In China, companies listed on the stock exchange are under constant scrutiny. One interesting aspect is how visits from institutional analysts affect how these companies take risks. Researchers looked into this and found something surprising. More visits in one year can lead to managers taking bigger risks the following year. This often results in lower earnings qual...
Elon Musk's actions have sparked a lot of worry among investors. The CEO's political activities have led to a significant drop in Tesla's stock value. Many pension funds and institutional investors are now questioning the risks of investing in Tesla. The Lehigh County pension fund, for instance, stopped buying new Tesla stocks. This move highlights a key responsi...
The Brazilian meat giant JBS had a notable moment when it started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, which has been around for 72 years, saw its shares dip by 3. 9% on the first day. This event was a long time coming for JBS, which is now one of the biggest meat producers globally. JBS is a major player in the U. S. meat industry. It employs over 7...
A grocery store chain is in the middle of a family feud. The company has been in the spotlight for a long time. This is because of the power struggle between family members who own the company. The latest twist in this drama happened when the CEO, Arthur T. Demoulas, was put on paid leave. This move was made by his three sisters, who are also shareholders in the ...
Robyn Denholm, the head of Tesla's board, has been making some serious moves in the stock market. She's sold over 500 million dollars worth of Tesla shares in the last few years. This is a big deal because it's more than what most other big company board chairs have made in the same time. Denholm's sales happened under a plan she set up in July 2024. This was right ...
Kohl's, a well-known retail chain, has recently gone through a significant change. The company's board decided to fire its CEO, Ashley Buchanan. This decision came after an investigation found that Buchanan had been involved in some questionable business deals. Specifically, he had directed the company to work with a vendor that he had a personal connection with. Thi...
A major shakeup happened at a well-known retail company. The CEO, Ashley Buchanan, was let go just four months into the job. The reason? He broke company rules by getting involved in deals that had hidden conflicts of interest. This move had nothing to do with how the company was doing overall. No other employees were involved. Michael Bender, the board chair, w...
Japan's stock market had a thrilling day recently. Shares in many companies skyrocketed. Why? Because Toyota, the giant carmaker, announced a massive plan. They want to take their parts-making subsidiary, Toyota Industries, private. This move could be worth a staggering 42 billion dollars. It's a huge deal, and it's got everyone talking. Akio Toyoda, the grandson of...
Corporate governance isn't just about rules and regulations. It's about making sure companies are honest and clear when they talk to investors and the public. A recent study looked at how companies in Pakistan manage their earnings and how that affects how easy their annual reports are to read. The study focused on 250 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange...
The Dayton sisters, Anne and Lucy, recently expressed their surprise and concern over Target's decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This change came after President Donald Trump's election. The sisters, daughters of Bruce Dayton, who helped expand Target, wrote letters to the editors of the Los Angeles Times and Financial Times. These ...