activist investing

Jose Luis Alvarez
Commentary

Executives in the era of no-holds barred activism

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October 26, 2025
Former Whole Foods CEO John Mackey speaks on stage while lifting his hand
Finance

Former Whole Foods CEO says he didn’t want to sell to Amazon, but activists threatened to take over his board, fire him, and sell the company anyway

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October 23, 2025
Chess.com cofounder Danny Rensch
Success

Like Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz, Chess.com’s cofounder says people doubted his vision—with a 225 million-user empire, he’s now having the last laugh

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October 19, 2025
Cracker Barrel sign outside of a restaurant
Investing

Longtime Cracker Barrel foe urges shareholders to vote against ‘worse than mediocre’ CEO after dismal earnings

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September 18, 2025
For one man, the war against Cracker Barrel never really ended
Investing

For one man, the war against Cracker Barrel never really ended

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September 18, 2025
Rob Katz speaks on stage.
Leadership

The boomerang era: A slew of former CEOs are suiting up once more to take top roles at their old companies

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May 30, 2025
Map shows the top North American shale oil and gas basins
Features

As the mighty Permian Basin slows, Canada stands to rise in the shale oil and gas world

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May 5, 2025
Harley-Davidson slams activist investor, saying its campaign is messing up its CEO search
Leadership

Harley-Davidson slams activist investor, saying its campaign is messing up its CEO search

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April 16, 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

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April 9, 2025
BP CEO Murray Auchincloss holds up his hands in disbelief
Finance

BP CEO sees pay cut 30% after profit miss, Elliott intervention

By Mitchell Ferman and Bloomberg
March 6, 2025
Bill Ackman sits and looks on pensively.
Finance

Uber stock jumps 7% after Bill Ackman reveals $2.3 billion stake

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February 7, 2025
As activist Starboard engages constructively, here’s a potent prescription for Pfizer’s future success under Dr. Bourla’s watch
Commentary

As activist Starboard engages constructively, here’s a potent prescription for Pfizer’s future success under Dr. Bourla’s watch

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian
October 24, 2024
Southwest strikes deal with Elliott, adds six new board members
Leadership

Southwest strikes deal with Elliott, adds six new board members

By Mary Schlangenstein, Crystal Tse and Bloomberg
October 24, 2024
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan
Finance

Southwest looks for truce with Elliott after major policy tweaks

By Crystal Tse, Matthew Monks, Mary Schlangenstein and Bloomberg
October 20, 2024
Short seller of $17 billion real estate giant accuses CEO of concealing millions in self-serving dealings
Finance

Short seller of $17 billion real estate giant accuses CEO of concealing millions in self-serving dealings

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October 11, 2024

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