Image source: Vodafone Group plc The Vodafone (LSE:VOD) share price has been consistently above 80p since the start of July. At the end of October 2024, the stock was changing hands for 72p. Today (3 November), an investor could buy one for 92p. In my opinion, an increase of 26% over 12 months is a pretty good performance. However, it has to be acknowledged that 40 members of the FTSE 100 have done better, including Airtel Africa (167%) and BT (31%), the two other telecoms companies on the index. But these things are all relative. The last time Vodafone’s stock…
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Image source: Getty Images Every man and his dog seems to be mentioning an upcoming stock market crash these days. The CEO of JP Morgan, Jaimie Dimon, spoke about his worries in an interview with the BBC. And the Bank of England warned of a possible “sharp correction” thanks to AI-related stock valuations. How serious are these warnings? And where better to find the answer than straight from the source? Maybe we need AI to predict an AI stock market crash. I asked ChatGPT: “How serious are the concerns about an upcoming stock market crash because of AI? And when…
Image source: Getty Images It’s no secret that growth stocks in the artificial intelligence (AI) space are making investors a lot of money right now. Over the last few months, well-known stocks such as Nvidia, Alphabet, and Palantir have soared. But not every AI stock’s making headlines and seeing huge amounts of hype. Here’s a look at three lesser-known shares that are quietly making investors a fortune. A vital data player First up, we have Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW). It offers solutions that enable businesses to get their data structured properly for AI use. Late last year, I named this as…
One of America’s most walkable school districts might soon lose that distinction — and the country might lose a powerful model of how good school planning can make kids and the communities that surround them healthier, happier, and more independent.School board officials in the Cleveland suburb of Lakewood, recently voted 4-1 to convert Lincoln Elementary school into a centralized early learning center, and re-direct all pre-kindergarten children from their neighborhood schools to there — a small but seismic change that advocates say will effectively sacrifice district’s identity as a “walking school district” where virtually every student can access the classroom on…
Image source: Getty Images Barclays‘ (LSE:BARC) shares are up a staggering 70% over the last 12 months. And when throwing in the extra gains from dividends, the total return’s closer to 74%. That means anyone who put £7,000 to work back in November 2024 is now sitting pretty on £12,180. By comparison, passive FTSE 100 index investors are only at around £8,600. Clearly, some clever stock pickers are in the lead. But for those who are late to the party, will Barclays shares continue to outperform? Here’s what the experts are predicting. 2026 price forecasts Even after growing significantly, the…
The UK stock market’s just wrapped up its best month since January, with the FTSE 100 climbing almost 5% in October and hitting a record high of 9,787 points. The index’s surge was powered by strong corporate updates despite stubborn inflation data – yet fears of an impending crash linger. That optimism has caught many by surprise. Analysts who expected higher interest rates or slowing growth to trigger a pullback have instead watched share prices continue to soar. But history suggests that markets rarely move in a straight line, and when things start looking too good to be true, a…
Image source: Getty Images Earning a double-digit dividend yield from FTSE income shares would be awesome. The trouble is, this level of payout’s rarely sustainable. However, every once in a while, a surprising exception emerges. Investors can underestimate a business, send its share price crashing and the yield flying, only for it to then suddenly bounce back, making the smart investors who spotted the opportunity a lot of money. Today, FDM Group (LSE:FDM) seems to satisfy the first half of this narrative. Its share price is down a whopping 60% since January, and the dividend yield now sits at 14.6%.…
Image source: Getty Images Despite being predominantly known for growth, the FTSE 250 is filled with high-yielding dividend shares. Some even venture into double-digit payout territory, including Foresight Environmental Infrastructure (LSE:FGEN), which currently has the highest yield in the entire index at 11.4%. As its name suggests, this UK-based investment trust focuses on managing a diversified portfolio of environmental infrastructure assets across Europe. That includes projects like renewable energy, waste-to-energy, and biomass energy solutions. With the growing need for clean electricity, the business has enjoyed fairly predictable and consistent inflation-resistant cash flows. And subsequently, despite the recent weakness in its…
Image source: Getty Images UK-listed payments stock Wise (LSE: WISE) has been a brilliant investment recently. Over the last two years, it has climbed from 670p to 984p – turning a £10k investment into nearly £15k. I reckon this may be the last chance for investors to get in under £10. Because, I’m expecting to see a sharp move higher in the near future and once it pops, I don’t think it’s coming back to current levels. The potential for significant growth There are not many stocks on the London Stock Exchange like Wise. Because this is a company that…
Image source: Getty Images A Stocks and Shares ISA is a brilliant way to build a stream of passive income for retirement, using the dividends paid by FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks. All share price growth and dividend income is tax-free for life, in contrast to pension withdrawals. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for…