With ExxonMobil shares hitting a new 52-week high and “making more money than God,” according to President Joe Biden, we take a closer look at financials and governance.
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Activism, Governance, & Executive Moves
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 10)
Therealreal (REAL) founder and CEO departs, and Hippo (HIPO) quickly has a change at CEO highlights this week’s exec moves.
Founder Richard Schulze Bets Big on BBY Stock
Best Buy (BBY) founder and director Richard Schulze just bought almost $20 million in stock. Meanwhile, Target (TGT) lowers guidance again, citing excess inventory concerns.
Cathie Wood buys Coinbase amidst heavy insider selling and sloppy cost controls.
As the market’s favorite contrarian Cathie Wood buys COIN on the dip, we take a look at performance and insider trading. Our take: a head-in-the-sand strategy does little to holster confidence. We continue to see more downside risk ahead and avoid COIN shares.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 3)
Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as COO of Meta Platforms stole the spotlight. But, there was still a lot of movement as the markets moved into June.
Elon’s “super bad feeling” casts a shadow on Polestar debut
In a market where timing is everything, Polestar can’t seem to catch a break. Ahead of the long-awaited GGPI / Polestar merger vote on June 22nd, Elon Musk signals a hiring freeze and staff cuts– fueling concerns around China deliveries.
SPAC Analysis
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.