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Volkswagen’s boss lays out his electric plans

But he will not kill the internal combustion engineTHE SCRAMBLE to electrify motoring resembles a car race. Tesla and like-minded startups, unencumbered by the legacy of the internal combustion engine (ICE), are surging up the straight. Behind them, jostling for position at the first corner, are the established carmakers, urged on by ever-tightening government deadlines…

Glencore’s new boss takes the reins at a good time for commodities

He looks a lot like his predecessorMINING BOSSES often leave under a cloud, ousted after a profit slump, a public-relations disaster or pit-hole calamity. Not so Ivan Glasenberg. For his last set of results on February 16th the boss of Glencore offered shareholders—including himself—a reinstated dividend and an upbeat outlook. Leaving on a high after…

A FlexShares senior strategist breaks down why ESG and infrastructure will be the dominant ETF themes of 2021– and shares 3 common mistakes to avoid when selecting an investment vehicle

Summary List PlacementWith Joe Biden pushing for a mammoth infrastructure package as well as his clean energy initiatives taken through executive orders, ESG and infrastructure ETFs offer promising opportunities for investors looking to dip their toes in these growing themes, says Chris Hummer, a senior investment strategist at FlexShares.  ESG investing has been gaining traction…

First North American bitcoin ETF booms on debut with $165 million of shares trading hands (BTCC)

Summary List Placement North America's first bitcoin ETF had a strong start on the Toronto stock exchange on Thursday. Bloomberg data showed $165 million worth of shares changed hands, reflecting strong demand. The price of bitcoin jumped to a new high of above $52,800 on Friday as the rally roared on. Sign up here for…

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman blasts the Reddit-trader revolution as ‘baloney’ — and says Warren, Sanders, and AOC shouldn’t be deciding the market rules

Summary List Placement Billionaire Leon Cooperman said the idea of Reddit traders targeting the wealthy is "all baloney." The investor said market ethics have been weakening for a long time and the rules need to be followed. "The last thing we need is Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders or AOC getting involved in setting policy."…

A 20-year-old woman has died after being shot in the head at Myanmar’s anti-coup protests

Summary List PlacementA 20-year-old woman shot in the head during protests against Myanmar's military earlier this month has died, becoming the first known casualty of the unrest over the coup. Mya Thweh Thweh Khine, who Reuters reported died on Friday, had been on life support since she was shot in Naypyidaw on February 9.  Myanmar's…