q2 2026 13F filed August 14, 2026, and the pattern beneath the list reveals a fund narrowing sprawling thematic bets down to single-name conviction plays.
#conviction #sndk
2 months ago
Billionaire David Tepper made the bulk of his fortune investing on Wall Street, so it's understandable that people would peek into his hedge fund's holdings to get a look at where he's placing his bets. As of the first quarter (Q1), Tepper's hedge fund, Appaloosa Management, had $5.93 billion in ******* ets under management, with a surprising amount of that coming from a little-known energy company.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) was 5.12% of Appaloosa's portfolio, its seventh-largest holding. The six above it are Amazon, Micron, Alphabet, Uber, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Alibaba, all of which fall into the tech bucket.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So, why are Tepper and Appaloosa so high on Vistra? Let's take a look.
Vistra is an energy company that makes money in two main ways. The first is through retail, supplying power to around 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
#vistra #tepper
Vistra (NYSE: VST) was 5.12% of Appaloosa's portfolio, its seventh-largest holding. The six above it are Amazon, Micron, Alphabet, Uber, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Alibaba, all of which fall into the tech bucket.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
So, why are Tepper and Appaloosa so high on Vistra? Let's take a look.
Vistra is an energy company that makes money in two main ways. The first is through retail, supplying power to around 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
#vistra #tepper
2 months ago
Charlotte could one day host a Super Bowl, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the city will need more hotel rooms before it can make that happen. Goodell made the comments to Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority said the Charlotte region currently has more than 46,000 hotel rooms across 442 properties, including more than 32,000 rooms at 263 hotels in Mecklenburg County. The city's urban core includes nearly 3,900 luxury and upscale hotel rooms.
ALSO READ: Renderings show what Bank of America Stadium will look like in the future
CRVA Chief Communications and Advocacy Officer Gina Sheridan said attracting a major event like the Super Bowl requires more than just increasing the number of hotel rooms.
"When you look at destinations that regularly host events of this scale, success isn't measured by room count alone," Sheridan said. "It's about having the right mix of hotels in the right locations to meet the needs of visitors, event organizers, sponsors and media while creating a seamless experience."
#sheridan
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority said the Charlotte region currently has more than 46,000 hotel rooms across 442 properties, including more than 32,000 rooms at 263 hotels in Mecklenburg County. The city's urban core includes nearly 3,900 luxury and upscale hotel rooms.
ALSO READ: Renderings show what Bank of America Stadium will look like in the future
CRVA Chief Communications and Advocacy Officer Gina Sheridan said attracting a major event like the Super Bowl requires more than just increasing the number of hotel rooms.
"When you look at destinations that regularly host events of this scale, success isn't measured by room count alone," Sheridan said. "It's about having the right mix of hotels in the right locations to meet the needs of visitors, event organizers, sponsors and media while creating a seamless experience."
#sheridan
2 months ago
Could Charlotte some day serve as the center of the football universe?
On Thursday morning, right before the start of training camp, Tepper Sports & Entertainment rolled out a few exciting milestones for Bank of America Stadium. Not only did the organization solidify a fresh naming rights deal for the venue, but they also released new renderings of their upcoming renovations.
The announcement was celebrated in a "fireside chat" later that evening—and starred team owner David Tepper, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. And given the development of both the stadium and the city, Goodell hinted at Charlotte playing host to a future Super Bowl.
“I think that’s probably somewhere down the line in the future,” Goodell stated, via Forrest Tucker of WBTV. “As far as the Super Bowl is concerned, there is no question that if this city keeps growing the way that it is it’s certainty Super Bowl quality.”
Goodell also wouldn't rule out bringing the NFL draft to town.
#city
On Thursday morning, right before the start of training camp, Tepper Sports & Entertainment rolled out a few exciting milestones for Bank of America Stadium. Not only did the organization solidify a fresh naming rights deal for the venue, but they also released new renderings of their upcoming renovations.
The announcement was celebrated in a "fireside chat" later that evening—and starred team owner David Tepper, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. And given the development of both the stadium and the city, Goodell hinted at Charlotte playing host to a future Super Bowl.
“I think that’s probably somewhere down the line in the future,” Goodell stated, via Forrest Tucker of WBTV. “As far as the Super Bowl is concerned, there is no question that if this city keeps growing the way that it is it’s certainty Super Bowl quality.”
Goodell also wouldn't rule out bringing the NFL draft to town.
