Image source: Getty Images I have been in a bit of a quandary lately about my shareholding in B&M European Value Retail (LSE: BME). On one hand, after falling 49% in a year, the company increasingly looks like a deep-value stock. And a 6.3% dividend yield is certainly tasty. But I also see some reasons for concern that make me wonder whether B&M could end up being a value trap. For now, that is what has held me back from buying more B&M shares even though on many valuation metrics the share price currently looks cheap. The price-to-earnings ratio is…
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The transaction includes 13 Improved Forest Management (IFM) projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, covering 247,000 acres owned by more than 280 private family forest landowners, the companies said in a news release. All carbon credits generated by the project will be acquired by TotalEnergies, which plans to use the credits to voluntarily offset its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. The release did not provide an estimate for the number of carbon credits expected to be created. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. TotalEnergies produces and markets oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. The…
Image source: Getty Images A few months ago, I owned a penny stock by the name of Logistics Development Group (LSE: LDG). The company had what is known as a tender offer, buying shares from shareholders at a higher price than they had been selling for on the market. Between that and a market sale, I got rid of my whole investment in Logistics Development Group and banked a tidy profit. Still, I have been looking at the stock again recently. I think it is one investors should consider, as it still looks like a potential bargain from a long-term…
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TotalEnergies partners with NativState to conserve 100,000 hectares of U.S. forestland across four states, supporting sustainable forestry and local communities. All carbon credits from the project will be certified by ACR and used by TotalEnergies from 2030 to offset residual Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Over 280 private landowners gain access to voluntary carbon markets and forest management support, enhancing biodiversity and economic resilience. TotalEnergies has signed a major agreement with Arkansas-based forest carbon developer NativState to conserve approximately 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) of forestland in the U.S., spanning Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The deal includes 13 Improved Forest…
Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 22, 2025Old National Bancorp beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.53, expectations were $0.51.Operator: Welcome to the Old National Bancorp second quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. This call is being recorded and has been made accessible to the public in accordance with the SEC’s regulation FD. Corresponding presentation slides can be found on the Relations page at OldNational.com and will be archived there for twelve months. Management would like to remind everyone that certain statements on today’s call may be forward-looking in nature and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties,…
Image source: Getty Images Professional services provider MHA (LSE:MHA) joined the UK’s AIM stock market in April. That alone is significant given how few companies have been listing here in recent years. Since its debut, the share price has gained 30%. The company has quickly caught the attention of investors hunting for new growth stories in the UK small-cap market. MHA operates in the business services sector. It provides accountancy, tax, and advisory services for small to medium-sized businesses and growing enterprises. This sector is fiercely competitive, with peers such as Begbies Traynor Group operating in similar areas. MHA focuses on…
Base Carbon Inc. (NEO: BCBN) has quickly become a key player in the voluntary carbon market. It shows strong financial results and plans for growth. Its expanding portfolio of carbon offset projects helps global sustainability efforts. Through a combination of innovative projects, careful asset management, and strategic partnerships, Base Carbon is positioning itself as a leader in an increasingly critical industry. Financial Performance and Strategic Moves In the first quarter of 2025, Base Carbon reported a comprehensive income of $518,000. This marks a significant recovery from a loss of $19.8 million in the same period last year. This improvement mostly…
Meta Platforms has signed two major solar energy agreements with AES Corporation to lock in 650 megawatts (MW) of clean power. These new projects, based in Texas and Kansas, will support Meta’s fast-growing AI and cloud operations. The move brings Meta closer to its goal of powering all U.S. data centers with 100% renewable energy by 2030 and hitting 9.8 gigawatts (GW) of green power by 2025. Urvi Parekh, Global Head of Energy, Meta, said, “We are thrilled to work with AES to bring forward these two solar energy projects. These solutions support our goal for 100% clean and renewable…
A completed planned development is seen in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 14, 2024.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesMortgage rates rose last week to the highest level in four weeks, but mortgage demand didn’t really move. Total mortgage application volume increased 0.8% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $806,500 or less, increased to 6.84% from 6.82%, with points remaining unchanged at 0.62, including the origination fee, for loans with a 20% down payment.Applications to refinance a home loan, which…