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...finally come of age in the U.S., they were probably set straight in October when Wal-Mart, the world's leading corporate bad guy in the eyes of a staggering range of social activists, claimed it had caught the bug. The $288 billion behemoth announced it would slash solid waste and greenhouse-gas emissions, invest $500 million a year in energy efficiency and offer better medical benefits to its 1.2 million U.S. employees. "We are going to do well by doing good," said CEO Lee Scott...
...amount of money invested in SRIs has grown 321%, from $9.5 billion in 2000 to $40 billion today. That growth rate easily outpaces the 21% asset growth for all stock, bond and hybrid mutual funds. Why are investors suddenly willing to put so much money where their morals are? Solid returns are key, says Walden. "When clients know they're going to get a strong return, they're much more willing to have their portfolio synch with their politics...
...Growth Fund, which invests in firms that aren't involved in gambling, alcohol and other businesses considered out of step with Islamic principles. So far this year, it has posted an impressive 24.22% return. And for the environmentally minded, there's the Winslow Green Growth Fund, which posted a solid 20.40% return year-to-date...
...think when you see a goalie in a zone like that,” he said, “it’s almost human nature sometimes to protect the lead because he looks so solid...
...fourth lines, respectively. The only unit that remained unaltered—and that received the starting nod from Donato—was the third line, featuring sophomores Tyler Magura and Dave Watters and junior Steve Mandes. DU IT AGAIN After moving up to the first line Tuesday, Du performed solidly against the Bobcats (9-10-0, 3-7-0 ECAC), scoring a goal and adding an assist on a power play tally by classmate Ryan Maki in the second period. With the two points, Du moved into second place among the ECAC scoring leaders. “I thought...