[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The JD Sports Fashion (LSE: JD.) share price has lost around 65% since late 2021. After an upbeat trading update on 9 April, JD shares started picking up and it looked like a recovery might be on the cards But then came the actual results on Wednesday (21 May). The share price fell over 10% on the day, pulling back just a couple of percent Thursday. Shareholder returns Boosting confidence in the company’s cash prospects, CEO Régis Schultz said: “Our focus on increasing shareholder returns is demonstrated by paying FY25 dividends of £52m, up 11%…
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[ad_1] A new study looked at the changes in tree cover, project longevity, and the changes in income and assets for participating households in select tree-planting projects, that received carbon credits till 2022.While the tree cover increased by 48% in five projects, the longevity and durability depended on long-term engagements with the farming communities and economic benefits to the participants.The study emphasises the need for efficient on-ground monitoring of voluntary carbon market (VCM) projects for effective outcomes.See All Key Ideas Long-term carbon benefits can be obtained from tree-planting projects in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) when these initiatives bolster the…
[ad_1] A UN body responsible for establishing the international carbon market under the Paris Agreement has adopted crucial new standards to ensure the credibility of emissions-cutting projects, marking what officials described as a “historic step” towards full operationalisation. The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) was established under Article 6.4 of the 2015 Paris Agreement to enable countries and organisations to collaborate on emissions reductions through high-integrity carbon credits. The mechanism allows countries to raise climate ambition and implement national action plans more affordably by identifying and encouraging opportunities for verifiable emission reductions, attracting funding to implement them, and enabling cooperation…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images One of the biggest advantages of saving for retirement through a SIPP is that you can choose your own investments. These accounts typically offer access to a range of assets and you can select investments that align with your goals and risk tolerance. Here, I’m going to pull back the curtain on my own SIPP and reveal four investments that form the bedrock of my retirement portfolio. I see these investments as solid, long-term plays and I’m counting on them to help me achieve financial independence. My strategy Before I reveal the investments, it’s worth…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The stock market’s managed to recover from its big decline after the US made its big tariff announcement on 2 April. But there’s still plenty for investors to keep an eye on. Inflation, the Russia/Ukraine war, and the possibility of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble bursting are all genuine concerns. But the biggest threat might be none of these. The received view According to the latest Bank of America survey of fund managers, there’s one major risk that stands above the rest. It’s the possibility of a trade war triggering a global recession. That seems…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The easyJet (LSE: EZJ) share price history suggests investors have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the company. But after H1 results on 22 May, it doesn’t look like there’s a lot of loving going on right now. The stock’s gained 17% in the past 12 months, so those who saw a recovery coming seem to have been on the right track. But on results day, the price fell back 2.6%. The budget airline did report a headline loss before tax of £394m. But we should expect a loss in the winter season. And…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images A Stocks and Shares ISA looks like the perfect home for a portfolio of dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks. There are some sky-high yields at the moment, and I actually hold four of the top five biggest FTSE 100 income payers. Topping the list is wealth manager M&G, with a colossal yield of 9.12%. Earlier this month it sent me a £450 cash payment, which I automatically reinvested to buy yet more shares. Next up is insurer and asset manager Legal & General Group, yielding 8.83%, closely followed by another insurer, Phoenix Group Holdings, which yields…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Late last year, Fool’s freelance investment writers were asked to pick their top US stock (for investors to consider buying) for 2025. I went with Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), which specialises in data analytics solutions and is fast becoming a major player in artificial intelligence (AI). This is looking like a good call, as the share price is already up about 27% year to date (versus a fall of 1% for the S&P 500 index). I reckon the tech stock has plenty of room to run, however, so it could still be worth considering. Phenomenal earnings…
[ad_1] Japanese government bond (JGB) yields remained stable Friday, capping off a turbulent week marked by record highs in super-long-term debt. The volatility comes as rising inflation and mounting fiscal concerns erode investor demand. Yields on 20-, 30-, and 40-year JGBs climbed throughout the week. The 30-year yield edged up 1 basis point to 3.175%, close to Wednesday’s all-time high of 3.185%, while the 40-year yield dipped slightly to 3.665%, just below Thursday’s record 3.675%. Meanwhile, the benchmark 10-year yield fell 0.5 basis point to 1.555%, the two-year rose to 0.735%, and the five-year held steady at 1.03%. Investor anxiety…
[ad_1] Patompob Suwansiri, Chief Executive Officer of Thaicom Public Company Limited (SET: THCOM), announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Global Green Chemicals Public Company Limited (SET: GGC), part of PTT Group. The agreement outlines collaboration to explore the use of science and technology to monitor palm plantation areas and assess their carbon sequestration capacity. The partnership aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, advancing data collection for oil palm cultivation areas and enhancing carbon storage assessments from palm oil planting in line with international standards. Under the agreement, THCOM will leverage its “CarbonWatch” space technology…