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Microsoft added another feather to its cap with this sustainability commitment. It has partnered with Ebb Carbon to remove up to 350,000 tons of CO2 over the next decade using Ebb Carbon’s Electrochemical Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) technology. The entire deal focuses on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), and is believed to be the biggest so far in this space. Understanding Ebb Carbon’s Flagship OAE Technology Ebb Carbon, a climate tech start-up focused on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), operates on the philosophy that “the ocean is one of the largest carbon sinks on the planet.” The company is pioneering…

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Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), commonly called TSMC, tumbled Monday morning, falling as much as 4%. As of 11:02 a.m. ET, the stock was still down 3.9%. Events that transpired this weekend and comments made by the semiconductor specialist’s founder put some investors on edge. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free » At a company event this weekend, founder Morris Chang addressed the ongoing crackdown by U.S. regulators limiting the sale of the most advanced chips used for artificial intelligence (AI) to companies in China. He…

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A Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck is displayed for sale at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Ford Motor is set to report its third-quarter earnings after the bell Monday.Here is what Wall Street is expecting, according to average estimates compiled by LSEG:Earnings per share: 47 cents adjustedAutomotive revenue: $41.88 billionThose results would mark a 1.7% uptick in automotive revenue compared with the same period a year earlier and a 19.9% increase in adjusted earnings per share.Ford’s 2023 third quarter included $41.18 billion in automotive revenue, net income of $1.17…

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Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America. 2023. Brendan Ballou. PublicAffairs. People stop in their tracks when they see the cover of the book I’m reading — Plunder — with its frightening depiction of skull and crossbones. “What are you reading? It must not be happy subject matter!” Private equity investing is not everyday talk among friends — but considering its size and growth among investment choices and its possible impacts on the broader economy, it should be everyday conversation among investment professionals. Author Brendan Ballou presents a meta-analysis of the worst of private equity investment practices, thus compelling investors…

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Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America. 2023. Brendan Ballou. PublicAffairs. People stop in their tracks when they see the cover of the book I’m reading — Plunder — with its frightening depiction of skull and crossbones. “What are you reading? It must not be happy subject matter!” Private equity investing is not everyday talk among friends — but considering its size and growth among investment choices and its possible impacts on the broader economy, it should be everyday conversation among investment professionals. Author Brendan Ballou presents a meta-analysis of the worst of private equity investment practices, thus compelling investors…

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The Wall Street Journal is seeking a reporter to cover retail investing in New York.Day trading exploded during the pandemic when people were stuck at home and pocketing extra cash from stimulus checks, while apps like Robinhood made trading easy and fun. These days, investors bet on everything from digital tokens they know have no underlying value to risky options that could be worthless within hours.There’s never been a more exciting time to cover the rise in retail investing. There are countless stories to be told about the pockets of the market that have morphed into a casino—and of the…

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Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:), a diversified financial services organization offering retirement solutions, insurance, and investment management services, has been navigating a complex market environment throughout 2024. As the company approaches the end of the year, investors and analysts are closely examining its performance, challenges, and future prospects. Financial Performance In the third quarter of 2024, Principal Financial Group reported mixed results. The company’s core earnings per share (EPS) were in line with expectations, excluding an unexpected charge of $0.29 per share from an actuarial review. This charge impacted the overall financial picture, leading to earnings that fell short of…

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Generation X, often referred to as “America’s Forgotten Middle Child,” is now grappling with a harsh reality: They were the experiment generation for the 401(k). Unfortunately, the results are not looking too rosy. As the first generation to primarily rely on 401(k) plans rather than traditional pensions, Gen Xers have had a front-row seat in the shift to self-directed retirement savings. However, according to a Goldman Sachs Retirement Survey, nearly half of this group admitted their retirement savings are off track, so the experiment hasn’t been a smooth ride. Don’t Miss: According to the survey, about 45% of Gen Xers…

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The main aim of stock picking is to find the market-beating stocks. But in any portfolio, there will be mixed results between individual stocks. So we wouldn’t blame long term Young & Co.’s Brewery, P.L.C. (LON:YNGA) shareholders for doubting their decision to hold, with the stock down 46% over a half decade. Furthermore, it’s down 12% in about a quarter. That’s not much fun for holders.With that in mind, it’s worth seeing if the company’s underlying fundamentals have been the driver of long term performance, or if there are some discrepancies. Check out our latest analysis for Young’s Brewery While…

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