The unintended consequences of ESG investing — and how to prevent them
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MarketWatch - Business
God-washing: Fund fined for misleading clients about its ‘biblically responsible investing’ strategy
Regulators said Inspire Investments failed to meet the investment criteria it marketed, after a similar crackdown on “greenwashing” among ESG funds.12 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Hezbollah leader links Israel to Lebanon device explosions, calls them act of war
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah spoke out on the pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon that are being blamed on Israel. The blasts apparently targeted members of the Iran-backed militant ...21 minutes ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 54 and have terminal cancer. I have a wife, 47, and an 8-year-old child. How do I split my $700K retirement and $530K life insurance between them?
“In short, who should get the retirement accounts and who should get the life insurance?”25 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.3 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Inc. - Business
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Giant Investment in Generative AI Is Already Paying Off
He pointed to a product made by a Microsoft-owned company as a reason for his bullishness.3 hours ago - Microsoft -
MarketWatch - Business
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can help you ride with the Fed
Gold glitters, while investors face recession jitters.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Two new Barbie Stanley cups drop today. Where to get them
Barbie fans won't want to miss the limited-edition Barbie Stanley cups dropping every day this week.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Oxford endowment fund boss Sandra Robertson to give up investment role
Neamul Mohsin will take over chief investment officer position at university’s £6.5bn fund5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
JP Morgan creates new role to prevent overwork among junior bankers
Bank’s head of diversity and inclusion appointed to help tackle long hours and support staff wellbeing. Business live – latest updates JP Morgan has created an international role to oversee ...6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
With the Fed rate cut, have I missed the boat on 5% CDs? I was too late to invest in the housing market.
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut the benchmark rate on Wednesday by 50 basis points.12 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting the projects with lawsuits, seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in costly litigation22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
How to Treat and Prevent These Four Common Infections That Can Cause Cancer
A new report says that 13 percent of cancers are linked to bacteria or viruses. Vaccines and treatments offer powerful protection.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Yankees slugger Juan Soto completes milestone by homering in all 30 MLB stadiums: 'All of them checked'
Soto called the milestone a 'great feeling' as he heads into free agencyYesterday - MLB -
NBC News - Top stories
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft and BlackRock are part of a group of companies collaborating to pull together up to $100 billion to develop data centers for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure to power ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Amazon calls workers back 5 days a week—other companies may be 'right behind them,' expert says
Amazon's announcement could prompt other companies to introduce stricter in-office requirements for employees by the end of 2024, says one workplace expert.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
McDonald’s is selling 50-cent double cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day, Wendy's is giving them out for a penny
The deal is available only to customers who use the chain's smartphone app.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
India overtakes China in world’s biggest investable stock benchmark
Red-hot Indian equities propel country past China weighting in MSCI All-Country indexYesterday - China -
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The New York Times - Sports
Brock Purdy’s Detractors Are Lining Up. It’s Time to Prove Them Wrong.
As San Francisco’s injuries pile up, the quarterback needs to lead his team through this rough patch, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Tax threat and negativity undermine investment efforts, business leaders warn
Industry executives air concerns over prime minister and chancellor’s gloomy comments about public financesYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented
A key employee who labeled a doomed experimental submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage testified Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented if a federal safety agency had ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Chinese American family meets descendants of the Black couple who rented to them when no one would
The Dong family is selling the historic home and donating $5 million to Black college students — but they wanted the Thompson family to tour the storied home first.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock and Microsoft plan $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi-backed MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power and data gridsYesterday - Microsoft -
CBS Sports - Sports
Giants sign former Vikings' kicker who hit 61-yard game-winner against them in 2022
New York missed an extra point and had two failed two-point conversions after Gano left gameYesterday - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed interest-rate cut could make small-cap stocks a good investment now
U.S. small-cap stocks have staged an epic rally over the past month as the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Has the time for small caps finally come?Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Tech
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaint
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaintYesterday -
ABC News - Health
VP says woman's death after delayed abortion treatment shows consequences of Trump's actions
Vice President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump’s role in undoing national abortion rights is to blame for the death of Amber ThurmanYesterday - Abortion -
CNBC - Business
Now is your last chance to lock in a guaranteed 5% return before the Fed cuts rates, investing experts say
The Federal Reserve is expected to reverse course this week and begin cutting interest rates. It may make sense for savers to lock in a high interest rate now.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chargers' Quentin Johnston after game-ball performance: 'It takes some people some time' ... I was one of them
The wide receiver had the best game of his young career in Week 22 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Corporate greed doesn’t need a boost from ‘anti-ESG’ politicians
Republicans are attempting to demonize environmental, social and governance practices in investing.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Negotiate with Moscow to end the Ukraine war and prevent nuclear devastation
When American leaders should be focused on finding a diplomatic off-ramp to a war that should never have been allowed to take place, the Biden-Harris administration is instead pursuing a policy ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Dem PACs to make joint investment in swing states for National Voter Registration Day
Democracy Defenders PAC and Fair Fight, two Democratic PACs, plan to make a joint six-figure investment in battleground states to prepare for and fight voter suppression issues in November. In a ...2 days ago -