Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Shareholder Engagement in Flux: Recent Developments and Practical Implications
The SEC’s recent clarification of Rule 14a‑8 reshapes how companies must handle shareholder proposals, while regulators intensify scrutiny of proxy advisors. Concurrently, vote‑no/withhold campaigns and new retail voting programs are gaining traction, adding complexity to the 2026 proxy season. Updated guidance on traditional engagement practices forces issuers to rethink communication tactics. The Harvard Law School Forum article dissects these shifts and offers practical steps for navigating the evolving landscape.
By Enhanced Scrutiny (Sidley M&A Litigation)
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Blog•Feb 10, 2026
[CW6] The Washington Minerals Summit (and Its Derivatives), Oak Ridge’s Renaissance, and the Uranium Policy Wave
The episode reviews a wave of concrete investments and policy moves across critical minerals, highlighting the Washington ministerial where the US stepped back from price‑floor schemes while Australia pressed ahead with its Strategic Reserve, and Brazil’s Serra Verde secured a...
By The Critical Minerals Journal (Substack)
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Investing: Underwriting the Searcher
The blog explains why underwriting the searcher— the entrepreneur‑operator— is critical in search‑fund investing, where small businesses rely heavily on leadership grit. Unlike private‑equity deals that focus on scale and industry, search funds often lack seasoned CEOs, making operator quality...
By Big Deal Small Business
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Which Latin American Leaders Will Be Forced From Power in 2026?
In this episode the host examines prediction‑market odds for Latin American leaders being ousted before the end of 2026, using data from Kalshi and Polymarket. He highlights Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador as the most volatile cases, while noting that...
By Latin America Risk Report
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Clayton On FCPA Enforcement
Jay Clayton, former SEC chair and U.S. attorney, reiterated his long‑standing criticism of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), arguing that aggressive U.S. enforcement can unintentionally boost corruption abroad. He cited the act’s high compliance costs as a driver for...
By FCPA Professor
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
As Jeff Bezos Dismantles The Washington Post, Five Regional Papers Chart a Course for Survival
Jeff Bezos is reportedly scaling back operations at The Washington Post, highlighting the broader challenges facing legacy media. In contrast, five large regional newspapers have demonstrated sustainable pathways by anchoring themselves in community interests rather than profit extraction. These outlets...
By Media Nation
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Claude Code - All Things Product Podcast with Teresa Torres & Petra Wille
In the All Things Product podcast, Teresa Torres and Petra Wille explore Claude Code, Anthropic’s local AI coding assistant, and demonstrate how non‑engineers can integrate it into daily workflows. They contrast the browser‑based Claude with Claude Code on a personal...
By Product Talk
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Dividend Distinctions and Proxy Descriptions
Several recent proxy statements claim that moving a corporation from Nevada to Delaware provides greater dividend‑distribution flexibility. A detailed comparison of Nevada’s NRS 78.288 and Delaware’s statutory and case‑law framework shows Nevada already allows broad dividend authority, especially when articles of...
By Business Law Prof Blog “Mission Alignment / M&A”
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
CxO Considerations to Invest in LLM/SLM Development
Enterprises are moving from speculative AI projects to strategic investments in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs). LLMs deliver broad, multi‑domain capabilities but demand massive data, compute, and capital, while SLMs offer domain‑specific agility with lower resource...
By Architecture & Governance Magazine – Elevating EA
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Redefining Global Advisory: How Jeff Shapiro’s London Leadership Anchors HaystackID’s 2026 European Strategy
HaystackID announced on February 10, 2026 that Jeff Shapiro will serve as Managing Director for Europe, anchoring its Global Advisory practice in London. The appointment comes as the EU AI Act and Data Act enter critical enforcement phases, demanding localized...
By ComplexDiscovery
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Board of Director Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500
Board director compensation across the Russell 3000 and S&P 500 showed modest growth in 2025, with total pay up 2% in the Russell 3000 and flat in the S&P 500, keeping median compensation near $250,000. Shareholder‑approved caps are now in...
By Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Climate Disclosure and the Transformation of Gatekeeping
The SEC’s proposed 2024 Climate Rule would require large accelerated filers to disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse‑gas emissions and obtain third‑party assurance, mirroring EU sustainability mandates. Under Section 11, underwriters remain liable for non‑expertised portions of registration statements, shifting risk when...
By Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
The Market Brief
The episode reviews the S&P 500’s pause just short of record highs as investors await upcoming U.S. economic data, starting with retail sales. It highlights that technology stocks led the recent rally, buoyed by AI news from OpenAI, and that...
By QuantVue – The Market Brief
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Earth Observation Data Provider Constellr Closes €37 Million Series A
Munich‑based Constellr closed a €37 million Series A round, bringing total capital to €75 million. The funding, led by Alpine Space Ventures and Lakestar, will accelerate its HiVE microsatellite constellation toward defence‑grade thermal imaging. Constellr plans to upgrade resolution from 30 m to sub‑5 m...
By European Spaceflight
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Q&A: How to Prepare for AI-Powered Investigations While Managing Your Own AI Risk
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is openly deploying AI tools—such as cryptocurrency tracing, financial anomaly detection, travel‑pattern analysis, and intake triage—to boost white‑collar investigations. At the same time, the DOJ’s enforcement agenda warns that companies must govern their own AI...
By Corporate Compliance Insights
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
What Is Apple’s Investment Narrative?
Apple’s latest quarter delivered $143.76 billion in revenue and $42.10 billion net income, propelled by strong iPhone 17 demand and a rebound in China. The company is betting on deeper ecosystem integration through AI‑enhanced features across devices and an expanding services portfolio. A...
By Asymco
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
5 Ways to Redefine Meetings
The article challenges the status quo of traditional meetings, labeling many as unproductive "zombie" or "black‑hole" sessions. It proposes five new definitions that view meetings as platforms for expanding team intelligence, multiplying results, and fostering diverse perspectives. Concrete rules—such as...
By Leadership Freak
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
JOSS Realty REIT (JOSS) IPO Deck
JOSS Realty REIT announced its initial public offering in a February 2026 investor deck. The REIT will acquire and actively manage multi‑tenant office assets located in the United States' top‑25 metropolitan areas. Its strategy centers on driving value through aggressive leasing,...
By IPO Candy
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
We Will Build Expertise Rapidly
Blair’s seventh proclamation in The Win Without Pitching Manifesto urges firms to build expertise rapidly through continuous learning and specialization. By staking a claim in a niche, companies create competitive pressure that forces them to race ahead of generalist rivals....
By Win Without Pitching
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Equity Plan Proposals: Changes in ISS’ EPSC Evaluation
ISS added a negative overriding factor to its EPSC evaluation in December 2025. Plans that receive a Plan Features pillar score below seven points may now trigger a recommended vote against the equity plan proposal. ISS does not disclose how...
By Governance Beat (Cooley)
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
The Digital Yuan and the New Geography of Monetary Power
The episode examines how China’s digital yuan (e‑yuan) reshapes the internationalization of the renminbi by focusing on usage rather than ownership. It explains that traditional barriers were convertibility and capital controls, which limited the ability to sell or move RMB...
By The Central Banks’ Watcher
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Hypersonic Systems Startup Emerges From Stealth with Series A and Test Launch
Munich‑based Hypersonica has emerged from stealth, announcing a €23.3 million Series A round led by Plural and backed by Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, General Catalyst and 201 Ventures. The startup also reported its first successful hypersonic missile test on 3 February from...
By European Spaceflight
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Gibson Dunn Discusses SEC Corporate-Finance Division’s Helpful Updates to Guidance
On January 23, 2026 the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a suite of updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations covering proxy filings, executive compensation in spin‑offs, tender‑offer mechanics, lock‑up agreements, and securities‑offering integration. The revisions eliminate voluntary PX14A6G filings for...
By CLS Blue Sky Blog (Columbia Law School)
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
The Cost of Fragmentation: A Comparison of State Affordable Housing Finance Governance Systems
The Terner Center released a new series of resources that examine how U.S. states govern affordable‑housing finance, highlighting the costly fragmentation of multiple agencies and programs. An interactive map and a landscape scan of all 50 states reveal which entities...
By Terner Center Blog: No Limits (UC Berkeley)
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
U.S. Treasury Rates Weekly Update for February 6, 2026
U.S. Treasury yields slipped across the board for the week ending February 6, 2026. The benchmark 30‑year rate fell 0.02 percentage points, while the 10‑year yield dropped 0.04 points to 4.22 %. The 3‑year Treasury rate settled at 3.57 %, reflecting a modest broad‑based decline. These...
