The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the global financial markets and a number of Indian startups have been impacted as well. Two major Indian startups, Byju’s and Swiggy, which had been growing aggressively prior to the pandemic, have taken a major hit to their valuations as US investors have recently slashed their… Continue reading US investors slash Byju’s and Swiggy valuation
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Forget banks: Investors should be worrying about the climate
In today’s world, investors should be looking beyond traditional investments such as stocks and bonds and paying closer attention to the long-term effects of climate change. With increasing levels of global temperatures and rising sea levels, the effects of climate change are becoming more and more pronounced, and investors should be paying attention to these… Continue reading Forget banks: Investors should be worrying about the climate
Investors want best-of-the-best ESG data. Here’s how to give it to them
The concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is becoming increasingly popular among investors who are looking to use their money to make a meaningful difference in the world. ESG investing focuses on factors such as a company’s environmental impact, how it treats its workers, and the transparency of its leadership. With an emphasis… Continue reading Investors want best-of-the-best ESG data. Here’s how to give it to them
Investors want best-of-the-best ESG data. Here’s how to give it to them.
When it comes to investing, investors are looking for more and more out of their investments these days. This includes more than just financial return: investors want more information about the investments they’re making and how they’re impacting the environment and society. More and more, they’re demanding a higher standard of data when it comes… Continue reading Investors want best-of-the-best ESG data. Here’s how to give it to them.
US charges fugitive crypto exec Do Kwon with eight counts of fraud
On Friday, April 2, 2021, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) charged fugitive South Korean cryptocurrency executive Do Kwon with eight counts of fraud related to a “multi-million dollar fraud scheme.” Kwon was the former CEO of Korea Financial Investment Association, a Korean-based investment firm, and Linkcoin, a cryptocurrency exchange. He fled to Singapore… Continue reading US charges fugitive crypto exec Do Kwon with eight counts of fraud
SEC sues Justin Sun for his crypto schemes, along with Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, and Soulja Boy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Justin Sun and three other well-known celebrities, Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, and Soulja Boy for their part in a crypto scheme. The SEC has alleged involvement in a crypto scam and has accused them of participating in a fraudulent unregistered offering of digital asset… Continue reading SEC sues Justin Sun for his crypto schemes, along with Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, and Soulja Boy
Bitcoin rises about 14% in 7-day span as US banking system wobbles
In the past week, the price of Bitcoin has roared back as the US banking system experienced its fair share of issues. Bitcoin started the week at around $7,800 per coin, but since then, the digital currency has soared nearly 14% in a mere seven days, rising to around $9,000 per coin. The surge has… Continue reading Bitcoin rises about 14% in 7-day span as US banking system wobbles
Will one good quarter appease the activist investors dogging Salesforce?
Recently, investors of Salesforce have been increasingly voicing their concerns. Shareholders are concerned about the company’s weak profits and a long-term plan of expansion that analysts believe is too ambitious and risky. They have been pushing for a break-up or spinoff of Salesforce’s businesses to help enhance its stock value. In response to the pressure,… Continue reading Will one good quarter appease the activist investors dogging Salesforce?
Tesla’s Investor Day event live blog
Tesla’s annual Investor Day event took place on October 22, 2020 with Elon Musk, Stella Li, and other dynamic executives. Musk shared a grand vision for the company’s future, and Li updated investors on recent developments. Here’s what went down at the event: Elon Musk had a big announcement to share — Tesla has now… Continue reading Tesla’s Investor Day event live blog
A Quarter of Prominent New Cryptocurrency Tokens Appear to Be Scams, Researchers Find
In a recent study released by US-based independent investment research group, Satis Group, it has been revealed that a quarter of prominent Ethereum initial coin offerings (ICOs) are probably fraudulent. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the trustworthiness of popular new tokens and ICOs that hit the market in 2017. The findings… Continue reading A Quarter of Prominent New Cryptocurrency Tokens Appear to Be Scams, Researchers Find