#city
2 months ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spent Thursday evening in the Queen City as he joined Tepper Sports & Entertainment Owner and Chairman David Tepper for a fireside chat.
ALSO READ: Panthers GM Dan Morgan talks draft strategy, encouraging competition
They talked about the newly announced stadium renovations and what the future holds in Charlotte, including the possibility of the NFL Draft and Super Bowl coming to town.
"Happy to be here in Carolina. Home of the defending NFC South—Carolina Panthers," Goodell said.
The chat capped off a huge day for Tepper Sports and Entertainment. It included announcing the long-term extension of naming rights to Bank of America Stadium. Guests ranged from Panthers quarterback Bryce Young to future hall-of-famer Luke Kuechly and more.
#sports #entertainment #stadium
ALSO READ: Panthers GM Dan Morgan talks draft strategy, encouraging competition
They talked about the newly announced stadium renovations and what the future holds in Charlotte, including the possibility of the NFL Draft and Super Bowl coming to town.
"Happy to be here in Carolina. Home of the defending NFC South—Carolina Panthers," Goodell said.
The chat capped off a huge day for Tepper Sports and Entertainment. It included announcing the long-term extension of naming rights to Bank of America Stadium. Guests ranged from Panthers quarterback Bryce Young to future hall-of-famer Luke Kuechly and more.
#sports #entertainment #stadium
2 months ago
Bank of America and the Carolina Panthers have extended their naming rights partnership for Bank of America Stadium. This continues one of the NFL's longest-standing agreements.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment announced on Thursday that it will increase private investment to more than $1.3 billion through 2045. The project aims to create a year-round destination, with construction phased to allow continued hosting of Panthers and Charlotte FC matches.
The financial commitment includes $650 million from Tepper Sports & Entertainment, an increase from its original $150 million pledge. The City of Charlotte is also contributing $650 million toward the overall project, which the Charlotte City Council approved in June 2024.
David Tepper, owner and chairman of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, emphasized the strength of the partnership with the long-term extension with Bank of America.
"The long-term extension with Bank of America reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to the Carolinas," Tepper said in a news release. "For over three decades, Bank of America Stadium has helped create lasting memories for our fans and we're excited for them to see what's ahead. Our goal is to create experiences that enhance the passion and energy of the region while transforming this corridor into a weekend destination for world-class sports, entertainment and community events."
#America
Tepper Sports & Entertainment announced on Thursday that it will increase private investment to more than $1.3 billion through 2045. The project aims to create a year-round destination, with construction phased to allow continued hosting of Panthers and Charlotte FC matches.
The financial commitment includes $650 million from Tepper Sports & Entertainment, an increase from its original $150 million pledge. The City of Charlotte is also contributing $650 million toward the overall project, which the Charlotte City Council approved in June 2024.
David Tepper, owner and chairman of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, emphasized the strength of the partnership with the long-term extension with Bank of America.
"The long-term extension with Bank of America reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to the Carolinas," Tepper said in a news release. "For over three decades, Bank of America Stadium has helped create lasting memories for our fans and we're excited for them to see what's ahead. Our goal is to create experiences that enhance the passion and energy of the region while transforming this corridor into a weekend destination for world-class sports, entertainment and community events."
#America
2 months ago
The Panthers have played at Bank of America Stadium since 2004 and they will continue playing there for years to come.
The team and the bank announced a multi-year extension of the naming rights agreement on Thursday. That agreement is one of the longest-running naming rights deals in the league and it comes as a significant renovation of the stadium takes place.
Funding for the project was established in 2024 when the city of Charlotte agreed to spend $650 million of the $800 million renovation. On Thursday, the Panthers announced that owner David Tepper will spend an additional $500 million toward the project. Tepper Sports and Entertainment has also agreed to pay for any overages in the now $1.3 billion venture.
"The long-term extension with Bank of America reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to the Carolinas," Tepper said in a statement. "For over three decades, Bank of America Stadium has helped create lasting memories for our fans and we're excited for them to see what's ahead. Our goal is to create experiences that enhance the passion and energy of the region while transforming this corridor into a weekend destination for world-class sports, entertainment and community events."
In addition to upgrading the stadium, the project will also include the construction of a 4,400-seat entertainment venue. The Panthers will remain at home through the renovation, which will focus on interior work in 2026 before moving on to fan-facing areas in 2027.
#stadium #tepper #project
The team and the bank announced a multi-year extension of the naming rights agreement on Thursday. That agreement is one of the longest-running naming rights deals in the league and it comes as a significant renovation of the stadium takes place.
