Is Tim Cook Worth $100 Million to Apple?

by BA Research | Feb 25, 2022 | General

Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook joined the billionaire club a decade after succeeding Steve Jobs as the chief executive of the world’s most valuable tech company. In 2021, Cook received almost $100 million in compensation ($98.73 million, to be exact)—according to Apple’s...

MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey on its deSPAC and the Road Ahead

by BA Research | Feb 24, 2022 | Podcast, SPACs

ML stock got crushed in what’s now a very familiar deSPAC narrative. But, with some exciting new services underway and a clearer path to profitability, MoneyLion looks ready to roar. Boardroom Alpha sat down with Dee Choubey, CEO of fintech MoneyLion (ML). Moneylion...

SPACs for Yield with Crossing Bridge Advisors Founder David Sherman

by BA Research | Feb 23, 2022 | SPACs

The bloom may be off the deSPAC rose. But there’s still plenty of opportunity in discounted pre-deal SPACs—even if they don’t make it to the finish line. SPACs are off to a bumpy start this year.  A macro now approach bear territory has resulted in fewer deal...

Activist Carl Icahn Wants McDonald’s to Prioritize Animal Welfare Over Profit

by BA Research | Feb 23, 2022 | Activism

Activist Quick Brief – Icahn vs MCD Icahn Leading Pushing for Animal Welfare at McDonald’s: Activist investor Carl Icahn has started a proxy fight with McDonald’s (MCD) over its treatment of pigs. Push for “crate free” pork: Icahn plans to challenge the practice...

Exclusive: Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath Joins the Podcast

by BA Research | Feb 22, 2022 | Featured, Podcast, SPACs

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath isn’t here for a ‘short, quick win.’ He’s building a premium electric brand that’s nothing like its competitors. Or its parent, Volvo.   Boardroom Alpha sat down with Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Polestar. Polestar...