Podcast: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Bank Stock Buys include articles “The Top 3 Renewable Energy Stocks Targeting 50% Upside by 2028” and “Top 10: Sustainable Banks” from sustainabilitymag.com, and more. &nbsp; By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 132, June 14, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 132 titled “Renewable Energy and Sustainable Bank Stock Buys.” It’s presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 2 article links below that time didn’t allow me to review them here.  ------------------------------------------------------------- The Top 3 Renewable Energy Stocks Targeting 50% Upside by 2028 As we approach the summer holiday period the number of suitable articles for this podcast usually declines. And that’s what’s beginning to happen now. However, there are still some great articles worth covering for you. I’m going to start with this one titled . It’s by Terel Miles and found on msn.com. Here’s some of what Mr. Miles says about his picks. “1. First Solar&nbsp;(NASDAQ:) The company has skyrocketed more than 60% year to date, and it is just getting started. First Solar’s expertise spans the entire solar value chain, from module manufacturing to project development and energy services. Moreover, artificial intelligence is set to boost demand for solar and energy storage solutions in data centers. In Q1 FY24, revenue increased 45% year-over-year (YOY) to $794 million. Earnings per share (EPS) skyrocketed 456% YOY to $2.20 per share, with gross margins up sequentially. As the company ramps up manufacturing capacity in 2024, First Solar stock should certainly be kept on your radar. 2. NextEra Energy&nbsp;(NYSE:) As the world’s largest producer of wind and solar energy, NextEra is at the forefront of the clean energy transition.&nbsp; NextEra Energy’s focus on innovation coupled with its strong financial performance, position it as a reliable investment choice… In the 2023 fiscal year…. revenue swelled 34% YOY to $28.11 billion, with EPS up 71% to $3.60 per share. They delivered extremely impressive results, amid inflation and higher interest rates. Its backlog also remains robust, as the company’s subsidiaries, FPL &amp; NextEra Energy Resources, deliver best in class services… Management has forecast 10% dividend growth through 2026. This makes NextEra Energy’s stock one of the best renewable energy stocks to buy now. 3. ON Semiconductor&nbsp;(NASDAQ:) is a global leader in power management and sensing solutions, playing a critical role in the advancement of renewable energy technologies. The company’s products are essential components in various renewable energy applications, from solar inverters, to electric vehicles and energy storage systems.&nbsp; ON Semiconductor is having a tough year in 2024. It is still up against the slump in the EV market, as well as the broader slowdown in renewable energy projects. However, this is only temporary, and they have an exciting long term growth trajectory ahead. ON Semi’s powerful silicon carbide (SiC) platform appeals to a wide variety of industries....

Podcast: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Bank Stock Buys

Stocks covered include those related to renewable energy, vegan foods, climate tech, and more.

