TuesdayJun 11, 2024 11:15 am

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Reports Exploration Success in Storm Project Drilling Program

Drill program shows defined thick new copper zones, indicating the possibility of rapid and significant expansion The drilling program is being conducted by American West Metals Limited RC drilling will continue in the Storm area, testing geophysical targets to expand known mineralization and test potential new zones of mineralization Reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling that began earlier this year at Aston Bay Holdings’ (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Nunavut-based Storm Copper Project has already produced exciting results. The company is reporting that immediate exploration success defined thick new copper zones and indicated the possibility of rapid and significant expansion (https://ibn.fm/hKMIR). “It is very encouraging…

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MondayJun 10, 2024 10:00 am

Microsoft Unveils Data Center Community Pledge Detailing Sustainability Commitments

Earlier this month, Microsoft rolled out its Data Center Community Pledge, which is focused on making sure that the company’s data center footprint assists in creating benefits in local communities and addressing societal issues. Noelle Walsh, Microsoft VP of cloud operations and innovation, stated during the launch that this was a pledge that the company’s data centers would have a positive impact on the communities they serve. This move by the company comes as it commences the building and operation of a worldwide network of advanced data centers, a surge in the adoption of artificial intelligence driving its growth. Walsh…

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FridayJun 07, 2024 10:00 am

Deloitte Survey Shows 7 in 10 Firms Have Halted Acquisitions Because of ESG Concerns

A survey recently conducted by Deloitte has determined that every 7 in 10 leaders on mergers and acquisitions have abandoned possible acquisitions over environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) concerns, with many of them revealing that they would willingly pay more for targets with strong ESG credits. This comes as sustainability considerations become more important in dealmaking processes for mergers and acquisitions (M&A’s). For their analysis, the company surveyed 500 leaders from private-equity companies with roughly $1 billion in assets under management and corporations with at the minimum $500 million in revenue across Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia Pacific…

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WednesdayJun 05, 2024 10:00 am

ESG Can Boost Portfolio Performance Over Time

Market advisors and participants often wonder whether investing in environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) can result in returns equal to or higher than conventional strategies. While a lot of criticism has been directed at ESG recently, with some states going as far as to implement laws that bar ESG companies from investing in them, research and data supports the belief that ESG does generate strong returns for long-term investors. For instance, Invesco ESG Nasdaq 100 Exchange Traded Fund (“QQMG”). It follows the NASDAQ-100 Index’sESG derivative. Over the last year, this exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) has performed better than non-ESG NASDAQ-100 Index…

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MondayJun 03, 2024 10:00 am

ExxonMobil Delivers Exceptional Results, ESG Activist Investors Unimpressed

ExxonMobil is receiving criticism from its environment, sustainability and governance (“ESG”) activist investors despite delivering exceptional results over the last quarter. ESG has become a major trend in financial circles in recent years amid national and global efforts to transition from fossil fuels and protect communities as well as the environment. Ecofriendly investors typically use ESG considerations to determine which companies to invest in to ensure sustainability-related sectors receive the funding they need to grow. Companies such as ExxonMobil with deep ties to the fossil-fuel industry are obligated to ensure their operations are as green and sustainable as possible while…

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