Earlier today, U.S. High Speed Rail, a non-profit advocacy group co-chaired by former Republican Congressman and USDOT Secretary Ray LaHood, released the results of a new poll of California voters. The poll showed that the CA High-Speed Rail project remains popular with California voters. This continues despite non-stop nonsensical attacks from elected officials in the Trump Administration and here in California that have somehow escalated in the past six months.62% of California voters, including 80% of Democrats, support building the project. The poll also breaks down approval by age, showing that as voters get younger they are more likely to…
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Image source: Getty Images The tax benefits of an Individual Savings Account (ISA) allow investors to significantly boost their chances of creating substantial long-term wealth. With the Stocks and Shares ISA and Cash ISA — the two most popular products in this range — Britons can save or invest up to £20,000 a year. By doing so, they don’t have to pay a single penny in tax on interest, capital gains, or dividend income. But the difference in what users of these products can expect to make over time varies considerable for each one. With this in mind, here’s how…
Image source: Getty Images The share price of WH Smith (LSE:SMWH), the FTSE travel retailer, plummeted on Thursday (21 August). Reason? It revealed it had identified an overstatement of “around £30m” in its expected headline trading profit in its North America division. What’s going on? The problem relates to the treatment of supplier income — incentives and discounts — that appear to have been recorded too early in the group’s accounts. Accounting standards require these to be reflected over a period of time rather than as one lump sum. Indeed, the group’s own financial statements explain how they should be…
Image source: Getty Images Holding real estate investment trusts (REITs) has been a tough experience for investors more recently. Higher interest rates have driven net asset values (NAVs) sharply lower, impacting company earnings. Bank of England actions have also driven up debt-servicing costs, increasing their day-to-day expenses and hampering their growth plans by limiting investment opportunities. Fears of higher interest rates enduring mean many REITs continue to trade below value. This provides an excellent opportunity for long-term investors to nip in and grab some bargains. Under sector rules, at least 90% of annual rental earnings must be paid out in…
Image source: Getty Images I think these UK income stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and investment trusts are worth serious consideration from serious dividend investors. Here’s why. The FTSE 100 cash machine Today Phoenix Group (LSE:PHNX) has the fourth-highest dividend yield on the FTSE 100. At 7.9%, its yield is only topped by those of Taylor Wimpey, WPP, and Legal & General. But unlike those first two blue chips, Phoenix’s yield hasn’t been supercharged by extreme share price weakness. The financial services giant has a long record of paying a large and growing dividend, and its yields have long topped the…
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – August 21, 2025) – Pacifica Silver Corp. (CSE: PSIL) (“Pacifica Silver Corp” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced C$10 million non-brokered private placement financing by issuing 19.1 million units of the Company (“Units”) at a price of C$0.50 per Unit (the “Offering”) for aggregate proceeds of C$9.55 million. Participants in the first tranche included Vizsla Silver Corp.; First Majestic Silver Corp.; Silvercorp Metals Inc.; and 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation beneficially owned by Eric Sprott. “We are grateful for the overwhelming support we have…
Competition among low-cost and volume airlines is fierce, and the consumer at the lower end is spending less. It’s why Spirit Airlines (FLYY) is in a world of pain, and budget traveler favorite Southwest (LUV) is adding premium seats and (gasp) assigned seating to its planes. Delta (DAL) CEO Ed Bastian believes there will be consolidation in the low-cost space, and perhaps some competitors may leave the market. It’s why Delta and Bastian invested heavily in premium, with more higher-end seats and enhanced loyalty programs, along with improved service and reliability. It’s also why the company raised its stake in…
Investigators have determined that a one-car crash in Binghamton that injured four people was linked to a faulty vehicle exhaust system.Police were sent to the Brandywine Highway around 2:20 p.m. Thursday to investigate a crash involving a single vehicle.When officers arrived, they discovered the vehicle was stopped in the driving lane of Route 363 on the bridge over Robinson Street.The car was occupied by two adults and two children, all of whom were unresponsive. Binghamton firefighters smashed a window to get inside the vehicle and remove the people.An injured person was moved to an ambulance on the Brandywine Highway on…
Image source: Getty Images For those wanting exposure to a possible artificial intelligence revolution, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares look like a no-brainer buy. If AI is a gold rush, then Nvidia is out there selling the picks and shovels. The company’s computer chips are best in class, still making up 92% of market share for those used for AI, and revenues is counted in the hundreds of billions. If electronically-engineered intelligence is truly going to be the next world-changing invention then it’s hard to see how Nvidia isn’t at the heart of it. The question I’m asking myself is: how…
Malaysia’s Rare Earth Export Ban: Strategic Implications for Global Supply Chains Malaysia has taken a decisive step in reshaping global rare earth supply chains with its announcement of an export ban on unprocessed rare earth minerals starting August 2023. This strategic move positions the Southeast Asian nation as an increasingly important player in critical mineral markets while potentially disrupting established supply channels. The policy reflects a growing trend of resource-rich nations seeking to capture more value from their natural resources while leveraging their position in critical minerals energy security. How Is Malaysia Positioning Itself in the Global Rare Earth Market?…