October 06, 2025. By Abha Rustagi At Greenway, we believe that a well-regulated domestic carbon market would be incredibly transformative, said Ankit Mathur, Co-founder and CEO, Greenway Grameen, in an interview with Abha Rustagi, Associate Editor, Energetica India. Que: What gap did you identify in the rural energy access space that led to the formation of Greenway? How has the company evolved in terms of product portfolio and geographic reach? Ans: Before starting Greenway, the biggest gap I noticed was the lack of safe, affordable, and efficient cooking solutions in rural households. Millions of families still used traditional cooking methods…
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Image source: Getty Images A big dividend yield always catches my eye. But there’s one stock in the FTSE 250 index that’s been grabbing my attention more than most. Monster dividends The mid-cap in question is high-performance polymer specialist Victrex (LSE: VCT). The products it manufactures are used to replace metals or standard plastics and can withstand high temperatures and aggressive chemicals. They’re also light and wear incredibly well, hence their popularity in, to give just two examples, the aerospace and automotive industries. Now, this is actually a stock I held many moons ago. At the time, the share price…
Quantum computing may sound futuristic, but for investment firms, it is at the doorstep. The rapid pace of innovation in quantum computing combined with the threat level posed by a lack of comparable security measures demands swift industry action. Investment in quantum computing technologies reached new highs in 2025, with more than $1.25 billion raised in Q1,[1] and research emphasizes transitioning from development to deployment.[2] While the practical capabilities of quantum are still emerging, investment firms must take seriously not just the opportunities but also the risks. This post outlines immediate steps investment firms can take to strengthen data security…
Image source: Getty Images It has been a banner year for Britain’s index of leading blue-chip companies, the FTSE 100. During today’s (6 October) market session, the index hit a new all-time high. It has done that repeatedly this year. In fact, the sometimes staid-seeming FTSE 100 now stands 58% higher than five years ago. What might happen from here – and how can I try and use it to my advantage as a small private investor? Market predictions can be tempting – but dangerous In fact, nobody knows what will happen from here for sure. We can only speculate…
Image source: Getty Images It has been an excellent year for Aberdeen (LSE:ABDN). The Aberdeen share price is up 34% over the past year, easily outstripping the broader FTSE 250. There are many reasons why someone might expect the rally to keep going, but here’s one key factor that I’m not sure is getting much attention. From preservation to growth Over the past few years, with the pandemic, I believe many investors have focused on protecting their capital and financial assets. Therefore, the stocks purchased and the amount of money invested in the market versus being held in cash were…
Sheet Metal Market Overview The global sheet metal market size was valued at USD 313.08 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow from USD 328.07 billion in 2025 to reach USD 489.72 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.22% during the forecast period (2025–2033). The market is driven by rising demand in the automotive and electronics industries, where lightweight, high-strength materials enhance performance and efficiency. Opportunities exist in renewable energy systems, including solar panels and wind turbines, and in advanced industrial machinery, where sheet metal is critical for durable, precise components. Increasing adoption of automated fabrication technologies…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250 has rallied 6% over the past year, with several stocks posting fresh 52-week highs over the past month. Yet not all constituents have done that well. For example, WH Smith (LSE:SMWH) is down 33% in the past six months, hitting fresh multi-year lows in August. Here’s why I’m interested. Reasons for underperformance Let’s begin by considering why the stock has lagged the broader index so much. The most direct catalyst was the recent discovery that its North America business had overstated trading profits by £30m. This was due to premature recognition of supplier…
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:CBRL) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.25 per share on 12th of November. This means that the annual payment will be 2.3% of the current stock price, which is in line with the average for 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. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s stock price has reduced by 32% in the last 3 months, which is not ideal for investors and can explain…
Image source: Getty Images The Mondi (LSE:MNDI) share price proved today (6 October) that even FTSE 100 companies aren’t immune from large falls. By lunchtime, the packaging and paper group was worth around 14% less than when the market opened. What’s going on? Investors reacted badly to its latest trading update for the three months ended 30 September. They didn’t seem to like the fact that, in terms of underlying EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation), it was the group’s worst quarter since the first three months of 2024. The company described the market as “subdued” and said…
Governments and private investors are investing heavily in quantum computing. This is pushing the technology toward real-world applications. Experts predict the market will hit about $4.24 billion by 2030. It is expected to grow roughly 20.5% each year from 2025 to 2030. Artificial intelligence has changed investing. When paired with quantum computing, it may create big wealth-building chances in the coming decades. Investing in Top Pure-Play Quantum Stocks: The Next Tech and Climate Revolution Recent breakthroughs in qubit stability and new partnerships for larger quantum networks are driving growth. Leading pure-play quantum stocks have risen as investors bet on widespread…