Image source: Getty Images With the UK Supreme Court ruling in favour of motor finance lenders, bank stocks have largely rallied over the last week, yet Barclays (LSE:BARC) shares have seemingly missed out. While stocks like Close Brothers and Lloyds jumped by double-digits on the announcement, the reaction from Barclays investors seems to have been fairly muted. And that’s not entirely surprising given the bank had relatively little exposure to the finance mis-selling scandal to begin with. In fact, it’s why Barclays shares have vastly outperformed both Lloyds and Close Brothers over the last 12 months, climbing by 69% versus…
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Image source: Getty Images It’s no secret that Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR.) shares have been a stellar investment over the last five years. In fact, anyone who put £20,000 to work in August 2020 is now sitting on a jaw-dropping £248,600! Sadly, not everyone was fortunate enough to jump on board the gravy train half a decade ago. But could there be more impressive growth on the horizon? Some analysts certainly seem to think so. In fact, one institutional analyst has placed the five-year share price forecast at 2,389p. That’s about 116% higher than current levels, translating into a market-beating compounded annual…
Image source: Getty Images Even as the FTSE 100 climbs to new record highs, there’s still a long list of high-yield income shares to potentially capitalise on. And right now, the five seemingly most lucrative opportunities are all offering payouts from 7.7%, all the way to 9.8%! In order of dividend yield, these stocks are: WPP – 9.8% Taylor Wimpey (LSE:TW.) – 9.2% Legal & General Group – 8.2% Phoenix Group Holdings – 8.0% M&G – 7.7% So the question now becomes, should investors consider capitalising on these high yields? Investigating sustainability As seasoned income investors know, shares that promise…
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Image source: Getty Images When it comes to dividend stocks, British investors are spoilt for choice. Even in 2025, when UK stocks are approaching all-time highs, there continues to be fantastically lucrative income opportunities to capitalise on. And some of these businesses have been maintaining and growing shareholder payouts for decades. Perhaps three of the most popular income opportunities on the London Stock Exchange are British American Tobacco (LSE:BATS), Bunzl, and Halma. Each firm operates in starkly different industries, including the tobacco sector, logistics, and safety technology. Yet, continuous demand for their products and services, even during economic downcycles, has…
The UN body tasked with implementing the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body, has adopted a new standard to support climate projects in communities lacking access to essential services. The standard includes the concept of ‘suppressed demand’, which opens the door for more inclusive climate action in regions with limited access to basic services such as water and sanitation. It allows climate projects that meet these basic needs to earn carbon credits, even if these projects lead to increased emissions, in the process ensuring that people in low-income communities can benefit from climate finance. ‘Basic human needs’…
Image source: Getty Images Since 2025 kicked off, the FTSE 250‘s delivered a robust 8.8% total return. However, not all of its constituents have been so fortunate. And Watches of Switzerland Group (LSE:WOSG) shareholders have learned this first-hand as the luxury jewellery stock tumbled 36% since January. However, as most seasoned investors know, some of the best buying opportunities can often be found among the worst-performing stocks. So has this recent downward volatility created a secret long-term buying opportunity? Let’s explore. What’s going on with luxury watches? At first glance, the downward trajectory of this FTSE 250 stock may not…
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As Philadelphia’s SEPTA system stares down severe cuts with no state rescue in sight, the Philadelphia Bar Association is shining a light on an overlooked benefit of public transit nationwide: fostering justice for all. In a recent article for City & State Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Bar Association chancellor Katayun I. Jaffari argued that having strong public transit to the courts is crucial for all groups that come into contact with the justice system. And that includes not just the judge, the juror, the lawyer, and the prosecutor, but also defendants and plaintiffs themselves who need a way to get to court.While courthouses…
Image source: Getty Images For second-income-focused investors seeking alternatives to the usual blue-chip dividend names, several under-the-radar UK stocks offer attractive yield prospects. While not without risk, these companies provide regular payouts, improving fundamentals, and long-term growth potential. Below are three lesser-known, second income opportunities to consider. Each comes with an attractive dividend profile but clear risks to weigh. Arbuthnot Banking Arbuthnot Banking‘s (LSE:ARBB) a small UK bank with a long heritage, currently offering an appealing forward dividend yield of 5.3% for 2025, moderating to 6% by 2027. The payout’s grown steadily from 38p per share in 2021 to a forecasted 61p by 2027,…