As Elon Musk laid off thousands of Twitter Inc. employees Friday, more than 60 civil-rights and civil-society groups urged companies to stop advertising on the social media platform. The purchase Read more
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Affirmative Action case: SCOTUS justices were 'on fire' over Harvard's actions, says activist in hearing
Education activist Asra Nomani said she was "really emboldened" by the Supreme Court justices who decried Harvard's "personal ratings" during oral arguments on two significant affirmative action… #harvard #activist #affirmativeaction Read more
Activist investor Starboard has nearly 5% stake in Splunk, seeks to boost stock
Activist investor Starboard Value LP has a sizable stake in Splunk Inc. and plans to push the software maker to take action to boost its stock price, according to people familiar with the Read more
Activist investor Macellum urges Kohl’s to replace chairman, other board members
An activist investor that has long targeted Kohl’s Corp. KSS, -2.26% is ratcheting up the pressure, calling on the department-store chain to make changes to its board or face another proxy fight. Read more
Disney names new board member in deal with activist investor Third Point
The Walt Disney Co. announced a new board member Friday afternoon as part of a settlement with activist investor Third Point LLC. Disney DIS, -3.20% disclosed that Carolyn Everson, who Read more
Activist investor Jana Partners takes nearly 10% stake in Freshpet
An activist investor has a nearly 10% stake in Freshpet Inc. and plans to push the pet-food company to make changes to boost its stock price and explore a sale, according to people Read more
Activist investor Elliott Management takes stake in PayPal
Activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has a stake in PayPal Holdings Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. The size of Elliott’s stake and its intentions couldn’t be learned. PayPal has Read more
Cannabis activist says convictions amount to modern ‘scarlet letter’ in Senate hearing on marijuana decriminalization
Cannabis activist Weldon Angelos said he still can’t work for a legal cannabis business and has had trouble getting an apartment because of his past federal marijuana-related conviction. Angelos told Read more
Activist investor Elliott takes big stake in Pinterest amid turmoil
Activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has taken a big stake in Pinterest Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, as the once-hot social-media company grapples with a decline in users Read more