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General Electric Co was officially founded in 1892, when several of inventor Thomas Edison's ventures were consolidated into one company. From then on, it was a behemoth. But now that's changed: A break-up that began last year has concluded with GE splitting off into three separate companies. Scott Strazik is the CEO of GE Vernova, which focuses on wind turbines, nuclear power, and carbon capture, as well as grid solutions such as software and batteries. Strazik joins Zero to talk about how the company is in the "early innings of an investment super cycle," and how it intends to overcome difficulties in offshore wind.  Explore further: Past episode about the grid and the march toward electrification Past episode about how Microsoft is squaring its AI growth with its carbon negative ambitions  Past episode with BloombergNEF's Jenny Chase about the goal of tripling renewables by 2030 Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Will Mathis, Siobhan Wagner, Monique Mulima, Ethan Steinberg, Blake Maples, and Jessica Beck. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Indiscriminate News Network: Unveiling the Energy ChessboardPower Plays in the Iraqi Oil ArenaWelcome, global citizens, to another riveting episode of The Indiscriminate News Network. I'm Jason, your geopolitical navigator, and today, we're diving into the high-stakes game of energy diplomacy. Buckle up, because this isn't your average oil spill.The White House PreludeJason: Picture this: the White House buzzes with anticipation. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraq's seasoned chess player, steps onto the grand stage. His mission? To fortify Iraq's energy independence from Iran. And guess who's waiting in the wings? Five U.S. firms—Chevron Corp, Honeywell International Inc, Baker Hughes Co, General Electric Co, and Stellar Energy. They've inked agreements worth a staggering $8 billion with Iraq's ministers of oil and electricity.So, how does this energy ballet unfold?Segment 2: The Energy GambitJason: Let's decode the moves:Chevron Corp: Their playbook? Boost Iraq's oil production. Think pipelines, refineries, and black gold flowing like poetry.Honeywell International Inc: They're whispering smart grids, efficient power plants, and a dash of futuristic magic.Baker Hughes Co: Their drill bits? Like wands—tapping into Iraq's untapped reserves.General Electric Co: Picture turbines spinning, lighting up Baghdad's nights. They're the wizards of electricity.Stellar Energy: Their secret? Solar panels shimmering in the desert sun. Clean energy, meet ancient sands.But why Iraq? Because it's more than oil—it's a geopolitical chessboard.The Al-Kadhimi GambitPrime Minister al-Kadhimi strides into the White House, his pawns—oil prices, lockdowns, and protests—weighing heavy. His gambit? To reshape Iraq's destiny. And U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette? He's the oracle, predicting Iraq's energy future. His words echo: “Empowerment breeds expertise.”The Hidden MovesJason: But wait, there's more. Behind closed doors, whispers of national security dance with economic collaboration. Iraq's economy, battered by storms, seeks refuge. And these U.S. firms? They're not just selling widgets; they're weaving destiny.The Energy CheckmateSo, fellow strategists, watch the energy currents. Iraq's oil wells—once battlegrounds—are now bridges. And as al-Kadhimi leaves the White House, he carries more than contracts. He carries hope, sovereignty, and a nation's heartbeat.Until next time, this is Jason from The Indiscriminate News Network, signing off. Keep your eyes on the energy horizon, and may your moves be as calculated as a grandmaster's.-JasonTo Help Support this podcast use any of the links belowPay Pal DonationVenmo - @jason-Stclair-09262CashApp - $stclair316

With over 30 years experience spanning various industries from manufacturing to high tech, Henri Ward's background is very deeply rooted in growing domestic and global businesses. Ward is currently Chief Operating Officer at B-Direct, the nation's first corporate board preparedness and board placement company singularly focused on preparing and placing US Black executives and Black entrepreneurs on paid corporate boards on the African continent.Prior to B-Direct Ward served as General Manager, Vertical Markets at Fiserv Inc., where he held overall responsibility for the financial, operational and technical performance of a $100M technology business providing Software-as-a-Service across multiple vertical markets. Ward also served as Head of Product Management, Global Consumer Solutions at Equifax Inc., where he led revenue generation, new product development and product & platform life cycle management for the $400M Software-as-a-Service business unit.As Global Vice President, Verint Systems Inc. Ward served as P&L leader of Verint's $700M Software-as-a-Service Enterprise Intelligence business. His professional career also includes McKesson Corporation where he served as Director, Product Management and Business Unit Strategy Leader. Ward's earlier career encompasses leadership roles at US Bank as well as 17 years at General Electric Co. in various roles of increasing responsibility. Ward holds a BSBA in Information Systems from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH and a Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt certification from General Electric Co. Ward is also a member of the Private Directors Association, a national organization whose mission is to connect board-ready executives and corporate board members with Private Equity, Venture Capitalist and privately held companies for corporate board consideration. Ward and wife Antoinette (Toni) live in the metro Atlanta area.

