Financial markets are the driving force behind the world; they determine the actions of companies and the wealth of billions. Each day they go up and down dependant on numerous factors, however, whether social, environmental or sustainability issues (hereafter all will be referred to generically as social issues) are included in those factors is still … Read more
The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW) today announced it will hold a conference call today, Nov. 29, 2010, at 11 a.m. Eastern time (10 a.m. Central time) to discuss a new global strategic partnership. A slide presentation will be posted on the Investor Relations page of Shaw’s website at http://www.shawgrp.com approximately one hour prior to … Read more
1. Introduction Over the past two decades, the forces of economic globalization, political transformation and technological innovation have increased the global reach and influence of the private sector. The number of transnational corporations has almost doubled from 37,000 in 1990 to over 60,000 today, with some 800,000 foreign affiliates and millions of suppliers and distributors … Read more