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title: "Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Rises As Irenic Capital Joins Activist Push Alongside Elliott Management: Report"
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description: "Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares are rising as Irenic Capital joins Elliott Management in an activist push following HPE's $16 billion merger with Juniper Networks. Irenic Capital, managed by Adam Katz, has expressed frustrations with HPE executives, although their specific plans remain undisclosed. HPE's stock is currently trading at $30.88, up 2.18%, and is above key moving averages, indicating a bullish trend. Traders are watching for potential breakout attempts or a double-top rejection near the 52-week high of $31.95."
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# Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Rises As Irenic Capital Joins Activist Push Alongside Elliott Management: Report

More activist investors have built stakes in **Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co** (NYSE:HPE). The tech giant faces a year of sustained pressure from **Elliott Management**, and **Irenic Capital** is among the new funds holding positions, sources close to the company told to Semaphore.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Irenic Capital did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.

**• What’s going on with HPE shares today?**

## **Irenic Capital Enters Fray**

**Irenic Capital**, managed by **Adam Katz**, has discussed frustrations with HPE executives. Katz recently pushed to block the **News Corp** (NASDAQ:NWSA) and **Fox Corp** (NASDAQ:FOX) merger. Irenic's specific plans for Hewlett Packard Enterprise remain undisclosed. The firm managed $2.4 billion at year-end.

## **Post-Merger Regulatory Hurdles**

The company recently closed a $14 billion takeover of Juniper Networks. This was Hewlett Packard Enterprise's largest acquisition ever. An 18-month regulatory review drew allegations of improper lobbying.

## **HPE Stock: Key Technical Levels To Watch**

From a longer-term trend perspective, HPE is extended but still technically constructive: the stock is trading 8.3% above its 20-day SMA ($28.58) and 31.9% above its 200-day SMA ($23.47).

The moving-average structure remains bullish, with the 20-day SMA above the 50-day SMA and a golden cross (50-day SMA over the 200-day SMA) that occurred in April.

With the 52-week high at $31.95 and the stock currently just below that area, traders often watch for either a clean breakout attempt or a "double-top" style rejection that sends the price back toward nearer support.

**HPE Stock Price Activity:** Hewlett Packard shares were up 2.18% at $30.88 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

_Photo: MacroEcon / Shutterstock_

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