By Chet Wang Blog (Municipal Bonds)
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
The ASC Sale-Leaseback Opportunity
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) owners are increasingly using sale‑leasebacks to unlock the equity tied up in their buildings. By selling the property to an investor and signing a 10‑15‑year triple‑net lease, physicians retain operational control while converting real‑estate assets into...
By The Tenant Advisor
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Income Investing Beyond Dividends: Incorporating Options Into Your 2026 Yield Plan
The episode explores how income investing has shifted from relying solely on dividends to incorporating options strategies like covered calls and cash‑secured puts to generate cash flow, especially from non‑dividend‑paying growth stocks. It explains the mechanics of these strategies, their...
By The Lead‑Lag Report – Blog
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
US Grain Storage Capacity Growth Has Stopped
US grain storage capacity expanded steadily from 2000 to 2019, adding roughly 350 million bushels per year, but growth has essentially stopped after 2020. Meanwhile, crop production kept rising, pushing the surplus capacity margin down to just 5 % in 2025. On‑farm...
By Farmdoc daily
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Consequences of Roll-Up Acquisitions in Diverse Software Markets
Roll‑up acquisitions in software markets combine multiple niche firms to achieve scale and cost efficiencies. While the consolidation can enhance operational performance and pool technological talent, it also reduces the number of independent competitors, raising antitrust concerns. Successful integration hinges...
By Dr. Karl Michael Popp’s Blog
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
A Couple Teenagers Launched a Media Company that Now Drives 240 Billion Annual Views
The episode explores how teenage founders, led by 25‑year‑old Kit Chilvers, built Pubity Group into a media powerhouse with 170 million followers and an estimated 240 billion annual views, all without external funding. Chilvers explains his early start on Instagram in 2014,...
By Simon Owens’ Media Newsletter
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Pagaya Technologies (PGY): Q4 2025 Earnings Review
The episode dissects Pagaya Technologies' Q4 2025 earnings, highlighting revenue of $335M (slightly below estimates) and a record GAAP net income of $34M boosted by one‑off tax benefits. Management explained a deliberate slowdown in growth to protect profitability, cutting exposure...
By MVC Investing
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Let’s Review the IIA’s Guidance on Communicating Audit Results
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) released a new Global Practice Guide on communicating audit results, updating the 2009 guide. The author praises the emphasis on stakeholder needs but criticizes the guide’s requirement to conclude on governance, risk management, and...
By Norman Marks on Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
REDUX Imagine if Everybody in a Business Served Customers or Fielded Customer Enquiries
Adrian Swinscoe proposes a radical thought experiment: every employee, including senior leaders, should periodically serve customers directly. The idea stems from OneReach research highlighting employee experience and walking in the customer’s shoes as top service improvements. Real‑world examples, such as...
By Adrian Swinscoe
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Average Homeowner Tenure Rises To 8.6 Years (Americans Aren’t Moving Much)
The average U.S. homeowner now stays in a property for 8.6 years, the longest stretch since the early 2000s. Rising home prices and persistently high mortgage rates are forcing owners to hold onto homes longer, while the share of Americans...
By Confounded Interest
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Amazon: 2026 Update
The author has refreshed his proprietary Amazon valuation model using the company’s latest 10‑K filing, projecting financial performance through 2026. The update incorporates recent trends in e‑commerce, cloud services, and advertising revenue streams. Detailed assumptions and calculations are hosted behind...
By MBI Deep Dives
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
India and the US Rewire Trade in the Indo-Pacific
The episode examines the interim U.S.-India trade deal announced in February 2026, which cuts U.S. tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18% and obliges India to cease Russian oil imports in favor of U.S. energy supplies. It traces the...
By Pantheon Insights
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
The Inbox Vs. The Pocket: Why ATS Vendors Need to Embrace Text for Hourly & Skilled-Trade Hiring
Applicant tracking systems still mandate email addresses, creating a major barrier for hourly and skilled‑trade workers who prefer mobile communication. Mobile ownership is near‑universal, with text messages delivering roughly 98% open rates and 30‑45% response rates, far outpacing email. The...
By RecTech Media
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Does Sheinbaum Really Care About Cuba? And How Likely Are US Military Strikes in Mexico?
