Shareholder

Lululemon finds new CEO, shakes up board

Lululemon CEO Christine Day and founder Chip Wilson are stepping down as the yogawear company continues to expand globally, reports Reuters.

December 10, 2013

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Industry

3 ways to solve the share buyback riddle

When a company announces a stock buyback, take a closer look at what’s behind the decision. Other than the usual rhetoric of returning the company’s wealth to shareholders, there are many less altruistic reasons like improving balance sheet ratios or fending off corporate takeovers.

By Susy Abbondi |September 30, 2013

2 min read

Industry

Metro Inc. to buy back millions of its shares

Grocer Metro Inc. plans to buy back up to 7,000,000 of its shares over the next year.

By Staff |September 6, 2013

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Industry

Solve the share buyback riddle

Find value in repurchase programs.

By Susy Abbondi |June 18, 2013

4 min read

Industry

Co-operative banks safe during financial crisis

During a downturn, choose co-operatives, says a new report from the International Labour Organization, a UN agency.

By Melissa Shin |June 12, 2013

2 min read

Industry

Do clients have worthless stock?

When a client dies, any property he owned is automatically deemed sold at fair market value, which could lead to capital gains or losses. But what if that property includes stock certificates from companies that no longer exist?

June 10, 2013

1 min read

Market Insights

Invest in dividend-paying companies

Dividend-paying companies have commonly been perceived as boring, low-return opportunities. In reality, they’re a great way to pump up the returns of any portfolio

By Susy Abbondi |May 21, 2013

2 min read

Industry

Citigroup execs avoid another scrum over pay scheme

At last year’s shareholder meeting, Citigroup’s executives ran into a brick wall over their pay scheme, with more than half of investors putting up resistance. This year was different: over 90% approved, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |April 25, 2013

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Industry

Tug of war between shareholders and executives

U.S. corporations are sitting on mountains of cash. The checks and balances that keep company executives and shareholders from steamrolling each other are key to ensuring it’s properly managed, John Gapper of the Financial Times argues.

By Staff |March 21, 2013

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Industry

CSA proposes framework for shareholder rights plans

The CSA is aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for the treatment of rights plans in Canada.

By Staff |March 14, 2013

2 min read

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