As the number of companies citing ESG on earnings calls continues to drop, what gets lost in the ESG conversation, is the message. While nearly 96% of S&P 500 companies and 81% of Russell 1000 companies in 2021 published an ESG-related report, according to Governance & Accountability Institute, even supporters have expressed reservations regarding ESG and its murky connection to financial performance.

Despite challenging times in the small cap market, Planet MicroCap last week was buzzing with optimism. Investors present at the conference hinted that this could be one of the most opportune moments for small caps in years. While the landscape over the last 12 months has been rocky, there's a collective belief that change may be underfoot.

Responsible AI governance has been thrust in the spotlight as investments reach unprecedented new heights, especially in the tech sector. Last month, a seismic shift occurred when Norway's $1.4 trillion wealth fund, the world’s largest single stock market investor, issued a clarion call to the companies within its portfolio.

October may be infamous for its frightening moments in stock market history—think Black Monday or the 1929 Crash—but don't underestimate September. Referred to as the "September Effect," this month has a reputation for less-than-stellar market performance.

Sell-side analysts play a crucial role in providing research, recommendations, and insights to investors, which can ultimately impact your company's stock performance and market perception. Here are some tips to effectively engage with sell-side analysts:

It’s been quite the summer. In a shocking turn of events, capital markets around the world have come to a screeching halt due to a work stoppage by equities. It’s left major news outlets like us, Bloomberg, CNBC, Barron’s and The Financial Times completely scratching their heads as the news flow has come to a complete standstill.