The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains. Includes 2023 ranking of best ESG companies and best solar and renewable stocks. Transcript & Links, Episode 117, November 3, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 117 titled “The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 3 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains I'm beginning with this article titled 13 Best ESG Stocks To Buy Now by Syed Ijaz seen on finance.yahoo.com. Here's some of what Mr. Ijaz has to say. “We selected 40 companies from the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) and iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD). We then picked the largest companies in terms of capitalization and then ranked them based on Insider Monkey's database of 910 hedge funds tracked at the end of Q2 this year… 13. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 106 In 2022, JPMorgan Chase financed and facilitated about $197 billion in climate, community development and sustainable development projects and initiatives. 12. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) Hedge Fund Holders: 109 The company has developed and implemented ESG initiatives over the years… The company thoroughly focuses on its diversity, equity and inclusion activities. 11. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) Hedge Fund Holders: 111 UnitedHealth Group is a part of the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the US Health Sector and expects to reach operational net-zero target by 2035. 10. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Hedge Fund Holders: 114 In terms of ESG, the firm plans to halve its emissions by 2030. 9. Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) Hedge Fund Holders: 122 In its fiscal 2023 ESG report, the California-based company said that it maintained net zero residual emissions and provided more than $82 million as grants and donations to partners and communities globally. 8. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Hedge Fund Holders: 135 By 2030, the technology giant expects to manufacture all products carbon neutral. 7. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) Hedge Fund Holders: 139 It intends to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 and support its suppliers' decarbonizing strategies. 6. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hedge Fund Holders: 152 Alphabet has planned to commit to net-zero emissions throughout all of its operations and value chain by 2030. 5. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) Hedge Fund Holders: 171 Starting in 2020, Visa achieved carbon neutrality throughout its operations and transitioned to 100% renewable electricity. 4. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Hedge Fund Holders: 175 NVIDIA has set a target to achieve and maintain 100% renewable electricity across its operations and data centers by fiscal 2025. 3. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Hedge Fund Holders: 225 In its 2023 sustainability report, Meta's Vice President of Data Center Strategy Rachel Peterson said that the firm is moving towards the goals of net zero emissions throughout the value chain and becoming water positive across its operations, anticipating to attain both of these benchmarks in 2030. 2. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Hedge Fund Holders: 278 The company intends to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and empower its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025. 1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Hedge Fund Holders: 300 By 2030, Satya Nadella-led Microsoft Corporation expects to be carbon negative and by 2050, it intends to eliminate its emissions.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2) The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains Next, we have this great ESG ranking. The article is titled IBD's 100 Best ESG Companies For 2023. It's by Adam Shell on investors.com. This is some of what Mr. Shell has to say. “Topping the list this year is Microsoft (MSFT). Applied Materials (AMAT) took second place. In third place is Woodward (WWD). Best ESG Companies Methodology To build the 2023 100 Best ESG Companies list, we started with each company's ESG sustainability score created by Dow Jones Newswires, an IBD affiliate. These scores capture a broad spectrum of information on the ESG profile of more than 6,000 global companies. On Aug. 24, IBD asked Dow Jones for an ESG-scored list of all the U.S.-traded companies it tracks, a total of 2,067. We then cut the list to 1,559 companies on Aug. 25 by removing nonpublic companies and companies with stock prices below $10 a share. We also removed any companies that lacked sufficient data to create an IBD Composite Rating. We further qualified the list by removing those companies that did not meet or beat the S&P 500 in the past five years. [From which] We selected the 100 with the highest IBD Composite Rating — all with scores of 81 or better.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3) The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains Now we have another similarly titled to the first article above. This article is titled 13 Best Solar Energy Stocks To Invest In Heading Into 2024. It's by Ramish Cheema and found at finance.yahoo.com. Here are some of the points Mr. Cheema made. “To compile our list of the best solar energy stocks to invest in, we used the top 20 stock picks of the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:TAN) that are traded on American stock exchanges and ranked them by the number of hedge funds that had bought the shares as of June 2023 using data from Insider Monkey's database of 910 hedge funds. 13. SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 17 SunPower is an American solar company that sells household solar power devices in the U.S. and in Canada. 12. Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ:AY) Hedge Fund Investors: 18 Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure is a global British energy company with a renewable energy division. 11. Altus Power, Inc. (NYSE:AMPS) Hedge Fund Investors: 19 Altus Power is a small utility company that operates solar power generation systems used by both private and industrial users. 10. Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:NOVA) Hedge Fund Investors: 19 Sunnova Energy International is an American company with more than a thousand megawatts of solar power generation capacity in its portfolio. 9. Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MAXN) Hedge Fund Investors: 20 Maxeon Solar Technologies is a Singaporean pure play solar power hardware firm that makes and sells solar panels. 8. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) Hedge Fund Investors: 22 Daqo New Energy is a Chinese semiconductor manufacturer that provides products to solar panel manufacturers. 7. Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHLS) Hedge Fund Investors: 24 Shoals Technologies is a solar hardware company that sells products used to charge batteries and monitor solar power generation systems. 6. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) Hedge Fund Investors: 24 Sunrun. is a solar power hardware firm that sells solar panels and energy storage systems. 5. Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CWEN) Hedge Fund Investors: 29 The firm generates thousands of megawatts of electricity through renewable power plants which include solar facilities 4. Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARRY) Hedge Fund Investors: 32 Array Technologies sells hardware products that enable solar panels to track the Sun's movements. 3. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEDG) Hedge Fund Investors: 43 SolarEdge Technologies is a backend solar power firm that sells inverters and other associated products. 2. Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Hedge Fund Investors: 50 Enphase Energy is one of the largest solar companies in the U.S. It provides micro inverters, batteries, and other solar power products. 1. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Hedge Fund Investors: 51 First Solar sells solar panels to industrial and other large scale users.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4) The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains Continuing on the energy theme is this next article titled 3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy Amid Rising Wind Turbine Cost. It's by Aparajita Dutta and on Nasdaq.com. Here's some of what Ms. Dutta has to say about her picks. “1. Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) Based in Baltimore, MD, the company is the nation's largest producer of carbon-free energy and provides sustainable solutions to homes, businesses and public-sector customers… It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 2. Crescent Energy Company (CRGY) Based in Fort Worth, TX, the company is an independent oil and natural gas company that acquires, explores, develops, exploits and produces crude oil and natural gas properties… It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.  3. Enlight Renewable Energy (ENLT) Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company provides a renewable energy platform that develops, finances, constructs, owns and operates utility-sale renewable energy projects… It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5) The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains Yes, yet another listing of 13 stocks. This one is titled 13 Best Alternative Energy Stocks To Buy Now. It's by Faiq Zafar and found on finance.yahoo.com. Her's part of what Mr. Zafar Has to say. “To compile our list of the 13 best alternative energy stocks to buy now, we first made a list of the 30 largest alternative energy companies in the world in terms of their market capitalization… The stocks have been ranked based on the number of hedge funds which hold stakes in them. 13. Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE:BEP) Hedge Fund Holdings: 13 As of 2022, Brookfield Renewable Partners owns more than 200 hydroelectric plants, 150 wind farms, more than 600 solar facilities, and four storage facilities across the world. 12. Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:NOVA) Hedge Fund Holdings: 19 Sunnova Energy International is an American solar energy company which was founded in 2012. 11. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) Hedge Fund Holdings: 20 Plug Power is an American company which focuses on the production of hydrogen fuel cell systems which are geared to replace conventional batteries in electrical equipment and vehicles. 10. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) Hedge Fund Holdings: 22 Daqo New Energy is a Chinese alternative energy company which focuses on the manufacture of monocrystalline silicon and polysilicon, which is an essential in the production of solar photovoltaic cells. 9. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) Hedge Fund Holdings: 24 Sunrun is an American company which manufactures photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage products, specifically for residential consumers. 8. Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. (NYSE:AQN) Hedge Fund Holdings: 29 Algonquin Power and Utilities is a Canadian clean energy and regulated utility conglomerate with multiple assets across the North American continent. 7. SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SEDG) Hedge Fund Holdings: 43 SolarEdge Technologies is an Israeli company… the company was one of the first clean energy companies in the world to successfully commercialize power optimizers, small devices placed behind each solar panel to allow for module-level MPPT and panel-level monitoring. 6. Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:CEG) Hedge Fund Holdings: 46 Constellation Energy. is an American energy company which focuses on the production of electric power, natural gas, and energy management services. 5. Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Hedge Fund Holdings: 50 Enphase Energy is an American energy technology company which produces and manufactures solar micro-inverters, battery energy storage, and EV charging stations. 4. First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Hedge Fund Holdings: 51 First Solar is an American energy company which focuses on the manufacture of solar panels, and provides utility-scale PV power plants. 3. NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) Hedge Fund Holdings: 59 NextEra Energy is an American energy company. It is the largest electric utilities holding company in the world by overall market capitalization. As of 2022, more than 60% of NextEra's generating capacity was from clean energy sources. 2. General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) Hedge Fund Holdings: 71 GE is an American multinational conglomerate which is spread across multiple divisions. 1. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Hedge Fund Holdings: 79 Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company which manufactures electric vehicles, stationary battery storage devices from home to grid-scale, solar panels, and other related products.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order. 1) Title: White House Investment Bodes Well for This Clean Energy ETF on etftrends.com. By Ben Hernandez. 2) Title: Union Pacific a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 2.5% Yield (UNP) seen on nasdaq.com. By BNK Invest. 3) Title: Top 10: Renewable Energy Companies in the USA on Energy Magazine energydigital.com. By Charlie King. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “The Best ESG Stocks for Potential Gains.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com. Tell me what you think! Talk to you next on November 17th! Bye for now.   © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In! Includes the following articles: “10 Sustainable Investing Stocks Billionaires Are Loading Up On”; “The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings”; “4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight”; “What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies”; “'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch”; and “The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine!” Transcript & Links, Episode 111, July 28, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 111 titled “The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In!” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 4 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In! I'm beginning with this fascinating article titled 10 Sustainable Investing Stocks Billionaires Are Loading Up On. It's by Ramish Cheema and found on finance.yahoo.com. Here's some of what Mr. Cheema has to say. Note: the number of billionaires quoted is at the end of Q1 2023. Quote. “To compile our list of billionaire sustainable stock picks we first used the Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF (ERTH) and picked out the top forty companies. Then, the number of billionaires that had invested in them as of Q1 2023 was determined and the final list of top ten sustainable stocks according to billionaires is as follows. 10. Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) Number of Billionaire Investors: 9 Ormat Technologies is a utility company that focuses primarily on generating power through geothermal sites and solar cells… Out of [24 hedge funds], the firm's largest investor is Ian Simm's Impax Asset Management (IPX.L) with a stake worth $178 million. 9. NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE:NEP) Billionaire Investors: 9 NextEra Energy Partners is an energy company that operates in the natural gas and renewable power industries. The firm announced in May 2023 that it plans to reach Real Zero emissions by 2025 and sell natural gas assets to finance future growth. 8. NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) Billionaire Investors: 9 NIO is an electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, China. It makes and sells both SUVs and sedans and the firm is one of the dominant players in the growing Chinese electric vehicle market. However, a slowdown in the Chinese economy [reduced] vehicle deliveries [by] a sharp 17% annual drop… NIO's largest hedge fund investor [out of 18 hedge funds] is Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies since it owns ten million shares that are worth $113 million. 7. KB Home (NYSE:KBH) Billionaire Investors: 10 KB Home is an American construction company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As part of its sustainability push, particularly since construction uses high volumes of timber, the firm announced in July that it will partner up with a nonprofit to fund efforts seeking to preserve landscapes and forest habitats… Among [29 hedge funds], Ken Fisher's Fisher Asset Management is the biggest shareholder with an investment of $110 million. 6. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) Billionaire Investors: 10 Sunrun is a solar power equipment provider which serves the needs of residential customers in the U.S. by providing products such as panels and energy systems… William B. Gray's Orbis Investment Management is the largest investor [out of 27 hedge funds], courtesy of a $265 million stake that comes via 13 million shares. 5. Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE:MTH) Billionaire Investors: 10 Meritage Homes Corporation is a construction company that builds different kinds of single family homes in several American states. The firm's shares… are rated Buy on average… The largest [out of 27 hedge funds] is Ken Fisher's Fisher Asset Management with a stake worth $128 million. 4. Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) Billionaire Investors: 11 Darling Ingredients is a food raw materials firm that focuses its efforts on ensuring that no portion of an animal is wasted during the slaughtering process… [Out of 29 hedge funds] Darling Ingredient's largest investor is Ian Simm's Impax Asset Management since it owns $240 million worth of shares. 3. Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Billionaire Investors: 12 Enphase Energy sells solar power products such as microinverters, charging solutions… to residential users… [Out of 55 hedge funds], the biggest shareholder is Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies through a $198 million investment. 2. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Billionaire Investors: 13 First Solar is an international solar power company that sells products including solar modules to large scale users such as utilities, commercial, and industrial users. Its shares are rated Buy on average… [Out of 39 hedge funds] First Solar's largest investor [is] Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies with a $312 million stake. 1. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Billionaire Investors: 15 The firm has been facing mixed sentiment from Wall Street in July 2023 after a spectacular stock rally earlier this year. [Out of 82 hedge funds] D. E. Shaw's D E Shaw is the biggest shareholder through its $1.2 billion investment.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings The corporate ranking data in this next piece The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings will be of great interest to most of you. Here's a brief description of what it's about. Quote. “Humankind 100 companies tend to contribute positively to humanity, for example by providing access to food, clean water, healthcare, or free digital services. Meanwhile, companies that hurt people, for example by contributing significantly to climate change or selling toxic products, tend to not make it on to the list.” End quotes. Do have a look at the ranking! The top five companies are Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Eli Lilly & Company (LLY.TI), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Abbvie Inc. (ABBV). ------------------------------------------------------------- 4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight Next, we have this article titled 4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight. It's by Ritujay Ghosh and found on 247wallst.com. Here's some of what the writer says about their stock picks. “1. Salesforce, Inc. (CRM Quick Quote CRM - Free Report) has successfully attained net-zero residual emissions throughout its value chain. Salesforce has also accomplished its objective of operating solely on 100% renewable energy… Salesforce's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 42%... Salesforce currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). 2. PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP Quick Quote PEP - Free Report) the global beverage giant, is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. As part of its sustainability efforts, PepsiCo is actively promoting regenerative agricultural practices… Another key target for PepsiCo is to ensure that all its packaging materials become recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. PepsiCo's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.9%... PepsiCo currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 3. Adobe Inc. (ADBE Quick Quote ADBE - Free Report) aims to attain a zero-carbon operational footprint, emphasizing the development of digital products that have a positive environmental impact. Adobe is actively working toward achieving a 100% renewable energy target by 2035… Adobe's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 14.5%... Adobe currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. 4. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT Quick Quote MSFT - Free Report) is actively pursuing various initiatives to achieve a net-negative carbon footprint by 2030… Microsoft's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 4.8%. Shares of Microsoft have gained 23.7% in the past three months. Microsoft currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies Now to another new article on renewable energy picks. The article is titled What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies. It's by Jennifer L. located on carboncredits.com. Now to some quotes from the analyst. “1. General Electric Co. (GE) General Electric has been at the forefront of wind energy technology, consistently enhancing turbine designs and improving efficiency… GE has installed over 49,000 units that generate wind electricity across the globe… GE has also invested in other renewable energy technologies, such as solar power, hydroelectricity, and hybrid. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Running with a whopping $147 billion market cap, NextEra Energy has been investing billions in developing renewable energy sources. As one of the largest renewable energy producers in the world, the company leads the charge in solar and wind energy production… 3. Iberdrola SA (IBDRY) With a market cap of over $72 billion, Spain-based multinational electric utility company Iberdrola SA has more than 170 years of history. The company is a global leader in the generation, distribution, and trading of clean energy. 4. Orsted A/S (ORSTED.CO) Renewable energy company Orsted A/S excels in developing, building, and operation of offshore wind farms. The Danish firm currently owns the prestigious title of being the world's biggest offshore wind power developer, with a total capacity of over 7.5 GW.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch And more on renewable energy with this article 'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch. It's by Vishesh Raisinghani on finance.yahoo.com. “1. First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) First Solar is one of the nation's largest utility-scale solar energy producers. The company's competitive edge stems from its proprietary, advanced thin-film module technology… Investors seeking a high-growth bet in this sector should add FirstSolar to their watchlist. 2. Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:BEP) If you're looking for a less risky and more established player in the renewable energy sector, Brookfield Renewable might be a wise bet. The Canada-based asset manager operates one of the largest green energy portfolios in the world… Brookfield is a dividend juggernaut. The stock offers a dividend yield around 4.6% at the moment. 3. SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) SolarEdge has rapidly become one of the most well-known and valuable solar energy firms on the market. The company offers an end-to-end system that generates, stores and manages solar energy from home. Nearly three million homes across the globe were equipped with SolarEdge systems by the end of 2022.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine! And I finish up with this article titled The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine! It's by Finance Monthly and published on finance-monthly.com. Now some quotes on their recommendations. “1. ICL Group (NYSE: ICL) ICL Group is global specialty minerals company and one of the largest fertilizer manufacturers in the world. ICL focuses on creating sustainable solutions… includes developing innovative fertilizers to increase crop yields while decreasing environmental impact, recycling industrial by-products into useful resources, which aligns with several UN SDGs… 2. NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) NextEra Energy specializes in harnessing wind and solar energy across North America… Beyond renewable energy, they also engage in physical contracts, trading activities, and marketing. Their primary income source is distributing gas and electricity to Florida residents. 3. Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) Republic Services specializes in waste management and recycling. As the second-largest waste management company in the United States, its mission is to produce renewable energy through recycling.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order. 1) Title: Vegan investments: Are you putting your money where your mouth is? On veganfoodandliving.com. By Phil Davis. 2) Title: Why Fastenal is a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock (FAST) on nasdaq.com. By BNK Invest. 3) Title: 12 Best Solar Energy and Battery Stocks To Buy Now on finance.yahoo.com. By Hamna Asim. 4) Title: Revolutionizing the Future: “Emerging Green Technology Stocks” to Watch Now! – CLNV, GEVO, ADN, HYSR found on digitaljournal.com. By The Street Reports. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In!” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on August 11th. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think! Bye for now.   © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 75-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,419 on turnover of $3.6-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan lost some momentum after a strong opening yesterday, as Wall Street stocks also trended lower overnight. Investors are now reserved as they await announcements this week from the U.S Fed, as well as other key economic indicators. **China's partial lifting of import ban on Taiwan a political move ** China has lifted its ban on 63 products from Taiwanese food and beverage producers, which was imposed in December 2022. The lifting of the ban enables Taiwanese companies making the 63 items, including Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc., to export those products to China, effective from last Saturday, January 28th. The head of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, Chiu Tai-san, has called the lifting of the ban a "political maneuver" (政治花招), as it violates international trade practices. Chiu says China's import ban on Taiwanese beverage suppliers in early December violated international trade practices, and that the lifting of the ban on some of their items on Sunday was politically motivated. **Free Taiwan Lantern Festival lanterns up for grabs from February 1st ** 80,000 Year-of-the-Rabbit-themed lanterns are to be made available to the public tomorrow. The 2023 rabbit light can held like a traditional lantern, or reassembled (重新組裝) into a luminous rabbit ear ornament and worn as a hat. The Taipei City government's Department of Civil Affairs says members of the public would be able to place preorders for 10,500 of the free lanterns via the festival's official website and TaipeiPASS app, starting from 10 AM tomorrow. **France Rail Operator Recommends Staying Home Amid Strikes ** France's national rail operator is recommending that passengers stay home if possible today to avoid labor strikes. The strikes over pensions are expected to cause major transport woes but largely spare high-speed rail links to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Labor unions mobilized massive street protests in an initial salvo (行動的第一炮) of nationwide strikes earlier this month. They're hoping for similar success Tuesday to maintain pressure on government plans to raise France's retirement age. Rail operator SNCF warned that major network disruptions are expected from Monday night to Wednesday morning. It recommended passengers cancel or postpone trips and work remotely if possible. **US Biden to End COVID19 Controls ** US President Joe Biden is going to end the nation's coronavirus emergencies. The AP's Ed Donahue reports. **Emirates Tests Boeing 777 on Sustainable Fuel ** Long-haul carrier Emirates has successfully flown a Boeing 777 on a test flight with one of its two engines entirely powered by so-called sustainable fuel. The flight lasted just under an hour over the coastline of the United Arab Emirates, after it took off from Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel. The fuel powered one of the Boeing's two General Electric Co. engines, with the other running on conventional (傳統的) jet fuel for safety. Emirates described the sustainable fuel as a blend that includes compounds from plant-based sugars, and vegetable oils and animal fats. Those fuels reduce the release of carbon dioxide, but analysts suggest sustainable fuels can be three times or more the cost of jet fuel. It wasn't immediately clear how much the fuel used in the Emirates' test today cost per barrel. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

