Here's some interesting discussion on the 'fiduciary duty' mantra the finance types keep singing: > Are U.S companies legally obligated to maximize profits for

Here's some interesting discussion on the 'fiduciary duty' mantra the finance types keep singing: > Are U.S companies legally obligated to maximize profits for shareholders? > Not directly, but often conditions surrounding corporations lead to this obligation http://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/8146/are-u-s-companies-legally-obligated-to-maximize-profits-for-shareholders http://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/8146/are-u-s-com... As long as we continue to not call them out on their bullshit, they'll keep singing.