Activist hedge fund Elliott shorts Shell after CEO outlines firm's five-year strategy

Stake worth at least £837m

Linus Uhlig
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US activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has taken out a short position on oil and gas giant Shell worth at least £837m.

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