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Cartoon of Leon Cooperman boxing debt monsters while dropping dollar bills into a house-shaped piggy bank labeled “FOA,” symbolizing hedge fund bets on Finance of America.

Finance of America Companies (FOA): When Leon Cooperman Bets, Do You Fetch?

Leon Cooperman doubled down on Finance of America (FOA), betting big on its reverse mortgage growth story. Profits are back, institutions are circling, and the stock trades at just 3.7x earnings. Is this the start of a Rocky-style comeback — or another value trap waiting to snap shut?

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GAMCO Investors Is Full of Winners — Except Paramount (PARA): Why This One Dud Might Finally Shine

Is Paramount Global a value trap—or a future media giant in disguise? Streaming growth, big-name backers like GAMCO and Vanguard, and Apple buyout rumors make this drama worth watching. 🍿🎥

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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals: Biotech Powerhouse Baker Bros Still Believes. Should You Buy In?

Biotech heavyweight Baker Bros still owns over 25% of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD), and the stock is heating up. With expanding revenue, a rich CNS pipeline, and smart money backing it, is this the comeback story investors have been waiting for?

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Lionsgate Studios: Insiders Are Buying. Should the Stock Get the Lion's Share of Your Portfolio?

🦁 Liberty 77 Capital, led by ex-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, bought over 8 million shares of Lionsgate Studios (NYSE: LION). Revenues are up, insiders are bullish, and the studio is freshly split from Starz. Is it showtime—or a risky sequel?

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Bausch Health: Paulson Doubles Down, Stock Breaks Out, Recovery Accelerates

Bausch Health ($BHC) is back in the spotlight as legendary investor John Paulson adds millions more in shares, fueling a breakout rally. With Q2 earnings showing revenue growth, profit rebound, and debt repayment plans, could BHC be staging its long-awaited comeback?

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