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Shareholder activism
Do shareholder ESG resolutions make a difference?
Jan 22, 2024
So-called activist investors in recent years have been pushing for social and environmental goals through shareholder resolutions. As Kimberly Adams reports, even though there's a growing political backlash, these resolutions can change corporate policies.
Hedge fund Engine No. 1 wins at least 2 Exxon board seats in climate push
May 27, 2021
It's the first time climate change activists have succeeded in challenging a big oil company, says business professor Erik Gordon.
Union and advocacy groups seek corporate change through shareholders
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Justin Ho
Apr 21, 2021
They're addressing institutional investors like hedge funds and asking managers to press for social justice.
Shareholder meetings as a venue for political candidates
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Erika Beras
Jun 5, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to speak at Walmart's annual meeting.
Exxon investors want a bank-style stress test for climate change
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Jed Kim
Jun 29, 2017
Shareholders have voted for transparency on climate risk.
All buy myself ... the thinking behind stock buybacks
Jun 15, 2016
Companies flush with cash often repurchase their own shares. But there are risks to doing so.