> There is a difference between making a profit and maximizing profit. A publicly traded company is legally bound to do the latter.

That's a lie.

There is NO such legal requirement at all. None.

Google it.

Here's a starting point:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Are+U.S+companies+legally+ob...

From your search, which contradicts your point:

https://apexlg.com/are-the-managers-of-traditional-corporati...