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.
Insight that Drives the Boardroom
Stay ahead with data-backed research, governance analysis, and expert commentary for investors, activists, and corporate leaders.
Activism & Governance
ExxonMobil Hits First Record High in Eight Years
With ExxonMobil shares hitting a new 52-week high and “making more money than God,” according to President Joe Biden, we take a closer look at financials and governance.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 10)
Therealreal (REAL) founder and CEO departs, and Hippo (HIPO) quickly has a change at CEO highlights this week’s exec moves.
Founder Richard Schulze Bets Big on BBY Stock
Best Buy (BBY) founder and director Richard Schulze just bought almost $20 million in stock. Meanwhile, Target (TGT) lowers guidance again, citing excess inventory concerns.
Cathie Wood buys Coinbase amidst heavy insider selling and sloppy cost controls.
As the market’s favorite contrarian Cathie Wood buys COIN on the dip, we take a look at performance and insider trading. Our take: a head-in-the-sand strategy does little to holster confidence. We continue to see more downside risk ahead and avoid COIN shares.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 3)
Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as COO of Meta Platforms stole the spotlight. But, there was still a lot of movement as the markets moved into June.
Elon’s “super bad feeling” casts a shadow on Polestar debut
In a market where timing is everything, Polestar can’t seem to catch a break. Ahead of the long-awaited GGPI / Polestar merger vote on June 22nd, Elon Musk signals a hiring freeze and staff cuts– fueling concerns around China deliveries.
Razor-thin approvals: For Amazon shareholders, the conversation around pay, labor, and environment isn’t over
Narrow approval for Amazon’s compensation package, coupled with razor-thin approvals on environmental and worker safety proposals reveal a growing undercurrent of shareholder opposition. Momentum is building, which means for shareholders, this conversation is far from over.
SPAC Market Review – May 2022
Inflation, rising interest rates, and reduced corporate earnings across the board have led to persistent market gyrations which prove its too early for bottom fishing. The stampede out of deSPACs now makes it ‘deal-or-die’ time for those without targets.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (May 27)
Twitter (TWTR) drama has Durban staying, new CEO at Frontdoor (FTDR), and a CFO transition at WeWork (WE) highlight this week’s exec moves.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – December 5, 2024
Thunder Bridge (THCP) + Coincheck Deal Vote Today. ATEK Announced deal with Ace Green Recycling. Tavia Acquisition IPOs at $100M.
Daily SPAC Update – December 4, 2024
Global Star (GLST) Extension Approved. APXI Extension Vote Today. ATMC Updates Trust Numbers. LATG Deal Vote Set for Dec 23. ATMV, SHAP, TRON, INAQ Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 3, 2024
TGAA + VenHub Deal Announced. ESHA and GLLI Extension Votes Today. SHAP, TRON, ATMC Extension Votes Set. BRKH Deal Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – December 2, 2024
BACQ, RDAC, CCIR Start Separate Trading. BREZ, JWSM, MNTN Shareholders Approve Extensions. ROCL Deal Approved. AITR + American Metals Deal Terminated.
Daily SPAC Update – November 27, 2024
FACT II SPAC IPO Makes it 50 For the Year. FutureTech II (FTII) Overpays From Trust. BOCN + TNL Mediagene Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – November 26, 2024
Gores IX to Liquidate at $10.12. AOGO Deal Termination (and Dispute). BFAC Gets PIPE. ROCL + New Helium Deal Vote. CHAR Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – November 25, 2024
SUAC and FTII Shareholders Approve Extensions. APXI Extension Vote Set. BHAC and THCP Investor Decks. GLAC Non-Binding LOI.
Daily SPAC Update – November 22, 2024
OCA Acquisition (OCAX) Disputed Deal Termination. BleuAcacia SPAC Liquidation. AITR and MNTN Extension Votes. ShoulderUp Technology Extension Approved. IVCP, ATEK, WINV Set Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – November 21, 2024
Co2 Energy Transition (NOEM) $60M IPO and Dynamix (DYNX) $150M IPO. RCFA Extends with 4.5M Redemptions. WEL Extension Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – November 20, 2024
NOVV DeSPACs to RMSG. Perception Capital IV to OTC and Extends. CBRG, IPXX, DIST, IRX Shareholders Approve Extensions. MCAG Delisting.