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By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Elliott Investment Management now holds 10% of Southwest Airlines (NYSE:)’ common stock, crossing the threshold that allows the hedge fund to call a special meeting at the carrier, according to a person familiar with the matter. The news comes days before the two…

By Ron Bousso, David French and Marianna Parraga LONDON/HOUSTON (Reuters) – Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is weighing a bid for shares in the parent of oil refiner Citgo Petroleum under a U.S. court-ordered auction, while a group of creditors represented by Centerview Partners aims to lure ConocoPhillips (NYSE:) to…