The stock market is climbing despite rising coronavirus deaths. It seems illogical, but Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer at Bleakley Advisory Group, has an explanation for it. Larry Fink, the head of the world’s largest asset manager, says the way money managers invest for you is about to change. He explained the shift on Tuesday in his annual letter. How can you prevent someone from stealing your data? Ransomware may be the most critical threat to cyber security this year, but there are ways to protect yourself. The Georgia Society of CPAs details the steps to take.
Why Stocks Keep Moving Higher. And Higher. And Higher. — Why do stocks continue to rise in the face of anxiety about the coronavirus? Ongoing support from the Federal Reserve, a stable outlook for corporate earnings and fear of missing out may have something to do with it. Read more…
Larry Fink Believes The Climate Crisis Will Reshape Finance — The chief executive of the world’s largest money manager, BlackRock, announced Tuesday that his firm would make investment decisions with environmental sustainability as a core goal. His position fundamentally changes BlackRock’s investment policy and could influence the way other large money managers invest. Read more…
The Proliferation Of Ransomware And What You Can Do About It — One of the most – if not THE most – significant issues in information security during 2019 was the proliferation of ransomware, which steals your data and holds it for ransom. Unfortunately, this trend is likely to continue in 2020. How can you protect your firm? The Georgia Society of CPAs explains. Read more…
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