[ad_1] Tunis — The Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), a carbon credit company established by PIF and Saudi Tadawul Group, in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) is hosting a trader-led demonstration auction during the AFCM Annual Conference in Tunisia, taking place on May 13–14, 2025. The demonstration will show how an interconnected order-book across local and global participants enhances liquidity, price discovery, and market depth, outcomes that no single exchange or nation can achieve alone. Representatives from countries including, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Switzerland will participate in the auction demonstration,…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Most FTSE 100 stocks are engaged in just one line of business. But this isn’t the case with Associated British Foods (LSE: ABF). I have long viewed its eclectic collection of businesses under one umbrella as a source of strength through diversification. However, with the share price down 40% over the last 10 years, is my loyalty misplaced? Primark By far the biggest source of revenue for the company comes from its retail operations. Value fashion/lifestyle retailer Primark has bucked the trend by building a thriving bricks and mortar business. Last year, it opened up…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images As inflation erodes spending power, many UK investors turn to dividend stocks to generate a second income. A diversified Stocks and Shares ISA can be a powerful tool to achieve this goal, especially considering the tax-free contribution limit of up to £20,000 annually. 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 carrying…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images It has been far from plain sailing in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025. A handful of my US-listed growth stocks have fallen significantly, notably Novo Nordisk (-21%) and The Trade Desk (-32%). Thankfully, these laggards have easily been offset by stocks doing very well. Here are three of the standout performers that have been driving wealth in my ISA this year. Uber First up is Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), whose shares are up a lovely 46% year to date. The ride-hailing and food delivery giant continues to serve up impressive growth. Trips in…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Analyst price targets for Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) shares aren’t especially ambitious at the moment. But there are some clear ways things could turn out better than expected. Interest rates, an ongoing legal case (yes, really), and a healthy dividend are all positive signs for the bank. So is there a buying opportunity for investors? Price targets It’s fair to say analysts are pretty divided on the outlook for Lloyds Banking Group shares. The median price target is 75p – about 3% higher than the level the stock currently trades at. There is, however, quite…
[ad_1] Since bottoming out on 8 April, the S&P 500 has surged 17.3%. Yesterday (12 May), the benchmark US index jumped 3.26%! The reason, of course, is due to ad hoc trade updates from President Trump. These announcements have been swinging global markets up and down all year long. US stocks were up big yesterday because the US and China agreed to reduce many reciprocal tariffs for 90 days as trade negotiations continue. What seemed key were these words from US treasury secretary Scott Bessent: “Neither side wants a decoupling.” A complete decoupling of trade and investment between the world’s…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE AIM 100 index is 46% lower than it was in September 2021, meaning many small-caps remain in the doldrums. Undoubtedly though, there will be lucrative opportunities in this space for long-term investors. A potential one that stands out to me is Ashtead Technology (LSE: AT.). Now at 463p, the share price is down 46% inside a year. Here’s why I think this AIM-listed stock now looks like a bargain to consider. Impressive growth Ashtead Technology is a leading subsea solutions provider to the global offshore energy sector. It rents out specialist equipment, including…
[ad_1] EFM expects Microsoft and Meta to be the largest recipients of carbon credits produced by the 68,000-acre Washington State forestland it acquired as part of a consortium earlier this year. The Portland-headquartered timberland management and investment firm struck an agreement with Microsoft earlier in May that included a fund commitment and a multiyear carbon credit offtake agreement that calls for delivery of up to 3 million credits. Financial details were undisclosed. Managing director Amrita Vatsal told Agri Investor the first 700,000 of credits to be provided to Microsoft through 2035 are to be generated by the same Olympic Peninsula…
[ad_1] Trump administration agrees to 90-day pause on higher tariff levels with China.Both nations will lower current tariff rate by 115 percentage points.NASDAQ 100 Futures spike above 4.1% in the premarket.US Treasury Secretary says Trump administration aims for “strategic decoupling” with China.US stocks on Monday are thrilling to the Trump administration’s tariff pause with China over the weekend. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent walked away from talks in Switzerland with an agreement by the US and China to each reduce their bilateral tariffs by 115 percentage points.This will move US tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and Chinese…
[ad_1] An infrequent event for Wall Street’s benchmark index can be a generational opportunity for investors. There are a lot of ways to grow your nominal wealth, including buying real estate, investing in Treasury bonds, or purchasing commodities, such as gold, silver, and oil. However, no other asset class can hold a candle to the average annual return generated by stocks over the last century. But even though stocks are a bona fide long-term wealth creator, equities can vacillate wildly in both directions, without warning, over shorter periods. During April, investors were taken on quite the roller-coaster ride. In addition…