Image source: Getty Images I’ve been scouring the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indexes for the best stocks to buy for my portfolio this month. Here are two I think demand serious consideration. Growth spark Europe has a significant ammunition shortage following decades of underinvestment. This leaves substantial earnings potential for Chemring (LSE:CHG), which builds components (like rocket motors, detonators, and explosives) for weapons systems. The FTSE 250 firm has a leading position in this market, and is thriving as a result. Order intake at its Energetics division soared 154% in the six months to April as continental rearmament continued.…
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First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) has had a rough three months with its share price down 9.8%. However, the company’s fundamentals look pretty decent, and long-term financials are usually aligned with future market price movements. Specifically, we decided to study First Watch Restaurant Group’s ROE in this article. ROE or return on equity is a useful tool to assess how effectively a company can generate returns on the investment it received from its shareholders. In simpler terms, it measures the profitability of a company in relation to shareholder’s equity. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working…
Image source: Getty Images These FTSE 100 dividend shares both have dividend yields above 5%. Which of them do I think investors should consider buying for long-term passive income? Vodafone: annual dividend growth 0%, dividend yield 5.2% What I like: Telecoms demand is growing as the digital revolution continues. Large investments in 5G and broadband provide sales opportunities. Cost-cutting and asset sales are reducing debt. The Vodacom division offers exposure to fast-growing African markets. What I don’t like: High capital expenditure puts a strain on earnings and dividends. Intense market competition threatens revenues and profit margins. Regulatory changes in Germany…
Financial ExpressIndia ramps up rare earth strategy; eyes Australia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile for supplies: ReportAmid rising global concerns over China’s dominance in rare earth magnets, India is ramping up efforts to diversify supply chains by exploring partnerships….1 month ago Source link
CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY The US dollar and US Treasury bonds have long been seen as the bedrock of global safe-haven assets. However, since late 2024, growing fiscal and credit risks in the United States have raised market concerns, accelerating the global shift toward more diversified foreign exchange reserves. The weakening safe-haven function of the greenback and US Treasuries has created an opportunity for the Chinese yuan, also known as the renminbi, to fill the gap in global safe assets. The RMB has already begun to exhibit key characteristics of a safe-haven currency, supported by China’s strong institutional credibility and macroeconomic…
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Financial ExpressIndia ramps up rare earth strategy; eyes Australia, Argentina, Brazil and Chile for supplies: ReportAmid rising global concerns over China’s dominance in rare earth magnets, India is ramping up efforts to diversify supply chains by exploring partnerships….1 month ago Source link
Bold economic ideas are flowing ahead of next month’s roundtable convened by the Albanese government, aimed at boosting Australia’s productivity and economy, and repairing the budget. Among the biggest ideas to emerge is: should Australia resurrect its carbon price?Many respected economists say the answer is a firm yes. Among them are former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, policy expert Rod Sims, and Ross Garnaut, a leading economist and former Labor climate advisor.Of course, Australia has had this discussion before. In 2012, after much political debate, the carbon price established by Julia Gillard’s minority Labor government began. Two years later, partisan politics…
In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, trade policy volatility, and supply chain fragility, industrial companies must either adapt or risk obsolescence. Olympic Steel, a leader in metal processing and fabrication, has emerged as a case study in strategic resilience. By combining a $35 million 2025 capital expenditure plan with disciplined M&A activity, the company is not only weathering tariff-driven uncertainty but actively leveraging it to strengthen its position in the industrial metal sector. For investors seeking long-term value, Olympic Steel’s approach offers a masterclass in navigating macroeconomic headwinds while building a durable competitive edge. The Twin Engines of Growth:…
Moody’s assigned a rating of Aa3 — the fourth-highest out of 10 scores for investment-grade debt — to $438 million worth of revenue bonds DeKalb is issuing this year for rehabilitation at the county’s only water treatment plant and other projects. After the bond issue, DeKalb will have about $1.7 billion in outstanding debt, the vast majority from the water and sewer fund, Moody’s said.The county’s overall credit rating and outlook were not affected. They remain stable and strong, according to Moody’s.The price tag of DeKalb’s water and sewer upgrade plan has nearly doubled in the past two years. Project…