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Page 40BA Daily Read: Meet 3 Women CEOs Driving Returns
We look at 3 female CEOs that are outperforming benchmarks right now.
BA Daily Read: A Closer Look at Say-on-Pay Failures
14 companies have already failed a Say-on-Pay vote. We look at the most problematic of the bunch.
DA for Sleep Apnea Specialist ProSomnus
Shares of urban aircraft company EVEX sink in first day of trading. DA for sleep apnea specialist ProSomnus. 2 SPAC IPOs. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
BA Daily Read: Dan Loeb Gives Shell a Nudge in it’s Oil-to-Energy Transition
Dan Loeb’s Third Point, which has increased its stake in oil & gas giant Shell, is pushing for a separation of the legacy and renewables business. With shares trading at deep…
Grindr Gets a DA. Eve is Ready for Takeoff
Grindr gets a DA. Eve is cleared for takeoff tomorrow. BREZ redemptions ~58%, continuing a declining trend. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (May 6)
This week’s CEO, CFO, and director moves are highlighted by the changing of the guard at Domino’s (DPZ) and plenty of new CFOs.
Cartesian Prices $200M IPO amidst the Week’s Wreckage
A $200M IPO for Cartesian Growth Corp.II (RENEU) ends a rough week. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
BA Daily Read: Housecleaning at Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) fires its CEO. Will new leadership drive a strategy shift to get the consumer business smiling again?
NYC Pension Funds Want Amazon Accountable for Human Capital
AMZN stock is performing, but are warehouse workers paying the price? We talk to Assistant NYC Comptroller Michael Garland on the NYC Pension Funds’ move to unseat two Amazon…
Amidst Market Carnage, HYAC Sets Vote Date for Biote
With the S&P500 falling a precipitous 3.5%, today was a day to take cover. Biote next up for a vote. MAQC extends. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
High Redemptions on ZeroFox
LNFA approves extension for ZeroFox, high redemptions. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
BA Daily Read: Can Shutterstock Save Itself?
Shutterstock’s CEO abruptly departs, insiders are dumping stock. Does this board have any new ideas or is everyone abandoning ship?
BA Daily Read: Kroger vs. Icahn– A Closer Look at Board Nominees
In the battle between Icahn and Kroger, we take a close-up look at the grocery giant’s financial performance and governance. How well has the Kroger board done and how well do…
Nuclear Power is Back as NuScale Debuts in the Green
Nuclear power is hot as NuScale debuts in the green. SOUN gets squeezed. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Activist Alert: Western Digital
With Elliott pushing storage supplier Western Digital to divest its Flash business, we take a closer look at financial performance and governance.
Cannabis SaaS Play springbig Gets Valuation Haircut
Amended deal terms for TCAC/springbig. 2 SPAC deals today. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SPAC Market Review – April 2022
The market is a mess right now. A hawkish Fed and even more cautious SEC are slowing deals….but may raise the bar for more quality SPACs down the line.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Apr 29)
New CEOs at Denny’s and LoanDepot highlight this week’s moves. Can they help a turnaround?
BA Daily Read: Will a New CEO Serve Denny’s Stock a Grand Slam?
Denny’s (DENN) CEO John Miller retires later this year after more than a decade of solid performance. Who’s up for the challenge of reviving casual dining?
More COVFEFE. DWAC Jumps as Trump Posts on Truth Social
DWAC jumps as Trump returns to Truth Social. NuScale Power (SMR) begins trading next week. Zanite (ZNTE) / Eve makes noise ahead of next week’s merger vote. And the rest of the…
BA Daily Read: Elliott Shakes Things Up at Suncor Energy
Despite a rising tide for oil & gas stocks, Suncor Energy (SU) has lagged peers. Activist Elliott Investment Management thinks a changeup and re-rating could unlock 50% upside.
SoundHound Debuts Today in the Red
Speech recognition specialist Soundhound (SOUN) debuts today. More SPAC liquidations ahead? And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
The Green Energy Movement will be Digitized, says Voltus CEO Gregg Dixon
Voltus is gearing up for a $1.3B SPAC IPO in the coming months. We chat with CEO Gregg Dixon, who shares how the company is leading the charge to decentralize, decarbonize and…
DA for ISLE / Cytovia Therapeutics
DA for ISLE / Cytovia Therapeutics. Soundhound (SOUN) debuts tomorrow. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.