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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook described John Ternus as 'a brilliant engineer and thinker who has spent the past 25 years building the Apple products our users love so much, obsessed with every detail, focused on every possible way we can make something better, bolder, more beautiful, and more meaningful.'
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
4 hours ago

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."
Social media marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
2 hours ago

Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI. - Harvard Gazette

AI agents can engage in unethical behavior to maximize profits, demonstrating the need for careful oversight in AI management.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Two Harbors sued over protections in CCM proposed acquisition

The lawsuit claims Two Harbors submitted materially incomplete and misleading financial disclosures, alleging that the board agreed to unfair deal protections and that executives timed stock trades to personally benefit from the mergers and acquisitions activity.
Intellectual property law
#investing
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The Stocks Billionaires Can't Stop Buying Right Now

Following billionaire investors can provide insights into successful long-term stock investments.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Today and Forget About for the Next 20 Years

Investing in dividend stocks like Coca-Cola can build long-term wealth and provide passive income, even during economic uncertainty.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
8 hours ago

The Tech Lab's New Programmatic Governance Council Is So Over All The Ad Tech Drama | AdExchanger

IAB Tech Lab formed the Programmatic Governance Council to address transparency issues in the $200 billion programmatic ad market.
#spacex
European startups
fromTNW | Business
12 hours ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

How to Get a Piece of SpaceX Stock Ahead of the Crowd

SpaceX's IPO could exceed $2 trillion, attracting significant investor interest and altering the market landscape.
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Meet Blackstone's 'accidental influencer' who made LinkedIn jogs Wall Street's mustwatch content | Fortune

This is a tough environment. It reminds me of the motto: Stay calm, stay positive, never give up. Conditions are not always perfect. There's noise, but you stay the course-you don't lose sight of what's important.
Skiing
#insider-trading
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.
Business
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.
Business
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.
#sustainability
fromWWD
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

fromFast Company
2 months ago
Public health

How will corporate CSR thrive?

Companies maintain sustainability commitments while reducing DEI visibility, using CSR and long-term value creation to justify quiet strategies like greenhushing.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Marketing
fromWWD
2 weeks ago

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

Sustainability marketing must be rooted in measurable goals to build consumer trust, especially during events like Earth Day.
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Media industry
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

The S&P's New High Is Anything but Blah | The Motley Fool

Netflix's Q1 2026 results showed a beat largely due to a one-time $2.8 billion fee, but growth appears to be slowing.
#etfs
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

If You Invested in These Congressional-Trading ETFs at Launch, Here's What You'd Have Today

Retail investors can mirror congressional stock trades through two ETFs, focusing on tech and traditional sectors.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The 3 Best ETFs to Buy and Hold Through Any Market in 2026

A diversified portfolio of three ETFs offers distinct investment philosophies for US equities, providing stability through market fluctuations.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

If You Invested in These Congressional-Trading ETFs at Launch, Here's What You'd Have Today

Retail investors can mirror congressional stock trades through two ETFs, focusing on tech and traditional sectors.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The 3 Best ETFs to Buy and Hold Through Any Market in 2026

A diversified portfolio of three ETFs offers distinct investment philosophies for US equities, providing stability through market fluctuations.
fromCMSWire.com
1 day ago

10 Marketing Buzzwords That Need to Go in 2026

CMSWire's Marketing & Customer Experience Leadership channel is the go-to hub for actionable research, editorial and opinion for CMOs, aspiring CMOs and today's customer experience innovators.
Marketing
fromresund Startups
3 days ago

Investor Dialogue: building circular portfolio with Nordic ecosystems

The circular economy is not just a trend-it's a necessity for sustainable industrial and economic growth. However, investors often face challenges such as 'death by pilot,' regulatory hurdles, and the gap between technical readiness and market entry.
London startup
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

91% of crypto protocols generate revenue, but less than 1% disclose market maker deals, highlighting transparency issues and risks for investors.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Forget Guessing - Here's How I Trade Stocks That Are Already Moving

Momentum traders focus on existing trends, utilizing volume, price action, and catalysts for disciplined execution in fast-paced markets.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Put $10,000 Into These High-Yield Dividend Stocks and Collect Passive Income Year After Year

Dividend-paying assets provide reliable cash flow regardless of market conditions.
Women in technology
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Inside the Tax Day party where Substack bros and West Village girls asked David Einhorn for dating advice

The Tax Day Party unites financial capitalists and creatives in a unique social setting, featuring speakers from both worlds.
#prediction-markets
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
#fundraising
#esg
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Careers
fromForbes
5 days ago

New Executive Leadership Challenges Emerging-And What's Driving Them

Executive coaching has evolved to address new leadership challenges such as hybrid team management, decision fatigue, and the need for clarity and connection.
Business
fromJezebel
23 hours ago

The Stock Market Can Stay Irrational Longer than You Can Stay Solvent

Allbirds' stock surged 600% after announcing a shift to AI, illustrating market irrationality during manias.
#robinhood
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Robinhood Surges 6%: A Landmark SEC Rule Change Fuels the Rally but Schwab's Crypto Launch Looms Large

