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Billionaire George Soros invests in Herbalife

Investor George Soros took a large long position in Herbalife stock. George Soros, a billionaire investor, purchased a majority stake in nutritional supplement company Herbalife Ltd stated a source with knowledge on the matter on Wednesday.


Venture capital firm Venrock welcomes new partner

Venrock promoted general counsel David Stepp to partner. California-based Venrock announced the promotion of David Stepp to partner on Wednesday. Prior to his appointment as partner, Stepp worked at Cooley LLP where his responsbilities centered on venture capital partnerships and emerging growth and small-market public technology businesses.

Canaccord Genuity hires new Managing Director

Canaccord Genuity appointed Geoffrey Richards as the company's new Managing Director, Head of US Special Situations and Restructuring.

Pharmaceutical research company Hepregen names new Chief Financial Officer

Hepregen promotes Martin Joyce new Chief Financial Officer and vice president of finance and administration.


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