Insights

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No Navy, No Air Force, No Problem

Missiles and drones may outclass traditional defenses, raising major military, economic, and geopolitical risks.
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The Iran War Part 4: Never Wound a Prince

Airstrikes may not force regime change in Iran, raising risks of prolonged conflict, hidden weapons threats, and ongoing market instability
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Fighting The Last War Part 3; High Risks in Iran

Low-cost drone warfare may favor Iran, raising risks of prolonged conflict, higher oil prices, and major strategic challenges for the US
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Fighting The Last War; High Risks in Iran

Drone and missile swarms may make aircraft carriers vulnerable, heightening risks of conflict with Iran and global market shocks
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Market Misperceptions; Comments on Data Centers and SAAS Firms

Space data centers may cut energy costs, but high launch expenses raise doubts as investors weigh Musk’s strategy and SaaS industry risks
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Iran Part 2: Now for the Hard Part

Markets uneasy after Iran leadership removal as regime change risks, Hormuz oil threats, and instability raise concerns for investors.
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Jack in the Box: No Change Needed Really?

Jack in the Box shareholders signaled dissatisfaction after severe underperformance; director support plunged.
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Making Sense of the Chinese Chaos: What it might mean for portfolio positions

Xi’s purge of top PLA “princelings” breaks elite consensus rules, raising succession instability and potential Taiwan escalation.
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The Corporate Governance Field - A Pathway to a Better Future

Proxy advisory firms face major conflicts of interest due to overlapping roles and limited structural safeguards.
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Faster, Better, Cheaper: Emerging Threats and Opportunities

China’s reinvestment and new tech challengers are reshaping chips, autos, banking, energy, and markets, creating risk and opportunity.
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Forgotten Rules of the “Game”: The Broader Economic Environment

Political whims can override economics, reshaping housing, credit, currencies, and markets posing sudden, lasting risks for investors.
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Jack in the Box: Up in Smoke

Jack in the Box shares fell 76% in two years as weak branding, poor strategy, falling sales, and heavy debt drive board opposition.
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The New “Golden Age”?

Negative headlines miss the point: geopolitical shifts, fiscal discipline, and technology gains support a more optimistic long-term outlook.
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Asset Managers Move away from structurally conflicted proxy advisors

U.S. proxy voting is dominated by conflicted, concentrated firms mixing advice, voting, and consulting—undermining trust and accountability.
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Corporate Governance Commentary: The Importance of Being Earnest (and Independent)

Proxy advisors face growing scrutiny over conflicts and concentration, driving calls for reform and clearer separation.
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Major Trends, Risks, and Opportunities in the Coming Year

From AI to geopolitics, 2026 will test economies and investors alike. Navigate rising risks, power shifts, and tech revolutions.
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Bowyer Policy Now Available with Egan-Jones Proxy Services

Egan-Jones adds the Bowyer Policy, expanding proxy voting options for investors focused on shareholder primacy and neutral governance.
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The Coming Storm: Likely Fallout from China’s Focus on Strategic Industries

China’s state-driven strategy disrupts global markets by investing heavily in strategic sectors, ignoring traditional business norms.
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