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EBay Shares Jump on Report of $30B ICE Offer

EBay Shares Jump on Report of $30B ICE Offer

Analysts questioned the rationale for a deal, noting that ICE focuses on financial transactions while eBay is consumer-oriented.

By Matthew Heller | February 5, 2020

CFOs Dealt With a Record Number of Activist Investors in 2019

Investor Relations

CFOs Dealt With a Record Number of Activist Investors in 2019

A record 99 campaigns globally had an M&A-related thesis, accounting for about 47% of all the year's activity.

By Vincent Ryan | January 15, 2020

Dollar Tree To Close 390 Family Dollar Stores

Financial Reporting

Dollar Tree To Close 390 Family Dollar Stores

The company is eyeing a move away from its $1-only price structure.

By Lauren Muskett | March 7, 2019

Yahoo Reaches Board Deal With Activist Fund

Yahoo Reaches Board Deal With Activist Fund

Starboard Value CEO Jeffrey Smith gets a board seat in a move that may pave the way for a sale of Yahoo's core business.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 27, 2016

Yahoo, Activist May be Heading for Proxy Fight

Yahoo, Activist May be Heading for Proxy Fight

The ailing internet company's board adds some financial muscle with the appointment of two new directors.

By Matthew Heller | March 11, 2016

Activist Urges Management Shakeup at Yahoo

Activist Urges Management Shakeup at Yahoo

Starboard Value hints at making a bid to oust the Yahoo board if it is "unwilling to accept the need for significant change."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 6, 2016

Activist Presses for Staples-Office Depot Merger

Activist Presses for Staples-Office Depot Merger

Will the largest office supply chains head to the altar once again?

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 21, 2015

Activist Investor to Yahoo: No Big Deals

Activist Investor to Yahoo: No Big Deals

Starboard Value threatens Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer over speculation on what the company will do with its Alibaba stake.

By Matthew Heller | January 9, 2015