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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.
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.
DWAC: Where Big Tech and Free Speech Collide
Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) in merging with Trump’s Truth Social is targeting the disruption of traditional and social media.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – April 11, 2025
Altenergy Acquisition Extension Vote Set. CBRG + Phytanix Bio Deal Terminated. CBIZ Takes Over for Marcum at SPKL and CBRRF.
Daily SPAC Update – April 10, 2025
Global Blockchain Acquisition (GBBK) Liquidation. Denali Capital (DECA) Extension Vote. TLGY Acquisition LOI with Crypto’s Ethena Foundation.
Daily SPAC Update – April 9, 2025
Finnovate Acquisition + Scage International Deal Approved. Denali Capital Delisting. Aimfinity Investment Merger Agreement Amended.
Daily SPAC Update – April 8, 2025
Alpha Star Deal Vote Set. Technology & Telecommunication and TLGY Extension Votes Set. New Investor Deck for Healthcare AI / Leading Deal.
Daily SPAC Update – April 2, 2025
Direct Selling Acquisition (DSAQ) Extends with $30M Redeemed. Metal Sky Star (MSSA) Extension Vote. Upsized Siddhi Acquisition $240M IPO.
Daily SPAC Update – April 1, 2025
SPACs Pile Up Late 10-K Filings. SK Growth / Webull Deal and Extension Approved. New $50M SPAC IPO. Achrimedes Tech II (ATII) Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – March 31, 2025
Aimfinity + Docter Inc. Deal Approved. Bukit Jalil + Global IBO Group Deal Vote. New SK Growth / WebBull Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – March 28, 2025
FNVT + Scage and INTE + Flybondi Deal Votes Today. SK Growth Extension Vote. COOL & TRON Get New Auditors. DMYY Trust Issues.
Daily SPAC Update – March 27, 2025
Oak Woods Extends to September 2025. HCM II Deal with Terrestrial Energy Announced. Aimfinity + Docter Deal Vote. Finnovate Drops Marcum.
Daily SPAC Update – March 26, 2025
Northview Extends to June. Marblegate Deal with DePalma Approved with $3.5M in Redemptions. DP Cap Acquisition Changes Accountants Again.