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 – June 4, 2025
Globalink Investment (GLLI) Extension Vote. Eureka and Target Global Set Extension Votes. Chenghe II Updates Trust and Forward Purchase Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – June 2, 2025
Black Spade II Deal with World Media and Entertainment Universal Approved — but $135M Redeemed. Winvest Vote Adjourned to June 27. SIDDHI Acquisition Split Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – May 30, 2025
3 SPAC Deals Go to Vote: WINV, DIST, BSII. Aetherium (GMFI) Vote Postponed to June. Digital Asset and Real Asset Set Warrant Separation Dates.
Daily SPAC Update – May 29, 2025
May’s SPAC IPO Surge Continues: Over 20 SPAC IPOs Raising $5B as Jena II and Wintergreen Come to Market.
Daily SPAC Update – May 28, 2025
Two More SPAC IPOs. DT Cloud Acquistion Extension Fee Change Approved. Roth CH Acquisition + SharonAI Deal Deck. M3-Brigade V Gets New Sponsor.
Daily SPAC Update – May 27, 2025
Chenge Acquisition II Deal with Polibeli Group Approved but $88M Redeemed. Investcorp Europe + nexxbuild Deal Announced. ASPAC III Terminates with HDEducation and ReUps with Bioserica International.
Daily SPAC Update – May 23, 2025
Target Global Acquisition Deal Officially Terminated After Dispute. Bannix Deal with VisionWave Technologies Approved. Chenghe Acquisition II + Pollbeli Group Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – May 22, 2025
Oyster Enterprises II $220M Upsized SPAC IPO. Bannix + VisionWave Technologies Deal Vote. UY Scuti Separate Trading Announced.
Daily SPAC Update – May 21, 2025
Two More SPAC IPOs: Armada II $220M and ProCap Acquisition $200M. GlobalLink Investment Extension Vote Set. Welsbach / Evolution Metals Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – May 20, 2025
Integrated Rail & Resources Extends with $2.76M in Redemptions. Welsbach Technology / Evolution Metals Deal Vote Set & New Investor Deck. DT Cloud Acquisition Vote Postponed.