Anthony Denier, CEO of Webull, breaks down why the company’s Corporate Connect service has become one of the most important tools in modern investor relations — and why retail investors are now impossible for public companies to ignore. Corporate Connect allows Webull to reach out to publicly listed companies on behalf of retail shareholders and offer them an opportunity to speak directly to their ownership base. According to Denier, it’s an “easy sell” because the profile of today’s shareholder has radically changed. Just a few years ago, retail investors made up about 12 percent of average daily trading volume. Today, that number regularly spikes above 35 percent. Retail is no longer a sideshow — it’s a major driving force in the market. And when a stock “goes meme,” the impact can be transformational for a company’s visibility and ability to access capital. This is why Corporate Connect has grown so quickly: Public companies get direct communication channels Retail investors ge...