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Robert A.G. Monks, Crusader Against ‘Imperial’ C.E.O.s, Dies at 91

A descendant of American wealth, he used his success in business to push for social responsibility in corporate leadership and encouraged shareholders to push back.

By James R. Hagerty

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ConocoPhillips to Buy Marathon Oil as M.&A. Frenzy Continues

ConocoPhillips has agreed to buy Marathon Oil for $22.5 billion, as consolidation in the U.S. energy sector shows little sign of slowing down.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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The Takeaways from Disney’s Proxy Battle with Nelson Peltz

New voting rules made for sharper attacks, while a bold defense kept the activist investor at bay. But pressure remains on the company’s chief, Bob Iger.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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At BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard, Millions of Investors Are Getting a Voice

BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard have opened up voting on environmental, social and management issues. It’s not true shareholder democracy, but it’s progress.

By Jeff Sommer