Show Notes
For any publicly traded company, the bottom line is going to be the driving factor in every major decision that gets made at the corporate level. With US tax rates fluctuating between administrations and shake-ups in the Eurozone, it can be like a game of cat and mouse between governments seeking to collect taxes and the companies doing everything they can to avoid those taxes.
As stakeholders in a business, investors don’t just own a stock—we own a portion of the actions that are taken by that company. With the rise of the internet and easier access to up-to-date information around the world, the social component of investing has become a major factor for many in the market.
In this continuation of last week’s topic, Phil and Danielle discuss the headquarter dilemma that some corporations are wrestling with and weigh the costs and benefits of activism in the corporate sphere.
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Topics Discussed:
Corporate tax rates
Companies moving out of the US
Apple’s Ireland woes
Business ethics in investing
DEI initiatives/reversals
Bud Light controversy
ESG
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