A suspended corporate buyback amidst Schultz’s personal buying spree, a unionization bruising: Starbucks is still struggling to send the right message to shareholders.
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Activism & Governance
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?
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.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – May 16, 2025
Columbus Circle $220M and Wen Acquisition $261M IPOs. Northview and Iron Horse Set June Deal Votes. CHAC and TVA Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – May 15, 2025
Thayer Ventures II and Reantus Tactical I IPO. Investcorp AI extends with $17.5M redeemed. Rigel Resource extends with $53.4M redeemed. Texas Ventures III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – May 14, 2025
Cantor Equity Partners / Tether Purchase $458 million in Bitcoin. Churchill Capital X Upsized IPO of $360 million. Black Spade II Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – May 13, 2025
Horizon Space Acquisition II + SL Bio Deal Announced. Finnovate and Aquaron Extensions Approved. Perimeter Acquisition $210 million IPO. Integrated Rail & Resources Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – May 10, 2025
Goal Acquisition and CrownProptech Acquisition Extensions Approved. Investcorp AI Extension Vote Today. BSII, BNIX, IGTA Deal/Extension Votes Set. RENE Delisting.
Daily SPAC Update – May 9, 2025
EGH Acquisition $150M SPAC IPO. Mountain & Co Extension Vote. ClimateRock Extends with $25M Redeemed. Buja DeSPACs to Global IBO (GIBO).
Daily SPAC Update – May 8, 2025
Hennessy Capital VI + Namib Minerals Deal Approved. Rigel Resources Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – May 7, 2025
Dune Acquisition II $125M SPAC IPO. Distoken and Winvest Deal Vote Delays. DT Cloud Sets Date to Vote on Extension Fee Changes. Healthcare AI Extension Approved w/ $3M Redeemed.
Daily SPAC Update – May 6, 2025
May Starts Hot for SPAC IPOs. Hennessy Capital VI + Namib Minerals Deal Vote. Alpha Star + OU XData Group Approved. Investcorp AI to OTC.
Daily SPAC Update – May 5, 2025
May Starts Hot for SPAC IPOs. Hennessy Capital VI + Namib Minerals Deal Vote. Alpha Star + OU XData Group Approved. Investcorp AI to OTC.