Wall Street

Finance

ESG Hiring Isn’t What It Used to Be

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Facing the need to cut costs and amid swirling political backlash, many companies are shrinking roles dedicated to governance issues.

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Semiconductors

AI Sparked a Chip Rally, But Only For a Select Few

Not every company that produces chips for cars, medical equipment, or smartphones is taking part in the semiconductor boom.

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Industrials

Companies Keep Refueling the Corporate Jet

Both money and time spent on executive corporate jets are still climbing well past pre-pandemic highs, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Banking

Banks Are Making Hay Out of Post-Banking Crisis Safeguards

Banks are finding novel ways to game the Fed’s safeguard systems, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

Hedge Funds, A.I., and Media Wars

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A presidential election – and democracy – may be at risk.

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Industries

Economic Slowdown Isn’t Hurting Law Firm Bonuses

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As 2023 wound to a close, major law firms across the US doled out hefty bonuses and annual raises, according to the Financial Times.

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Personal Finance

More Americans Than Ever Own Stocks

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In 2022, 58% of Americans held stocks, according to a recent poll from the Federal Reserve. It’s the highest mark ever.

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