Funding for the project was established in 2024 when the city of Charlotte agreed to spend $650 million of the $800 million renovation. On Thursday, the Panthers announced that owner David Tepper will spend an additional $500 million toward the project. Tepper Sports and Entertainment has also agreed to pay for any overages in the now $1.3 billion venture.
"The long-term extension with Bank of America reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to the Carolinas," Tepper said in a statement. "For over three decades, Bank of America Stadium has helped create lasting memories for our fans and we're excited for them to see what's ahead. Our goal is to create experiences that enhance the passion and energy of the region while transforming this corridor into a weekend destination for world-class sports, entertainment and community events."
In addition to upgrading the stadium, the project will also include the construction of a 4,400-seat entertainment venue. The Panthers will remain at home through the renovation, which will focus on interior work in 2026 before moving on to fan-facing areas in 2027.
#stadium #tepper #project
2 months ago
One of the biggest success stories in the stock market this year has been Micron Technology (MU). The company makes computer memory and storage - the very products that have been in high demand this year due to the explosive build-out of artificial intelligence data centers.
Micron Technology stock is up 247% so far this year, which is the second-best performance in the entire S&P 500 Index ($SPX). This pushes Micron to join the exclusive trillion-dollar club in its market capitalization. Having Micron in your portfolio can lead to dynamic returns, whether you're just starting out or if you're a seasoned pro. Bloomberg News recently reported that the Appaloosa Management hedge fund run by David Tepper returned 32% in the first half of the year, with memory chip stocks like Micron leading the way.
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Micron Technology stock is up 247% so far this year, which is the second-best performance in the entire S&P 500 Index ($SPX). This pushes Micron to join the exclusive trillion-dollar club in its market capitalization. Having Micron in your portfolio can lead to dynamic returns, whether you're just starting out or if you're a seasoned pro. Bloomberg News recently reported that the Appaloosa Management hedge fund run by David Tepper returned 32% in the first half of the year, with memory chip stocks like Micron leading the way.
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Intel Future Price Hikes Send Huge Demand Signal to Wall Street
2 months ago
The Miz reveals 1 WWE star who's honing his golf game and staying prepared for an American Century Championship bid originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Stateline, NV – In anticipation of the 2026 American Century Championship this weekend, I got the chance to speak with WWE superstar The Miz at The Caesars Celebrity Pro-Am in Stateline, Nevada, on Wednesday. The Miz will be one of 90 celebrities taking part in NBC's annual celebrity golf tournament at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort from Friday to Sunday (July 10-12). The tournament will air on NBC, the NBC Sports Network, and Peacock.
With The Miz playing in the tournament for the fifth time, I asked him about which WWE superstar could potentially join him in the field one day. I first asked about Trick Williams, who The Miz was teammates with during the "Squad Games" event, competing against the Dude Perfect group, along with Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Je'Von Evans. Williams was a receiver for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was a standout athlete during the "Squad Games," like The Miz.
The Awesome One isn't so sure Trick Willie and his Lemon Pepper Steppers could hang on the golf course with the ACC field, though.
"I don't know if he could play golf that well. I don't think he plays golf on the regular, and I feel like to be here, you need to play golf on the regular. You really do. In the ring, he's unstoppable. Unbelievable. I mean, he has literally been one of the superstars that, of the up-and-coming superstars, that you go, 'That guy's gonna be a star. He's got it.' He has it all. For sure. On the golf course, not sure," The Miz said.
Stateline, NV – In anticipation of the 2026 American Century Championship this weekend, I got the chance to speak with WWE superstar The Miz at The Caesars Celebrity Pro-Am in Stateline, Nevada, on Wednesday. The Miz will be one of 90 celebrities taking part in NBC's annual celebrity golf tournament at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort from Friday to Sunday (July 10-12). The tournament will air on NBC, the NBC Sports Network, and Peacock.
With The Miz playing in the tournament for the fifth time, I asked him about which WWE superstar could potentially join him in the field one day. I first asked about Trick Williams, who The Miz was teammates with during the "Squad Games" event, competing against the Dude Perfect group, along with Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Je'Von Evans. Williams was a receiver for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was a standout athlete during the "Squad Games," like The Miz.
The Awesome One isn't so sure Trick Willie and his Lemon Pepper Steppers could hang on the golf course with the ACC field, though.
