On July 30 the Federal Reserve chose to keep short-term interest rates steady.That’s bad news for borrowers, who will have to wait at least a little longer for costs on everything from credit cards to car loans to come down — market watchers now expect the Fed to cut rates in September.But what if you’re looking to save money rather than borrow it? The Fed’s rate also impacts how much interest you earn on cash and short-term bonds. If you’re looking to stash away cash, you’d be smart to act before the Fed moves rates down, says Greg McBride, chief…
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Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is no stranger to comebacks. Check out the movement of the Rolls-Royce share price over the last few years for evidence of that. Its stock is now up 11-fold in five years. So, anyone who had the courage to buy as we all sat at home during the first Covid-19 lockdown (and then hold on) undoubtedly has bragging rights. I’m not sure there are many, if any, companies elsewhere in the index that can replicate that performance exactly. But there might be a few that can be considered comeback candidates. Bottom of the…
UK-based CDR standard Isometric has certified a new module detailing requirements and procedures for the durable storage of biochar… Source link
Climate-tech startup Sow&Reap Agro has been granted more than 37,000 carbon credits by global certification body Gold Standard for a paddy cultivation programme it spearheaded in Telangana using Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method to cut down on methane emissions. Spread across eight districts, the sustainable paddy cultivation project VARRI across thousands of acres had AWD method at its heart and leveraged a blockchain-powered Digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (DMRV) solution of the company, founder and CEO Suraj Teja said. Sow&Reap Agro has emerged as the first to achieve this milestone. The bootstrapped startup is pursuing atleast six projects across…
Carbon credits must serve communities | Photo Credit: Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn A farmer’s cooperative plants native tree saplings on degraded land hoping to earn carbon credits (CCs). A company purchases those CCs to offset its emissions and proudly announces carbon neutrality. Between these, lies a labyrinth of hope, hypocrisy and opportunity. CCs depict a story of environmental accounting, balancing growth with climate vulnerabilities. Like currencies, CCs carry hidden costs and contradictions. There are two types of carbon markets: mandatory and voluntary. They are about $800 billion and $3 billion, respectively, and expected to reach $1.88 trillion and $24 billion by 2030.…
Image source: Getty Images 2025’s been a strong year for defence stocks, driven by resurgent weapons spending in Europe. BAE Systems (LSE:BA.), by some distance the continent’s largest defence contractor, has risen a whopping 48% in value. Those mighty gains pale in comparison with those of Babcock International (LSE:BAB) and Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR.) though. These FTSE 100 heavyweight shares have risen 87% and 82% since 1 January. Can these UK shares keep climbing? Let’s take a look at City forecasts. Babcock International Let’s begin with Babcock, whose stunning ascent saw it claim a place in the FTSE 100 in March. It…
The New Indian ExpressIndia, Russia explore collaboration in critical minerals, industrial infrastructureCritical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements are essential raw materials that support the growth of clean energy….3 days ago Source link
Image source: Getty Images Nvidia, Tesla, and Palantir have all produced huge stock price gains over the last year. And looking ahead, they could continue to perform well. However, there are smaller, more under-the-radar technology stocks that analysts see offering more potential in the medium term (the next 12 months, or so). Here’s a look at a UK tech stock that analysts are very bullish on right now. A hidden gem? The stock I want to highlight is Beeks Financial Cloud (LSE: BKS), a cloud computing/data company that serves the financial services industry. Established in 2011, it offers cloud infrastructure…
Image source: Getty Images The S&P 500 recently smashed through 6,400 points. Over in the UK, the FTSE 100 has cruised past 9,000. Champagne corks are popping. Headlines are giddy. But beneath all that market euphoria, a few warning bells are starting to ring – and some of them are getting louder. That’s because many shares now look seriously overvalued, particularly across the pond. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have led the charge, but there’s growing chatter that the rally’s running out of steam. Even Wall Street royalty’s getting twitchy. What’s the worry? Earlier this year, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie…
Image source: Getty Images Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR.) shares continues to capture investors’ attention as its remarkable turnaround story enters a new phase. The shares last closed at 1,072p, up more than 1,000% from its lows in 2022, but analyst sentiment appears somewhat mixed despite the operational progress. Consensus forecast According to the latest consensus, City analysts rate the stock as Outperform — this suggests the stock will beat the market. Out of 16 analysts, nine have a Buy’ rating, two suggest Outperform, four recommend holding, and one maintains a Sell. The average price target currently stands at 1,021p. This is about…