US equity markets retreated to two-month lows on Friday (16 September) to cap a tough week for stocks amid ongoing inflation concerns, looming further interest rate hikes and some fresh warning signs about economic growth - Dow fell -139-points or -0.45%, paring an earlier decline of as much as -412 points. Goldman Sachs Group Inc's fell -1.63%, with Bloomberg Law reporting that the company's consumer banking unit is being reviewed by the Federal Reserve, citing people familiar with the matter. Goldman's management has been subjected to questions and follow-ups from the central bank's officials for several weeks, the report said, adding that the process was still ongoing. The broader S&P500 -0.72%, with Energy (down -2.17%) and Industrials (-2.06%) leading all eleven primary sectors lower. FedEx Corp tumbled -21.4% the shipments company and economic bellwether withdrew its full year financial forecast after the close of last Thursday's (15 September) session, blaming an acceleration in a global demand slowdown. The company also said it will implement cost-cutting initiatives to contend with soft global shipment volumes as “macroeconomic trends significantly worsened.” FedEx Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raj Subramaniam told CNBC late Thursday (15 September) that the global economy was likely headed for a recession. United Parcel Service Inc fell -4.48%. Home Depot Inc's (up +1.63%) CEO Ted Decker told CNBC on Friday (16 September) that “Our consumer, our customer, pro and DIY have been resilient,” responding to questioning about whether he has seen the same signs of recession that FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam had warned of a day earlier. Mr Decker further observed that “Our customer tends to have strong income. They tend to be homeowners. And guess what, they're spending more time in that home, and that home's aging,” adding that “We couldn't be more bullish.” General Electric Co fell -3.7% after the company's chief financial officer (CFO) Carolina Happe said at a Morgan Stanley investor conference that persistent supply-chain pressures were putting the conglomerate's cash flow under pressure. The Nasdaq fell -0.90%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -1.48%. The Dow Jones Transport Average, viewed as a barometer of economic health, dropped -5.07%.

US equity markets retreated to two-month lows on Friday (16 September) to cap a tough week for stocks amid ongoing inflation concerns, looming further interest rate hikes and some fresh warning signs about economic growth - Dow fell -139-points or -0.45%, paring an earlier decline of as much as -412 points. Goldman Sachs Group Inc's fell -1.63%, with Bloomberg Law reporting that the company's consumer banking unit is being reviewed by the Federal Reserve, citing people familiar with the matter. Goldman's management has been subjected to questions and follow-ups from the central bank's officials for several weeks, the report said, adding that the process was still ongoing. The broader S&P500 -0.72%, with Energy (down -2.17%) and Industrials (-2.06%) leading all eleven primary sectors lower. FedEx Corp tumbled -21.4% the shipments company and economic bellwether withdrew its full year financial forecast after the close of last Thursday's (15 September) session, blaming an acceleration in a global demand slowdown. The company also said it will implement cost-cutting initiatives to contend with soft global shipment volumes as “macroeconomic trends significantly worsened.” FedEx Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raj Subramaniam told CNBC late Thursday (15 September) that the global economy was likely headed for a recession. United Parcel Service Inc fell -4.48%. Home Depot Inc's (up +1.63%) CEO Ted Decker told CNBC on Friday (16 September) that “Our consumer, our customer, pro and DIY have been resilient,” responding to questioning about whether he has seen the same signs of recession that FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam had warned of a day earlier. Mr Decker further observed that “Our customer tends to have strong income. They tend to be homeowners. And guess what, they're spending more time in that home, and that home's aging,” adding that “We couldn't be more bullish.” General Electric Co fell -3.7% after the company's chief financial officer (CFO) Carolina Happe said at a Morgan Stanley investor conference that persistent supply-chain pressures were putting the conglomerate's cash flow under pressure. The Nasdaq fell -0.90%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -1.48%. The Dow Jones Transport Average, viewed as a barometer of economic health, dropped -5.07%.

US equity markets snapped a four session losing streak, with investor sentiment shifting ahead of a European Union (EU) summit tonight AEST when leaders will discuss a new growth and investment model and ways to reduce dependence on Russian energy - Dow gained +654-points or +2.00%, climbing out of official correction territory. Goldman Sachs Group Inc (up +3.80%), JPMorgan Chase & Co (up +4.01%), Nike Inc (+4.74%) and Salesforce.Com (+5.77%) were among the leading index performers. The broader S&P500 +2.57%, logging its best daily percentage gain since 5 June 2020. Information Technology (up +3.98%), Financials (+3.61%), Communication Services (+3.45%) and Materials (+3.01%) all gained over >3% to lead nine of the eleven primary sectors higher. Energy fell -3.18%. General Electric Co gained +3.5% to extend their bounce off at 14-month low after the industrial conglomerate disclosed a new US$3B stock repurchase program. The technology centric Nasdaq jumped +3.59%, dragging itself out of official bear market territory and best daily percentage gain since 9 March, 2021. Netflix Inc gained +4.98%, Microsoft Corp +4.59%, Meta Platforms +4.31% and Alphabet Inc +4.97%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 rallied +2.71%.

US equity markets snapped a four session losing streak, with investor sentiment shifting ahead of a European Union (EU) summit tonight AEST when leaders will discuss a new growth and investment model and ways to reduce dependence on Russian energy - Dow gained +654-points or +2.00%, climbing out of official correction territory. Goldman Sachs Group Inc (up +3.80%), JPMorgan Chase & Co (up +4.01%), Nike Inc (+4.74%) and Salesforce.Com (+5.77%) were among the leading index performers. The broader S&P500 +2.57%, logging its best daily percentage gain since 5 June 2020. Information Technology (up +3.98%), Financials (+3.61%), Communication Services (+3.45%) and Materials (+3.01%) all gained over >3% to lead nine of the eleven primary sectors higher. Energy fell -3.18%. General Electric Co gained +3.5% to extend their bounce off at 14-month low after the industrial conglomerate disclosed a new US$3B stock repurchase program. The technology centric Nasdaq jumped +3.59%, dragging itself out of official bear market territory and best daily percentage gain since 9 March, 2021. Netflix Inc gained +4.98%, Microsoft Corp +4.59%, Meta Platforms +4.31% and Alphabet Inc +4.97%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 rallied +2.71%.

US equity markets retreated, with the S&P500 settling at its lowest level since June 2021 after yet another volatile session - Dow down -185-points or -0.56%, unwinding an earlier +585-point rally. The broader S&P500 lost -0.72%, and pushing deeper into official correction territory. Consumer Staples (down -2.64%) and Healthcare (-2.11%) both declined over >2% to lead nine of the eleven primary sectors lower. Energy (up +1.39%) was yet again the leading primary sector, with Chevron Corp up +5.24%. Airlines and cruise lines also advanced. Delta Air Lines Inc rose 3.69%, American Airlines Group Inc +5.22% and United Airlines +3.32%, while Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd rose +3.77%. General Electric Co (up +3.24%) announced that its board authorised a $3B share buyback programme. The technology-centric Nasdaq -0.28% a day after entering an official bear market. Apple Inc (down -1.17%) staged its spring product launch event. The company unveiled a slew of new products on Tuesday, including a new iPad Air, the high-powered Mac Studio computer and the successor to one of its best-value phones, the iPhone SE. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 bucked the weaker trend, adding +0.60%.

US equity markets retreated, with the S&P500 settling at its lowest level since June 2021 after yet another volatile session - Dow down -185-points or -0.56%, unwinding an earlier +585-point rally. The broader S&P500 lost -0.72%, and pushing deeper into official correction territory. Consumer Staples (down -2.64%) and Healthcare (-2.11%) both declined over >2% to lead nine of the eleven primary sectors lower. Energy (up +1.39%) was yet again the leading primary sector, with Chevron Corp up +5.24%. Airlines and cruise lines also advanced. Delta Air Lines Inc rose 3.69%, American Airlines Group Inc +5.22% and United Airlines +3.32%, while Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd rose +3.77%. General Electric Co (up +3.24%) announced that its board authorised a $3B share buyback programme. The technology-centric Nasdaq -0.28% a day after entering an official bear market. Apple Inc (down -1.17%) staged its spring product launch event. The company unveiled a slew of new products on Tuesday, including a new iPad Air, the high-powered Mac Studio computer and the successor to one of its best-value phones, the iPhone SE. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 bucked the weaker trend, adding +0.60%.

US equity markets rallied but till logged their first weekly decline in six weeks amid heightened inflation concerns - Dow up +179-points or +0.50% to close at 36,100.31. Johnson & Johnson climbed +1.2% after the world's largest healthcare company announced that it is splitting in two, breaking off its consumer health division (which is forecast to generate US$15B in sales this year) into a separate publicly traded company in 18-to-24 months time. It marked the latest in a wave of well-known global companies to announce plans to split up last week, following US industrial conglomerate General Electric Co (+0.55%) and Japan's Toshiba, in an effort to slim down and focus on individual businesses. The broader S&P500 gained +0.72%. Tesla Inc fell -2.83% to extend its weekly decline to -15.4% - the electric vehicle company's worst week in 20-months – as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk commenced with his plans to sell a huge block of his holding in the company. A Securities and Exchange Commission filling late last Wednesday (10 November) showed Mr Musk sold more than 4.5M shares for close to US$5B, and a further 1.2M shares worth more than US$1.2B on Friday (12 November). Mr Musk sold shares in part to satisfy tax obligations related to an exercise of stock options (he faces an August 2022 deadline to exercise more than 20M additional options or let them expire worthless. The Nasdaq rose +1.00%. Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc rallied +4.01%, while Apple Inc (+1.43%), Microsoft Corp (+1.29%) and Amazon.com Inc (+1.52%) each added more than >1%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 added +0.11%.

