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Bloodthirsty activist investors are set to take down a record number of CEOs this year, Barclays says. The record is only a year old
By Nick LichtenbergOctober 8, 2025
Hillary Super sits on a sofa
Leadership
Victoria’s Secret hired a superstar CEO to turn around the flagging brand. But a 50% stock drop has activist investors circling
By Lila MacLellanJune 28, 2025
Michelle Obama speaks on stage during IMO Live podcast 2025 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
Finance
A hedge fund is betting the $55 billion Monster energy empire will be toppled by rivals like Celsius and a ‘wellness’ brand backed by Michelle Obama
By Amanda GerutApril 9, 2025
A photo illustration of Bob Jordan and a Southwest plane in front of stormy clouds
Leadership
The rapid descent of Southwest Airlines: How the company plunged from customer cult-favorite to activist investor target
By Lila MacLellanOctober 26, 2024
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, wearing a white button-down shirt and reddish-brown jacket, holds a microphone in front of a wall with the Southwest logo.
Finance
Southwest’s CEO just oversaw a massive board shakeup—but Elliott is still gunning for his job
By Greg McKennaSeptember 30, 2024
Bob Jordan, dressed in a white shirt and blue jacket, lifts both hands as he speaks.
Finance
Southwest Airlines stock jumps 10% as investors embrace turnaround plan
By Greg McKennaSeptember 26, 2024
Southwest chairman Gary Kelly grimaces and lifts both hands, palms up, as he speaks at a podium during a press conference.
Finance
Southwest shares fall 3% as activists push out chairman Gary Kelly
By Greg McKennaSeptember 10, 2024
Southwest shakes up board but doesn’t fire CEO under pressure from Paul Singer’s activist hedge fund
Finance
Southwest shakes up board but doesn’t fire CEO under pressure from Paul Singer’s activist hedge fund
By David Koenig and The Associated PressSeptember 10, 2024
Wall Street’s AI darling Super Micro postponed earnings while under short-seller’s microscope
Finance
Wall Street’s AI darling Super Micro postponed earnings while under short-seller’s microscope
By Will DanielAugust 28, 2024
Carl Icahn smiles as he sits in a chair on stage at a CNBC conference. He is dressed in a light shirt and blazer.
Finance
The SEC just fined billionaire Carl Icahn $500K—or 0.01% of his net wealth
By Greg McKennaAugust 19, 2024
Billionaire Vinod Khosla slams Elon Musk for his U-turn on climate during Trump interview
Tech
Billionaire Vinod Khosla slams Elon Musk for his U-turn on climate during Trump interview
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 14, 2024
Robert Iger
Finance
Activist investors have sharper claws—and they want board seats
By Amanda GerutJuly 29, 2024
Gary Kelly
Retail
Southwest Airlines tagged in a billionaire board member, infuriating one of its investors
By Mary Schlangenstein, Danny Lee and BloombergJuly 8, 2024
Bill Ackman selling 10% of Pershing Square in deal that values hedge fund at over $10 billion
Finance
Bill Ackman selling 10% of Pershing Square in deal that values hedge fund at over $10 billion
By Luisa BeltranMay 31, 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger
Companies
Victory for Disney’s Bob Iger after nemesis Nelson Peltz reportedly sells his entire stake in the entertainment giant
By Christiaan HetznerMay 30, 2024
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