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Activist Stocks: Essex Rental, Carbonite, Central GoldTrust And More

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>>  J2 Global only wants to by part of Carbonite, not the whole company. Specifically, its Endpoint security business. J2 had considered buying the whole thing, but no longer feels it fits with its core direction. J2 still owns just over 9% of Carbonite.

>>  Macellum Retail Fund is battling Christopher & Banks over the company’s board oversight issues. It sent a letter to the company pushing for a sale.

>>  Casey Capital has nominated 3 directors for the Essex Rental Corp board. Shares are are up 80% since the fund went active in Feb.

>>  Polar Securities has nominated five nominees for the Central GoldTrust board. The fund owns 5% of the company.

>>  GAMCO has nominated three directors for the...

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