Divestment

Divestment is when people or companies stop investing in something. It usually means that they sell stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments related to a certain company or industry because they don't believe in it anymore. Think of it like putting all of your investment dollars in another company or industry instead. Companies might decide to divest if they don't like the way a company is running or they don't like the industry it's in. People or companies that invest in a certain company or industry make it profitable, so when they stop investing, the company or industry stops making money. Divestment can also help show that certain companies or industries are not acting responsibly.