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Goldman’s C.E.O. Is Stuck, Without a Clear Lifeline

Chris Nassetta, chief executive of Hilton Hotels, who is a Goldman client and longtime friend of Mr. Solomon’s, called him a “genuinely heartfelt, moral, high-quality human being.” Mr. Nassetta added, […]




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On Wall St., ‘Socially Responsible’ Is Common Sense. In Congress, It’s Political.

The idea is that you can’t make intelligent and informed investment choices without understanding how companies deal with issues like equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, women’s access to […]




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Politicians Want to Keep Money Out of E.S.G. Funds. Could It Backfire?

The fight between red states and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has been a gawker’s delight.Republicans don’t normally line up to punch the chief executive of a giant Wall […]




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Cracking Down on a Wall Street Trend: E.S.G. Makeovers

The DealBook newsletter delves into a single topic or theme every weekend, providing reporting and analysis that offers a better understanding of an important issue in business. If you don’t […]




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Activist Investing Has Come for Fossil Fuels. What About Guns?

The message after a mass shooting, this time at a Texas elementary school, was clear: People who want to curb gun violence should “cast their vote in November.” That was […]




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Bolt Built $11 Billion Business With Inflated Metrics and Eager Investors

A Fund-Raising GuruStill, Mr. Breslow has become something of a legend in the Valley, for his fund-raising prowess and his outspoken behavior. Last summer, he self-published a 58-page book on […]




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As Offices Ease Covid Safety Measures, Workers Worry

Employers are embracing a workplace atmosphere reminiscent of prepandemic times — elevators jammed, snack tables brimming, face coverings optional — even as a new subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus spurs […]




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Why Some Workers Are Getting All the Covid Tests They Need

The latest Covid-19 wave has left millions of Americans scrambling for tests, braving long lines in the cold at pop-up sites or searching furiously online for kits to use at […]




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Wall Street Is Finally Getting Access to China. But for How Long?

For decades, American banks have been eager to expand their business in China, the world’s second-largest economy. They’re finally getting their way — just as a spiraling corporate debt crisis […]




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Why Wall Street Backs China Despite Beijing’s Tighter Grip

This year has been unsettling for Chinese business. The ruling Communist Party has gone after the private sector industry by industry. The stock markets have taken a huge hit. The […]