The episode examines the increasingly fraught relationship between Mexico’s President‑elect Claudia Sheinbaum and former U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on five intersecting issues: Mexico’s humanitarian aid and oil shipments to Cuba, alleged ties between Venezuela’s Maduro regime and Mexico’s Morena...
By Latin America Risk Report
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Should You Really Vibe Code a TMS?
In this episode Adrian Gonzalez examines the modern "build vs. buy" dilemma for transportation management systems (TMS) in the age of AI‑driven vibe coding. He references Dave Clark’s rapid custom CRM build and recent market jitters over AI’s impact on...
By Talking Logistics
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Three Bad Managers
In this episode the host recounts working under three highly successful yet fundamentally flawed managers—the Artist, the Dictator, and the Knife—illustrating how each excelled as a leader but failed at the core managerial duties of supporting people. The Artist prioritized...
By Rands in Repose
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
The New Wage Rule and the $100K Proclamation Will Shape the 2026 H‑1B Cap Season
USCIS opened the FY 2027 H‑1B cap registration window for March 4‑19, 2026, requiring online registration and a $215 fee per entry. The season will be dominated by a new wage‑weighted lottery that assigns multiple entries to higher wage levels (Level II‑IV) versus a...
By Employment Law Worldview
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Guest Post: Low-Float IPOs and Pump-And-Dump Risk
Recent securities class actions against Charming Medical, PomDoctor, China Liberal Education Holdings, and Picard Medical illustrate a growing litigation focus on low‑float IPOs and social‑media‑driven pump‑and‑dump schemes. Plaintiffs allege that thin public floats, concentrated insider ownership, and inadequate IPO disclosures...
By The D&O Diary
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Why Your Chaotic AI Experiments Aren’t Producing Business Value
Many organizations run chaotic generative‑AI experiments that fail to deliver measurable business value. McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI Report shows only about 10% of firms scale AI agents, with large enterprises nearly twice as likely to move beyond pilots as...
By Drive – StarCIO Digital Trailblazer
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Rethinking Identity Management: From Who Has Access to What Really Matters
Traditional Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) has focused on compliance, but 99% of granted permissions remain unused, creating “Zombie Access”. This compliance‑only approach leads to rubber‑stamping, with 58% of access reviews ineffective, exposing organizations to insider threats. Integrating data governance...
By Architecture & Governance Magazine – Elevating EA
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Financial Crises: New Insights
Professor Eric Hilt’s 2026 paper traces the evolution of financial crises over two centuries, highlighting how regulatory regimes and banking structures shaped their frequency and character. Early crises were often sparked by banking panics, while the post‑World War II regulatory era...
By Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Delaware Supreme Court’s Earnout Decision Reinforces Primacy of Contract and Illustrates the Limits of the Implied Covenant
The Delaware Supreme Court issued an en banc opinion in Johnson & Johnson v. Fortis Advisors, affirming and partially reversing a Chancery ruling that awarded former Auris Health shareholders over $1 billion in an earnout dispute. The decision is the first...
By Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
How ETFs, Open End Mutual Funds, and Closed End Funds Actually Trade
Fundrise announced that its Innovation Fund will list on the NYSE as a closed‑end fund, shifting from an open‑end structure that trades at NAV to a fixed‑float vehicle. The article explains how ETFs, open‑end mutual funds, and closed‑end funds differ...
By Financial Samurai
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Talk Your Book: The Three A’s of the U.S. Economy
The latest "Talk Your Book" episode breaks down the three A’s shaping the U.S. economy—asset prices, artificial intelligence, and the affluent consumer. It highlights a widening market breadth and offers a framework for valuing the world’s largest firms. The discussion...
By A Wealth of Common Sense
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
How Voice-First AI Can Fix Restaurant Schedule Headaches
Restaurant managers view scheduling as a constant, high‑pressure burden rather than a routine task. Traditional scheduling platforms assume desk‑bound, uninterrupted work, forcing managers to juggle complex dashboards while the floor is active. This mismatch creates mental overload, delayed adjustments, and...
By Modern Restaurant Management
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Repriced Risk in a Rebuilt Regional Bank Subordinated Floater
The episode examines a regional bank that has rebuilt its balance sheet, achieving profitability, capital ratios above 12%, and improved liquidity after addressing over $12 billion of higher‑risk loans. It highlights that despite these fundamentals, the bank’s subordinated floating‑rate notes are...
By Fixed Income Beacon