Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman says the real estate brokerage will post an operating profit this year. Headcount reductions are a good start, but there’s still plenty of work to do to stabilize troubling iBuying trends.
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Activism & Governance
Governance Alert: FedEx
FedEx (FDX) is making some shareholder-friendly moves, including an over 50% dividend hike, adding two independent directors, and a TSR-based executive compensation metric. We applaud the changes, but now the real work begins. Can a new CEO and refreshed board improve margins?
5 Long-Tenured CEOs that Need to Turn Things Around
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.
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 & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – December 20, 2024
Alphavest (ATMV) Extension Approved. ATMC, HSPO, IRAA Extension Votes Today. MITA Trust Update. CSLM Acquisition / fuse machines Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – December 19, 2024
FTAC Emerald and Kairous Acquisition Delistings as Shareholders Approve Extensions. Bowen Acquisition Deal Vote Set. GSRT, TAVI, FACT Set to Trade Separately.
Daily SPAC Update – December 18, 2024
More SPAC Delistings as Battery Future and Burtech Go Down. Integrated Wellnes and Spree Shareholders Approve Extensions. Mars Acquisition Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – December 17, 2024
Winvest Acquisition (WINV) Extension Approved. Target Global Acquisition and IX Acquisition Delistings. WAVS and ALSA Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 16, 2024
INAQ DeSPACs to Alpha Modus (AMOD) and IVCP DeSPACs to AleAnna Energy (ANNA). MITA Extension Vote Set. RRAC Moved to OTC. FACT Separate Trading on Dec 20.
Daily SPAC Update – December 13, 2024
Despite Delistings, Liquidations, and Failed Deals, SPAC IPOs Keep Coming. Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II (DRDB) $200M and Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. $210M IPOs.
Daily SPAC Update – December 12, 2024
Swiftmerge Acquisition (IVCP) + AleAnna Energy Deal Vote. Mars Acquisition (MARX) + ScanTech Deal Vote. PRLH and IGTA Extensions Approved. IGTA to be Delisted.
Daily SPAC Update – December 10, 2024
Jackson Acquisition II $200M IPO (Jackson I Liquidated). APXI Shareholders Approve Extension w/ 5M Redemptions. HCVI Merger Amendment. SLAMF Vote Adjourned and IVCB Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – December 9, 2024
TCHP + Coincheck Deal Approved. GLLI, INAQ, ESHA Shareholders Approve Extensions. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Accountant. SLAM and BRKH Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 6, 2024
Roth CH Acquisition (ROCL) Extension Approved IGTA, INAQ, KACL Extension Votes. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Marcum. BRKH Deal Deck.