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Volkswagen’s boss lays out his electric plansVolkswagen’s boss lays out his electric plans

Volkswagen’s boss lays out his electric plans

By Marquis Lanz on February 20, 2021

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

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

By Maribel Wiers on February 20, 2021

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 vehicleA 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

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

By Jaqueline Ting Quesada on February 19, 2021

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

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

By Harry Robertson on February 19, 2021

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…