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OPINION September 27, 2022

Biden thinks stock market doesn't matter: Here's what he doesn't get

Despite what Biden thinks, the stock market matters. The direction of share prices influences consumer behavior, which helps drive spending, job growth and ... elections.

OPINION September 26, 2022

Post-ESG era for corporations, investment nears

Many asset managers and mutual funds seem to have forgotten, ignored or neglected basic principles when it comes to corporate investing and Environmental Social and Governance, or ESG.

Media September 14, 2022

Former BlackRock executive argues ESG is bad for society and your wallet in WSJ op-ed

Former BlackRock executive Terrence R. Keeley penned an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal arguing that ESG investing has not yielded benefits for investors or society as a whole.

Investment September 7, 2022

Bill Barr warns ESG investment driving national policy, 'circumventing the Democratic process'

Former Attorney General Bill Barr is calling out ESG investment policies as a potential breach of fiduciary duty that prioritizes politics over finances.

Hunter Biden September 1, 2022

Hunter Biden secured dinner for client at Chinese Embassy following luncheon hosted by VP Biden, emails show

After chatting with a top Chinese Embassy official at luncheon hosted by then-Vice President Biden in 2011, Hunter Biden helped client secure an event at the embassy three months later.

Opinion August 5, 2022

Pelosi portfolio another example why Congress should make policy, not Investments

Pelosi downplays potential conflicts and opposes a ban on congressional stock trading because of 'free market’ reasons. Her portfolio outdid the S&P in 2020.

Digital Originals July 23, 2022

Congress should restrict stock purchases by lawmakers' family members, Americans say

Americans tell Fox News relatives of members of Congress should have trading restrictions because politicians should not profit from markets they help regulate.

Congress July 20, 2022

Rep. Greg Murphy presses to force universities to take endowment funds out of Chinese, other hostile companies

A bill in Congress would ban private universities with $1 billion or larger endowments from investing in companies tied to China or other hostile powers.

ECONOMY July 1, 2022

Vivek Ramaswamy: Americans' investment accounts are being 'weaponized' to support woke politics

Strive Asset Management Executive Chairman Vivek Ramaswamy warns Americans that many asset management companies use funds to support green energy and other woke agendas.

Hunter Biden April 27, 2022

Hunter Biden assistant believed Joe Biden would cover legal fees tied to business deals: 2019 email

Hunter Biden claimed his dad would cover his business debts of up to $800,000, according to a 2019 email from his assistant.

Middle East February 6, 2022

China increases Middle East investment as US backs out of region

The Belt and Road Initiative would help China impose greater influence over Central Asia and the Middle East through increasing trade and construction contracts.