BP names Meg O'Neill as new chief executive
BP announces Meg O'Neill as its new CEO effective 1 April, with chair Albert Manifold citing need for 'increased rigour' to boost shareholder value. Read the full story.
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Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery has told shareholders to reject a hostile $108.4bn takeover bid from Paramount, backing its agreed deal with Netflix instead. Read the latest on the media mega-merger battle.
Energy bill hike fury: Readers slam £108 rise for grid upgrades
Outrage erupts as Ofgem approves £28bn network investment, pushing bills up £108. Readers demand energy giants use profits, not consumer hikes, to fund upgrades. Share your views.
Debenhams CEO's £150m bonus sparks row
Debenhams CEO Dan Finley could receive a £148m bonus if shares soar, bypassing a shareholder vote. The move intensifies a feud with major investor Mike Ashley.
Cracker Barrel CEO Keeps Seat After Shareholder Vote
Cracker Barrel shareholders vote to retain CEO Julie Felss Masino after a controversial rebrand. Board member Gilbert Dávila steps down. Discover the full story behind the corporate shake-up.
Imperial Brands profits up on nicotine pouches and prices
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands reports profit growth, driven by cigarette price hikes and surging demand for oral nicotine pouches. The firm returns billions to shareholders.
CBA criticised for $270m fees and shareholder money stance
Commonwealth Bank CEO defends keeping $270m in excessive fees from low-income customers as shareholder money, while Westpac commits to full refunds. Read the full story.
IAG Shares Jump on Record Profits and €400M Buyback
International Airlines Group sees massive profit surge as travel demand rebounds, with plans to return €400 million to shareholders through share buyback programme.
Seven West shareholders revolt against executive pay deals
Seven West Media shareholders deliver stunning rebuke to executive pay packages while chairman Kerry Stokes claims financial suffering alongside investors in dramatic AGM showdown.
Tesla shareholders approve Musk's £44bn pay package
Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's controversial $56 billion compensation package, ending months of legal battles and corporate uncertainty.
Tesla shareholders reinstate Musk's £44bn pay package
Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's colossal compensation package, worth approximately $56 billion, reversing a previous court decision that had blocked the massive pay deal.
Musk's £80bn Tesla pay package approved by shareholders
Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's colossal compensation package worth nearly $1 trillion, reversing a previous court decision and reigniting debates over corporate governance.
UK Schools Facing Democracy Deficit Crisis
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
CEO Bonus Scandal: When Executives Actually Lose Pay
An explosive investigation reveals why Australia's corporate elite rarely face financial consequences for failure, exposing the broken bonus culture in boardrooms nationwide.
Norway Wealth Fund Rejects Musk's £44bn Tesla Pay Deal
In a dramatic shareholder revolt, Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund has voted against Elon Musk's controversial compensation package, dealing a significant blow to the Tesla CEO ahead of the company's annual meeting.
Why Australia's CEOs Are Losing Their Bonuses
An exclusive investigation uncovers the real performance metrics that are costing Australian executives millions in bonus payments. Discover what it truly takes for corporate leaders to face financial consequences.
CSL shareholders revolt against executive pay packages
Australian biotech giant CSL faces investor fury as shareholders overwhelmingly vote against executive pay, though board members narrowly survive removal votes amid share price concerns.
Elon Musk's $56bn Tesla pay deal approved by shareholders
Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's staggering $56 billion compensation package, making it the largest in corporate history despite previous legal challenges.
Elon Musk's £44bn Tesla pay package in jeopardy
Tesla faces a critical shareholder vote that could see Elon Musk's unprecedented $56 billion compensation package rejected, creating massive uncertainty for the electric vehicle giant's future leadership.
Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash
Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.
AI Research Exposes Critical Election Security Threats
New research reveals alarming vulnerabilities in democratic elections as AI tools become weaponised for political manipulation. Experts warn of unprecedented threats to electoral integrity.
CBS sued for $14bn over failed merger amid Bari Weiss row
Media giant CBS and parent company Paramount Global confront staggering legal action as shareholders allege deception over failed merger plans amid political firestorm involving journalist Bari Weiss.
HSBC and Barclays face fossil fuel shareholder revolt
Major UK banking giants HSBC and Barclays confront significant investor backlash as climate-focused shareholders demand stricter fossil fuel divestment timelines and clearer climate commitments.
Mandelson stripped of voting rights in firm he founded
In a stunning corporate rebuke, advisory firm Global Counsel has revoked Peter Mandelson's shareholder privileges, escalating a major dispute over his public political interventions.
Robert Reich: The Crisis Threatening American Democracy
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich delivers a stark warning on the fragility of American democracy, citing voter suppression, legislative gridlock, and the influence of big money in politics.
M&S Chairman Faces Major Shareholder Revolt
Marks & Spencer confronts a significant shareholder rebellion as nearly 23% of investors vote against the re-election of Chairman Stuart Rose, citing governance concerns over his combined role with the CEO.
US on Brink of New Political Violence Era, Experts Warn
Exclusive insight into the alarming rise of political tensions in the US. Experts warn of a dangerous new chapter in American democracy as polarisation reaches breaking point.
Tesla Shares Crash After Musk's $56bn Pay Deal Rejected
Tesla faces a staggering $50bn market valuation loss as shareholders reject Elon Musk's colossal $56bn pay package, triggering a dramatic share price collapse and raising serious corporate governance concerns.
Tesla Stock Tumbles as Musk's AI Plans Spark Investor Fury
Tesla shares plummet as Elon Musk's aggressive pivot to AI and robotics sparks a massive investor sell-off, wiping billions from the company's valuation and raising serious questions about its future direction.
Anglo American Rejects £34bn BHP Takeover Bid
London-listed mining titan Anglo American has emphatically rejected a colossal £34 billion takeover proposal from Australian rival BHP, branding the bid 'highly unattractive' and opportunistic. The deal would have created a global mining behemoth.
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