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What a Failed Nielsen Buyout Means for NLSN Stock
NLSN rejects a takeover offer from a private-equity consortium that valued the company at $25.40 a share. Here’s what the news means for NLSN stock.
Third Time’s a Charm: Schultz back from the Bench as SBUX Favorite Pinch Hitter
Kevin Johnson steps down as SBUX CEO, with Schultz returning on an interim basis once again.
AMC: It’s going to take more than popcorn, crypto and gold to turn this around.
Embattled movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) announced a 22% stake in Hycroft Mining Holding (HYMC).
SPAC financing gets more creative amidst clogged PIPE market
SPAC financing has gotten increasingly more creative as the once hot PIPE market is very cold.
Terawatt CEO Neha Palmer talks electrification, ESG and why we need more women in tech
We sit down with Neha Palmer. Neha is CEO of Terawatt Infrastructure and a leader in the green community and corporate sustainability movement.
In the Earnings Spotlight: Rivian Automotive (RIVN)
RIVN reports Q4 earnings today aftermarket. Consensus calls for $(2.05) on sales of $64 million. These numbers don’t matter. RIVN must prove it can start churning deliveries.
In the Earnings Spotlight: Cepton (CPTN)
DeSPAC CPTN reports Q4 earnings today aftermarket. We continue to see LiDAR as a 2023 story.
Activist Alert: Cano Health (CANO)
Activist investor Dan Loeb raises stake in DeSPAC Cano Health (CANO) and pushes for strategic alternatives given the weakness in the DeSPAC market.
Activist Alert: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Cohen hopes for a GameStop (GME) re-run at short-squeeze favorite Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY). Right now, it looks more like a meme stock.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – November 1, 2024
Newbury Street II Acquisition (NTWO) $150M IPO and Bleichroeder Acquisition (BACQ) $250M IPO. CCTS, FNVT, NPAB Extension Votes. DIST, FTII, DPCS, RCFA Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – October 31, 2024
ALCY, COOL, FIAC, INTE Extension Votes. KVAC Extension Approved w/ 8.5M redemptions. INAQ SPAC Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – October 30, 2024
Chenge Acquisition (LATG) Extension Approved. TMTC + eLong Power Deal Approved (4.2M Redemptions). FRLA Extension Delayed. CBRG to Pay Dissolution Expenses.
Daily SPAC Update – October 29, 2024
MCAA, BLAC, AITR Extension Votes Set. INAQ + Alpha Modus and TMTC + eLong Power Holding Deal Votes Today. GMFI Deal Termination.
Daily SPAC Update – October 28, 2024
NRAC Extension Set. INTE Extension Vote Today. VCIC and POLE Separate Trading Today. ONYX Acquisition to Liquidate on Nov 13.
Daily SPAC Update – October 25, 2024
Charlton Aria (CHAR) $75M SPAC IPO. RENE and FIAC Set Extension Votes. KVAC and LATG Vote Today.VCIC Separate Trading on Monday. KVAC and ALCY Adjournments.
Daily SPAC Update – October 24, 2024
Oacktree Acquisition III (OACC) $175M SPAC IPO. ALCY Extension Vote. CLOE Shareholders Approve Extension. Generation Asia I (GAQ) Liquidation.
Daily SPAC Update – October 23, 2024
IRRX, GBBK, MCAG, MSSA SPAC Extension Votes Set. CDAQ Investor Deck. CAPN Separate Trading Begins. FRLA, LATG Votes Delayed Again.
Daily SPAC Update – October 22, 2024
Vision Sensing (VSAC) to Liquidate as Aldel Financial II IPOs for $200M. IRRX and CCTS Set Extension Votes. PORT Cancels its Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – October 21, 2024
IVCA + AUS-Traded Bigtincan Holdings Deal Announced. RMG Acquisition Corp III Extension Approved w/ 473k Redemptions. Spark I Acquisition Letter of Intent. CLOE Vote Adjourned to November.