activist investing

Paul Singer
Investing

Pepsi to cut product offering nearly 20% in deal with $4 billion activist Elliott

By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated Press
December 9, 2025
Photo of Michael Burry
Investing

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry calls Tesla stock ‘ridiculously overvalued’ and warns on Musk’s pay plan

By
December 1, 2025
Jose Luis Alvarez
Commentary

Executives in the era of no-holds barred activism

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

By
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

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