In an interview on ‘Squawk Box,’ Leon Cooperman, Chairman and CEO of Omega Family Office, shared his views on various market trends and economic issues. He discussed the ongoing market volatility, the state of the economy, and the impact of the Israel-Hamas war and its effect on ongoing protests at college campuses.
Leon Cooperman, Omega Family Office Chairman and CEO, shared his insights on various economic and social issues during an interview on ‘Squawk Box’. He discussed the latest market trends, the current state of the economy, the ongoing federal deficit problem, and the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight. Cooperman also shared his top stock picks and commented on the protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war, as well as the rise of antisemitism.
Amidst escalating tensions at Columbia University over pro-Palestinian protests, billionaire donors Robert Kraft and Leon Cooperman have expressed their concerns and potentially reconsidered their financial support. The protests, including an encampment on campus, have reportedly involved antisemitic speech, prompting Columbia President Minouche Shafik to move classes online. Kraft condemned the protests and demanded corrective action, while Cooperman expressed discomfort with the situation but has not yet frozen his donations. Columbia University officials expressed gratitude for Kraft’s past generosity but emphasized the need to support the community amidst the crisis. The protests have drawn the attention of government officials, with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling for President Shafik’s resignation.
