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Fans of Bill Ackman boost Howard Hughes shares

Since U.S. mall owner General Growth exited bankruptcy last month, its stock has gotten a nice lift. But shares of its less noticed spin-off, Howard Hughes Corp, have really soared.

Since General Growth issued about $2 billion worth of shares at $14.75 in mid-November, the mall owner’s stock price has grown more than 6 percent — trading around $15.70 on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, Howard Hughes’ thinly traded shares have gained nearly a third, or 32.8 percent, in roughly the same period, now trading around $54.45. Get the full story »

General Growth to take charge for Hughes spinoff

General Growth Properties Inc., which emerged from bankruptcy last week, said it expects to take a $537 million noncash charge in connection with the spinoff of the Howard Hughes Corp. Get the full story »

General Growth to pay Hughes heirs $230M

General Growth Properties Inc. says it will pay $230 million to some of the heirs of moviemaker and aviation mogul Howard Hughes to settle a dispute over a Las Vegas development. Get the full story »

General Growth seeks to sell land in Vegas

General Growth Properties Inc.  is seeking court permission to sell more than 60 acres  in Las Vegas’ Summerlin residential development to a pair of home builders for about $38 million, pending higher bids at auction.

The deal will bring in cash that can be used to repay creditors and allow building to resume in the 22,500-acre development northwest of the Las Vegas strip, General Growth said in papers filed Thursday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan. Get the full story »