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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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.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – January 3, 2025
SUAC and AOGO SPAC Extensions Approved. Cartica (CITE) Acquisition Extension Vote. Chenghe Acquisition (LATG) Updates Trust & Forward Share Purchase Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – December 30, 2024
AMIAU, IMAQ, SUAC Extension Votes. WLAC Starts Separate Trading. GODN, PPYA Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – December 27, 2024
End of Year SPAC Extension Vote Flurry – MITA< ATMC, SHP, TRON, SLAM Approved. Alpha Star Extension Vote. MNTN Trust Frozen in Lawsuit.
Daily SPAC Update – December 24, 2024
Investcorp Europe (IVCB) Extends and Meteora Capital’s Vik Mittal Takes Over. LATG Deal Approved. PRLH Delisting.
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