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.
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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.
Panic Time for Palantir?
The world is a scarier place, which should be good for Palantir. But, with the controversial intelligence and analytics company having just reported its lowest revenue growth ever, we take a closer look at fundamentals and governance.
Starbucks latest brew: A nixed buyback and unionization bruising
A suspended corporate buyback amidst Schultz’s personal buying spree, a unionization bruising: Starbucks is still struggling to send the right message to shareholders.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (May 20)
A surprising CEO transition at Under Armour (UAA) and an abrupt CFO resignation at Wheels Up (UP) highlight this week’s exec moves.
Target’s Bloodbath
Target had its worst day since the Black Monday crash in 1987. With inflation proving to be a slow-moving illness, governance and execution will be key for retail stocks.
Lowe’s Q1 Preview: Sifting through the Noise
Mixed messages between Home Depot and Walmart have the market on edge into LOW’s Q1 earnings. Still, we think this is a bottom for home improvement stocks.
Home Depot: Bad News Looks Baked-In
In a big week for retail earnings reports, we take a closer look at HD fundamentals and governance. Bottom line: don’t hate on HD into the Q1 print: the bar is set low, and long-term fundamentals look good.
Beyond Meat: Less Plant Power and More Profit, Please.
On the heels of disastrous Q1 results, we take a closer look at BYND fundamentals and governance. If this is a zero margin business, stick a fork in it–its done.
After an Unceremonious Proxy Battle, What’s Next for Kohl’s?
With an unceremonious proxy battle now behind the company, will Kohl’s CEO Michele Gass double down on a turnaround effort or will the retailer look to sell?
SPAC & IPO Analysis
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.
Daily SPAC Update – November 19, 2024
Chain Bridge I (CBRG) Extends to Nov 2025. SUAC Adjourns Extension Vote to Today. ROCL, GLST, KACL, MNTN, PRLH, IGTA All Set Extension Votes. DIST Merger Amendement.
Daily SPAC Update – November 18, 2024
GBBK Extends and Gets New Sponsor. GLobal Star (GLST) Extension Vote Set. FTII, IPXX Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – November 15, 2024
HSPT $60M SPAC IPO. SVII and MSSA Extend. MARX Deal Vote Set. BRKH Extension Vote Set. DPCS Delisting. THCP Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – November 14, 2024
DPCS and PORT SPAC Extensions Approved. Plum / Tactical Resources Investor Deck. CBRG, DIST, and IRRX Shareholders Vote Extensions Today. ACAB DeSPAC.
Daily SPAC Update – November 13, 2024
DPCS, MCAG, BLAC, FNVT Extensions Approved. RFCA and SSVII Extension Votes Today. IRXX, SVII Votes Postponed.