Buy sideThe week in investor relations: Shares plunge over recession fears, JPMorgan chases German mid-caps and McDonald’s exits Russia May 20, 2022James Beech– Billions were wiped off the FTSE 100 on Thursday as investors around the world reacted to fears of an inflation-fueled recession,...Read more
ActivismThe week in investor relations: Russia doubles oil revenues, Tesla shares down on Twitter deal and retail loses steam Apr 29, 2022Garnet Roach– Russia has nearly doubled its revenues from selling fossil fuels to the EU during the two months of war in Ukraine, benefiting from...Read more
Technology & Social MediaTesla latest mega-cap to announce stock-split plans Mar 29, 2022Garnet RoachTesla is seeking shareholder approval for its second stock split since 2020, with the firm saying it wants to do so through a stock...Read more
Technology & Social MediaThe week in investor relations: Musk cashes in after Twitter poll, Austria plans crypto tax and GE’s three-way split Nov 12, 2021Garnet Roach– The Financial Times (paywall) reported that Elon Musk sold nearly $5 bn worth of his Tesla shares in the first three days...Read more
Case studiesThe week in investor relations: Outsourcing investment teams, HFT for retail investors and Adidas sells Reebok after investor pressure Aug 13, 2021Garnet Roach– The market for outsourced investment teams is ‘red hot’ thanks to the darkening outlook for future returns, according to the ...Read more
ReportingTesla CEO Elon Musk to skip most earnings calls Jul 27, 2021Tim HumanElon Musk, CEO of Telsa, has said he will likely no longer appear on the company’s earnings calls unless there is something ‘important...Read more
Case studiesWhen spin takes over: Never, ever confuse PR for IR May 03, 2019Oliver SchutzmannThe years since the financial crisis have seen a massive and co-ordinated effort by regulators, securities markets, law enforcement...Read more
Technology & Social MediaStop that tweet! Managing your CEO’s social media habits Aug 24, 2018Jen RubinThe recent firestorm and widely reported interest from the SEC arising from Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Twitter musings about Tesla’s...Read more