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Carl Icahn Reveals Stake in JetBlue Amidst Merger Fallout

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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s firm, Icahn Enterprises, has disclosed ownership of 33.62 million shares of JetBlue Airways, amounting to a significant 9.91% stake.

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