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September 27, 2010

Hard Times For D.E. Shaw

Hedge fund firm D.E. Shaw & Co. lays off 150 people, approximately 10 percent of its work force.

By Imogen Rose-Smith

Hedge fund firm D.E. Shaw & Co. laid off 150 people today, according to sources familiar with the situation.

The cuts, which amount to around 10 percent of the New York–based alternative asset manager’s work force, were across the board and included partners and....

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