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Page 39Despite an Icy SPAC Market, S-1s Keep Coming
The week ends with a third automotive tech deal announcement. S-1s continue to be filed. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (May 27)
Twitter (TWTR) drama has Durban staying, new CEO at Frontdoor (FTDR), and a CFO transition at WeWork (WE) highlight this week’s exec moves.
Automotive Tech in Focus
Two DAs today in auto tech, one would represent China’s biggest U.S. listing since Didi. WeWork fires its CFO. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Social Platform Uplive Said to Be Exploring SPAC
Social platform Uplive said to be exploring SPAC. DA for LGTO and construction services provider Southland Holdings. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Panic Time for Palantir?
The world is a scarier place, which should be good for Palantir. But, with the controversial intelligence and analytics company having just reported its lowest revenue growth…
Wag! on Why Pet Care is a Growing Post-Pandemic Play
Garrett Smallwood, CEO of Wag! explains why the pet care segment is immune to inflationary fears and poised for post-pandemic growth.
MSP Recovery Sinks
MSP Recovery (MSPR) sinks, falling 53% on its debut. Biote gets approval. Lots of extension votes ahead. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Starbucks latest brew: A nixed buyback and unionization bruising
A suspended corporate buyback amidst Schultz’s personal buying spree, a unionization bruising: Starbucks is still struggling to send the right message to shareholders.
MSP Recovery Debuts Tomorrow
Medicare and Medicaid secondary payer reimbursement recovery specialist MSP Recovery (MSPR) begins trading tomorrow. Extension for TINV/Grindr. And the rest of the day’s news in…
Comera Life Sciences Debuts in the Red
Comera Life Sciences (CMRA), the maker of self-injectible biologics, deSPAC’d today, closing down 9%. An updated look at deSPAC count and redemption rates. And the rest of the…
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.
SPAC Deals on a Daily Double
Another 2 SPAC DAs today, offset by some liquidations. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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.
MSP Recovery Approved Amidst Market Bloodbath
Amidst the ongoing market bloodbath, SPACs continue to march forward. LCAP gets approval for MSP Recovery. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
2 More DAs as the Market Bounces Back Today
As the market bounces back today, 2 more DAs in virtual reality and propTech. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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.
Starting the Week with 2 DAs
Starting the week off with 2 DAs– oil & gas and battery tech. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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…
Comera Gets Approval, with Over 98% Redemptions
Squeeze alert: OTRA approves its merger with Comera Life Sciences, albeit with some of highest redemptions we’ve seen in a while (98.4%). And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (May 13)
Jorge Gomez lasts just 1 day as MRNA CFO, US Foods shakes up leadership at the CEO and board level highlight this week’s executive moves.
SPAC Deal for Silicone Anode Battery Maker Amprius Technologies
SPAC deal for next-gen lithium ion battery maker Amprius Technologies. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
After an Unceremonious Proxy Battle, What’s Next for Kohl’s?
With an unceremonious proxy battle now behind the company, will Kohl’s CEO Michele Gass double down on a turnaround effort or will the retailer look to sell?
Carsharing Play Getaround Strikes $1.2B DA
Carsharing play Getaround strikes a $1.2B DA. Troubled video game rental player Redbox is acquired. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.