Bank Notes: Vanguard says its pushing companies on guns, opiods, climate

Due to its status as the world’s biggest mutual fund company and second-largest asset manager, Vanguard Group often winds up being one of the largest investors in many stocks. In a recent commentary posted to its website, the Malvern, Pa.-based company said that it has been using its power to push companies on hot topics such as gun violence, the opioid crisis and climate change.