More than 90% of S&P 500 companies publish sustainability reports. But what’s real and what’s just greenwashing? Bruce Usher is a professor at Columbia Business School and the author of “Investing in the Era of Climate Change.” Maria Gallagher and Alyce Lomax talked with Usher about: - Opportunities in sustainable investing - Renewable energy technology. - ... Show More
Nov 22
Advocate for a Better 401(k) and Tax-Smart Charitable Giving
For many Americans, contributing to an employer-sponsored plan is the primary way they’re saving for retirement. Unfortunately, not all of these plans are excellent, and you’re stuck with the investment choices and features chosen by your employer.Or are you? Longtime Motley Fool ... Show More
22m 47s
Nov 21
Market Volatility and Opportunities We See Today
The market has gotten volatile the last few weeks and some sectors are dropping, like Bitcoin. How are we handling the drop and where are opportunities emerging? Plus, we discuss what CEOs belong in the Hall of Fame.
Travis Hoium, Dan Caplinger, and Jon Quast discuss:
- Why t ... Show More
42m 1s
May 2023
The Four Horsemen of the Energy Transition: Where’s The Money Going?
<p>Solar, wind, hydrogen and nuclear – we need more investment in these renewables, but where can the money come from? </p><p>In 2022, worldwide investment in renewables hit almost half a <em>trillion </em>dollars. Investment in solar – the largest sector - jumped 36% to 308 ... Show More
55m 28s
Nov 2021
Silicon Valley and the climate crisis
As the world focuses its attention on climate, we’re looking to the money that could create real change. Venture capital is the type of financing that can take new ideas to the mass market and it’s finally looking to fund clean, green tech. First, to understand how start-ups go a ... Show More
18m 26s
Jun 2022
The Changing Future of ESG Investing
<p>Today, we’re following the money. Where does investment go in order to build a zero-carbon future? Where does the money get used, and where does it not?</p><p>This week Ed is joined by Emily Chasan, Director of Communications at Generate Capital, and Shanu Mathew, Vice-Preside ... Show More
54m 45s
Mar 2023
A theory of change for climate investing [partner content]
Last year’s surge in oil prices brought record windfall profits for oil majors, and a boon for investors. But historic trends don’t favor fossil fuels.
From 2010 to 2020, the oil & gas sector underperformed the broader S&P 500 index. The sector gained 6% over that period, while t ... Show More
23m 40s
Nov 2022
Stephan Kessler: What Does the Future Hold for ESG Investing?
<p>Critics of sustainable investing have said that Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies require investors to sacrifice long-term returns, but is this really the case?</p><p><br></p><p>----- Transcript -----</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Steph ... Show More
3m 29s
Nov 2023
Retreat or Engage? Green Investors’ Big Oil Dilemma
Oil and gas majors have long stated their intention to diversify away from fossil fuels and move toward clean energy production. However, in the last few years, many have wound back these plans, shooting for less ambitious targets or returning to their traditional business models ... Show More
31m 20s