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[ad_1] Mutual funds investing in debt securities are among the most secure options for earning regular income while protecting the capital invested. Funds that are part of this category bring a great deal of stability to one’s portfolio with a large proportion of equity, while providing dividends more frequently than individual bonds. U.S. government bond funds usually invest in Treasury bills, notes and securities issued by government agencies. They are considered the safest in the bond fund category and are ideal for risk-averse investors. Meanwhile, a short-term government bond fund is a mutual fund that is limited by its investment…

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[ad_1] Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor on March 03, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesStock futures were higher early Friday as traders sought to look past U.S. trade policy worries that have rattled the market this week. They also anticipated a big payrolls report due Friday morning.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 63 points or 0.15%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.28%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.42%.The action follows a rocky session on Thursday, with the major averages going back into sell-off mode as the latest concessions on President…

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[ad_1] In April 2010, just before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP shares were changing hands for around 630p. Today, nearly 15 years later, an investor could buy one for 410p. The disaster is a reminder how dangerous the industry can be. Eleven workers lost their lives and the environmental damage was enormous. As a result, the group continues to incur legal fees. More recently, over the past five years, the BP share price has underperformed that of Shell, its closest rival. If an investor had put £10,000 into each company in March 2020, the stake would now be worth…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Since March 2020, the Harbour Energy (LSE:HBR) share price has fallen 86%. Of all the FTSE 250 stocks, this makes it the third-worst performer. It also fell heavily yesterday (6 March) when the oil and gas producer announced its 2024 results. The group’s performance includes around four months’ contribution from the Wintershall Dea portfolio of assets. These were acquired on 3 September, for consideration of $11.2bn (£8.7bn at current exchange rates). The deal has been described as “transformational” because it means the enlarged group will be producing more than twice as much as Harbour Energy’s…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I’ve been buying shares in FTSE 250 pub chain JD Wetherspoon (LSE:JDW) for some time. And the falling share price means I’m down around 20% on my investment.  That obviously hasn’t gone according to plan, but the question is what should I do next? Is the stock now better value than it was before, or should I write this one off and look elsewhere? Why’s the stock been falling? On the face of it, things have actually been going pretty well for JD Wetherspoon. In 2024, sales grew 5.7%, but some big cost reductions meant…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The time to buy shares is when they trade at discount prices. And with US tariffs shaking stocks on both sides of the Atlantic, I think there are some nice-looking opportunities for investors at the moment. I’ve got an eye on two stocks in particular. The underlying businesses are very different but they have one important thing in common – the shares look like good value to me. WH Smith I thought I’d missed my chance on WH Smith (LSE:SMWH). I was looking at the stock with interest at the start of the year, but…

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[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — China’s benchmark sovereign bond yield jumped the most this year as the central bank sowed doubts over further interest-rate cuts and a stock rally lured investors away from government debt. Most Read from Bloomberg Yields on China’s 10-year government bonds gained six basis points on Friday to 1.83%, set for the biggest rise since September. Poor demand for debt also spilled over to a bond auction, where a one-year note was sold at the highest yield since April 2024. Bonds are coming under pressure after the People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng’s comments suggested room for…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images With 5 April’s Stocks and Shares ISA deadline approaching, I’m building a list of the best cheap UK shares to buy. I don’t need to actually purchase any shares, trusts or funds before next month’s cut-off point. I merely need to park money in my ISA to make use of this tax year’s £20,000 contribution limit. But with so many bargain stocks out there, I think waiting to strike could be a mistake. Here are three great shares from the FTSE 100 I think could be great buys for me to consider before they have…

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