[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Until very recently, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was seen as a safe-haven stock. As the largest health insurer in the US, it was largely immune to tariffs and considered recession-resistant due to the constant need for healthcare. It also pays a fast-growing dividend. But there’s no such thing as a completely risk-free stock. Even seemingly stable juggernauts like UnitedHealth, which had a colossal $535bn market cap until last month, can enter crisis mode. And that’s what has happened with the share price crashing nearly 48% inside a month! Prior to this, the stock had doubled…
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[ad_1] Recycled Metal MarketThe Global Recycled Metal Market reached US$ 2.5 bllion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 4.7 million by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period 2024-2031.Recycled Metal Market report, published by DataM Intelligence, delivers detailed insights and analysis on major market trends, growth prospects, and emerging challenges. With a strong focus on providing actionable intelligence, DataM Intelligence enables businesses to make well-informed decisions and maintain a competitive edge. By blending both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, the company offers thorough reports that support clients in navigating complex market environments, driving strategic…
[ad_1] Image source: National Grid plc Those wanting to know how much money they’ve made (or lost) on their National Grid (LSE:NG.) shares could use the calculator on the energy group’s website. This tells me that a £10,000 investment made on 13 May 2020 is now (five years later) worth £10,792. That’s a return of 7.92%. And this excludes the substantial dividends that would have been received over the period. The calculator says that the shares would have cost 942.8p each. But this is different to the figure provided by the London Stock Exchange. It reckons the share price was…
[ad_1] European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker and Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Wednesday that June’s interest rate decision will depend on incoming data. Nagel explained that they don’t yet know the exact impact from tariffs on inflation and the economy and noted that they will publish new staff projections next month. He added that central banks need to get used to managing the uncertainty. Market reactionEUR/USD preserves its bullish momentum following these remarks. At the time of press, EUR/USD was up 0.5% on the day at 1.1240. ECB FAQs The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, is the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250 index is home to a diverse mix of mid-cap companies and investment funds, often offering a sweet spot between the global reach of FTSE 100 giants and the growth potential of smaller firms. For investors seeking long-term wealth accumulation, high-yield dividend stocks on the mid-cap index can be particularly attractive. Not only can they deliver regular income but also the possibility of capital growth over time. However, while a high dividend yield might be promising for shareholder returns, it can also be a red flag. Exceptionally high yields sometimes indicate a share…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) share price was up nearly 8% in early trading today (14 May), after the upmarket fashion icon released its results for the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2025 (FY25). And having looked at the accompanying press release, I don’t really understand why. Delving into the detail For example, revenue for the year was 17% lower than in FY24, with like-for-like sales down 12%. Turnover fell in all three territories. Asia Pacific was the worst performing with a 16% drop. This follows a 17% fall in FY24. If that wasn’t bad enough,…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Shares in the FTSE 100’s Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN) have dropped 15% from their 6 November 12-month traded high of £12.46. A price fall of this size always prompts me to reassess a stock as it may indicate a significant bargain opportunity to be had. Alternatively, it could just reflect that the firm is simply worth less fundamentally than it was before. I ran the key numbers to find out which is the case for Smith & Nephew. The latest results The 30 April Q1 results showed revenue rose 3.1% year on year to…
[ad_1] Image source: M&S Group plc Resurgent sales have propelled Marks and Spencer Group (LSE:MKS) shares sharply higher since October 2022. Before the recent cyberattack (more on this later), they hit their most expensive for almost a decade at 417.8p each in late April. Yet despite these gains, someone who bought the FTSE 100 retailer 10 years ago would still be nursing some significant losses. At 345.4p, Marks and Spencer’s share price is 36.7% lower than it was at this point in 2015, at 546.1p. It means that £10,000 worth of shares bought back then would now be worth £6,328.…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images BAE Systems’ (LSE: BA) share price is down 7% from its 6 May 12-month traded high of £18.08. I think most of this is due to profit-taking after the high was hit. It may also reflect Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s comment that he may meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week. Whatever the reason, the dip has only added to the considerable value already present in the stock, in my view. How much value remains in the shares? The first part of my standard stock price assessment is to contrast its key valuations with those…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images My Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares have delivered both robust capital growth and a steady stream of dividends since I bought them. I made two separate purchases in 2023, buying 9,259 shares in total at an average entry price of just under 44p per share. I thought they looked great value, trading at around six times earnings and offering a dividend yield exceeding 5%. The balance sheet looked solid, and with the UK economy showing signs of recovery post-pandemic, the outlook seemed promising. Nicely-valued stock My timing was pretty good. Over the past year, the Lloyds share…