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Sustainable and traditional large-cap portfolios are frequently similar, holding many of the same companies. But looking at the stocks owned uniquely by sustainable funds—those that use environmental, social and governance criteria—can offer investment ideas for sustainable investors.While there are a lot of similarities, what stocks are unique to sustainable funds? We looked at a breadth of large-cap funds, which primarily invest in companies with substantial market capitalizations, and found stocks that are common to both sustainable and traditional funds and those exclusively owned by ESG funds. The top five unique stocks are Ecolab ECL, Agilent Technologies A, Xylem XYL, W.W.…

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Indian omni-channel nutrition startup HealthKart has raised $153 million in one of the country’s largest consumer startup transactions this year, valuing the business at about $500 million, according to a source familiar with the matter. The new investment was co-led by private equity firms ChrysCapital and Motilal Oswal, with Avendus Capital serving as financial advisor. A91 Partners and asset manager Neo Group also participated in the new investment. Some existing investors sold their shares to the new backers, according to people familiar with the matter. HealthKart counts Peak XV, Temasek, Sofina and wealth manager IIFL among its backers. Gurugram-based HealthKart…

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How can businesses better understand and engage with Vietnam’s emerging carbon credit market? Under the Paris Agreement, carbon credits are considered a national asset. Developed and developing countries can collaborate to reduce emissions through carbon credit trading, where high-emission nations partner with lower-emission counterparts to build a market. Vietnam has significant potential in this area. Over the past decade, the concept of carbon credits has gained attention, but the legal framework for a robust carbon market remains incomplete. Encouragingly, under the direction of the prime minister, ministries are collaborating to establish a comprehensive carbon market. This market is expected to…

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KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s gross domestic product grew by 4.2% year-on-year from January to October fueled by expansion in the construction, transport and processing industries, the economy ministry said on Monday. It said in a statement that GDP grew by 1.3% in October compared with the same month a year ago. The Ukrainian government implemented programs to rebuild the wartime damage as Russia’s invasion reaches its 1000-day mark this week. It fueled demand for construction works and supported the expansion in the construction sector, said Oleksiy Sobolev, first deputy economy minister. Sobolev said that transport and processing industries were other…

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Nachdem zuletzt vor allem politische Ereignisse das Geschehen an den Börsen bestimmt haben, rückt in dieser Woche noch mal die Berichtssaison in den Fokus. Der Ausblick von Nvidia zur Wochenmitte gilt als richtungsweisendes Event.18. November 2024. FRANKFURT (Börse Frankfurt). In der abgelaufenen Woche haben die europäischen Aktienindizes endlich mal relative Stärke gezeigt. Obwohl die großen US-Indizes S&P 500  mit -2,1 Prozent und Nasdaq 100 mit -3,4 Prozent deutlich an Wert einbüßten, beendete der DAX den Handel am Freitag nahezu unverändert zur Vorwoche bei 19.211 Punkten. Der Euro Stoxx 50 konnte sich mit einem kleinen Minus von 0,2 Prozent ebenfalls gut…

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(Bloomberg) — Bitcoin recovered from its biggest two-day retreat since the US election in choppy trading that reflects shifting assessments of the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s policy agenda. Most Read from Bloomberg The digital asset fell almost 3% over Saturday and Sunday before rising back to $92,000 as of 7:05 a.m. Monday in London. Trump has made various pro-crypto pledges but there are open questions about the timetable for implementation and whether all are feasible — such as setting up a US Bitcoin stockpile. Bitcoin became “overheated” after a record-breaking advance since Election Day on Nov. 5, and “a…

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Image source: Getty Images Even with the stock market enjoying a double-digit rally this year, some of my favourite dividend shares to buy are still on sale. Not every industry has successfully bounced back from the 2022 market correction, with real estate in particular still limping on due to higher interest rates. However, with rates already having been cut from 5.25% to 4.75% and analyst expectations of further cuts to 3.75% by the end of 2025, the wind might soon change directions. As such, time might be running out to snap up some terrific property-focused enterprises at their current discounted…

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Thomas Plantenga, CEO of used fashion resale app Vinted, on center stage during Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.Harry Murphy | Sportsfile for Web Summit Getty ImagesLISBON, Portugal — Tech CEOs in Europe are urging region al countries to take bolder action to tackle Big Tech’s dominance and counter reliance on the U.S. for critical technologies like artificial intelligence after Donald Trump’s electoral win.The Republican politician’s victory was a key topic among prominent tech bosses at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Many attendants said they’re unsure of what to expect from the U.S. president-elect, citing this unpredictability as a core challenge at…

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The tariffs promised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would upend international trade but may ultimately have a “minor impact” on inflation, European Central Bank policymaker Joachim Nagel said. Trump made tariffs a key element of his pitch to voters, in what some analysts fear could be a much worse rerun of the Republican former president’s 2018-2019 trade war with China. Nagel, the Bundesbank’s President, cited empirical studies showing that the effect of global integration on domestic prices is “economically small”. “While we can be quite sure about the direction of this impact, its magnitude seems minor,” he…

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Knowing how to safely jump start a vehicle is an essential skill for any driver. Dead batteries can happen unexpectedly, leaving you stranded and frustrated. However, with the right knowledge and tools, you can quickly get your vehicle running again. Jump starting a car involves connecting a weak or dead battery to a fully charged one from another vehicle or a jump starter pack. It’s crucial to follow the correct procedures to avoid damage to your vehicle’s electrical system and ensure your safety. How to Safely Jump Start a Vehicle This guide will provide you with step by step instructions…

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