Sunday, September 26, 2021

Financial Analysts Journal: ESG Rating Disagreement and Stock Returns (Summary)

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

This study examines the extent of the disagreement by different rating agencies over ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings. Companies with high disagreement in their ratings face higher risk premiums but better stock returns.

Read more here.

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Forbes: Cold Weather Could Warm Europe’s Attitude To Natural Gas Drilling

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Surging natural gas price highlight how vulnerable Europe is to the Kremlin turning off energy supplies. Read more here.


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Forbes: A Key Indicator Shows Weakness In China’s Economy

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

You’d think from the official statistics that China’s economy was on fire. But a key metric indicates there could be trouble ahead for the second largest economy.

Read more here.


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Forbes: Precious Metals Prices to Reach Record Levels Within 5 Years

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Precious metals investors shouldn’t despair. The long-term outlook remains positive. Read more here.


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Thursday, September 23, 2021