The Wall Street Journal

The Frenzied Pursuit of Wall Street’s Low-Profile All-Stars

Elite hedge funds are in a pitched battle for the world’s top traders. The price tag for a young stock picker can now top $100 million.

Chloe Zola

Billionaire Steve Cohen doesn’t like losing out on superstars.

In December, the New York Mets owner made headlines for paying $765 million to sign phenom outfielder Juan Soto, beating out the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. 

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