A clear look at how AI dominance, rising CEO exits, and the growing push for sustainability are shaping the future of global business in 2025.
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 | AI Compute Oligarchy Energy is becoming the new frontier of AI. #technology READ MORE |
| US CEO departures are at their highest level in decades Walmart’s Doug McMillon is the latest to step down, as CEO turnover rises across Corporate America. #investment READ MORE |  |
 | Attention, ESG, and Retail Investor Stock Holdings This study examines retail investors’ stock purchase, hold, and sell decisions based on two factors: how much attention the stocks get and their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. It uses Google search data, ESG ratings from five different providers, and various market indicators to account for overall climate change concerns, environmental awareness, and market sentiment. Retail investors’ purchase, hold, and sell decisions are related to a stock’s abnormal Google search volume, ESG ratings, returns, analyst recommendations, and market sentiment. Importantly, this study is the first to identify factors that influence retail investors’ decisions to hold or sell stocks. #behaviouralfinance READ MORE |
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