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Editor's Picks Why Become an ESG Investor? The question is not rhetorical. Stakeholder Votes Divided on Social Justice Proxy voting reveals disagreement between the influential majority and smaller shareholders on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. 529 College Savings Plans During the Pandemic Here's how they've been performing and what college savers should be thinking about today. How Can Advisors Help Clients Through Market Anxiety? Our research explored three tactics for dissuading client fears about increased volatility. The New Math on Emergency Funds Don't eat that first potato chip.

Portfolio Planning and Personal Finance With Christine Benz Ramit Sethi: 'Question What You've Been Told About Buying a House' The author of the best-selling book, "I Will Teach You to Be Rich," on how homeownership fits into a financial plan.

Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds What Top Fund Managers Are Buying and Selling Across the board, Morningstar Medalists got defensive in the third quarter.

Stocks Electricity Demand's COVID Comeback Utilities should benefit as the U.S. economy electrifies. What Is Gold Worth? And do any other assets currently compare? Our Ultimate Stock-Pickers' Top 10 High-Conviction Purchases Several funds see value in basic materials and industrials. There's Still Gas in Ford's Tank The legendary pony takes on Tesla and aims for pole position on profitability.

Stock Analyst Updates Astra and Oxford Report Strong COVID-19 Vaccine Astra's vaccine looks potentially easier to transport with only mild temperature requirements as compared with the other vaccines. Regeneron Authorized to Use Antibody Cocktail We're maintaining our $500 fair value estimate for the narrow-moat drug manufacturer.

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