Jack in the Box shares fell 76% in two years as weak branding, poor strategy, falling sales, and heavy debt drive board opposition.

Negative headlines miss the point: geopolitical shifts, fiscal discipline, and technology gains support a more optimistic long-term outlook.

U.S. proxy voting is dominated by conflicted, concentrated firms mixing advice, voting, and consulting—undermining trust and accountability.

Proxy advisors face growing scrutiny over conflicts and concentration, driving calls for reform and clearer separation.

From AI to geopolitics, 2026 will test economies and investors alike. Navigate rising risks, power shifts, and tech revolutions.

Egan-Jones adds the Bowyer Policy, expanding proxy voting options for investors focused on shareholder primacy and neutral governance.

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

A new executive order increases scrutiny of proxy advisors and reminds investment managers they remain responsible for voting decisions.

Tricolor failed because its lending model didn’t work. Fraud hid the problem, and early warning signs were missed.

Communist states adopted market capitalism to preserve power, reshaping global competition and challenging Western economic assumptions.

Geopolitics, energy, innovation & EVs: navigating the gap between market hopes and hard truths in a shifting global landscape.

China is outflanking global industries with speed, scale, and state-backed strategy, upending assumptions and shaking up global competition.

Business location matters less in a digital world, but tax, talent, and politics still shape corporate strategies globally.

Geopolitics, energy, innovation & EVs: navigating the gap between market hopes and hard truths in a shifting global landscape.

Egan-Jones offers early, independent proxy advice, focusing on fundamentals to maximize shareholder value, differing from other advisors.

AI promises efficiency but risks widening inequality. Gains may concentrate among investors, leaving displaced workers behind.

Founders start the story, but leaders like Cook, Nadella & Pichai sustain growth. Buffett’s Apple bet shows value evolves with leadership.

Chasing social and business goals strains firms; success comes from focus, smart risk management, and clear credit-based decisions.