Wall Street Flexes Activist Muscles Like Never Before

The video discusses a Barclays report on the rise of shareholder activism, highlighting its impact on CEO resignations, particularly in the S&P 500. The discussion covers the influence of political stability under the Trump administration, changes in board dynamics, and the emergence of new activist investors. It also explores the focus on small and midcap companies and the convergence of private equity with public markets.

How do the attitudes of boards towards management change in light of shareholder activism?

What does the term 'universal proxy' refer to in the context of shareholder activism?

What trends are observed regarding the types of activists and their influence on companies?