US equity markets rallied but till logged their first weekly decline in six weeks amid heightened inflation concerns - Dow up +179-points or +0.50% to close at 36,100.31. Johnson & Johnson climbed +1.2% after the world's largest healthcare company announced that it is splitting in two, breaking off its consumer health division (which is forecast to generate US$15B in sales this year) into a separate publicly traded company in 18-to-24 months time. It marked the latest in a wave of well-known global companies to announce plans to split up last week, following US industrial conglomerate General Electric Co (+0.55%) and Japan's Toshiba, in an effort to slim down and focus on individual businesses. The broader S&P500 gained +0.72%. Tesla Inc fell -2.83% to extend its weekly decline to -15.4% - the electric vehicle company's worst week in 20-months – as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk commenced with his plans to sell a huge block of his holding in the company. A Securities and Exchange Commission filling late last Wednesday (10 November) showed Mr Musk sold more than 4.5M shares for close to US$5B, and a further 1.2M shares worth more than US$1.2B on Friday (12 November). Mr Musk sold shares in part to satisfy tax obligations related to an exercise of stock options (he faces an August 2022 deadline to exercise more than 20M additional options or let them expire worthless. The Nasdaq rose +1.00%. Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc rallied +4.01%, while Apple Inc (+1.43%), Microsoft Corp (+1.29%) and Amazon.com Inc (+1.52%) each added more than >1%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 added +0.11%.

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US equity markets retreated amid some profit taking ahead of the release of US inflation data - Dow down -112-points or -0.31% . The broader S&P500 -0.35%, snapping an eight session losing streak and a day after posting its 64th record closing high of 2021. Consumer Discretionary (down -1.35%) led five of the eleven primary sectors lower. PayPal Holdings Inc tumbled -10.46% a day after the digital payments company issued weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year guidance. Tesla Inc (down -11.99%) continued to slide after founder Elon Musk last weekend asked in a Twitter poll whether he should sell 10% of his stock, with nearly 58% of respondents saying ‘yes'. General Electric Co gained +2.65% after announcing plans to break into three separate companies focused on healthcare, energy and aviation. GE Healthcare will be spun off in 2023, with GE retaining a 19.9 per cent stake in the unit. GE Renewable Energy, GE Power and GE Digital will be combined into one energy-focused company that will be spun off in 2024. Once these transactions are completed, the original GE will focus on aviation. The Nasdaq fell -0.60%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -0.65%. In merger and acquisition (M&A) news, DoorDash Inc (down -0.59%) - which posted both record revenue and orders in the third quarter as demand for delivery continued - also announced it is buying Finland food-delivery company Wolt in an all-stock deal worth more than >US$8B.

US equity markets retreated amid some profit taking ahead of the release of US inflation data - Dow down -112-points or -0.31% . The broader S&P500 -0.35%, snapping an eight session losing streak and a day after posting its 64th record closing high of 2021. Consumer Discretionary (down -1.35%) led five of the eleven primary sectors lower. PayPal Holdings Inc tumbled -10.46% a day after the digital payments company issued weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year guidance. Tesla Inc (down -11.99%) continued to slide after founder Elon Musk last weekend asked in a Twitter poll whether he should sell 10% of his stock, with nearly 58% of respondents saying ‘yes'. General Electric Co gained +2.65% after announcing plans to break into three separate companies focused on healthcare, energy and aviation. GE Healthcare will be spun off in 2023, with GE retaining a 19.9 per cent stake in the unit. GE Renewable Energy, GE Power and GE Digital will be combined into one energy-focused company that will be spun off in 2024. Once these transactions are completed, the original GE will focus on aviation. The Nasdaq fell -0.60%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 lost -0.65%. In merger and acquisition (M&A) news, DoorDash Inc (down -0.59%) - which posted both record revenue and orders in the third quarter as demand for delivery continued - also announced it is buying Finland food-delivery company Wolt in an all-stock deal worth more than >US$8B.

ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now. Reviewed include iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Thornburg Better World International Fund, Natixis Sustainable Future 2030 Fund, iShares ESG MSCI EAFE ETF, Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF, iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF,1919 Socially Responsive Balanced Fund, Vestas Wind Systems, Orsted, First Solar, Enphase Energy, SolarEdge Technologies and SunPower PODCAST: ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now Transcript & Links, Episode 68, October 8, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 68 published on October 8, titled “ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's online site for information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now I'm going to start with this article titled 7 ESG Funds to Buy Now. It's by Paulina Likos and Jeff Reeves and reviewed by Susannah Snider. It's found in the money section of the U.S. News & World Report site. Here are some of their comments on each ETF recommendation. Quote. “1) iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ticker: ICLN) The fund offers investors exposure to companies that produce energy from solar, wind and other renewable resources and global clean energy stocks. With more than $5.8 billion of net assets, this fund is a liquid and established way for investors to play top names in the space… With just about 40% allocation to U.S. securities, (the fund) takes a global sector view with investments in Canada, China, Denmark, Italy, Spain and other countries. It carries an expense ratio of 0.42%. One-year return as of Sept. 30: 18%. 2) Thornburg Better World International Fund (TBWIX) (This fund) seeks high-quality, fairly valued companies that could or already make a positive impact in the world… Some of Thornburg Better World International Fund's top holdings include the largest online recruitment platform in China, Kanzhun Ltd. (BZ)… tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. (XFRA: NNND), (and) Tokyo-based Renesas Electronics Corp. (OTCM: RNECY), a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, is another top allocation in the fund… It holds net assets of more than $345 million (and) one-year return: 37.7%. 3) Natixis Sustainable Future 2030 Fund (NSFFX) This sustainable target-date fund is part of a family of Natixis funds that rebalance over time to dial down risk as an investor nears retirement. The fund holds both active and passive investments. This single-fund solution invests across different asset classes for a diversified strategy that balances risk and reward. ESG considerations play an integral role in the selection process. The fund is on the smaller end… with just over $11 million of total assets. Among the fund's top holdings are the Mirova Global Green Bond Fund (MGGYX) for fixed income, iShares ESG Aware MSCI ETF (ESGD), and individual securities like Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) and Facebook Inc. (FB). One-year return: 22.8%. 4) iShares ESG MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) Another solid option for international investors looking for socially responsible ETFs is this iShares fund that's focused on EAFE markets, or Europe, Australasia and the Far East… Investors in (this fund) get exposure to large- and midcap ESG companies in the target region…There's a diverse lineup of companies across geographies and sectors, including Switzerland's Nestle (NSRGY), French consumer giant LVMH (MC.PA) and Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) at the top of the list. With $6.7 billion in assets under management, more than 450 holdings and an affordable expense ratio of 0.2%, this global ESG fund is the go-to option for those looking for exposure outside the U.S. One-year return: 26.2%. 5) Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) At more than $5 billion in total assets under management, this socially responsible ETF from Vanguard holds more than 1,500 stocks… Now, you may wonder how that many stocks — including some of the usual blue-chip brands like JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Unitedhealth Group Inc. (UNH) — can have such a positive impact on the world. The answer is that this is just an ‘exclusionary' fund, meaning it cuts out the worst, based on rankings for ESG criteria, and presumes the rest are aboveboard. One-year return: 30.9%. 6) iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA) With more than 190 holdings, investors are not getting a simplistic fund… you might be surprised to find some names such as… Home Depot Inc. (HD) and… American Express Co. (AXP) make an appearance in (its) portfolio… One-year return: 32%. 7) 1919 Socially Responsive Balanced Fund (SSIAX) (The fund) invests 70% of its assets in U.S. equities and 30% in investment-grade debt. Some of the fund's top holdings include Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN). The fund has captured growth opportunities as the U.S. economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic… One-year return: 18%.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now Now to articles that pick the best investments in renewable energy. The first article is titled Best Wind Energy Stocks and ETFs to Buy. It's by Matt Whittaker and appeared on wtopnews.com. Here are some quotes from the article. Quote. “On US Government Policies ‘The Biden administration has set a goal to have 30,000 megawatts of offshore energy installed by 2030. While there is debate within the industry about whether it will hit that goal, the attempt could prove lucrative for companies involved. Capital expenditures in the U.S. offshore wind supply chain alone could total $200 billion through 2035, according to a recent report from the research provider Lium. Wind Turbine Makers Of the 9 gigawatts – or 9,000 megawatts – of known turbine awards off the East Coast, 48% have gone to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (GCTAY), 35% to General Electric Co. (GE) and 17% to Vestas Wind Systems (VWDRY), Lium says… They stand to ‘collect a large chunk' of the $40 billion to $50 billion spent for offshore wind turbines through 2035, according to the report… Of course, those sales wouldn't happen without the companies developing the offshore wind farms in the first place. The world's largest offshore wind developer is Danish power company Orsted (DNNGY)… Other key developers to watch are Avangrid Inc. (AGR), Eversource Energy (ES), Equinor ASA (EQNR), Dominion Energy Inc. (D), Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDS.A), and Aker Offshore Wind (AKOWF). Keep in mind that some developers, such as Avangrid, as well as the turbine makers, also have exposure to the domestic onshore wind industry. Other stocks with U.S. onshore wind exposure include NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B)… Oil & Gas Company Offshore Expertise To Be Tapped Industry watchers expect offshore wind will use expertise from the offshore oil and gas industry. Joseph Triepke, partner with Lium, points to firms including oil and gas equipment company Nov Inc. (NOV), offshore platform and marine vessel manufacturer Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. (GIFI) and offshore vessel companies Seacor Marine (SMHI) and Tidewater Inc. (TDW). Wind ETFs Investors who want more immediate diversification than building a portfolio from individual stocks can turn to exchange-traded funds including the First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) and the Global X Wind Energy ETF (WNDY)… … the winds of fortune could be at this industry's back for some time.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now Now here's a new article with only solar power picks. It's titled Renewable Energy Stocks: Is Now a Good Time to Buy? It's by Travis Hoium and on fool.com. Here are some quotes from him including his stock picks. “Today, we're entering a more mature phase for the industry in which companies are establishing technology advantages and scale that helps create a competitive moat. The result is steadily rising profitability, which you can see… from First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR), Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH), SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ: SEDG), and SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR)… Financiers are the companies that build or buy renewable energy projects, usually with long-term contracts to sell electricity to a utility. They generate very stable cash flows and often come with a dividend. Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP) and NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) are both leaders in this space and have exposure to wind and solar energy projects… I focus on the solar industry in part because there are very few wind-focused companies publicly traded in the U.S. But in solar energy there are some leaders with clear differentiation, like First Solar in solar panel manufacturing, SunPower in deploying residential and commercial solar, and Enphase Energy in module-level power electronics… On the speculative side, I see a huge opportunity in hydrogen. Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) is an industry leader in solid-oxide fuel cells; it's also built a nearly $1 billion business in backup power with new markets like electrolysis and marine power on the horizon…” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now Honorable Mentions (These are here because I didn't have room in this podcast to extensively quote them) 1. Title Kiplinger ESG 20: Our Favorite Picks for ESG Investors, by Nellie S. Huang and Adam Shell. Quote “Doing good and making money are no contradiction with these 16 stocks and four funds that ride the trend of socially conscious investing.” End quote. 2. Title Three funds to help build back better, by Rory Palmer on UK's What Investment site. Quote “As part of Good Money Week, Quilter Cheviot's Melissa Scaramellini considers how investors can contribute to efforts to build back better .” End quote. 3. Title Don't Overlook This Side of the Environmental Investing Equation by Tom Lydon on etftrends.com. Quote “The VanEck Vectors Environmental Services ETF (EVX) is an example of an exchange traded fund that's in that boat.” End quote. 4. Title Why the Infrastructure Bill Has These 3 Stocks Soaring Today by Howard Smith on fool.com. Quote “XL Fleet (XL) was up 10.9%. Hyliion (HYLN) was up 8.7%. Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) was up 10.2%.” End quote. 5. Title Northern Trust launches two emerging market factor ESG ETFs by Theo Andrew on etfstream.com. Quote “The FlexShares Emerging Market High Dividend Climate ESG UCITS ETF (QDFE) and the FlexShares Emerging Market Low Volatility Climate ESG UCITS ETF (QVFE) have been listed on the Euronext and Deutsche Boerse with a total expense ratio of 0.35% and 0.31%, respectively.” End quote. 6. Title 4 Leading Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in 2021 and Beyond. It's by Matthew DiLallo and found on fool.com. Quote “These electric utilities are embracing change. They expect to invest billions on building new renewable energy generating capacity over the next few years. These investments should power steady earnings and dividend growth.” End quote. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “ESG Funds, Stocks, to Buy Now.“ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on October 22. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

US equity markets advanced in relatively subdued trading ahead of the Memorial Day long weekend - Dow up -142-points or +0.41% . Boeing Co rose +3.87%. The broader S&P500 edged +0.12% higher, with Industrials (up +1.37%) and Financials (+1.19%) both up over >1% to lead six of the eleven primary sectors higher. Boeing supplier General Electric Co rose +7.09%. The technology-centric Nasdaq dipped -0.01%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 rose +1.06%, its eighth consecutive session advance and longest such winning streak since 1995.

