[ad_1] An Israeli tank operates during an Israeli operation in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Feb. 23, 2025.Raneen Sawafta | ReutersIsraeli tanks have moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, shortly after the defense minister said troops will remain “for the coming year” in parts of the territory and indicated that Palestinians who have fled cannot return.Associated Press journalists saw a handful of tanks move Sunday into Jenin, long a bastion of armed struggle against Israel.Israel is deepening its crackdown on the Palestinian territory and has said it is determined to stamp out…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Greatland Gold (LSE:GGP) shares are consistently among the most traded in the UK. And that got me interested because it’s not even on the FTSE 100. So, what on earth is going on? Well, part of the reason has to do with soaring gold prices. This surge has reignited interest in gold miners, and Greatland Gold is one that has stood out to investors. The UK-based miner, once a speculative explorer, has pivoted to production after acquiring the Telfer gold-copper mine and a 70% stake in the Havieron project in Western Australia. The stock is now up 21.5% over…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images When it comes to growth stocks, the S&P 500’s probably the first place investors look. The UK stock market doesn’t have anything that matches up to Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Despite this, there are some quality growth companies in the FTSE 100. And looking where other investors aren’t paying attention is a good strategy for finding a bargain. UK tech stocks Rightmove (LSE:RMV) doesn’t have the same scale as the big US tech companies. But I don’t think the quality of the business is in any way inferior. First of all, the company’s been growing…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images There’s no question about it, my favourite FTSE 100 stock is private equity specialist 3i Group (LSE: III). How could it be anything else? It’s the first UK blue-chip to double my money since I started populating my self-invested personal pension (SIPP) two years ago. I bought 3i Group shares in August, September, and October 2023 at an average entry price of 2,051p. I’ve been thrilled to see them steadily climb to 4,103p. However, now I’ve got a decision to make. I took a relatively big position in 3i Group, and today it’s even bigger.…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images As a long-term investor, a SIPP naturally appeals to me as an investment platform. After all, a personal pension is something many people contribute to for decades – and that in turn could help fund retirement over the course of decades. With the right approach, I think it is possible for an investor to turn a £100k SIPP into one that is worth over £1m in just three decades. So, someone in their early thirties today who puts £20k a year into a SIPP for the next five years could potentially retire with a SIPP…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty images Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are designed to support investors in building a reliable second income. In exchange for breaks on corporation tax, these entities must pay 90% of profits from their rental operations out in the form of dividends. Many of these property investment trusts even regularly exceed this threshold. There are other reasons why REITs can be a terrific source of long-term income, too. These include: Robust cash flows that can be paid straight out in dividends. Predictable rental income thanks to multi-year tenant contracts. Inflation-linked leases that protect against rising costs. The…
[ad_1] U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,” at Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Feb. 11, 2025. Craig Hudson | ReutersThe popular narrative among Federal Reserve policymakers these days is that policy is “well-positioned” to adjust to any upside or downside risks ahead. However, it might be more accurate to say that policy is stuck in position.With an abundance of unknowns swirling through the economy and the halls of Washington, the only gear the central bank really can be in these days…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Is it better to start investing with £2,000 or £200,000? I would say £2,000. For one thing, any beginner’s mistakes will hopefully be less costly. We all like to think beginner’s mistakes are something other people make, not ourselves. But the stock market can be a complicated place and there are very few investors who get it right all the time. Secondly, saving up £200k could take a long time for many people. If someone was to start investing with £2k, they could potentially begin much sooner. Time matters, because a long-term timeframe can help…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Putting money into a Stocks and Shares ISA, then buying stakes in great businesses can be a good way to try and build long-term wealth, earn passive income, or both. However, while some investors become millionaires on the back of their ISA, others look at their statements and wonder why they ever bothered. Part of this could potentially be avoided by watching out for and avoiding some beginner’s mistakes – errors that can also dog the performance of more seasoned ISA investors. Here are three. 1. Not having a clear goal In most activities, it…
[ad_1] The board of Old Point Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:OPOF) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.14 per share on the 28th of March. The dividend yield is 1.9% based on this payment, which is a little bit low compared to the other companies in the industry. While the dividend yield is important for income investors, it is also important to consider any large share price moves, as this will generally outweigh any gains from distributions. Investors will be pleased to see that Old Point Financial’s stock price has increased by 37% in the last 3 months, which…