Ackman Sells Valeant Stake After at Least $2.8 Billion Loss

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Bill Ackman Sells Valeant Stake After $2.8 Billion Loss

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Bill Ackman has finally conceded defeat on Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.

After waging a costly and outspoken public defense of the controversial drugmaker, its once-biggest champion sold his entire stake in the company at a loss and said he will leave the board.