Best Vegan and Climate Tech Stocks

Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More, covers investments in renewable energy, Canadian sustainable companies, water investments, women’s empowerment, plus…  By Ron Robins, MBA  Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 134, July 12, 2024  Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 134 titled “Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More.” It’s presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources.  Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts.  Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 3 article links below that time didn’t allow for me to cover here.  -------------------------------------------------------------  These 50 Canadian corporations are betting big on green  Now nearly all the articles covered in this episode relate to renewable energy investments – except this one. Though it’s about Canadian companies, many of them will be of interest to ethical investors globally. Hence, I’m beginning with it and it’s titled . The editorial is by&nbsp;  and appears on corporateknights.com.  “Now in its 23rd year, the Best 50 helps track how Canadian businesses are meeting the low-carbon and green-transition challenge – as well as where they’re getting stuck in the process…  The companies that made the Best 50 are mostly corporations with more than $1 billion in annual revenues, as well as Crown corporations, large co-ops and members of the S&amp;P/TSX Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Index. What sets them apart is their commitment to doing business differently – they’re companies that derive significant revenue from greener products and services, invest in increasingly sustainable projects, and prioritize equity in their operations.  Crucially, the companies’ average sustainable investment (as a percentage of total investment) hit 58.9% this year, up 9% over last year’s 49.7% – that’s compared to just 8.4% for the average large Canadian corporation.”  End quotes.  Among the top public companies on the list are  Brookfield Renewable Partners LP  (NYSE:),  Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (),  Cascades Inc.  (), and  BCE Inc.  ().  -------------------------------------------------------------  1) Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More So, back to the renewable energy sector with this first article titled . It’s by  Sheryl Sheth and seen on nasdaq.com. Here are some of her comments. “1 Fluence Energy&nbsp;()  is engaged in empowering the global clean energy transition by providing energy storage solutions. The company also offers cloud-based software solutions for renewables and energy storage. Importantly, Fluence Energy has the backing of two industry-leading companies,  Siemens  () and  AES Corp. ()…  On TipRanks, Fluence Energy stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 12 Buys and three Hold recommendations. The   implies an impressive 83.9% upside potential from current levels. Meanwhile, Fluence Energy shares have plunged 31.1% so far in 2024.  2. ReNew Energy Global&nbsp;()  India-based ReNew Energy Global is one of the largest renewable companies in the world, with a clean energy portfolio of roughly 15.6GW&nbsp;(gigawatts) on a gross basis as of May 31. The company provides innovative and sustainable decarbonization...

Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More

The next podcast – after this one – is August 23rd. This episode covers great high-yielding ESG stocks and funds related to renewable energy, plus…  By Ron Robins, MBA Hello,  here. Just a quick note before I start. I’m taking some time off so my next podcast – after this one – will be on August 23rd. So, welcome to this podcast episode 135 titled “Great High-Yielding ESG Stocks, Plus…” It’s presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 2 article links below that time didn’t allow me to review them here.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 High-Yielding Global Renewable Energy Stocks Besides capital gains, many of you also want income from your ethical investments. So, this article should interest you. It’s titled  and it’s by Quinn Rennell and published on morningstar.com. Here are some points from the article. However, much more information is quoted on this episode's webpage. Quote. “For this article, we looked at the&nbsp;… We screened for stocks covered by Morningstar analysts and then sorted them by forward dividend yield to find the five with the highest payouts. All these stocks are undervalued, carrying Morningstar Ratings of 4 or 5 stars. Top-Yielding Global Renewable Energy Stocks Data as of 7/12/2024.  Here’s a closer look at the five stocks: 1. Proximus   : EUR 10.50 : 0.73 : Medium : Narrow  With a forward dividend yield of 18.23%, this Belgian telecom operator tops our list. Proximus’ stock is down 1.53% this year. Over the last 12 months, it is up 21.14%. 2. Vodafone Group   : GBP 1.25 : 0.57 : Medium : None  European telecom giant Vodafone has the second-highest forward dividend yield in the index, at 10.76%. Vodafone’s stock is up 9.47% in the year to date and 11.16% in the last 12 months.” 3. Engie   : EUR 18.00 : 0.79 : Medium : None  Engie is a global energy firm that operates Europe’s largest gas pipeline network in France and a global fleet of conventional and renewable power plants. The stock yields 10.1%. The shares are down 2.06% in the year to date but up 4.50% over the last 12 months. 4. Volkswagen   : EUR 352.00 : 0.3 : High : None  German auto giant Volkswagen has a forward dividend yield of 8.46%. Its stock has risen 3.94% in the year to date. Over the last 12 months, its stock has fallen 5.32%.” 5. Mercedes-Benz Group   : EUR 117.00 : 0.55 : High : Narrow  Rounding out our list is another German auto giant, Mercedes-Benz, with a forward yield of 8.28%. Its stock is up 10.79% so far this year. Over the last 12 months, its stock is down 4.26%.” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Sustainable Investing ETFs for Eco-Conscious Investors This next article will likely interest most investors. It’s titled  and it’s by . It was seen on stocknews.com. Here are some quotes. “1. American Century Sustainable Growth ETF (&nbsp;-&nbsp;) This fund targets the U.S. public equity markets, focusing on companies across various sectors, including growth and value stocks of large-cap companies, specifically those within the market capitalization range of the Russell 1000 Growth...