US equity markets advanced in relatively subdued trading ahead of the Memorial Day long weekend - Dow up -142-points or +0.41% . Boeing Co rose +3.87%. The broader S&P500 edged +0.12% higher, with Industrials (up +1.37%) and Financials (+1.19%) both up over >1% to lead six of the eleven primary sectors higher. Boeing supplier General Electric Co rose +7.09%. The technology-centric Nasdaq dipped -0.01%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 rose +1.06%, its eighth consecutive session advance and longest such winning streak since 1995.

US equity markets retreated on the final trading day April - Dow fell -186-points or -0.54% . The broader S&P500 lost -0.72% to 4,181.17, pulling back from the previous session's record closing high (4,211.47). General Electric Co (down -.70%) disclosed on Friday (30 April) that it sold off more of its holding in oilfield services firm Baker Hughes Co (-2.2%), likely raising nearly US$1B. The Nasdaq -0.85%. Amazon.com Inc slipped -0.11% Apple Inc fell -% after European regulators accused the company of abusing its dominant position in the music-streaming market by imposing restrictive rules on the App Store. The statement followed a complaint made by music streaming service Spotify Inc in 2019 about Apple's license agreements. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 fell -1.26%.

The Dow and S&P500 booked modest gains to open May, with companies leveraged to the re-opening of the economy trading strongly - Dow gained +238-points or +0.70% to 34,113.23, logging its third highest settlement in history. The broader S&P500 added +0.27% to 4,192.66 and its second highest close ever. Energy (up +2.91%) and Materials (+1.53%) led six of the eleven primary sectors higher. Consumer Discretionary (down -0.66%) was the worst performing primary sector overnight. Baker Hughes Co (up +%) was the leading S&P500 constituent after General Electric Co (down -.70%) disclosed last Friday (30 April) that it sold off more of its holding in the oilfield services company, likely raising ~US$1B. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (up +1.10%) and American Airlines Group (+1.06%) were also notable performers, both rising more than >1% each. Tesla Inc fell -3.46% after a German trade magazine (Automobilwoche) reported that the company’s Gigafactory in Berlin is likely to be delayed by six months. Tesla had hoped to open the facility on 1 July, but permitting issues and plans to also build a battery-cell factory at the site have reportedly contributed to the delay. The massive factory will be Tesla’s fourth worldwide, and first in Europe. Domino’s Pizza Inc (up +2.66%) said in a filing overnight that it has entered into a US$1B accelerated share repurchase agreement with Barclays for ~2M shares. The agreement is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2021.The technology-centric Nasdaq lost -0.48%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 rose +0.49%. Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s A shares rose +1.82% after the industrial conglomerate reported a surge in first quarter earnings over the weekend and after Warren Buffet reportedly effectively confirmed vice-chair Greg Abel as his heir apparent.

US equity markets retreated on the final trading day April - Dow fell -186-points or -0.54%. The broader S&P500 lost -0.72% to 4,181.17, pulling back from the previous session’s record closing high (4,211.47). General Electric Co (down -.70%) disclosed on Friday (30 April) that it sold off more of its holding in oilfield services firm Baker Hughes Co (-2.2%), likely raising nearly US$1B. The Nasdaq -0.85%. Amazon.com Inc slipped -0.11% Apple Inc fell -% after European regulators accused the company of abusing its dominant position in the music-streaming market by imposing restrictive rules on the App Store. The statement followed a complaint made by music streaming service Spotify Inc in 2019 about Apple’s license agreements. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 fell -1.26%.

