For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it currently lacks a track record of revenue and profit. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, so investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than they should. So if this idea of high risk and high reward doesn’t suit, you might be more…
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When China restricted exports of gallium and germanium in 2023, markets were reminded that supply chains can be disrupted. These metals may not be household names, but they are critical to semiconductors, defense systems, and renewable energy, which is why the restrictions drew immediate market attention. Investors are again turning to supply chain resilience as a portfolio concern. Rare earth elements sit in the same category as gallium and germanium. Embedded in electric vehicles, advanced weaponry, and clean energy infrastructure, rare earth elements represent one of the few asset themes where geopolitics directly drives market outcomes. That reality was underscored…
A new cryptocurrency issued by the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial and that started trading this week has boosted the family’s wealth on paper by roughly $5 billion despite the digital token sinking in its first two days of being listed on the exchange. The crypto, called WLFI, reached a high of about 40 cents after launching on Monday, according to data from CoinMarketCap. By Tuesday morning, the value of the token had fallen to as low as about 21 cents, down 48% from its peak, before recovering to about 23 cents in the afternoon.Even with the decline, the Trump family’s stake…
The global carbon credit market is on a steep growth path as governments enforce stricter climate rules and businesses accelerate their net-zero commitments. A research report showed that, in 2024, the market was valued at USD 669.37 billion, and it is projected to rise from USD 933.23 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 16.37 trillion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 37.68% during the forecast period. This momentum underscores a pivotal shift: carbon credits are now central to both government climate policies and corporate sustainability strategies. Europe dominated the market in 2024, while North America is set to post…
Image source: Getty Images With the summer reporting season done and dusted, a boatload of UK shares go ex-dividend this month. That matters because if we’re not holding the stock before the ex-dividend date, we miss out on the payout. All else equal, the share price drops by the size of the dividend on the day (normally a Thursday), although good or bad results can also send prices up or down. According to my data provider, 34 companies go ex-dividend on 11 September this week. Here are three of them, each from a different index. AIM Let’s start with the…
Morgan Stanley believes that domestic steel prices may expand going ahead as consumption picks up momentum. Source link
Frontier has taken another major stride in scaling up high-quality carbon removal. The coalition has signed a $31.3 million offtake agreement this August with Planetary Technologies, a company that uses ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce ocean acidification. Planetary and Frontier Push OAE Toward Large-Scale Deployment Planetary’s journey has been defined by innovation and scientific rigor. Earlier this year, Isometric Registry issued the world’s first verified OAE credits, marking a historic milestone. These credits were based on pilot projects such as the Tufts Cove facility in Halifax, where purified magnesium oxide was introduced…
Image source: Getty Images Looking for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold over the long term? Here are two I hold in my own portfolio and think are worth considering. Building large returns Taylor Wimpey (LSE:TW) faces extreme near-term uncertainty as the UK economy toils. But helped by further support from mortgage lenders — and the likelihood of additional interest rate cuts from the Bank of England — I’m optimistic its slow recovery should continue. I’m especially hopeful as intensifying competition in the home loans market supports buyer affordability. Latest Moneyfacts data shows the number of higher…
A new analysis of jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+) in Brazil’s Amazon reveals a big chance. The potential credit sales could reach $10–$20 billion this decade. However, the market faces delays, integrity issues, and a drop in voluntary demand. The report from the Earth Innovation Institute (EII) outlines the numbers and assumptions. It also offers a roadmap connecting carbon credit sales to real forest results and social safeguards. The $20B Amazon Question: EII’s JREDD+ Forecast The Amazon remains a vital carbon reservoir, holding approximately 56.8 billion metric tons of carbon above ground. Brazil alone contains over 32 billion metric tons of this…
Image source: Getty Images Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) is one AI stock outperforming Nvidia right now. This year, it has risen about 45% – almost twice the gain of its rival. Is this one I should buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA? Let’s take a look at the numbers. A chip and networking powerhouse Before we get into the financials, it’s worth providing a bit of background information on this business. Because it’s not as well known as Nvidia and other popular AI stocks. A $1.6trn market cap technology business, Broadcom operates in two main areas. These are semiconductor solutions…