"I don't know if he could play golf that well. I don't think he plays golf on the regular, and I feel like to be here, you need to play golf on the regular. You really do. In the ring, he's unstoppable. Unbelievable. I mean, he has literally been one of the superstars that, of the up-and-coming superstars, that you go, 'That guy's gonna be a star. He's got it.' He has it all. For sure. On the golf course, not sure," The Miz said.
3 months ago
Charlotte FC is set to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game next month, a first for the city.
Major League Soccer is honoring local heroes, including Janae Aiken, director of the Emerging Leaders Program at the Two-Six Project.
READ MORE: Channel 9 gets closer look at MLS All-Star game preparations
The Fayetteville-based organization, which mentors young people, received a $15,000 grant from the MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes program. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation will match the RBC Wealth Management-presented grant.
Channel 9 sports director Phil Orban speaks with Aiken about the Two-Six Project's mission.
Major League Soccer is honoring local heroes, including Janae Aiken, director of the Emerging Leaders Program at the Two-Six Project.
READ MORE: Channel 9 gets closer look at MLS All-Star game preparations
The Fayetteville-based organization, which mentors young people, received a $15,000 grant from the MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes program. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation will match the RBC Wealth Management-presented grant.
Channel 9 sports director Phil Orban speaks with Aiken about the Two-Six Project's mission.
3 months ago
We recently published David Tepper Stock Portfolio: 10 Long-Term Stock Picks. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is one of the long-term stock picks.
David Tepper's Appaloosa Management has held a stake in health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)'s shares since the fourth quarter of 2010. It held the shares until the second quarter of 2011. Then, the fund disclosed 300,000 shares for its Q1 2017 holdings. Since then, it has continuously held UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)'s shares. The holdings peaked during Q2 2025 when it held 2.4 million shares, which were worth $764 million. Since then, they have dropped, and the latest stake is worth $24.3 million.
Investment bank JPMorgan discussed UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)'s shares on June 8th. It raised the share price target to $466 from $420 and kept an Overweight rating on the stock. The coverage came as part of the bank's update of its healthcare services models, which included a higher valuation.
SGA Global Growth Strategy discussed UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Our position in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) was based on our view that the company would deliver durable growth due to its ability to manage the rising healthcare costs given its scale advantages. We viewed the business as having strong pricing power given its vertical integration with Optum, which gave them good tools to manage medical costs, as well as the ability to raise premiums annually. The privatization of government-funded senior health plans, Medicare Advantage, provided a growth opportunity. Over 2025 the stock suffered due to execution missteps which were exacerbated by government payment cuts to Medicare Advantage programs which were initiated under the Biden administration. Despite these issues we held on to the position under the expectation that they would be able to re-price their health insurance policies in the following year, and that execution would improve with the return of Stephen Hemsley as CEO. We had also thought that a change in administration would be beneficial for the company given Republican's historical support of Medicare privatization. However, when the CMS released their preliminary rate for 2027 this quarter of just 0.1%, we, and the market, were disappointed. While the final rate has since been revised higher to 2.5%, this is still below the mid-single digit rate expectations and cost inflation trends. Additionally, in the latest communication, while the company was able to re-price most of its insurance businesses, the greater than expected membership losses as well as the slower profitability improvement at Optum were disappointing, indicating a more mature Medicare Advantage market and increased competition. Given these developments we decided to exit the position and re-allocate the capital into higher conviction growth opportunities. The company has since been removed from th
David Tepper's Appaloosa Management has held a stake in health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)'s shares since the fourth quarter of 2010. It held the shares until the second quarter of 2011. Then, the fund disclosed 300,000 shares for its Q1 2017 holdings. Since then, it has continuously held UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)'s shares. The holdings peaked during Q2 2025 when it held 2.4 million shares, which were worth $764 million. Since then, they have dropped, and the latest stake is worth $24.3 million.
Investment bank JPMorgan discussed UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)'s shares on June 8th. It raised the share price target to $466 from $420 and kept an Overweight rating on the stock. The coverage came as part of the bank's update of its healthcare services models, which included a higher valuation.