Companies and funds reviewed include Tesla, GM, The AES Corporation, FuelCell Energy, Inc., Enphase Energy, Inc., American Superconductor, TPI Composites, Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, NextEra Energy, Iberdrola, iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Invesco Solar ETF, Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF, First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF, Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF, and Clearway Energy PODCAST: Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds Transcript & Links, Episode 49, January 15, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 49 published on January 15, titled “Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds”— and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. And Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds Let’s begin the New Year with this great piece titled, 5 ESG Stocks to Make the Most of the Bull Run in 2021. It’s by Tirthankar Chakraborty and appeared on Zacks.com. I’ll first mention the company followed by selected comments by the author. “1) TSLA Inc (Free Report) The company currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy)… The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the next year is 58.9%. 2) GM (Free Report) It also plans to launch a considerable number of electric cars in the near future. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #1… The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the next year is 24.1%. 3) The AES Corporation (Free Report) Is known for generating electricity across the globe but is now focusing on developing renewables and energy storage. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) 4) FuelCell Energy, Inc. FCEL (Free Report) Specializes in generating ultra-clean power plants that generate electricity way more than conventional fossil fuel plants and does reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3. 5) Enphase Energy, Inc. ENPH (Free Report) Is a global energy technology company that delivers energy management technology for the solar industry. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds Analysts can’t seem to get away from alternative energy stocks! Here’s another post that has the title 7 Alternative Energy Stocks With Massive Potential Now and into the Future. The article is by Alex Sirois and found on Investorplace.com. As usual, I’ll mention the name of his pick followed by select comments from him. 1) American Superconductor (NASDAQ: AMSC) The Massachusetts company’s focus is on improving the efficiency of both the grid and wind energy… Analysts generally recommend overweight positions. 2) TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) Manufactures fan blades for wind turbines that generate wind power… Wall Street rates it a nearly unanimous ‘buy.’ 3) Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (NYSE: HASI) Comprises investments in companies in three energy markets — behind the meter, grid-connected and sustainable infrastructure…(it) also has an associated dividend.  4) NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) Is the world’s largest producer of both solar and wind energy… NextEra Energy stock looks like a can’t miss moving forward.  5) Iberdrola (OTHEROTC: IBDRY) Is an electricity company which operates in Spain, the U.K., the U.S. and Brazil… The firm’s clear strategy of investing in renewable growth and acquiring operations to that end should bear fruit in coming quarters and years.  6) Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) (Yes again!) Is a company that Wall Street generally ‘believes in.’ Yet, it is clear that Enphase Energy stock is fairly overvalued given its price-to-earnings ratio of 109.3… The company itself produces microinverters for the solar industry, and other products which allow easy installation of residential solar systems.  7) Renewable Energy Group (NASDAQ: REGI) It produces and trades biofuel and renewable chemicals… Wall Street nearly rates it a unanimous ‘buy’. The company has a rock-bottom PE ratio of 4.34, which is better than 87% of peers… This company is clearly showing massive potential and can rise into the future.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds Now another top stock list for 2021 appeared on MarketWatch.com. It’s titled Here are analysts’ 10 favorite clean-energy stocks to buy now and is by Philip van Doorn. Mr. Doorn does something interesting. He says, “In order to put together a list (of individual stocks), we looked at five of the largest clean-energy ETFs, (and) listed all their holdings.” End quote. Here are the 5 clean-energy ETFs Mr. Doorn reviewed, followed by a brief comment from him on each one. Quote. 1) iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN, -3.24%) This is the largest clean-energy ETF, with $4.78 billion in assets. It holds a market-capitalization-weighted portfolio of 30 liquid companies involved in the industry. It has annual expenses of 0.46% of assets. 2) Invesco Solar ETF (TAN, -2.72%) This is a concentrated play with $3.63 billion in assets, holding 30 stocks, also cap-weighted, with 54% of the portfolio in U.S. names. Its annual expense ratio is 0.69%. 3) Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW, 0.79%) This ETF has $2.17 billion in assets, holding 32 stocks of companies that are listed in the U.S., with a modified equal-weighting. Its expense ratio is 0.70%. 4) First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN, -1.95%) This is another concentrated ETF, with $406 million in assets allocated 60% to ‘pure-play’ wind-industry companies, with the rest of the portfolio made up of diversified companies involved in wind-power generation. That means it holds some large, traditional power companies, such Duke Energy Corp. DUK, -1.18% and NextEra Energy Inc. NEE, -2.29%. The portfolio has 50 stocks weighted by market capitalization. The expense ratio is 0.62%. 5) Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF (PBD, -1.64%) This ETF has $301 million in assets and it follows what FactSet describes as ‘more akin to an actively managed strategy than other funds in the segment,’ because it follows an index designed to include companies with greater potential for stock-price appreciation. It holds about 100 stocks with a modified equal weighting. Its expense ratio is 0.75%. Further, Mr. Doorn says, “We narrowed the list of 160 stocks held by at least one of the five ETFs listed above to 10 that are covered by at least 15 analysts, have majority ‘buy’ or equivalent ratings, and positive upside implied for the next 12 months, based on consensus price targets.” Here are then the top ten clean energy stocks favored by analysts. Company Ticker Country Share 'buy' ratings Closing price - Jan. 5 Consensus price target Implied 12-month upside potential 1) E.ON SE XE:EOAN Germany 70% 8.93 11.09 24% 2) ENGIE S.A. FR:ENGI France 89% 12.62 15.09 20% 3) General Electric Co. GE U.S. 71% 10.77 12.24 14% 4) RWE AG XE:RWE Germany 86% 35.20 39.93 13% 5) NextEra Energy Inc. NEE U.S. 60% 74.77 83.53 12% 6) Enel SpA IT:ENEL Italy 83% 8.40 9.27 10% 7) Siemens AG XE:SIE Germany 73% 117.38 127.79 9% 8) Terna S.p.A. IT:TRN Italy 53% 6.16 6.71 9% 9) Air Products and Chemicals Inc. APD U.S. 60% 282.39 306.75 9% 10) Koninklijke (DSM N.V. NL:DSM Netherlands 61% 141.45 147.85 5% End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds The next article is titled Sustainable Investing to Gain Momentum in 2021: 3 Funds to Buy. It’s by Zacks Equity Research and was on Zacks.com. Zacks says that “All of these funds carry a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). Again, I’ll state the fund name followed by a few comments on each one from the Zacks team. 1) New Alternatives Fund Class A (NALFX - Free Report) Seeks long-term capital growth with income as its secondary objective. It primarily invests in common stocks of companies and even in other equity securities, such as real estate investment trusts and American Depository Receipts… New Alternatives Fund Class A has three and five-year returns of 17.9% and 17%, respectively… (and) a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1. (It has) an annual expense ratio of 1.08% compared with the category average of 1.28%. 2) Fidelity Select Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio (FSLEX - Free Report) Aims for capital growth. This Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #2 fund invests the majority of its assets in securities of companies mostly engaged in activities related to alternative and renewable energy, energy efficiency, pollution control, water infrastructure, waste and recycling technologies or other environmental support services… Fidelity Select Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio has three and five-year returns of 3.4% and 9.5%, respectively. (It has) an annual expense ratio of 0.85%, which is below the category average of 1.04%. 3) Calvert Equity Fund Class A (CSIEX - Free Report) Aims for growth of capital through investment in stocks. This Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #2 fund invests majority of its assets in common stocks of companies that rank among the top 1,000 U.S.-listed companies. Calvert Equity Fund Class A has three and five-year returns of 18.2% and 15%, respectively… (and) an annual expense ratio of 0.99% compared with the category average of 1.04%.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds Looking for dividends? Consider what Matthew DiLallo says in his article This Renewable Energy Stock Continues to Charge Its Dividend Growth Plan. It was on the fool.com site. Mr. DiLallo says, “Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) (NYSE: CWEN-A) supercharged its dividend in 2020, boosting it an eye-popping 59%. It already has enough power to increase its dividend by another 8% next year. Clearway Energy is becoming a dream stock for income-seeking investors… That increasing growth visibility powered by renewable energy makes it a great stock for dividend investors to consider buying and holding for the long haul.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- End Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Favorite 2021 Clean Energy Stocks, Funds.“ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. My next podcast is on January 29. Talk to you then. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Markets roar higher due to options trading in the back ground, potential for more stimulus, good to see the green again. This is how the 11 stock market sectors are doing in 2020 compared against 2019 (% as of September 28, 2020): 11. Energy, -48.56% Companies in the energy sector explore, produce, refine, and market fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal. Every company associated with the above, whether selling equipment to explore natural gas or refine oil, is also considered part of the energy sector. For example, companies include Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), Kinder Morgan (KMI), and Halliburton Co. (HAL) 10. Financials, -15.59% Companies in the financial sector deal with money, whether that be banking, capital markets, consumer finance, financial services, insurance, mortgages, or thrifts. When the finance sector collapses, others usually follow. This is one reason why the government bailed out several banks during the 2008 financial crisis (and why they’ve done so several times in the past). For example, companies include Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Visa (V), and PayPal Holdings (PYPL). 9. Real Estate, -11.42% Companies in the real estate sector include equity real estate investment trusts, and real estate management and development. One of the fastest-growing sectors in recent decades is real estate. With gains of around 97% since 2007. For example, companies include Redfin Corp. (RDFN), American Tower Corp. (AMT), and Simon Property Group (SPG). CHECK OUT: 5 low-risk investment opportunities right now. 8. Utilities, -8.97% Companies in the utility sector include electric utilities, gas utilities, renewable electricity producers, and water utilities. This highly regulated sector means the government keeps profit in check. Ensuring massive monopolies don’t charge ridiculous amounts for provinces that aren’t near water or power-plants. For example, companies include NextEra Energy (NEE), Duke Energy (DUK), and Exelon Corp. (EXC). 7. Industrials, -0.69% Companies in the industrial sector include aerospace, defense, air freight, airlines, building products, commercial services, construction, engineering, industrial conglomerates, machinery, marine industries, road, rail, and transportation infrastructure. The industrial sector includes many iconic blue-chip U.S. companies and an ideal place to do due diligence for long-term stock investments. For example, companies include Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT), General Electric Co. (GE), and Caterpillar (CAT). 6. Consumer Staples, +4.07% Companies in the consumer staples sector include beverages, food retail, food products, household products, personal products, and tobacco. Due to the fact people always need products like toilet paper, soap, shampoo, etc., companies classed as offering consumer staples can make good long-term investments. That’s if they’re a popular and trusted brand or premises. So always do your due diligence. For example, companies include Coca-Cola Co. (KO), Procter & Gamble Co. (PG), and Walmart (WMT) 5. Materials, +8.63% Companies in the materials sector include chemicals, construction, containers, packaging, metals, mining, and forest products (paper). If the company turns raw materials into useful components, whether processed or natural, it is likely part of the materials’ stock market sector. For example, companies include Vale S.A. (VALE), Ecolab (ECL), and Rio Tinto (RIO). 4. Health Care, +14.45% Companies in the health care sector include biotechnology, equipment, supplies, providers, technology, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. Health care falls into two categories, the application of services, technology, and medicine, or the creation of services, technology, and medicine. Like a few other sectors, health care is growing faster than the national economy. For example, companies include Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Pfizer (PFE). CHECK OUT: 10 stocks to watch if you’re on a budget of $10 or less. 3. Communication services, +14.73% Companies in the communication services sector include telecommunications, entertainment, interactive media, media, and wireless telecommunications. This sector is defined as media companies that also facilitate communication. It had to be defined as such as major companies that offered communication unified to provide internet, TV, mobile, and now even develop content for platforms. For example, companies include Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), Walt Disney Co. (DIS), and Verizon Communications (VZ). 2. Consumer Discretionary, +26.02% Companies in the consumer discretionary sector include communication equipment, electronic equipment, components, IT services, semiconductors, software, technology hardware, including storage and peripherals. Also known as the consumer cyclical sector, it encompasses everything that isn’t a day-to-day consumer necessity. For example, companies include Carnival Corp. (CCL), Grubhub (GRUB), and Lululemon Athletica (LULU). 1. Information Technology, +43.32% Companies in the information technology sector include automobile components and services, distributors, consumer services, hotels, restaurants, leisure, household durables, internet marketing, direct marketing, multiline and specialty retail, plus textiles, apparel, and luxury goods. Geographically dominated by Silicon Valley, the information technology sector is the #1 stock market sector so far this century. For example, companies include Apple (AAPL), Cisco Systems (CSCO), and Intel Corp. (INTC). 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•US equity markets settled in the red after a volatile session as investors continued to ponder the Federal Reserve's latest observations and as the Information Technology sector (down -0.84%) was the subject of fresh selling - Dow down -130-points or -0.47%, snapping a four session winning streak but paring an earlier loss of as much as -385-points. The broader S&P500 shed -0.84%, with Real Estate (down -2.19% leading eight of the eleven primary sectors lower. Materials (up +0.76%), Industrials (+0.23%) and Energy (+0.21%) were the only primary sectors to advance. General Electric Co gained +4.4% to a two month high of US$7.05 on big trading volume (259.1M shares versus the daily average of 82.6M) as Chief Executive Larry Culp said he expected cash flow to be positive in the second half of the year. Ford Motor Co gained +3.70% as it said it had begun production of the new generation F-150 pickup truck at its Michigan facility. The technology-centric NASDAQ dropped -1.27%, briefly dipping back into correction territory (i.e. down -10% from its most recent peak). Facebook Inc and Amazon.com Inc fell -3.3% and -2.25%, respectively. Netflix Inc closed -2.82% lower. Google parent Alphabet Inc dropped -1.67%, while Apple Inc (-1.6%) and Microsoft Corp (-1.04%) were both down at least 1%. For September, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Microsoft and Apple are all down at least 10%. Tonight's session is ‘quadruple witching', the simultaneous expiry of market index futures, market index options, stock options and stock futures.

US equity markets settled in the red after a volatile session as investors continued to ponder the Federal Reserve’s latest observations and as the Information Technology sector (down -0.84%) was the subject of fresh selling - Dow down -130-points or -0.47%, snapping a four session winning streak but paring an earlier loss of as much as -385-points. The broader S&P500 shed -0.84%, with Real Estate (down -2.19% leading eight of the eleven primary sectors lower. Materials (up +0.76%), Industrials (+0.23%) and Energy (+0.21%) were the only primary sectors to advance. General Electric Co gained +4.4% to a two month high of US$7.05 on big trading volume (259.1M shares versus the daily average of 82.6M) as Chief Executive Larry Culp said he expected cash flow to be positive in the second half of the year. Ford Motor Co gained +3.70% as it said it had begun production of the new generation F-150 pickup truck at its Michigan facility. The technology-centric NASDAQ dropped -1.27%, briefly dipping back into correction territory (i.e. down -10% from its most recent peak). Facebook Inc and Amazon.com Inc fell -3.3% and -2.25%, respectively. Netflix Inc closed -2.82% lower. Google parent Alphabet Inc dropped -1.67%, while Apple Inc (-1.6%) and Microsoft Corp (-1.04%) were both down at least 1%. For September, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Microsoft and Apple are all down at least 10%. Tonight’s session is ‘quadruple witching’, the simultaneous expiry of market index futures, market index options, stock options and stock futures.

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A late sell-off left the benchmark US indices nursing modest losses - Dow down -148-points or -0.58% The broader S&P500 slipped -0.21%, with strong gains for the Utilities sector (up +3.04%) largely offsetting a -2.91% decline for the Energy sector. Financials (down -1.56%) were also a notable underperformer overnight after their solid recent rally. General Electric Co fell -7% after warning that it expects to burn more cash than expected in the second quarter (in part due to the struggles confronting its aviation business) and that 2020 free cash flow will be negative. The NASDAQ -0.46%. Facebook Inc fell -1.6% and Twitter Inc -4.5% after President Trump said he would sign an executive order related to social media companies to "defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in American history".

A late sell-off left the benchmark US indices nursing modest losses - Dow down -148-points or -0.58% The broader S&P500 slipped -0.21%, with strong gains for the Utilities sector (up +3.04%) largely offsetting a -2.91% decline for the Energy sector. Financials (down -1.56%) were also a notable underperformer overnight after their solid recent rally. General Electric Co fell -7% after warning that it expects to burn more cash than expected in the second quarter (in part due to the struggles confronting its aviation business) and that 2020 free cash flow will be negative. The NASDAQ -0.46%. Facebook Inc fell -1.6% and Twitter Inc -4.5% after President Trump said he would sign an executive order related to social media companies to "defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in American history".

US markets recovered from earlier session declines to close solidly higher - Dow up +553-points or +2.21% (to 25,548.27), closing above >25,000 for the first time since March. Goldman Sachs Group Inc gained +6.97% after the investment bank's President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) John Waldren said the company remains on track to achieve its medium and long term growth targets despite the economic shocks of the coronavirus pandemic. J.P.Morgan Chase & Co rose +5.8%. After the closing bell the head of the company's corporate and investment banking division said second quarter revenues are on track to be more than >50% higher than the same period last year. AT&T Inc gained +3.9% after the launch of the HBO Max streaming service. Boeing Co gained +4.7% in the extended session (after gaining +3.3% in regular trading) after the jet maker announced plans to layoff 6,770 U.S. workers, with the first employees affected being notified this week. Boeing said it is seeing "green shoots" after the devastation wrought by the virtual halt on air travel, but the industry will take "some years to return to what it was just two months ago." In a separate press release, the company announced it was resuming production of its 737 Max aircraft in Renton, Washington. The broader S&P500 gained +1.48% (to 3,036.13) to settle above >3,000 for the first time since March and back above its 200-day moving average. Financials (up +4.34%) and Industrials (+3.34%) led all eleven primary sectors higher. The Financials sector is up ~10% over the past two days, its biggest two day increase since 8-9 April. General Electric Co climbed +7.2% after the industrial conglomerate announced a deal to sell its nearly 130-year old GE Lighting business to privately held home control and automation company Savant Systems Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported that the deal was valued at ~US$250M. MGM Resorts International rose +2.61% after the company said it plans to reopen its Las Vegas properties on June 4, including the Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, New York-New York and The Signature casino resorts. FedEx Corp (up +4.5%) is close to taking a stake in German parcel delivery firm Hermes, according to the Handelsblatt newspaper NASDAQ +0.77%, with the technology-centric index staging its biggest intraday percentage comeback since 28 February, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Micron Technology Inc gained +7.97% after the chipmaker lifted its revenue forecast for the third quarter (to a range of US$5.2B to US$5.4B from US$4.6B to US$5.2B)