Great High-Yielding ESG Stocks, Plus…

Top Food and Healthcare stocks. And more…&nbsp;Includes a 100-company ranking of companies producing the most favorable human life impacts.  By Ron Robins, MBA  Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 136, August 23, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. It’s good to be back after my summer break! So, welcome to this podcast episode 136 titled “Top Food and Healthcare stocks. And more…” Presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Plant-Based Food Stocks That Could Be Multibaggers in the Making: July Edition I’m starting with this article on food stocks as it’s a segment that many of you are interested in. It’s titled&nbsp;. It’s by&nbsp; and found on investorplace.com. Now some quotes from the article. “Investors have many reasons for investing in plant-based&nbsp;… But there are also a lot of ups and downs in the vegan-friendly and plant-based industries. Even one of the most recognizable names in the vegan meat industry,&nbsp;Beyond Meat&nbsp;(NASDAQ:), has been down consistently over the last five years, with very few times of sustained value. However, the overall sector’s potential for growth remains robust… The plant-based food market value is currently at $46.7 billion and could expand to $96.6 billion by 2033. That’s a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%... 1. Laird Superfood&nbsp;(NYSEAMERICAN:) Specializes in providing plant-based coffee creamers, hydration supplements and other foods. The stock topped out at $57 in 2020 but has since dropped dramatically. It is now trading at around $4 a share. However,&nbsp;&nbsp;prove that the company is back on the upswing…&nbsp; The company’s 22% net sales growth during the first quarter was among the top results for any company in the food industry. The company saw at least a 40% gross margin. While the company still operates at a net loss, its balance sheet remains strong with no debt. The company raised its outlook for net sales thanks to the positive Q1 results. Laird Superfood stock is affordable for investors looking to enter the vegan-friendly and plant-based food stocks segment. Laird Superfood has many potential growth opportunities on the horizon… It recently received a $32 million influx of funding from&nbsp;WeWork. All this combined means investing now could see great returns in the long term. 2. SunOpta&nbsp;(NASDAQ:) has been producing plant-based food and beverages for over 50 years. In the past three years, the company has committed over $200 million to&nbsp;&nbsp;capacity and reaching its goal of doubling its plant-based business by 2025. Across the several segments the company operates in, there is a $22 billion addressable market. The company’s nutritional beverages sector saw the largest year-over-year (YOY) growth at 20%. The company also partners with other major names in the food retail industry. These include&nbsp;Costco&nbsp;(NASDAQ:),&nbsp;Walmart&nbsp;(NYSE:) and&nbsp;Target&nbsp;(NYSE:). Partnering with big retail brands helps increase the exposure of its products and, in turn, generates higher sales volume. SunOpta stock has had its ups and downs over the past five years but currently has a 93% upside. 3....

