Soros ups stake in NY Community Bancorp as stock claws back from 27-year lows

New York Community Bancorp’s stock rose Thursday, outpacing gains in other financial stocks, a day after Soros Fund Management disclosed an increased stake in the hard-hit regional bank. Soros Fund Management acquired 1,036,180 shares of New York Community Bancorp to bring its stake up to just under 1.48 million shares, according to a filing made after Wednesday’s market close. New… Master your money. Subscribe to MarketWatch. Get this article and all of MarketWatch. Access f