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Page 47SPACs still raising capital, Neuberger has more in the works
Neuberger Berman announces $1.9 billion in committed capital. CFVI’s Rumble seems to pivot by adding “non-political” content. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
Third Time’s a Charm: Schultz back from the Bench as SBUX Favorite Pinch Hitter
Kevin Johnson steps down as SBUX CEO, with Schultz returning on an interim basis once again.
Amidst SPAC Carnage, Michael Dell’s MSDA Makes High Profile Add
MSDA makes a high-profile Board addition. CCIF and Denham pull their IPOs. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
AMC: It’s going to take more than popcorn, crypto and gold to turn this around.
Embattled movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) announced a 22% stake in Hycroft Mining Holding (HYMC).
DWAC nosedives amidst scant details and app hiccups
DWAC nosedives, VPCB cancels Kredivo deal and the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SPAC financing gets more creative amidst clogged PIPE market
SPAC financing has gotten increasingly more creative as the once hot PIPE market is very cold.
Without Committed Financing, SPAC Deals Done at Peak Valuations at Risk
Expect more SPAC deal cancellations as last year’s bubble valuations make them tougher to execute while committed financing dries up.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Mar 11)
Board overhaul at Dollar Tree (DLTR) as settlement is reached with Mantle Ridge, and Jeff Ubben steps down from AppHarvest (APPH) highlight this week’s exec moves.
Terawatt CEO Neha Palmer talks electrification, ESG and why we need more women in tech
We sit down with Neha Palmer. Neha is CEO of Terawatt Infrastructure and a leader in the green community and corporate sustainability movement.
SPAC Carnage Continues, MTAC and Memic Call off Deal
MTAC and Memic Innovative cancelled their SPAC deal in the 11th of 2022. We recap the rest of the day in SPACs.
In the Earnings Spotlight: Rivian Automotive (RIVN)
RIVN reports Q4 earnings today aftermarket. Consensus calls for $(2.05) on sales of $64 million. These numbers don’t matter. RIVN must prove it can start churning deliveries.
In the Earnings Spotlight: Cepton (CPTN)
DeSPAC CPTN reports Q4 earnings today aftermarket. We continue to see LiDAR as a 2023 story.
Tims China gets a haircut in SLCR SPAC Deal
Amidst SPAC meltdown, LBBB prices $60M IPO. SLCR cuts valuation on Tims China, GLAQ extends. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
Activist Alert: Cano Health (CANO)
Activist investor Dan Loeb raises stake in DeSPAC Cano Health (CANO) and pushes for strategic alternatives given the weakness in the DeSPAC market.
Activist Alert: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)
Cohen hopes for a GameStop (GME) re-run at short-squeeze favorite Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY). Right now, it looks more like a meme stock.
DWAC: Where Big Tech and Free Speech Collide
Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) in merging with Trump’s Truth Social is targeting the disruption of traditional and social media.
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.