Image source: Getty Images UK inflation climbed to 3.8% in July — the highest level since January 2024 — and there’s a chance it could go even higher. For this reason, I’ve been looking for dividend shares that investors may wish to consider buying. It’s not just because these businesses pay passive income. It’s also because the sectors in which they operate have tended to fare better than most when prices are rising. Steady demand An investment in Tesco (LSE: TSCO) isn’t free of risk. A massive market share doesn’t change the fact that it will always face strong competition…
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Image source: Getty Images UK inflation data for July came out today (August 20), showing the highest price level increase since January 2024. The 3.8% reading means that both businesses and consumers could start to feel the pinch of higher prices. Yet it’s not all bad news. There are some UK stocks that can outperform in this environment. Here are two to consider. Rising premiums The first is Beazley (LSE:BEZ). The FTSE 100 specialist insurer is up 4% over the past year. It operates through several key lines of business, including cyber risk, marine, aviation, property and more. It serves…
Created: Aug 20, 2025 07:44 AM Apierion helps cattle ranches lower their carbon footprint and collect carbon offset credits (Photograph by Fernando Llano/AP)Two Bermudian-based firms are collaborating to improve world health outcomes through producing, analysing and tokenising carbon offset credits.Apierion, a global fintech healthcare company, and Triangle Digital, a firm focused on carbon technology and environmental social governance finance, announced the partnership today.Companies with too much carbon can buy carbon credits that bring down their official carbon footprint.“In the United States, all companies now have to show what their overall carbon footprint is,” Michael Dershem, chief executive of Apierion, told…
Spring Hill ISD voters to decide property tax increase, $20M in bond measures Published 10:55 pm Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Voters in Spring Hill ISD will decide whether to increase their property taxes and consider three bond propositions totaling $20 million to increase funding for district operations and improve facilities. Trustees voted Monday to conduct a voter-approved tax ratification election, also known as a VATRE, as well as a bond election Nov. 4. The voter-approved tax ratification measure asks voters to consider a roughly 3-cent tax rate increase to fund school maintenance and operations. If approved, the measure will generate…
Image source: Getty Images Savings and investment accounts both serve important roles in building long-term wealth. I myself hold products like the Cash ISA to keep my emergency cash and manage risk. I also have a Stocks and Shares ISA and Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) to buy UK and overseas shares to target greater returns. The lion’s share of my surplus cash each month is used to purchase stocks, investment trusts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the stock market. History shows that holding too much money in a low-risk, low-return cash accounts can leave a hole in an individual’s pension…
Image source: Getty Images Over the last year or so, Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) CEO Alex Karp has developed an Elon Musk-like cult following. It’s easy to see why – Karp is very optimistic about his company’s prospects and he’s not afraid to engage in a bit of trash talk. Now, over the long term, Musk’s company, Tesla, has been an amazing long-term investment due to continual share buying activity from his legion of fans. So, should I buy Palantir stock for my portfolio on the back of Karp’s following? Incredible growth Looking at Palantir today, there’s a lot to like…
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) said it is crafting a carbon credit policy for the energy sector to ensure integrity in prospective carbon trading mechanisms and drive investment in clean energy. A consultation with around 120 representatives from various energy stakeholders was scheduled for August 19 on a draft DOE circular that will provide “guidelines for the issuance, management and monitoring of carbon credits in the energy sector”, according to a statement on the DOE website. The Carbon Credit Policy will “ensure environmental integrity by promoting projects that genuinely reduce emissions, enhance transparency and accountability through clear rules for…
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Image source: Getty Images While the FTSE 100 is currently near all-time highs, not all stocks in the index are participating in the rally. Right now, one of my favourite Footsie stocks, London Stock Exchange Group (LSE: LSEG) or ‘LSEG’, is 24% off its highs. Given the share price weakness, I snapped up some more shares in this world-class company last week. Here’s why I think the stock is worth considering right now. Understanding the share price weakness Last year, shares in London Stock Exchange Group – which is now one of the world’s leading providers of financial data –…
For anyone looking for a new insurance product, whether it is to provide cover for their health, house or new car, having to navigate their way through the different alternatives can be daunting and confusing.However, the use of a personal finance comparison website can help to simplify the process by aggregating and listing the choices on a single, user-friendly platform, so customers can compare products and make the right choice.Rohith Murthy, CEO of the Singapore-headquartered personal finance comparison platform MoneyHero, says it is easy to make the most of such websites to find suitable insurance coverage.In a Q&A, he also…