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Topic: How to Determine the Best Potential Investment Themes.

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Ana Kasparian Says She Abandoned Democrats After Homeless Man Sexually Assaulted Her-Daily Wire

“So, I opened up about this on the show, not really thinking much of it, and before I know it, I’m starting to get these messages, and it’s like really, really harsh stuff,” she said. “And it’s about, how you are painting a picture of the homeless community. You know, how could you be like this? You know, these are your unhoused neighbors, and they need help.”

BP axes net zero aims as global retreat from green standards gathers speed-The Observer

The oil giant’s new focus on fossil fuels signals another defeat for environmental, social and governance rules and has angered climate campaigners, report Jillian Ambrose, Julia Kollewe and Kalyeena Makortoff

Woke diversity programmes are failing British businesses by creating 'deep resentment and division', leading campaign group says -Daily Mail

Research into equality, diversion and inclusion in the workplace reveals firms are under pressure to implement approaches demanded by employees 'who speak loudest', often junior members of staff.

What does he mean by that?

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The joke is on woke CBS News execs as new execs considering ‘blowing the place up’-NY Post

They don’t believe there’s a market for woke programming given the crowded marketplace occupied by the likes of MSNBC. “If CBS is going to survive, it’s got to get back to down-the-middle programming,” said one person with knowledge of Skydance’s thinking.
And, they tell me, if that takes blowing up the place, so be it.

Just one is bad, handful is unacceptable....

Robby Starbuck predicts a Trump win will end ‘woke’ policies in corporate America-Catholic Vote

An election victory for Donald Trump in November would likely mean an end to the “ludicrous” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements forced on businesses by the Biden-Harris administration, conservative activist Robby Starbuck told the Washington Examiner in an exclusive interview published Thursday.

Looks like a short still.....

New Ultra-Woke Nike Ad Says WNBA Dynasty 'Makes Men Look Like Amateurs'-mrcTV

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Welcome to ESG, Where We Pay More For Less Freedom-Blue Energy Nation

One of the primary issues with ESG implementation is the financial strain it places on companies. Tracking and reporting carbon footprint data is a complex and expensive process. Companies must often reallocate funds from their core operations to invest in technology and labor for reporting these findings, which can be unreliable due to the lack of standardized measurement methods.
Moreover, failure to report can result in fines, adding another layer of financial pressure. While only companies above a certain size are required to adhere to these standards, the moment a business scales up, it must account for ESG standards in its budget – a challenging task for growing companies already dealing with numerous financial pressures.

Costco’s Balancing Act: Navigating ESG Commitments Amidst Economic and Technological Challenges-Tip Ranks

Costco Wholesale Corp. faces significant business risk related to its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments. Despite setting ambitious sustainability targets, external factors such as unpredictable economic conditions, challenges in accessing cost-effective technology and clean energy, as well as potential hurdles in collaborating with third parties, could hinder the achievement of these objectives. Inadequate or delayed investments and implementation missteps in ESG initiatives may result in reputational damage among members and stakeholders, potentially impacting Costco’s business adversely.

Billionaires Back a New ‘Anti-Woke’ University-WSJ

Frustration with the state of debate and levels of unrest at prestigious universities has spurred some of the richest Americans to flex their financial muscle.

ESG assets could reach $50T despite ‘woke capitalism’ labeling for one simple reason-Fortune