SGA Global Growth Strategy discussed UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Our position in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) was based on our view that the company would deliver durable growth due to its ability to manage the rising healthcare costs given its scale advantages. We viewed the business as having strong pricing power given its vertical integration with Optum, which gave them good tools to manage medical costs, as well as the ability to raise premiums annually. The privatization of government-funded senior health plans, Medicare Advantage, provided a growth opportunity. Over 2025 the stock suffered due to execution missteps which were exacerbated by government payment cuts to Medicare Advantage programs which were initiated under the Biden administration. Despite these issues we held on to the position under the expectation that they would be able to re-price their health insurance policies in the following year, and that execution would improve with the return of Stephen Hemsley as CEO. We had also thought that a change in administration would be beneficial for the company given Republican's historical support of Medicare privatization. However, when the CMS released their preliminary rate for 2027 this quarter of just 0.1%, we, and the market, were disappointed. While the final rate has since been revised higher to 2.5%, this is still below the mid-single digit rate expectations and cost inflation trends. Additionally, in the latest communication, while the company was able to re-price most of its insurance businesses, the greater than expected membership losses as well as the slower profitability improvement at Optum were disappointing, indicating a more mature Medicare Advantage market and increased competition. Given these developments we decided to exit the position and re-allocate the capital into higher conviction growth opportunities. The company has since been removed from th
3 months ago
We recently published David Tepper Stock Portfolio: 10 Long-Term Stock Picks. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the long-term stock picks.
Memory giant Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is a major position in Appaloosa Management's portfolio. It is also one of the oldest as the fund has held a position since the fourth quarter of 2010. After briefly not holding any stakes between 2011 and mid to late 2015, the fund has consistently held a stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)'s shares since the fourth quarter of 2016. This decision has proven to be fruitful as the average share price has jumped from $18.78 during Q4 2016 to a whopping $391 in Q1 2026. Appaloosa's latest stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is worth a whopping $562 million.
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The primary driver behind Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)'s accelerating fortune is the shortage in the memory industry brought on by the demand from AI GPUs. On this front, the firm made a key announcement on June 10th when it selected its engineering partner for a leading-edge memory manufacturing facility in New York. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)'s fiscal second quarter earnings saw its revenue grow by 196% year-over-year to sit at $23.86 billion.
While we acknowledge the potential of MU as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
Memory giant Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is a major position in Appaloosa Management's portfolio. It is also one of the oldest as the fund has held a position since the fourth quarter of 2010. After briefly not holding any stakes between 2011 and mid to late 2015, the fund has consistently held a stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)'s shares since the fourth quarter of 2016. This decision has proven to be fruitful as the average share price has jumped from $18.78 during Q4 2016 to a whopping $391 in Q1 2026. Appaloosa's latest stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is worth a whopping $562 million.
Posonskyi Andrey/Shutterstock.com
The primary driver behind Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)'s accelerating fortune is the shortage in the memory industry brought on by the demand from AI GPUs. On this front, the firm made a key announcement on June 10th when it selected its engineering partner for a leading-edge memory manufacturing facility in New York. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)'s fiscal second quarter earnings saw its revenue grow by 196% year-over-year to sit at $23.86 billion.
While we acknowledge the potential of MU as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
3 months ago
We recently published David Tepper Stock Portfolio: 10 Long-Term Stock Picks. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the long-term stock picks.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is another stock that has featured in Appaloosa's 13F holdings since 2010. This period is divided into two stints. The first started from Q4 2010, when the fund held six million shares worth $168 million, and ended in Q2 2013, when it held 1.4 million shares worth $48 million. The second period started from Q1 2020, when the fund held 90,000 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares. The stake peaked in Q4 2023 when Appaloosa held 1.7 million shares that were worth $639 million. Since then, it has been on a downward trend, with the latest stake being worth $33 million.
Photo by Microsoft 365 on Unsplash
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s shares have been among the weakest performers in 2026 as they are down by 22% year-to-date. June was an important month for the firm as it announced a slew of new AI initiatives. These include a new AI model, agents for its Copilot platform and APIs to bring work-specific context to AI agents. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has also collaborated with NVIDIA to announce Windows PCs powered by the latter's products.
While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is another stock that has featured in Appaloosa's 13F holdings since 2010. This period is divided into two stints. The first started from Q4 2010, when the fund held six million shares worth $168 million, and ended in Q2 2013, when it held 1.4 million shares worth $48 million. The second period started from Q1 2020, when the fund held 90,000 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares. The stake peaked in Q4 2023 when Appaloosa held 1.7 million shares that were worth $639 million. Since then, it has been on a downward trend, with the latest stake being worth $33 million.
Photo by Microsoft 365 on Unsplash
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s shares have been among the weakest performers in 2026 as they are down by 22% year-to-date. June was an important month for the firm as it announced a slew of new AI initiatives. These include a new AI model, agents for its Copilot platform and APIs to bring work-specific context to AI agents. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has also collaborated with NVIDIA to announce Windows PCs powered by the latter's products.
While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
