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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Clinical trials firm hVIVO (LSE: HVO) delivered a trading update today (29 January). This is a stock that I own, having built up a position over the past couple of years. However, while I still view it as one of the more promising small-cap shares to consider buying, it’s proving far more volatile than I anticipated. To give a flavour, the share price today has dropped 5% to 19p, as I write. However, in the two weeks prior, it had surged nearly 30%. Over five years, it’s up 252%, but down 36% since mid-November. Did…

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[ad_1] Initially, the Australian government introduced a carbon pricing scheme in 2011 but it was fairly quickly repealed in 2014. It would take until 2023 for Australia to take another crack at launching an ETS, featuring domestic offset-like products named Australian Carbon Credit Units, or ACCUs. While the Australian ETS is still in its nascent early stages, investors and speculators have already piled into ACCUs, even though the actual drafting of relevant legislation isn’t expected to begin until late 2023. Still, with ACCU prices capped at $75/tonne rising by CPI plus 2 percent a year, those loading up are expecting…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The S&P 500 has increased by more than 23% in three out of the last four years. While great for investors’ portfolios, it’s also sobering to think that the last time returns were as strong as this was in the lead up to the dot.com market crash. Consequently, a growing number of commentators are turning bearish on the S&P 500’s prospects in 2025. This might lead some investors to consider selling in case their stocks take a tumble. I think that would be a mistake though. Here’s why. Avoiding market timing A market crash is…

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[ad_1] The global solar industry witnessed strong growth in 2024, reaching a record 495 GWdc of installed capacity. It reflected a 14% year-on-year increase. The main reasons behind the solar boom were the rising demand for renewable energy from data centers and electrification trends. But anticipation is looming large over the solar industry this year, despite significant demand. Wood Mackenzie recently revealed a global solar report predicting a slight contraction, forecasting new installations to reach 493 GWdc in 2025. So, is the solar industry embracing a storm? Let’s weigh in on the potential opportunities and challenges ahead. Source: Wood Mackenzie…

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[ad_1] Starbucks has brewed up a moderately strong performance in Q1, raking in $1.9 billion in international revenue. Yet, despite its global success, people’s go-to coffee brand has experienced a dip in sales in key markets like North America and China. Beyond its global growth, the coffee giant is deeply committed to brewing a sustainable future, with a wide array of green initiatives driving its mission forward. A Closer Look at Starbucks’ Q1 FY25 Financial Results At present, Starbucks has 40,576 stores worldwide. It’s a 5% growth year-over-year. Of these, 53% are company-operated, while 47% are licensed. It added 377…

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[ad_1] Image source: Rolls-Royce plc Last year was another great year for shareholders in Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR), just like the year before. Even if Rolls-Royce shares climb by a far lower amount this year – 36% from where they are today – they would hit £8. Given that the Rolls-Royce share price was in pennies as recently as 2022, that could be an incredible return for some investors. But how likely might that be to happen (or not) – and ought I to invest? Business trends are moving in the right direction There is good reason for the share price…

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[ad_1] Stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) volatility is sometimes inevitable, but investors should remain calm and committed to their investment strategies during turbulent periods. Yahoo Finance Reporter Kerry Hannon joins Wealth to explore three crucial investing strategies for navigating market uncertainty: defining your personal risk tolerance, understanding the best asset allocation targets for you, and maintaining regular portfolio rebalancing. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Walt Nauta, personal aide to former U.S. President Donald Trump who faces charges of being Trump’s co-conspirator in the alleged mishandling of classified documents, walks with Trump during a LIV Golf Pro-Am golf tournament at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, U.S. May 25, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | ReutersThe Department of Justice on Wednesday ended an effort to prosecute two men in Florida for allegedly helping their former co-defendant President Donald Trump hide classified government documents from officials seeking their recovery.The DOJ, in a court filing, asked to voluntarily dismiss an appeal that sought to revive its criminal…

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[ad_1] This year, it will be 15 years since Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) listed on the stock exchange. During those years it seems as if there has been a never-ending battle between bears saying Tesla stock was surely headed for a fall and bulls who reckoned the long-term investment case was not fully reflected in the price. As ever, that remains the case. Tesla stock is up 808% in five years and 84% just since late October. But with a market capitalisation of $1.2trn and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 108, Tesla’s current valuation seems to factor in a huge amount…

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