Stakeholder Capitalism

Axios: FB to Allow Political Ads Before Georgia Run-Off Election

December 17, 2020

Following Facebook's ban on political ads after polls closed in the United States on Nov. 3, Election Day, the social media giant said it will begin letting advertisers run ads targeting Georgia voters about the state's Jan. 5 runoff elections, starting Dec. 16.
FDA Gives Approval for Emergency Use of Covid-19 Vaccine

December 14, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use with plans to ship 50 million vaccine doses this year, enough to inoculate 25 million people.
Politico: YouTube to Remove Videos Claiming Mass Fraud Changed Election Results

December 11, 2020

The Google-owned video-sharing platform YouTube announced that any content that "alleging that widespread fraud or errors changed the outcome of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election” will be removed.
U.S. and States File Antitrust Action against Facebook

December 11, 2020

BBC reports that in one of the most significant legal actions against Facebook, U.S. federal regulators and more than 45 state prosecutors have sued the tech giant on grounds that the social media company has taken illegal actions to stifle competition.
Over Half of American Adults Concerned About Government Monitoring

November 30, 2020

A new Harris Ballot survey indicates that 55% of American adults are concerned that government agencies are monitoring citizens using location information generated from their cellphones
Pfizer Submits U.S. Emergency Use Application for COVID-19 Vaccine

November 23, 2020

Pfizer has applied to U.S. health regulators for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine, with an expected approval by mid-December and the anticipated delivery of an estimated 50 million vaccines by year end.
Hayase: Bitcoin Surge due to American Vote of No Confidence in Elections

November 19, 2020

According to Nasdaq contributor Nozomi Hayase, the American people showed a vote of no confidence in the integrity of the electoral process during the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, and, as a result, the bitcoin price surged to over $15,000, marking the highest mark since its all-time high in 2017.
Financial Leaders Further Embrace Stakeholder Capitalism

November 18, 2020

Following a move from JPMorgan Chase & Co, who has committed to reduce emissions by 2030, other major financial players, including Blackrock, UBS, and Goldman Sachs, are demonstrating an embrace of stakeholder capitalism, shifting the purpose of a business from serving shareholders to committing to deliver value to all stakeholders while focusing on the importance of corporate social purpose.
FEE: Public School Enrollment Falls as Covid Keeps Schools Closed

November 11, 2020

Shutdowns of public schools across the United States due to the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a significant decrease in public school enrollment, down by thousands in many places, revealing that parents are opting for private education options, a trend that will most likely continue after the virus fades.
TikTok used to Turn out Youth Vote for U.S. Election

November 02, 2020

As the U.S. Election Day approaches, TikTok is the latest political battlefield, with groups on the left and right, as well as nonpartisan civic organizations, putting money behind TikTok creators to turn out the youth vote.