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Shareholder power worldwide
The story shows a balance between rewarding shareholders and investing for the future. Globally, shareholders, often large investment funds, hold significant power over companies. Their influence can shape corporate strategy, affecting everything from environmental policies to how much a company invests in new technologies like AI.
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