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Jeremy Siegel: What’s Ahead for the Stock Market?

Encouraging news on a COVID-19 vaccine, a good election outcome and strong liquidity are positive signs for the year ahead, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel.

Why ESG Investors Are Happy to Settle for Lower Returns

New research by experts at Wharton and elsewhere provides a theoretical framework for how ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing affects stock prices and corporate behavior.

How the Biden Administration Could Tackle Climate Change

Rejoining the Paris Climate Accord will be a positive step, but options for the new administration will be limited to regulatory tweaks without control of Congress, says Wharton’s Brain Berkey.

How Misinformation Hurts Democracy

While overtly fake news generated by bogus websites can be dangerous, there’s greater harm in subtle misinformation that spreads through mainstream media, according to new research.

Startups Are Finding the Sweet Spot in a Downturn

Small business formation is booming during this pandemic, but startups need buffers against a second or third wave of the virus, says Wharton’s Ethan Mollick.

Why Mispricing the Risks of Sea Level Rise Could Prove Costly

A lead-lag pattern between home sales volumes and prices is delaying a day of reckoning for homeowners in Florida's coastal communities, a Wharton study warns.

Neuroscience Can Help You Become a Better Leader

Not everyone is a born leader, but a new book by Wharton’s Michael Platt says that neuroscience can provide the tools to become one.

How Incubators Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators.

Building a Bigger Tent: How VCs Can Support Black Founders

The challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs looking for investors was the topic of the first session in Wharton’s new Beyond Business lecture series, hosted by Dean Erika James.

Will Consumers Spend or Save This Holiday Season?

Retail sales will see modest growth over a holiday season marked by the uneven spending habits of consumers affected by the pandemic, according to experts.

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