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.
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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?
BA Daily Read: Meet 3 Women CEOs Driving Returns
We look at 3 female CEOs that are outperforming benchmarks right now.
BA Daily Read: A Closer Look at Say-on-Pay Failures
14 companies have already failed a Say-on-Pay vote. We look at the most problematic of the bunch.
BA Daily Read: Dan Loeb Gives Shell a Nudge in it’s Oil-to-Energy Transition
Dan Loeb’s Third Point, which has increased its stake in oil & gas giant Shell, is pushing for a separation of the legacy and renewables business. With shares trading at deep discount to peers, its a timely conversation.
BA Daily Read: Housecleaning at Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) fires its CEO. Will new leadership drive a strategy shift to get the consumer business smiling again?
NYC Pension Funds Want Amazon Accountable for Human Capital
AMZN stock is performing, but are warehouse workers paying the price? We talk to Assistant NYC Comptroller Michael Garland on the NYC Pension Funds’ move to unseat two Amazon board members responsible for human capital management at the tech giant.
BA Daily Read: Can Shutterstock Save Itself?
Shutterstock’s CEO abruptly departs, insiders are dumping stock. Does this board have any new ideas or is everyone abandoning ship?
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – June 18, 2025
Two More SPAC IPOs: Pioneer Acquisition I $220M and Axiom Intelligence $175M. Five SPACs Set to Start Separate Trading. Goldstone and SLAM Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – June 17, 2025
Goldman Back in SPACs. Four Leaf Acquisition (FORL) and Nabors Energy Transition II (NETD) Set Extension Votes. Armada Acquisition II (AACI) Separate Trading Announced.
Daily SPAC Update – June 16, 2025
Northview Acquisition Deal Approved with 52K Shares Redeemed. Winvest Extension Vote. Breeze Holdings Drops From OTC. Perimeter Acquisition Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – June 13, 2025
Two New SPAC IPOs: BEST SPAC I and Blue Acquisition. Aetherium Acquisition Vote Postponed. New Providence III and Inflection Point III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – June 11, 2025
Globalink Investment Extends to December 2025. Finnovate Non-Reliance on Financials. Black Hawk and Breeze Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – June 10, 2025
First SPAC IPO of June: Blue Water III Prices Upsized $220M. Iron Horse Deal Vote. Cantor Equity Updates on Bitcoin PIPE Wallet. SLAM Corrects Trust Numbers.
Daily SPAC Update – June 9, 2025
Quartzsea + Gaorkai Materials Deal. Northview + PROFUSA Deal Vote. Target Global Extension Vote. SLAM and WTMA Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – June 6, 2025
Churchill IX Deal with Plus. Hennessey deSPACs to Namib Minerals. Distoken Deal with Youlife Approved ($7M redeemed). Flybondi Deal Terminated.
Daily SPAC Update – June 5, 2025
Blackhawk DeSPACs to World Media and Entertainment. Ares Acquisition II Updates Investor Deck. Renatus Tactical Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – June 4, 2025
Globalink Investment (GLLI) Extension Vote. Eureka and Target Global Set Extension Votes. Chenghe II Updates Trust and Forward Purchase Agreement.