Are Tides Changing For Herbalife After Massive Sell-off?

Shares of Herbalife have rallied back since hedge fund titan Bill Ackman, the CEO of $11 billion Pershing Square Capital Management, revealed his massive short position on the stock. 

ByDuane Batcheler:This article focuses on Solar Senior Capital (SUNS) and compares it to the 21 BDCs covered in my previous articles. Updates

Ever since Bill Ackman announced that he was shorting multi-level marketing nutrition company Herbalife, the Street has wondered if his fellow activist investor, David Einhorn had taken a position as well.

Zacks.com submits: Manitowoc Co. Inc. (MTW) has improved the strength and flexibility of its capital structure and reduced the interest rate paid on outstanding debt by refinancing its secured credit facilities. The company’s revolving credit facility has increased by $100 million to $500 million and, including updated term loans, the facilities total $1.25 billion.

TORONTO — Silver Wheaton Corp said on Tuesday it had signed a deal with Brazil’s Vale SA to acquire a share of the gold produced at some of the mines owned by the diversified mining giant in Brazil and Canada for US$1.9 billion in cash, and 10 million warrants. The deal will immediately boost the Canadian company’s production by adding expected average gold production of 110,000 ounces of gold per year over the next 20 years, or 5.9 million silver equivalent ounces.

By Robert Broens: This week, I will run you through the most important buyback announcements for the week of June 18th till June 22th, 2012, which turned out to be a very active week in terms of buyback activity.

By Zacks Investment Research: Recently, MasterCard (MA) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of its Class A common stock worth approximately $1.5 billion.

By Takeover Analyst:After correctly predicting the current stock price, corporate shakeup, and takeover offer for Avon Products (AVP), I believe that I have credibility in providing reality checks on direct selling companies.