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Norfolk Southern is getting back on track–but activist investor Ancora is trying to derail it in a vicious proxy fight
CommentaryNorfolk Southern is getting back on track–but activist investor Ancora is trying to derail it in a vicious proxy fight
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 15, 2024
Nelson Peltz, Elon Musk
FinanceNelson Peltz declares victory of sorts after getting rejected by Disney shareholders, citing 50% stock boost since start of activist campaign
By David Hamilton and The Associated PressApril 3, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Peltz recently posed for the cameras next to Disney activist investor Nelson Peltz.
CompaniesElon Musk says he would ‘definitely’ buy Disney stock if investors elect Nelson Peltz to the board
By Christiaan HetznerApril 3, 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger, George Lucas, Mellody Hobson and Iger's wife, Willow Bay.
SuccessJamie Dimon and George Lucas have a common thread that could explain their support for Bob Iger and Disney
By Amanda GerutMarch 19, 2024
Hertz’s electric vehicle and CEO about-face is the latest twist after a COVID bankruptcy filing and a deep relationship with Carl Icahn
TechHertz’s electric vehicle and CEO about-face is the latest twist after a COVID bankruptcy filing and a deep relationship with Carl Icahn
By Steve MollmanMarch 16, 2024
Catherine Howarth, CEO of ShareAction.
RetailRebel investors want KitKat maker Nestlé to cut back on junk food—but the fortunes of its Mindful Chef brand suggest customers aren’t ready for a health kick
By Ryan HoggMarch 14, 2024
AEP CEO Julie Sloat
LeadershipAfter making a deal with activist investor Carl Icahn, utility AEP cuts its CEO loose
By Josh Saul and BloombergFebruary 27, 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger wearing a nice suit
TechWhy Disney needs a corporate CTO, according to one activist investor: ‘Disney will never be valued as a technology firm until it begins to think like a technology firm’
By Crystal Tse and BloombergFebruary 26, 2024
Bill Ackman spilled details about the time he was at the mercy of another activist investor—only to be saved by a ‘handshake’ deal with Jamie Dimon’s bank
FinanceBill Ackman spilled details about the time he was at the mercy of another activist investor—only to be saved by a ‘handshake’ deal with Jamie Dimon’s bank
By Yiqin Shen and BloombergFebruary 22, 2024
Carl Icahn wins two board seats at JetBlue
FinanceBanner week for billionaire investor Carl Icahn—a total of four board seats at JetBlue and American Electric Power will go to deputies as Icahn celebrates his 88th birthday
By Amanda GerutFebruary 16, 2024
Bill Ackman
FinanceBill Ackman claims delayed victory over Herbalife after stock’s 32% plunge to 14-year low: ‘A very good day for my psychological short’
By Carmen Reinicke, Monique Mulima and BloombergFebruary 15, 2024
Carl Icahn
FinanceJetBlue, reeling from kiboshed Spirit merger, has a new suitor in corporate raider Carl Icahn who’s looking to get his mojo back
By Amanda GerutFebruary 12, 2024
Shake Shack
Retail‘No hormones, ever,’ Shake Shack says about its chicken. Activist shareholders say that’s true for every other chicken sold in the U.S. too
By Amanda GerutFebruary 6, 2024
Nelson Peltz is still trying to get seats on Disney’s board–but Bob Iger is no easy target for the activist investor’s 25th attempt to take control of the company
CommentaryNelson Peltz is still trying to get seats on Disney’s board–but Bob Iger is no easy target for the activist investor’s 25th attempt to take control of the company
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianFebruary 6, 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger speaks on stage
NewslettersDisney’s activist drama holds 4 lessons for corporate boards 
By Lila MacLellanJanuary 9, 2024
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