Robinhood stock surged 6% following the SEC's removal of the pattern day trader rule, benefiting retail investors and the company's business model.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Robinhood Rises 7%, Webull Soars 8%: The SEC Just Handed Retail Traders a Massive Win

The SEC's removal of the PDT rule significantly expands Robinhood's market potential and boosts stock prices for Robinhood and Webull.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Robinhood Surges 6%: A Landmark SEC Rule Change Fuels the Rally but Schwab's Crypto Launch Looms Large

Robinhood stock surged 6% following the SEC's removal of the pattern day trader rule, benefiting retail investors and the company's business model.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Robinhood Rises 7%, Webull Soars 8%: The SEC Just Handed Retail Traders a Massive Win

The SEC's removal of the PDT rule significantly expands Robinhood's market potential and boosts stock prices for Robinhood and Webull.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

3 Stocks To Buy For a Lifetime Of Passive Income

Market volatility emphasizes the importance of passive income from high-yield dividend stocks for financial stability.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Elon Musk's X Money Sparks Elizabeth Warren Warning as Oversight Pressure Intensifies

Elon Musk's X Money faces regulatory scrutiny due to consumer protection and financial oversight concerns raised by Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Boston real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Activist investor seeks to oust Americold Chair Mark Patterson over problematic boardroom behavior

Sieve Capital is urging Americold Realty Trust to remove Mark Patterson as chairman due to concerns over his governance and past dealings.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Sustainability accounting can be difficult, but can differentiate | Computer Weekly

Public cloud platforms offer sustainability benefits, but challenges in data transparency hinder accurate assessment of their environmental impact for enterprises.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Monthly Dividend Check at Risk: What GAIN Investors Should Watch Right Now

Gladstone Investment Corporation's monthly distribution faces pressure due to tightening coverage and yield compression, raising concerns for income investors.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

It's a Mistake to Own JEPI, SPYI, or GPIX. I'd Buy This 1 ETF Instead

Covered-call ETFs like JEPI, SPYI, and GPIX are not true dividend ETFs and may not provide reliable income.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

TD Cowen Initiates Strive With a Buy and $26 Target: The Anti-ESG Asset Manager Is Making Waves on Wall Street

TD Cowen initiated coverage of Strive with a Buy rating and a $26 price target, highlighting its unique anti-ESG investment approach.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Broadridge and Galaxy Pioneer Blockchain Proxy Voting for US Public Companies

Galaxy Digital is the first U.S. public company to utilize Broadridge's onchain proxy voting platform for its May 2026 annual shareholder vote.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

GRX's 14-Year Dividend Streak Holds Firm as Rate Cuts Ease Leverage Costs

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust has maintained quarterly payments for over 14 consecutive years with no missed or skipped dividends, recently raising its distribution to $0.17 per share.
Business
Law
fromFortune
1 month ago

We're a top investor relations firm and one of us spent over a decade on the inside. Here's what boards need to know. | Fortune

Standard defensive tactics against activist investors often backfire by damaging trust and reducing negotiating leverage instead of protecting company interests.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why Income Investors Love GAB's Dividend (And Why They Shouldn't)

Gabelli Equity Trust offers a high yield through managed distributions, leveraging capital gains and returning capital to shareholders, not purely organic income.
#conscious-consumerism
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The backlash against "woke business" is loud

Conscious consumerism is normalizing, with 40% of North American purchases influenced by social and environmental factors despite political backlash.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports | TechCrunch

The SEC is developing a proposal to allow public companies to report earnings semiannually instead of quarterly, potentially reducing compliance costs and encouraging more companies to go public.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

This ETF Can Surge Over 100% if We're in a Bull Trap

The financial sector has recovered sharply, but the rally may be fragile due to underlying geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Morgan Stanley Gets Dual Price Target Hikes From Barclays and Goldman Sachs: Is Wall Street's Wealth King a Must-Own?

Morgan Stanley's strong Q1 2026 results led to price target increases from Barclays and Goldman Sachs, highlighting its operational excellence.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Larry Fink Told Jim Cramer Oil Could Be Cut in Half - Here Are 5 Stocks That Would Explode Higher

Larry Fink stated, 'I could paint a scenario where I could see, a year from now, oil at $40 a barrel.' This projection indicates a potential collapse of roughly 58% from current prices, which would significantly impact companies reliant on fuel costs.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

3 High Yield Dividend Paying Stocks Perfect For Passive Income

Dividend income provides financial stability and liquidity, making high-yield dividend stocks a strong investment choice during economic uncertainty.
#ceo-compensation
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

3 Utility Stocks To Grow Your Passive Income

Passive income from utility stocks provides stability and growth potential, making them essential for income-focused investors.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

BlackRock Gets Dual Price Target Hikes From Goldman Sachs and Barclays: Is This Asset Management Giant Unstoppable?

