Shareholder activists are investors who leverage their ownership in a company to push for change. When those activists target ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shane Enete is a professor who researches financial well-being. Apr 07, 2025, 05:29pm EDT Apr 08, 2025, 10:26am EDT An angry ...

CEOs who take public political stances risk the reputation of their companies with stakeholders. When exactly does such activism pay off? A new study finds that company reputations can benefit when ...

When an activist investor targets a publicly traded company, they typically demand to name a board member to represent shareholders’ interests. This step often leads to a rise in the stock price as ...

Anyone who has turned on the television in recent years will recognize this scene: a company with a questionable track record launches some flashy initiative spotlighting the rescue of polar bears or ...

As companies navigate backlash and burnout around corporate activism, a new approach is emerging—one that prioritizes relevance, strategy, and partnerships that benefit both business and society. In a ...

Remember when business was simple? Milton Friedman once said the only social responsibility was profit. Now, that seems old-fashioned. We’ve moved from Gordon Gekko’s “greed is good” to Patagonia ...