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Page 43Starting 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.
BA 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.