Washington caught up taking orders from special interest groups and lobbyists? Investment firms are taking it to the street. Every dollar you spend or invest is a vote.
Just out, 10 minutes ago: "BlackRock to offer new funds that exclude stocks of gun makers and retailers including Walmart"
The world's largest asset manager has created two new exchange traded funds and a series of new index-tracking products for pensions and employee retirement plans that exclude stocks of gun makers and large gun retailers.
The moves come amid a renewed national debate over the role Wall Street can play in promoting greater gun safety. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/05/blackrock-to-offer-new-funds-that-exclude-stocks-of-gun-makers-and-retailers-including-walmart.html