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[ad_1] Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Monday’s key moments. 1. Stocks tanked Monday as Chinese startup DeepSeek’s lower-cost AI model sent shockwaves through the tech sector. Semiconductor stocks led the decline with Nvidia and Broadcom both dropping 13%. Investors fear hyperscalers may be overspending on AI as DeepSeek appears to show you may be able to build competitive language models without using expensive chips. Jim Cramer said the latest news leaves more questions than answers. “I don’t think we can necessarily make a…

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[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — A few months into his role as chief executive officer of Deutsche Bank AG’s asset management unit, Stefan Hoops presented shareholders his vision for growth with a “private debt muscle” as one key part of the strategy. Most Read from Bloomberg Almost three years on, that plan is sputtering. Frankfurt-based DWS Group is struggling to attract sizable commitments from investors for a private credit fund targeting €1 billion ($1.05 billion), according to a person familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, some senior sales staff have been heading to the exit because the pay is higher at US rivals,…

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[ad_1] Europe’s solar energy industry achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, marking a record-breaking year for generation and capacity expansion. Solar energy continues to play a pivotal role in the EU’s green transition, driven by innovations, investments, and policy efforts.  This article explores Europe’s solar achievements in 2024, highlighting key areas of growth and developments according to data reported by energy think tank Ember.  2024: A Record Year for Solar Growth In 2024, Europe’s solar industry saw unprecedented growth, with annual solar generation increasing by 54 TWh (+22%) compared to 2023. This marked an acceleration from the previous year, which saw…

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[ad_1] With the landmark delivery of the Article 6 framework at COP29, investors are asking themselves where the carbon credit money goes next. For many institutional investors, a first entry point into carbon credits might be the rapidly growing market of natural capital strategies, which increasingly includes allocations to carbon credits. This raises various questions. Should carbon credit investors stick with the cheap yet controversy-ridden voluntary carbon markets (VCM) or look to the emerging article 6 markets, which enjoy UN-accreditation? Will the article 6 markets, supposing they don’t fall foul of the same controversies as the VCM, attract not only…

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[ad_1] Scheme 2: Synthesis of AshPhos Liganda. (A) Two-step route involving cross-coupling and lithiation chemistry. (B) One-pot synthesis involving benzyne intermediate. Credit: JACS Au (2024). DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.4c00772 University of Missouri researchers and collaborators have developed a new chemical tool that could help lower the cost of prescription medications. The tool, called AshPhos, is a ligand, or molecule, that makes it easier to create special carbon-nitrogen bonds. These bonds are the backbone of more than half of all medicines on the market today. “What makes AshPhos special from other existing ligands is that it’s made from inexpensive and easy-to-find materials, and…

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[ad_1] Two decades ago, Impact Investing found me at a theater in New York. I’d recently moved back to the US after nearly a decade abroad, first working in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in London and then teaching yoga in Australia. I was living in New York City, searching for what to do next that could marry my finance skills with something more purposeful. I wanted to learn more about arts organizations, so I decided to volunteer at the Public Theater, an iconic nonprofit known for supporting emerging playwrights and incubating productions like “Hair,” and “A Chorus Line” and,…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I’m targeting a large second income for when I eventually retire. So I invest the vast majority of my leftover cash each month in UK shares, trusts, and funds. Like most people, I deposit some money in a savings account to provide a guaranteed return and give me funds for a rainy day. However, putting too much in a low-yielding cash product can also be high risk for those like me who are targeting a comfortable retirement. Here’s why. Cash returns Today the best-paying, easy-access Cash ISA offers a 5.1% interest rate. That’s not bad,…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The volatile Burberry (LSE: BRBY) share price spiked up 10% on Friday (27 January). Christmas trading didn’t exactly set the world on fire, but I see cause for optimism. Chief executive Joshua Schulman was upbeat about the company’s “It’s Always Burberry Weather” promotion and its “Wrapped in Burberry” festive campaign. But comparable Q3 store sales fell 4% below the same period a year ago. I found a 9% fall in Asia Pacific revenue of most concern. The Burberry brand has traditionally been very strong in China and the region. The rising share price since September…

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