Rachel Layne

Pump-and-dump schemes hurt people who buy into them and can rattle markets. And yet, some speculative investors purposely seek out them out, says research by Eugene Soltes.

CQ Researcher U.S. Tariff Overhaul (PDF)

What can companies and regulators do as climate predictions grow grimmer? They should measure impact, strengthen environmental institutions, and look to cities to lead, say Robert Kaplan, Shirley Lu, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter. With each month clocking…

Abstract The U.S. economy is outperforming those of other nations, robust by traditional metrics and surprising experts by apparently nearing a “soft landing,” or cooling down without a major recession. Inflation hovered at 3.2 percent in February,…

The idea of reselling old smartphones might have seemed risky for a company known for high-end devices, but refurbished products have become a major profit stream for Apple and an environmental victory. George Serafeim examines Apple's circular model…

ESG Investing Report Author Rachel Layne Pub Date 2023 Product CQ Researcher DOI https doi org 10 4135 cqresrre20231006 Access Date October 21 2023 Publishing Company CQ Press City Thousand Oaks…

Introduction Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing peaked in popularity in 2021 as trillions of corporate and investor dollars flowed into companies and funds that meet certain criteria. Government regulators in Europe and the United…

Researchers are learning more about the adverse impacts on the environment and human health of PFAS, shorthand for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they are difficult to destroy, they are widely used in…

If it feels like news coverage of the compounds colloquially named “forever chemicals” is everywhere, there’s a reason: The pace of research and likely government regulation for PFAS, short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is…

Markups on household items started climbing years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies have realized just how much consumers will pay for the brands they love, says research by Alexander MacKay. Grocery bills may be ridiculously high these days,…

Investors are clamoring for them. Companies worldwide are preparing for them. Now, as more than $130 trillion in public and private investment is pledged to help curb climate change, the world’s standard-setting groups and regulators may be closer to…

The cluster of deadly storms that slammed the U.S. last weekend is the latest sign that tornado activity has waned in the Great Plains — historically known as "Tornado Alley" — while picking up in the southeastern U.S., a manufacturing-rich region…

U.S. corporate profits have never been fatter — or accounted for a bigger portion of economic growth, recent figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show. Third-quarter after-tax profits made up about 11% of GDP, a measure experts…

Americans are paying higher prices this year than in roughly three decades. Inflation surged 6.2% in October, paced by steep increases in heating fuel, gasoline and food, labor data showed last week. As inflation rises, here's a closer look at the…

Almost a quarter of the nation's roads and other critical infrastructure — from hospitals to police and fire stations to wastewater treatment plants — are at risk of becoming overcome by climate change-exacerbated flooding, a new report from the…

The world is woefully underprepared for water-related disasters as floods, hurricanes and droughts intensify with climate change, the United Nations' weather agency said in a new report released this week. Global water management is "fragmented and…

Hurricane Ida now ranks as one of the costliest ever U.S. storms, with its toll estimated at $100 billion and 82 deaths — a stark reminder of the heightened risk of flooding due to climate change. Yet coastal real estate at risk of inundation is…

By now you've probably noticed empty shelves or delivery delays for everything from trucks and toilet paper to toys and smartphones. Even supermarkets, restaurants and school cafeterias are missing shipments. One reason? A labor shortage along the…

Samuel Adams' latest version of its limited-quantity "Utopias" beer is so strong that the 28% alcohol content makes it illegal in 15 U.S. states. Released every two years, the 12th version of Utopias is barrel-aged and finished with 2,000 pounds of…