US markets recovered from earlier session declines to close solidly higher - Dow up +553-points or +2.21% (to 25,548.27), closing above >25,000 for the first time since March. Goldman Sachs Group Inc gained +6.97% after the investment bank’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) John Waldren said the company remains on track to achieve its medium and long term growth targets despite the economic shocks of the coronavirus pandemic. J.P.Morgan Chase & Co rose +5.8%. After the closing bell the head of the company’s corporate and investment banking division said second quarter revenues are on track to be more than >50% higher than the same period last year. AT&T Inc gained +3.9% after the launch of the HBO Max streaming service. Boeing Co gained +4.7% in the extended session (after gaining +3.3% in regular trading) after the jet maker announced plans to layoff 6,770 U.S. workers, with the first employees affected being notified this week. Boeing said it is seeing "green shoots" after the devastation wrought by the virtual halt on air travel, but the industry will take "some years to return to what it was just two months ago." In a separate press release, the company announced it was resuming production of its 737 Max aircraft in Renton, Washington. The broader S&P500 gained +1.48% (to 3,036.13) to settle above >3,000 for the first time since March and back above its 200-day moving average. Financials (up +4.34%) and Industrials (+3.34%) led all eleven primary sectors higher. The Financials sector is up ~10% over the past two days, its biggest two day increase since 8-9 April. General Electric Co climbed +7.2% after the industrial conglomerate announced a deal to sell its nearly 130-year old GE Lighting business to privately held home control and automation company Savant Systems Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported that the deal was valued at ~US$250M. MGM Resorts International rose +2.61% after the company said it plans to reopen its Las Vegas properties on June 4, including the Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, New York-New York and The Signature casino resorts. FedEx Corp (up +4.5%) is close to taking a stake in German parcel delivery firm Hermes, according to the Handelsblatt newspaper NASDAQ +0.77%, with the technology-centric index staging its biggest intraday percentage comeback since 28 February, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Micron Technology Inc gained +7.97% after the chipmaker lifted its revenue forecast for the third quarter (to a range of US$5.2B to US$5.4B from US$4.6B to US$5.2B)

US equity markets booked another round of solid gains as the benchmark indices look to consolidate last week's hefty weekly rebound (that Dow record its strongest weekly advance (up +12.8%) since 1938, while the S&P 500 rose 10.3% for its biggest weekly jump since 2008) - Dow gained +691-points or +3.19% after briefly dipping into the red in morning trading. Johnson & Johnson jumped +8% after the company said it had identified a lead candidate in its efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, with human trials to begin by September at the latest and the product potentially ready in early 2021. The broader S&P500 gained +3.35% . Medical device maker Abbott Laboratories rallied after announcing late last Friday (27 March) that it received emergency use authorisation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a rapid COVID-19 test. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc rose +5%, while the American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) for Sanofi SA advanced 4.9% after the companies said Monday (30 March) that the first patient in a global clinical trial testing Kevzara as a therapy for patients hospitalized with severe cases of COVID-19 had been treated. Ford Motor Co announced late in the session that it has reached a deal to begin manufacturing ventilators needed by hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients. The company said that it will manufacture the equipment at an Ypsilanti, Michigan, plant using a design licensed from Airon Corp. by the health care division of General Electric Co. The NASDAQ rose +3.57%. Apple Inc (up +2.9%) was added to Bank of America's ‘best ideas', with analysts citing the company's stellar balance sheet (US$200B in gross cash and ~US$100B in net cash or ~US$22 per share). Microsoft Corp jumped +7% while Alphabet Inc and Amazon.com Inc climbed +3.3% and +3.4%, respectively. Domino's Pizza Inc reported global retail sales are up 4.4% thus far in preliminary first-quarter numbers it shared on Monday. Domino's is scheduled to release its final quarterly results on 23 April.

US equity markets booked another round of solid gains as the benchmark indices look to consolidate last week’s hefty weekly rebound (that Dow record its strongest weekly advance (up +12.8%) since 1938, while the S&P 500 rose 10.3% for its biggest weekly jump since 2008) - Dow gained +691-points or +3.19% after briefly dipping into the red in morning trading. Johnson & Johnson jumped +8% after the company said it had identified a lead candidate in its efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, with human trials to begin by September at the latest and the product potentially ready in early 2021. The broader S&P500 gained +3.35% . Medical device maker Abbott Laboratories rallied after announcing late last Friday (27 March) that it received emergency use authorisation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a rapid COVID-19 test. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc rose +5%, while the American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) for Sanofi SA advanced 4.9% after the companies said Monday (30 March) that the first patient in a global clinical trial testing Kevzara as a therapy for patients hospitalized with severe cases of COVID-19 had been treated. Ford Motor Co announced late in the session that it has reached a deal to begin manufacturing ventilators needed by hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients. The company said that it will manufacture the equipment at an Ypsilanti, Michigan, plant using a design licensed from Airon Corp. by the health care division of General Electric Co. The NASDAQ rose +3.57%. Apple Inc (up +2.9%) was added to Bank of America’s ‘best ideas’, with analysts citing the company’s stellar balance sheet (US$200B in gross cash and ~US$100B in net cash or ~US$22 per share). Microsoft Corp jumped +7% while Alphabet Inc and Amazon.com Inc climbed +3.3% and +3.4%, respectively. Domino's Pizza Inc reported global retail sales are up 4.4% thus far in preliminary first-quarter numbers it shared on Monday. Domino's is scheduled to release its final quarterly results on 23 April.

ESG funds outperform in market downturn according to research by Bloomberg and Morningstar! One big reason is they are big on tech: the FANG’s – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix; and Alphabet (Google). Consumers spending more time at home due to COVID-19 are buying and using the products and services of these companies. Other news covered too PODCAST: ESG Funds Outperform in Market Downturn. And More… Transcript & Links, Episode 28, March 27, 2020 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 28 for March 27, 2020, titled “ESG Funds Outperform in Downturn. And More…”—presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols – and bonus material at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. And, Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. Despite the market turmoil, there are still a few analysts willing to stick their necks out in favour of ESG and sustainable investments! Now to this episode. ------------------------------------------------------------- A) ESG Funds Outperform in Market Downturn This first article is highly encouraging as it reports on how ESG funds outperform in market downturn. Titled As coronavirus infects markets, sustainable funds prove their mettle. It’s written by Naveena Sadasivam and appeared on the Grist site. Here are some quotes. “Could portfolios that avoided oil and gas companies, tobacco, and other profitable but controversial industries have high enough returns to satisfy investors? Would they survive during times of market upheaval?... According to a Bloomberg analysis, the average ESG fund fell by about 12 percent this year. That’s a big tumble, but it’s just half the decrease seen by the S&P 500 Index over the same period. A separate analysis of about 200 U.S. funds by Morningstar, a financial services firm, also found that, although ESG funds have taken a hit, they’re faring better than their conventional counterparts and are overrepresented in the top quartiles of their peer groups, in terms of their performance.” End quote. So that’s something to help you feel better knowing that ESG funds outperform in market downturn. ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Companies To Invest In If You Want To Fight Climate Change Another article that could help cheer you up and refocus your attention on what is still likely the most important issue facing our planet – which is, of course, climate change! Victoria Simpson writing on the World Atlas site has penned a post titled 10 Companies To Invest In If You Want To Fight Climate Change. However, I’m only going to cover 9 of the companies. Ms. Simpson starts with her last pick. “ 9) General Electric (GE) GE is now dominant in the wind business. The company’s shares have gone down considerably in recent years, but some restructuring has them now more streamlined and focusing on aviation, healthcare and power exclusively, including wind turbines. 8) Vestas Wind Systems (VWS.CO) It… has $8 billion in annual revenue, making this an impressive venture. From Denmark, Vestas is said to have a more than [a] 30% increase in its backlog of wind turbine orders. 7) First Trust Global Wind Energy (FAN) First Trust Global Wind Energy is an exchange-traded fund. It holds shares in many wind-energy companies including Vestas (VWS.CO) and GE (GE). 6) Sunrun (RUN) According to Nasdaq.com, Sunrun is a company making solar panels that is doing well. It has experienced a 200% increase since 2017 and is presently the number one residential solar installer in the US. Sales are thought to increase considerably in Florida and Texas in the near future as policy changes are opening the markets in these areas. 5) BASF (BAS.DE) A key component to consuming less energy is having the right insulation in your walls… BASF is a world leader in thermal insulation materials with an estimated 6% annual growth rate projected to take place from 2019 to 2025. 4) Beyond Meat (BYND) The market in plant-based meat substitutes has been around for a long while, but it has taken a new leap with Beyond Meat products. They have now been introduced to Tim Horton’s, Subway, Denny’s, TGIF Friday’s, and other major restaurant chains… For those seeking a more established stock with a similar outlook, there is also Kellogg (K). The cereal company acquired MorningStar Farms back in 1999, and it is now selling 90 million pounds of meat-free proteins through names like Morningstoar, Kashi, and Gardenburger. 3) First Solar (FSLR) In addition to Sunrun, which is mentioned above, First Solar is a company to look at when considering an investment in solar power. The company is an American manufacturer of solar panels. It is also a provider of utility-scale PV power plants and supporting services, including construction, finance, maintenance, and end-of-life panel recycling, according to Wikipedia… This is a company to watch, according to Investopedia.com. 2) Tesla (TSLA) Tesla is not sticking to cars alone. It acquired SolarCity, a solar panel and solar roof tile manufacturer, and is it also specializing in battery energy storage from home to grid-scale. 1) United Natural Foods (UNFI) United Natural Foods is also a prime supplier of organic foods to the public…  It could be a good bet for environmentally conscious investors.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- B) ESG Funds Outperform in Market Downturn Another recent article that focused on climate change investing is titled 7 Great ETFs to Invest in Climate Change. It’s written by Jeff Reeves and appeared on the US News & World Report and Yahoo! Finance sites. Some of these funds are probably among the ESG funds outperforming in market downturn. Check them out. Here are Mr. Reeves's suggestions and quotes by him on the seven ETFs. 1) Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) Tied to the WilderHill Clean Energy Index… this ETF gives you a look at the major domestic names in the space. That includes conventional stocks you may think of like residential solar provider Sunnova Energy International (NOVA) as well as hydrogen fuel cell company Bloom Energy Corp. (BE). Collectively, the roughly 40 stocks in the fund add up to a pretty diversified look at alternative energy companies in America. 2) iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) iShares Global Clean Energy ETF covers publicly traded companies that are engaged in solar, wind and other renewable power sources around the world… The drawback here is that with only about 30 companies and a number of large-scale utility stocks like this, you get fewer of the component manufacturers and service stocks that appear in Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF. So, while more geographically diverse, investors should be aware of the focus on power generation players. 3) Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) Invesco Solar ETF tracks about two dozen solar energy players including First Solar (FSLR) and SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG)… Solar stocks are the go-to alternative energy investment for many on Wall Street, and Invesco Solar ETF allows you to play this subsector in one simple instrument. Just remember that it's more volatile than other broader energy funds. 4) First Trust ISE Global Wind Energy Index Fund (FAN) Wind turbines alone account for more than 8% of total energy generation in the U.S. That's on par with both nuclear capacity and hydroelectric power capacity, and significantly ahead of the 3% share of solar. First Trust ISE Global Wind Energy Index Fund does wrap up some of the biggest dedicated plays like Denmark-based Vestas (VWS.CO)as well as firms like General Electric Co. (GE) that are major producers of wind turbines and related technologies. 5) Invesco Cleantech ETF (PZD) If you want smaller players with growth potential or a focus on secondary technology instead of large-scale power production, Invesco offers a ‘clean-tech’ ETF designed to target companies that derive the majority of their revenue from products or services that are environmentally conscious. Among its 50 or so holdings are Luxembourg-based Eurofins Scientific (ERFSF) that designs environmental and ‘agriscience’ testing products to help measure health and environmental impact, or biologics player Novozymes (NVZMY) that is trying to replace plastics and harsh chemicals with microorganisms and natural enzymes in everyday products. 6) SPDR MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (LOWC) On the other side of these firms focused on green energy or natural products are the end users. And while consumer behavior matters, the fate of the planet is perhaps more reliant on the actions and business models of major corporations than individual household habits. The SPDR MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF is designed to focus on the corporations that are the most environmentally conscious. 7) Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) One of the harsh realities of global warming is the increase in water demand caused by rising temperatures. This is particularly true in the American west, where states like California and Arizona have seen persistent droughts and related wildfires. The Invesco Water Resources ETF is a way to profit from this trend, however, through roughly 35 water-related holdings that include publicly traded water utilities like American Water Works Co. (AWK) as well as pump, flow control and service providers such as industrial giant Danaher Corp. (DHR). ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comments Well, these are my top news stories and tips for this podcast:ESG Funds Outperform in Market Downturn. And More… And to get all the links, stock symbols and more, or to read the transcript of this podcast and with additional information too, please go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And, please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. That way you can help promote not only this podcast but ethical and sustainable investing globally. So, let’s help create a better world with our investments! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy and wise with your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you again on April 7. Bye for now. © 2020 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Fresh measures by the Federal Reserve failed to stem the bleeding on Wall Street - Dow fell -582-points or -3.04% to 18,591.93, its lowest level since 9 November, 2016 – the day of President Trump's election. Boeing Co rebounded +11.2% despite the aerospace giant announcing that it would suspend production at its Puget Sound facilities due to the coronavirus, with the halt is intended to last two weeks beginning 25 March. Goldman Sachs penned a note saying that the company had enough cash to survive the coronavirus downturn and that air travel would eventually return. The broader S&P500 lost -2.93% . General Electric Co fell -6.3% to a 28-year low after the industrial conglomerate said its GE Aviation unit is planning to cut 10% of its US workforce, as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a “rapid contraction” of air travel. NASDAQ slipped -0.36%. Apple Inc fell -2% to relinquish its title as a trillion US dollar market capitalisation company, leaving Microsoft Inc as the only company to hold the mantle. Applied Materials Inc dipped -0.4% in extended trading (after settling +6% higher in the regular session) after withdrawing its fiscal second quarter guidance because the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the company's supply chain and manufacturing operations. All three key index futures had hit their 5% daily limit at the open of trade. The New York Stock Exchange went all-electronic on Monday (23 March), marking the first time the exchange has operated without floor traders.