BlackRock's strong Q1 results led to multiple price target increases from analysts, indicating confidence in its growth potential.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CoStar pushes back on activist investors' reporting criticism

CoStar disputes D.E. Shaw's allegations as misleading, arguing the hedge fund has undisclosed conflicts of interest through substantial investments in CoStar competitors that would benefit from Homes.com's failure.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Smart businesses don't adapt to crony capitalism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took the unprecedented step of designating a U.S. firm-Anthropic-as a supply chain risk. Anthropic's crime? It refused to violate industry-wide protocols against using AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Hegseth's designation, which has until now been reserved for foreign firms, bars U.S. military contractors from doing business with the company.
US politics
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

What the Best Private Equity-Backed CEOs Do Differently

More than 50% of CEOs in private equity-backed companies fail to meet expectations and are replaced during the investment period.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

Goldman's board kills DEI - and that's not a terrible thing | Fortune

Removing formal DEI criteria shifts focus toward securing the broadest, most relevant experiences for boardrooms to strengthen governance, oversight, and risk identification.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Manage Investor Expectations After Fundraising

Consistent, transparent post-investment communication sustains investor trust and engagement more effectively than the initial fundraising process itself.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Money managers are hungrier than ever for obscure data to give them an edge

Hedge funds and other money managers spent $2.8 billion on alternative data in 2025, according to a new report from consultancy Neudata, a 17% jump from the year before. It's more than double what asset managers spent on alternative data in 2021, which includes a wide range of non-traditional information sources. The report projects that the total spend on alternative datasets could jump to more than $23 billion in the consultancy's bull case in 2030 and just under $8 billion in the bear case.
Data science
Venture
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

What Successful Corporate Venture Capital Funds Do Differently

Corporate venture capital funds frequently dissolve or become absorbed into other departments despite delivering solid investment returns, revealing a systemic organizational challenge beyond financial performance.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Why Preferred Shares Matter, And How to Invest

Preferred shares represent a hybrid form of ownership. They're classified as equities for accounting and capital structure purposes. However, this asset's cash flows resemble debt. Holders receive fixed or floating dividends that must be paid before common shareholders see a cent, giving these securities a senior position in the payout hierarchy.
Miscellaneous
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

CoStar faces renewed activist pressure over Homes.com strategy

CoStar's anemic performance is blamed on billions misallocated to Homes.com, a feckless board, and excessive CEO Florance compensation.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Can Anthropic's CFO sell Wall Street on an AI firm Washington calls a 'risk'? | Fortune

Anthropic sought explicit contractual restrictions to prevent its AI from being used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. The Pentagon, in contrast, insisted it must be able to deploy contractor technology for any lawful purpose. Negotiations broke down, the Department of Defense moved to terminate the contract, and it designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, effectively restricting many government agencies and defense contractors from working with the company.
Venture
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Goldman Sachs maps out where it's pushing AI and the risks that could upend its strategy

Goldman Sachs is enhancing its operations through AI, focusing on six key areas to improve efficiency and revenue.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

How To Deliver on ESG Initiatives in Emerging Market

Multinational firms are under rising pressure-from investors, regulators, and employees-to demonstrate positive societal impact in the places where they do business. With ESG-focused institutional investments projected to reach nearly $34 trillion this year and roughly 90% of large U.S. companies now disclosing ESG reports, these pressures are now a central part of corporate strategy.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The ESG US Equity ETF That's Proving Responsible Investing Doesn't Mean Lower Returns

ESGU demonstrates that ESG-focused investing can match broad market returns without sacrificing performance through strategic index construction that maintains sector alignment.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Activist investors are more dangerous to CEOs than ever. Here are 3 ways to safeguard your leadership | Fortune

As we kick off 2026, activist investor campaigns are no longer just prevalent; they are global, sophisticated, and have increasingly become an acute threat to corporate leadership. The escalating pressure is undeniable: Barclays data shows that activist investor campaigns hit a high last year - surpassing 2024 by 5% - with 32 CEOs resigning as a result (a record) - and showing no signs of slowing down.
Business
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

$3.7 billion whisper: the explosive growth of quiet corporate activism | Fortune

Corporate leaders are strategically evolving their social responsibility initiatives rather than abandoning them, with data showing increased donations, granting, and employee volunteering despite appearing quiet in public discourse.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Everything you want to know about the drama in private credit but were too afraid to ask

Private credit, a $3 trillion market where investors loan directly to businesses, faces scrutiny after major firms experienced significant redemptions and fund freezes, raising concerns about potential bubble risks.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

White men are slowly reclaiming boardroom seats at America's top 50 companies

White men lost majority on top-50 corporate boards for three years, remain overrepresented relative to population, and their share modestly increased in 2025.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

After a 33% Target Rally, Is a Buyout Still in Play?

Target's 33% rally and $53.9B market cap reflect operational progress under new leadership, but revenue and operating income declines keep buyout viability uncertain.
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