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Who Is Carl Icahn?

By Scott LevineUpdated Sep 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • Carl Icahn's activist investment strategy focuses on growing shareholder value through engagement.
  • Icahn advocates for a contrarian investing approach, buying undervalued or unpopular assets.
  • He became the chairman of TWA after a hostile takeover, leading to significant financial gains.

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