Top Food and Healthcare stocks. And more…

Top Eco-Friendly Stocks are from the  rankings. Plus, Reddit’s best ethical companies and an article listing Shariah-compliant stocks.  By Ron Robins, MBA  Podcast: Top Eco-Friendly Stocks  Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 137, September 6, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 137 published September 6, 2024, titled “Top Eco-Friendly Stocks.” It’s presented by Investing for the Soul.  is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit The first article I’m reviewing is titled&nbsp;. It’s by&nbsp; and found on insidermonkey.com. Here are some quotes. “Our Methodology The companies are listed in ascending order of the number of hedge fund holders as of the second quarter of 2024. The hedge fund data was taken from our database of over 900 elite hedge funds… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. 7. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 16 The company invests in behind-the-meter (BTM) building or facility-specific distributed energy projects, which are tailored to reduce energy consumption or costs for specific buildings or facilities. 6. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:) Hedge Fund Holders: 42 Ecolab Inc. … initially, the company focused on innovative cleaning products but has since become a major player in the water, hygiene, and energy sectors. The company serves various industries, including food processing, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, by offering technology and services that ensure water quality and safety… In 2024, it was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 18th consecutive year. 5. Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:) Hedge Fund Holders: 49 Waste Management, Inc. … Over the years, the company has evolved into a comprehensive waste management company with a vast operational footprint. 4. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:) Hedge Fund Holders: 66 First Solar is an American company in the solar energy industry that specializes in manufacturing solar panels and developing utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants. 3. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:) Hedge Fund Holders: 71 Costco Wholesale Corporation is a warehouse club that operates on a membership basis, offering a wide range of products. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:) Hedge Fund Holders: 73 NextEra Energy, Inc. … company operates a diverse portfolio through its subsidiaries, which include Florida Power &amp; Light (FPL), NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), and NextEra Energy Partners. 1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:) Hedge Fund Holders: 179 NVIDIA Corporation is a California-based prominent tech company… recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI.” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 25 Eco-Friendly Companies in 2024 Now this next article should interest most of you. It’s titled&nbsp;. It’s by Meerub Anjum and found on finance.yahoo.com. Due to my time restrictions, the 25 companies are covered briefly. Go to the link on this episode’s podcast page for the full article....

Top Eco-Friendly Stocks

Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus… best ESG stocks to buy now based on hedge fund holdings. Solar stocks to review.  By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript &amp; Links, Episode 138, September 20, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 138 published September 20, 2024, titled “Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus…” It’s presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Sustainable Food-Related Stocks for Long-Term Investors This first article refers to an industry that’s one of my favorites, the food industry! It’s titled . It’s by  and found on morningstar.com. Here are some brief quotes from the article. “We talked with Edinburgh-based Stewart Investors, a global asset manager that practices sustainable investing, about the charms of food-related stocks. (The firm has a Morningstar ESG Commitment Level of Leader.)… The firm [Stewart Investors] tends to hold for the long term, and all the food-related companies that Wood mentions left cheap behind a while ago, as you’ll see in the table below. Still, they have merits galore. I talked with Wood about why they’re worth considering for the long haul. Stewart Investors' Food Stock Picks  Source: Morningstar. Data as of Sept. 9, 2024. The star ratings for Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Novonesis, Totvs, and Unicharm are quantitative.” End quotes.  ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Best ESG Stocks To Buy Now My next article comes from Insider Monkey. It’s titled&nbsp; and is by Sheryar Siddiq. Here are a few quotes from him. “Our Methodology To create the list of top ESG stocks to buy now, we chose companies from the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF ( and ranked them by their percentage weight in the fund, listed in ascending order. In addition, we used hedge fund sentiments regarding each stock to illustrate how well these stocks hold up in the eyes of hedge fund investors. These were taken from Insider Monkey’s Q2 2024 database… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds… (). 10. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 85 Tesla’s earnings for the second quarter fell short of expectations, driven by a decline in automotive sales for the second consecutive period. Despite a 2% revenue increase to $25.43 billion compared to the same quarter last year, automotive revenue dropped by 7% to $19.9 billion from $21.27 billion… Despite Tesla’s recent challenges, Truist Securities analyst William Stein remains optimistic about the company’s shift from traditional car manufacturing to AI, which he believes could unlock significant value. On August 14, he reaffirmed his ‘hold’ rating on Tesla with a price target of $215, representing a 6.76% potential upside.” 9. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:) Hedge Fund Holders: 111 JPMorgan Chase operates globally across sectors like Consumer &amp; Community Banking, Corporate &amp; Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Asset &amp; Wealth Management. In 2023, the firm achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 levels, advancing toward its goal of carbon...

Top Eco-Friendly Stocks

Investing for the Soul

Related tracks