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Oct 1

Oct 1 ESG: The Future of Investing

As society moves towards more sustainable measures and public consciousness increases, ESG components will become more prevalent and a determinant in investing. Pivotal investment companies, such as Morgan Stanley, are already prioritizing ESG in their strategies and integrating monetized measurements to provide a competitive advantage. Currently, ESG proceedings are primarily symbolic over substantive. Many ESG topics will not have prompt impact but over time, companies can reap the benefits from the longevity of their ESG investments (Insights, 2020). However, as research and technology prevail and society looks forward, tangible initiatives will transpire and ESG investing will promise a future edge for progressive investors.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Risk Mismanagement

Alex Naimo

Investing

Since closing at an all-time high share price of $100.28 on March 22nd, 2021, shares of Viacom CBS (VIACA) ripped down to an intraday low of $40.78 on March 26th. Similarly, after reaching a 52-week high of $78.14 on March 19th, Discovery (DISCA) shares shaved off nearly 27%, reaching an intraday low of $41.90 on March 26th. Chinese-domiciled companies trading in the US markets such as Baidu (BIDU) and Tencent (TME) wiped off 33.5% and 48.5% on March 26th, respectively. With the unusual share price action in otherwise strong corporations in a recently smooth-sailing capital market environment, reports quickly swirled. Most of the discussion linked to large amounts of block trades placed on each of the aforementioned equities by Archegos Capital Management, a former hedge-fund turned family office run by Bill Hwang. (#1Davies et al., 2021). Initially, the propensity and velocity in the price moves of the stocks were alarming. However, $10 Billion total in losses, the wiping out of a global investment banks risk division, and an ultimate mismanagement of risk are the most alarming aspects in the Archegos Capital Management scandal. This has led the shareholders of banks involved to question why the trades blew up, and how to ensure a situation like this does not unfold in the future.

Jul 30

Jul 30 ESG: The Future of Investing

Peyton Stanley

Finance, Investing

As society moves towards more sustainable measures and public consciousness increases, ESG components will become more prevalent and a determinant in investing. Pivotal investment companies, such as Morgan Stanley, are already prioritizing ESG in their strategies and integrating monetized measurements to provide a competitive advantage. Currently, ESG proceedings are primarily symbolic over substantive. Many ESG topics will not have prompt impact but over time, companies can reap the benefits from the longevity of their ESG investments (Insights, 2020). However, as research and technology prevail and society looks forward, tangible initiatives will transpire and ESG investing will promise a future edge for progressive investors.

May 20

May 20 The Robinhood Effect

Peyton Stanley

Investing

What was once an industry exclusive to only the “A-list” of Corporate America, is now accessible to the average person. The financial trading industry has a scope like no other. It measures and regulates the economy worldwide and its impact goes even deeper. In the rise of online trading, we have seen the inclusivity of the investment world erupt. The expansion has made investing more popular, but has also made it more vulnerable to ignorance and sometimes being left at the mercy of the inexperienced.

Mar 18

Mar 18 ESG: The Future of Investing

Peyton Stanley

Finance, Investing

As society moves towards more sustainable measures and public consciousness increases, ESG components will become more prevalent and a determinant in investing. Pivotal investment companies, such as Morgan Stanley, are already prioritizing ESG in their strategies and integrating monetized measurements to provide a competitive advantage. Currently, ESG proceedings are primarily symbolic over substantive. Many ESG topics will not have prompt impact but over time, companies can reap the benefits from the longevity of their ESG investments (Insights, 2020). However, as research and technology prevail and society looks forward, tangible initiatives will transpire and ESG investing will promise a future edge for progressive investors.