Governance Alert: FedEx

by BA Research | Jun 16, 2022 | Activism, CEO / CFO / Director Resignations & Appointments, Company News, ESG, Executive Compensation, General, Governance

FDX announces some important shareholder-friendly actions. With a new CEO and refreshed board, now’s the time for FDX to start delivering operational efficiency. Dividend increases and important governance changes at FedEx. FedEx (FDX) announced some important...

SPAC Deals in Plant-Based Proteins and Med Tech

by BA Research | Jun 15, 2022 | SPACs

Cannabis SaaS player SpringBig already running on fumes, losing 47% in its first day of trading. Grove Collaborative gets the green light. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs....

DWAC Can’t Seem to Stay out of Trouble

by BA Research | Jun 14, 2022 | SPACs

DWAC shares drop 28% on news of a second SEC subpoena. Important merger vote for Sir Richard Branson today. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs....

5 Long-Tenured CEOs that Need to Turn Things Around

by BA Research | Jun 14, 2022 | Boardroom Alpha Ratings, CEO, ESG

While COVID-related issues are abating, it’s no secret that many companies are still struggling to find their footing. We take a close-up look at 5 long-tenured CEOs (+ 1 co-CEO) that are facing big negative 3-year returns. We examine 5 public companies...

ExxonMobil Hits First Record High in Eight Years

by BA Research | Jun 14, 2022 | Boardroom Alpha Ratings, Executive Compensation, Governance

With XOM shares hitting a new 52-week high and Big Oil criticized for massive profits in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we take a closer look at financials and governance Exxon hits a new 52-week high. Now at a $408 billion valuation, shares of...