Nonprofit canopy’s founder shares 5 lessons to accelerate sustainability on fabric and forests.

This week’s GreenBiz 350 podcast: A sustainability perspective on the Standing Rock protest; How states pose a threat to Trump’s climate plans.

Three different companies, including Marsh & McLennan, find opportunities where environmental and operational risk meet.

It’s not only at the national level that the United Nations looks at for governance opportunities.

You may be surprised to learn that air travel is already efficient. In fact, a flight between New York and Los Angeles achieves the equivalent of about 80 miles per gallon per passenger.Airplane manufacturers, such as Boeing and Airbus, prioritized reducing fuel consumption because jet fuel is the No. 1 expense for airlines, and they have achieved great success in doing so. 


New York Times

Viacom profit down 71% as movies, networks miss
MarketWatch
Viacom Inc., in the midst of exploring a possible merger with CBS Corp., on Wednesday reported its profit plunged 71% in the latest quarter, hurt by continued soft performance at its networks and a weaker showing at the box office. On an earnings call
Viacom's Earnings Plunge After Battle for ControlNew York Times
Viacom's Bob Bakish Says Paramount, MTV, Comedy Central Are Among Key PrioritiesHollywood Reporter
Viacom quarterly profit plummets; Paramount loses $137 millionLos Angeles Times
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Bloomberg

Investors Lose $337 Billion as Bonds Whipsawed on Trump Victory
Bloomberg
Global bond investors lost $337 billion in a single day Wednesday as Donald Trump's election as U.S. president sparked concern his plan to boost economic growth will lead to a surge in inflation. The total market value of bonds around the world slid by
US Government-Bond Prices Fall on Trump OutlookWall Street Journal
The Market Is Betting Trump Will Bring Higher Inflation and Interest RatesNew York Times
Bond yields on fire as market anticipates more inflation, growthCNBC
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Business Today

Asia Extends Global Stock Recovery as Trump Fears Ease
New York Times
HONG KONG — Asian shares rallied Thursday, extending a surprising global recovery as Donald Trump's conciliatory acceptance speech comments helped soothe world financial markets spooked by his unexpected U.S. election victory. The rebound in Asia …
Asian Shares Rebound as Investors See Hope in Trump WinWall Street Journal
Asia shares rebound in sharp turnaround from Trump shockReuters
Markets Right Now: Asian shares open higher as US votesBusiness Insider
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Financial Express

Samsung's biotech unit debuts in Seoul. Here's what to know.
U.S. News & World Report
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Biologics Co., the contract drug making unit of Samsung Group, made its market debut in Seoul on Thursday in South Korea's largest initial public offering in six years. Samsung is looking to biotech to be a new core …
Samsung's drug-manufacturing unit goes publicPhys.Org
Samsung Biologics Jumps In Debut Trading, Boosted By Trump's WinBarron’s (blog)
Samsung BioLogics shares rally on debut as pharma stocks cheer Trump winReuters
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Business Insider

Goldman names 84 new members to partner class, six more than prior group
Business Insider
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc elevated 84 employees on Wednesday to its prestigious partner class. The new group has six more people than the prior class, which was announced in 2014. The latest induction will bring the total number of partners
Goldman Sachs Names 84 New Partners, Most Since 2010 ClassBloomberg
Goldman Sachs Selects 84 New PartnersNew York Times
84 Goldman Sachs employees just got the promotion of their careerYahoo Finance
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