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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.
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.
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.
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.
Carl Icahn’s Proxy Fight With Illumina Comes to a Vote

Shareholders are set to vote on Thursday whether to back the gene-sequencing company’s incumbent board or candidates named by the activist investor.

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