The Latest Breaking News from Elliott Investment Management

Elliott Investment Management, who used to own AC Milan, have marked themselves out from the competition by including a pledge about Old Trafford in their bid to buy Manchester United

The former Man United captain said two things that have unfolded over the past week have alarmed him.

Pinterest’s (NYSE: PINS) shares closed up 16.2% on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange after the Wall Street Journal reported after market hours on Thursday that activist investor

Suncor Energy (NYSE: SU) recently declared that it has entered into an agreement with the activist investment firm — Elliott Investment Management — according to which SU's board of directors will appoint three new independent directors, two of whom will serve on the CEO search committee.

Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ: WDC) shares are trading higher Tuesday after Elliott Investment Management sent a letter to Western Digital's board, calling for a full strategic review of the value that could be created by separating its flash unit.

Merger activity increased significantly last week with six new deals announced and eight deals completed. There were 17 deals announced in the month of March, with a total value of $64.55 billion. Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN)

Nielsen Holdings Plc has agreed to be acquired by a consortium including Evergreen Coast Capital Corp., an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management, and Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

Elliott Investment Management and Vista Equity Partners are in advanced talks to buy software-maker Citrix Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CTXS), Bloomberg reported recently. Elliott and Vista have tapped banks to finance their offer. Related Content: Why Are Citrix Shares Trading Higher Tuesday Premarket? Vista is still considering using its portfolio company Tibco as part of the…