Fresh measures by the Federal Reserve failed to stem the bleeding on Wall Street - Dow fell -582-points or -3.04% to 18,591.93, its lowest level since 9 November, 2016 – the day of President Trump’s election. Boeing Co rebounded +11.2% despite the aerospace giant announcing that it would suspend production at its Puget Sound facilities due to the coronavirus, with the halt is intended to last two weeks beginning 25 March. Goldman Sachs penned a note saying that the company had enough cash to survive the coronavirus downturn and that air travel would eventually return. The broader S&P500 lost -2.93% . General Electric Co fell -6.3% to a 28-year low after the industrial conglomerate said its GE Aviation unit is planning to cut 10% of its US workforce, as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a “rapid contraction” of air travel. NASDAQ slipped -0.36%. Apple Inc fell -2% to relinquish its title as a trillion US dollar market capitalisation company, leaving Microsoft Inc as the only company to hold the mantle. Applied Materials Inc dipped -0.4% in extended trading (after settling +6% higher in the regular session) after withdrawing its fiscal second quarter guidance because the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the company’s supply chain and manufacturing operations. All three key index futures had hit their 5% daily limit at the open of trade. The New York Stock Exchange went all-electronic on Monday (23 March), marking the first time the exchange has operated without floor traders.

Apple Inc’s announcement after the close of the previous session that their second quarter earnings guidance was under pressure from the coronavirus impact weight on US equity markets  - Dow down -166points or -0.54% Apple Inc fell -1.8%, closing well off its session lows (US$314.61) that saw the stock down as much as -3.2%. The broader S&P500 -0.32%, General Electric Co fell -0.62% after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration may stop it from selling jet engines to China. However, the technology-centric NASDAQ inched +0.01% higher to eke out a fresh record closing high (9,732.74). Netflix Inc rose +1.9% to touch its highest level since July 2018.

Apple Inc's announcement after the close of the previous session that their second quarter earnings guidance was under pressure from the coronavirus impact weight on US equity markets  - Dow down -166points or -0.54% Apple Inc fell -1.8%, closing well off its session lows (US$314.61) that saw the stock down as much as -3.2%. The broader S&P500 -0.32%, General Electric Co fell -0.62% after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration may stop it from selling jet engines to China. However, the technology-centric NASDAQ inched +0.01% higher to eke out a fresh record closing high (9,732.74). Netflix Inc rose +1.9% to touch its highest level since July 2018.

On July 10, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued two precedential opinions appealing decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board addressing written description and jurisdiction.Quake v. Lo, Docket No. 18-1779 (CAFC July 10, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/18-1779.Opinion.7-10-2019.pdfU.S. Patent No. 8,008,018https://patents.google.com/patent/US8008018B2U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2009/0170114, publication of U.S. App. No. 12/393,833https://patents.google.com/patent/US20090170114A1General Electric Co. v. United Technologies Corp., 17-2497 (CAFC July 10, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/17-2497.Opinion.7-10-2019.pdfU.S. Patent No. 8,511,605https://patents.google.com/patent/US8511605B2

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One of Kentuckiana’s most respected business leaders, and an Adair County native, Mr. Parnell was a member of the first class to graduate from Adair County High School. He then moved to Louisville, KY where he spent more than 20 years working at General Electric Co.’s Appliance Park, which included graduating from GE’s legendary 3-year management training program. Allan attended a variety of colleges at night & also received an honorary Doctorate from Lindsey Wilson College. After leaving GE, Mr. Parnell embarked on a successful business career in the trucking industry. After spending almost 5 years working for other people, Mr. Parnell founded Mister “P” Express in 1987. What started with 3 leased trucks has evolved into a multimillion-dollar business with hundreds of trucks. For 6 of the last 8 years, Business First of Louisville has named Mister “P” Express as one of the Greater Louisville’s fastest-growing, privately held companies. Mr. Parnell serves as the company’s Chairman of the Bd. & has used his entrepreneurial skills to grow the company. He is described by friends & business associates as a person of faith, who lives by his Christian beliefs by practicing the “Golden Rule.” Mr. Parnell is extremely active with a number of non-profit organizations in KY. As a Rotarian, Mr. Parnell has 22 years of perfect weekly attendance & was voted Rotarian of the Year in 2009. He also sits on a number of other boards in the Louisville area. For the past decade, Mr. Parnell has been a member of the Lindsey Wilson Board of trustees & now is Chairman of the Board. For the past 40 years, Allan has played the piano & lead singing at several nursing homes. As a licensed auctioneer, Allan is involved in several fundraising events in Louisville each year. He donates his time & skills to the U of L department for Autism, the DePaul School, Kleinert & Kutz, U of K, Rotary International & the Louisville Art Center & several others who are benefactors of his giving. Mr. Parnell is a huge basketball fan, loves all animals & recently built a shuffleboard court in his backyard for his community to use. Learn how Dr. Allan Parnell rose from a rural one-room schoolhouse to create a trucking empire.

When you think it can't get any lower… an example to never hold and pray! $ge $study

Our guest today is Sheri West. Sheri has over 20 years of executive finance and leadership development experience. Her education includes a BA Finance and Masters of Human Resources and Leadership Development from Michigan State University. Ms. West spent 15 years as a finance executive at General Electric Co.,where she was actively involved in the GE Women's Network as a mentor. Four years ago, she founded LiveGirl to “pay it forward” and prepare the next generation of female leaders. Research shows that girls are twice as depressed, anxious and stressed out as boys. 7 out of 10 girls feel that they are not enough or don't measure up in some way, no matter how many achievements they rack up. In the so-called age of girl power, girls are still trying to fit a perfect mold of pleasing others and looking sexy. They are striving for unattainable perfection and avoiding risks. LiveGirl has shown sheri how vulnerable today's girls are as they face adolescent pressures magnified by social media and role overload. LiveGirl's mission is to empower girls through year-round leadership development and mentorship. Their programs build social emotional intelligence and self-esteem which equip girls to have a positive impact on the world. Specifically, they focus on surrounding their girls with a positive community. They teach girls how to cultivate healthy and positive relationships. They teach them NOT to compare themselves to others, but rather to embrace their quirky, original selves. Live Girl also surrounds girls with positive role models. Their professional mentors  lead our 10-week after school mentoring groups + they feature accomplished female professionals at all of our leadership summits and summer camp. These role models help  girls explore what's possible and discover their best selves. 

Our guest today is Sheri West. Sheri has over 20 years of executive finance and leadership development experience. Her education includes a BA Finance and Masters of Human Resources and Leadership Development from Michigan State University. Ms. West spent 15 years as a finance executive at General Electric Co.,where she was actively involved in the GE Women’s Network as a mentor. Four years ago, she founded LiveGirl to “pay it forward” and prepare the next generation of female leaders. Research shows that girls are twice as depressed, anxious and stressed out as boys. 7 out of 10 girls feel that they are not enough or don’t measure up in some way, no matter how many achievements they rack up. In the so-called age of girl power, girls are still trying to fit a perfect mold of pleasing others and looking sexy. They are striving for unattainable perfection and avoiding risks. LiveGirl has shown sheri how vulnerable today’s girls are as they face adolescent pressures magnified by social media and role overload. LiveGirl’s mission is to empower girls through year-round leadership development and mentorship. Their programs build social emotional intelligence and self-esteem which equip girls to have a positive impact on the world. Specifically, they focus on surrounding their girls with a positive community. They teach girls how to cultivate healthy and positive relationships. They teach them NOT to compare themselves to others, but rather to embrace their quirky, original selves. Live Girl also surrounds girls with positive role models. Their professional mentors  lead our 10-week after school mentoring groups + they feature accomplished female professionals at all of our leadership summits and summer camp. These role models help  girls explore what’s possible and discover their best selves. 

Is this a bottom? If so, what's next for General Electric? $ge

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson.u0010u0010GUEST:u0010James Corridoreu0010Analyst:Equityu0010Accounting Research & Analytics LLC CFRAu0010Discussing GE missing analysts' quarterly EPS expectations -- and that's after those forecasts had been heavily curbed. The shortfall forced General Electric Co. to cut its 2017 guidance to $1.05 to $1.10. Rick Clough, Bloomberg News Industrials Reporter, also participates in the discussion.

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Market Analyst Clive Ntozabantu Ramathibela looks at Asian markets which are shakey this morning, Japan's September industrial output stalls , General Electric Co is nearing a $30 billion deal to merge its oil and gas business with Baker Hughes Inc and talks about the chances of a downgraded by credit rating agencies

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In episode 91 of CPR's International Dispute Negotiation podcast, hosted by Mike McIlwrath, Jay Brudz, senior counsel overseeing legal technology at General Electric Co, discusses the state of the art in dispute management from a corporate law department perspective.

This week, IDN host Mike McIlwrath opens up about one of his employer's mediations. He does much more than pull back the curtains on General Electric Co.'s ADR processes and procedures in a personal injury case: He gathers the mediator, well-known U.K. neutral Tony Allen, and the employee, Gavin Slessor, of Scotland, who lost his right arm and leg in a workplace accident. Hear what Slesser did to get to mediation, and make it work, as well as why GE decided to mediate the case. And find out what happened in the participants' own words, and how they feel about the results.

On this episode of CEO EXCHANGE, taped at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, join two CEOs who are leading their venerable companies into the modern era.

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