Core Viewpoint - The debate over whether public companies should report quarterly results has resurfaced, with President Trump's proposal to shift to semi-annual reporting to allow managers to focus more on long-term business operations [1][5]. Group 1: Arguments for Semi-Annual Reporting - The SEC has indicated it will prioritize the proposal for semi-annual reporting, which was initially suggested by Trump during his first term in 2018 [1]. - Warren Buffett and JP Morgan CEO Jaime Dimon previously argued that short-termism harms the economy and that companies should focus on long-term performance rather than meeting quarterly earnings forecasts [2][3]. - Robert Grifeld, former NASDAQ chairman, supports the discussion around semi-annual reporting, suggesting it could reduce the burden on companies while still providing investors with valuable information [5][10]. Group 2: Current Reporting Practices - Investors typically desire more frequent information, while companies often prefer less frequent reporting due to the time and effort involved in quarterly earnings releases [6][7]. - Most countries, except for Germany and Austria, have adopted semi-annual reporting to mitigate the focus on short-term results [7]. - Grifeld proposes that companies should provide internal key performance indicators (KPIs) in off quarters to maintain transparency without the full burden of quarterly reporting [8][9]. Group 3: Private Market Considerations - There is a growing concern regarding the lack of disclosure in private markets, where retail investors often have no access to information compared to public companies [12][14]. - Grifeld advocates for private companies with over 100 shareholders to provide management reports every six months, including KPIs, to improve transparency for retail investors [14][16]. - The asymmetry of information in private markets is highlighted as a significant issue that needs addressing, especially as more retail investors seek to invest in these companies [15][17].