by Admin | Oct 11, 2017 | Companies, News
In what has been called the most expensive proxy fight in U.S. history, Procter & Gamble has defeated billionaire activist Nelson Peltz in his fight for a seat on P&G’s board. The defeat was extremely narrow, though, as investors were nearly evenly split on...
by Admin | May 16, 2014 | Companies
Hedge fund activists, or activist investors, often make headlines in the world of business for their begrudged presence in major global corporations. But being an activist is a good thing, right? If you’re the CEO of a large company with a floundering profit margin,...
by Admin | Jan 2, 2014 | Companies, News
As an investor, it’s essential to have a good feel for when risks will and won’t pay off in the long run. Some investors follow the “slow and steady” model, preferring to avoid taking big risks. This helps them keep from losing big; but it can also keep them from...
