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Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Mar 4)
It’s a new era at NextEra as longtime CEO Jim Robo steps down, TuSimple CEO resigns, and Craig Menear departs Home Depot.
Earnings Spotlight: Broadcom (AVGO)
We’re long on AVGO into its 1Q22 print, and buyers on any pullback.
Earnings Spotlight: Snowflake (SNOW)
Team Slootman has SNOW revenues racing. But even with that, no, we don’t think it deserves a SaaS valuation.
SPAC Market Review – February 2022
The SPAC market is a wreck, but if February taught investors anything, it’s that good fundamental stories can still prevail.
Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman on SATL’s Progress Since deSPAC
Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman discusses company’s plans for orbit and how they stand out in a newly competitive market.
Earnings Spotlight: Sofi Technologies (SOFI)
Nope, SOFI won’t print a perfect quarter. But expect stronger hands to prevail, thanks to a still high short interest and Goldman Sachs for the pre-quarter downgrade.
Earnings Spotlight: EV maker Lucid Group (LCID)
LCID stock is running hot into its Q4 earnings report, today aftermarket. The big question is what investors are willing to pay for growth.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Feb 25)
Christian Cocks starts at HAS, Sima Sistani to take over from Mindy Grossman at WW and all the week’s executive and director moves.
Is Tim Cook Worth $100 Million to Apple?
Cook’s influence is undeniable as AAPL stock has soared versus the S&P500 since Cook took the reigns. But, is any CEO worth $100M?
MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey on its deSPAC and the Road Ahead
ML stock got crushed following its deSPAC. But, with exciting new services and a clearer path to profitability, MoneyLion looks ready to roar.
SPACs for Yield with Crossing Bridge Advisors Founder David Sherman
Crossing Bridge Advisors founder David Sherman argues that even with the bloom off the rose for deSPACs, there is money to be made.
Activist Carl Icahn Wants McDonald’s to Prioritize Animal Welfare Over Profit
As Icahn pushes for change at McDonald’s, the big surprise is not that he’s doing it, but that he’s doing it based on ESG concerns.
Exclusive: Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath Joins the Podcast
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath isn’t here for a ‘short, quick win.’ He’s building a premium electric brand that’s nothing like its competitors. Or its parent, Volvo.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Feb 18)
Chamath makes a quick exit from SPCE, TradeWeb sees an end of an era, and all the week’s executive and director moves.
Activist Update: Alta Fox isn’t Playing Around with Hasbro
Alta Fox Capital Management wants to make some changes at toymaker Hasbro (HAS). The activist investor now owns a 2.5% stake in the company.
Cepton CEO Dr. Jun Pei Is Feeling Confident That the Company Has What It Takes to Lead in LiDAR
With its deSPAC behind it, the industry’s largest ADAS production win, and ties to auto giants Ford and GM, CPTN is off to a good start.
Activists Knocking at Blucora (again)
Blucora (NASDAQ:BCOR) is back in play as Engine Capital pushes for board change. In a letter to BCOR, flags problems and suggests changes.
Two Warburg SPACs and JAWS Try for a 3-way Merger Deal
Scaling up for a potential $20 billion deal. In a rare, 3-way SPAC deal, two SPACs backed by buyout firm Warburg, Pincus (Warburg Pincus Capital Corp I-A, Warburg Pincus Capital…
Valentine’s breakup for ASAX’s SPAC Deal with HotelPlanner and Reservations.com
ASAX proves breaking up doesn’t have to be hard to do. Valentine’s day proves to be a day of unrequited love for Astrea Acquisition Corp. (ASAX), which terminated its merger with…
Zendesk Appears Determined to Avoid Takeover, Plowing ahead with MNTV Merger. Jana says ‘Not So Fast.’
Zendesk (ZEN) is turning down private equity offers and pushing hard to make their deal with MNTV happen. Skeptics like Jana may not let that happen.
CEO / CFO / Director Resignations & Appointments | February 11, 2022
Big moves this week with Foley stepping down as CEO at PTON, HTZ appointing ex-Goldman CFO Stephen Scherr as CEO, and Peter Thiel leaving FB.
Inflation Came in Hot (Again), Adding Fuel to the SPAC Redemption Fire
A continued upward inflation trend will likely further push up already sky high SPAC redemption rates as investors look for additional liquidity.
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye, On Why Now is the Time to Look at LiDAR
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye (NASDAQ:LIDR), provides his take on Autonomous Driving, why a lidar shakeout is coming, and what the carmakers really want.
Peter Thiel Leaves Facebook Signaling its Fading Influence and Future
Thiel votes with his feet, suggesting Facebook’s influence over politics and culture is over for good. Will the remaining board be up to the task?