Coronavirus relief funds could easily pay to stop the worst of climate change while rebooting economies
Over US$12 trillion of COVID-19 relief has been promised. If a small portion was put toward economy-boosting green investments, the world could get on track to avoid the worst of climate change.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~7 min
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COVID-19’s economic effects could last decades
A look back at the economic effect of past pandemics shows that we could be facing COVID-19's impact for years and years to come.
April 3, 2020 • ~3 min
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Coronavirus: your guide to winners and losers in the business world
A sector-by-sector look at who is benefiting, who is in trouble and who could go either way.
March 20, 2020 • ~12 min
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Why companies should be open about cybersecurity
Companies that are more open about their cybersecurity risk management efforts fare better with investors than companies that keep things close to the vest.
Oct. 29, 2019 • ~4 min
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Virtual investment experiment indicates informed consumers choose sustainable funds even with reduced returns
A new study has shown that when given clear social and environmental performance data, consumers display an appetite for sustainable investment, even with lower returns.
Oct. 22, 2019 • ~3 min
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Exec’s words can signal red flags for investors
Machine learning can use the words that executives speak on earnings calls to flag investment risks like credit risk, future bankruptcy, and more.
Oct. 21, 2019 • ~3 min
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Confident conservatives beat risk-averse liberals at investing
Conservatives may have an in-built advantage over liberals when it comes to investing and it comes down to risk.
Aug. 27, 2019 • ~5 min
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How investors can avoid the ‘infatuation effect’
"Becoming mentally fixated on a particular investment is a very common trap, even among experienced investors." Here's how you can avoid it.
Aug. 22, 2019 • ~3 min
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‘Nice people finish last’ with investors, ‘Shark Tank’ shows
To study how investors judge pitches, researchers used an odd laboratory: the TV show "Shark Tank."
June 28, 2019 • ~4 min
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