[ad_1] Vietnam is set to finalise the legal framework for its carbon market by June, paving the way for the exchange of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission quotas and carbon credits. This is reported by Vietnam News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative, outlined in Decision 232/QD-TTg issued by the Prime Minister, aims to support GHG reduction targets while fostering sustainable economic growth. The project is a key step toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with Vietnam’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It will introduce mechanisms for carbon credit trading and offsetting, establish necessary market infrastructure, and create…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Dividend forecasts are really useful pieces of information that I don’t think are appreciated enough. Of course, no one can perfectly predict what future income a company will pay out. But based on opinions from analysts and brokers, the projected figures can be a good indicator whether a stock should be worthy of consideration. Here’s one investors might find interesting. Solar flair Foresight Solar Fund‘s (LSE:FSFL) a UK-based renewable energy investment that primarily targets solar assets (as the name suggests). The share price is down 16% over the past year, which is one factor that’s…
[ad_1] Image source: Sam Robson, The Motley Fool UK Carmaker NIO (NYSE: NIO) has certainly delivered some turns in the road for investors. A 93% fall in NIO stock since January 2021 means a much faster, further downhill ride than many would like. But, over five years, investors would still be up (albeit only by 3%). But this could turn out to be a key year for NIO and its share price, I believe. Here’s why. EV market-reckoning could be here For some years, the electric vehicle (EV) market has been in the early stages of commercial development. Early adopters…
[ad_1] Wednesday 26 February 2025 7:56 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email International Personal Finance beat profit expectations from analysts in 2024. Consumer credit provider International Personal Finance’s profit was more than expected in 2024 as it continues to look towards future growth. The firm, which is headquartered in Leeds, earned £85.2m in profit before tax, ahead of analysts’ expected range of £78m-£82m. International Personal Finance’s full-year financial report revealed record profits from its operations in Mexico and Australia and record lending volumes in Hungary. “Building on…
[ad_1] Anthesis has successfully reached a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the issuance of carbon credits from its first independently developed carbon project, the Urfa Yenice Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project in Turkey. This achievement marks a significant step forward in Anthesis’ commitment to delivering high-quality carbon offsets that drive real environmental and social impact.The project, which captures methane emissions from the Urfa landfill and converts them into renewable electricity, has now been verified under the Gold Standard, with 114,253 tCO₂ of emission reductions officially issued as carbon credits. This initiative not only prevents the release of one of the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares come with volatility built in as standard. If they were a car, you’d be wise to steer clear. But Tesla stock isn’t a car. It’s been one of the most exciting and rewarding investments in the world over the last. And today it’s going cheap. Possibly. As I write this, on Wednesday (26 February), the Tesla share price has fallen 14.42% in a week. It now trades at $302.8. If an investor had slipped £10,000 into the stock one week ago, hoping to take advantage of this year’s volatility, they’ll be…
[ad_1] A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on March 5, 2024.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersStock futures rose Wednesday following a fourth-straight day of losses for the S&P 500. Investors are also awaiting earnings from market bellwether Nvidia.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 115 points, or 0.3%. Nasdaq-100 futures added 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures climbed 0.8%.Stocks are coming off a weak session. The S&P 500 tumbled 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost nearly 1.4%. Both indexes logged their fourth consecutive losing day. The 30-stock Dow was the outlier, with a roughly 0.4%…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Aston Martin Lagonda (LSE:AML) share price plunged in early trading today (26 February) after the FTSE 250 icon published its 2024 results. These revealed an 8.9% fall in the number of vehicles sold. As a result, revenue was 3% lower, at £1.58bn. The post-tax loss increased to £323.5m from £226.8m. Even allowing for one-off items of £33.6m, the result is worse than in 2023. The gross profit margin also fell by 2.2 percentage points. At 31 December 2024, net debt had widened to £1.16bn from £814m. Personally, I think the result is disappointing. And…
[ad_1] Software as a service (SAAS) company Celonis has partnered with carbon credits platform CEEZER, investing in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) prepurchases. The deal forms part of Celonis’ “climate contribution” commitment, which entails reducing CO2 emissions along with active investments in innovative solutions that tackle the climate crisis.In their mission to support climate action, the company has also backed the work of biochar developers Indian Carboneers and Oregon Biochar Solutions, as well as the carbon removal through enhanced rock weathering operations of Mati Carbon. These investments underline the company’s strategy to prioritize biochar projects that provide durable solutions, whose impact can be…
[ad_1] One of the big stock market stories of recent years is the stunning performance of chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Over the past five years, Nvidia stock has soared 1,776%. Wow! On top of that there is a dividend, although with a current yield south of 0.1%, the main driver for shareholder returns has been share price growth. But I did not invest in Nvidia stock five years ago. How have investors done on a shorter timeframe? Why I invest for the long term Over the past year, the share price has gone up 60%. So £500 invested 12 months…