In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, we tackle a surprising paradox: while the S&P 500 has seen record returns, the average lifespan of its companies has plummeted from 67 years to just 15. Is being in the S&P 500 bad for business?
We explore the pressures of short-term gains that drive public companies to prioritize quarterly earnings, stock buybacks, and activist investor agendas over long-term sustainability.