Dan Loeb, the aggressive activist investor, is set to speak at the NYTimes Dealbook Conference today. The hedge fund manager, famous for writing stinging and blunt letters to company boards, is currently involved in shaking up Sothebys (NYSE:BID) and Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE). Admittedly his tactics with Sony's board are more polite than his usual style. Loeb initially suggested that the Japanese electronics company should spin off its entertainment and film arm and focus on its core business. His suggestions did not find favor with Sony's board, however...
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