Two terms in the finance industry commonly believed to be synonymous are “stakeholder” and “shareholder.” The similarity between the two words is understandable — both refer to people or groups who ...

Many business leaders devote a lot of time to making shareholders happy. Happy shareholders are a good thing, of course, but shareholder value shouldn't be the only goal of a business. Stakeholders ...

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Q1 2021 issue of Morningstar magazine. Click here to subscribe. Analysis of environmental, social, and governance risk is critical to long-term ...

Investing in companies considering all stakeholders may lead to sustainable profits. Salesforce annual reports highlight their broad stakeholder accountability. Understanding stakeholder priorities ...