This week on Talking Headways, we’re joined by Sam Sargent of the Valley Transit Authority, formerly Caltrain and Capital Metro, for part one of a conversation about transit agencies and special projects and programs. Sam chats with us about VTA’s history, current projects and future prospects in the South Bay.Scroll past the audio player below for a partial edited transcript of the episode — or click here for a full, AI-generated (and typo-ridden) readout.Jeff Wood: How does VTA interface with, like, that kind of greater Silicon Valley area? I mean, it’s just interesting to look at, like, how San Francisco works, how the…
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Image source: Getty Images The ruling in the latest Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) antitrust case has mixed implications for the firm. Investors are seeing it as a chance to buy shares, but there are still some important risks. Being forced to share its search data could have serious implications for the firm’s competitive position. But the judge rejected claims for the company to be broken up. Monopolistic power Alphabet had been found guilty of using unfair practices to maintain its status as a monopoly in the online search market. And it has benefitted from this in two main ways. First, it has…
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Image source: Getty Images Penny stocks can be enormously exciting investment opportunities. While these tiny enterprises are exceptionally volatile and expose investors to substantial risk, they also open the door to potentially explosive returns. And in 2025, Windar Photonics (LSE:WPHO) is seemingly offering investors the opportunity to tap into a possible $5.4bn growth opportunity. Impressive market opportunity Windar Photonics specialises in low-cost LiDAR sensors for improving the performance of wind turbines. These modules can be retrofitted to existing turbines to measure wind speeds and direction. Using this data, turbine blades can be rotated and repositioned automatically to maximise energy production.…
Image source: Getty Images It’s no secret that by making smart investments in the stock market it’s possible to start earning a juicy passive income. This is especially true in the UK, where the London Stock Exchange is home to a massive roster of lucrative yields and dividend opportunities. In 2025, it doesn’t take that much money to start an investing journey. In fact, as little as a few hundred pounds is enough to get the ball rolling. But let’s say an investor’s aiming to earn an extra £20,000 each year passively. Just how much do they need to invest?…
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Image source: Getty Images Taylor Wimpey (LSE:TW.) shares remain highly volatile as worries over the UK housing market recovery linger. The FTSE 100 builder’s dropped sharply in value over the summer, and today its shares are around 22% cheaper than they were at the start of the year. I hold Taylor Wimpey in my own portfolio, and am confident its share price will rebound over the long term. But there are still significant risks to earnings now and in the future. Here are some of the opportunities and the threats facing the Footsie company today. Looking on the bright side…
Image source: Getty Images These FTSE 100 stocks look dirt-cheap on paper. But to my mind, the potential risks they pose to investors far outweigh the possible rewards. Here’s why. Defying gravity After experiencing some spring turbulence, the International Consolidated Airlines (LSE:IAG) has risen sharply again over the summer. At 390.8p per share, the FTSE company has now gained 29% in value since the start of 2025. I’m left scratching my head at this rebound given a string of disappointing recent updates from the airline industry. Jet2 was the latest major flyer to sound the alarm on Thursday (4 September)…
Image source: Getty Images By definition, the FTSE 250 index is home to future FTSE 100 stocks. Just like the English Football League Championship is home to future Premier League clubs. However, stocks and clubs can also travel in the other direction. Investing in the right mid-cap share early enough can produce market-thumping returns. However, digging through the FTSE 250, I see a handful of names that I’m uncertain about long term. One of them is Dr Martens (LSE:DOCS). Shares of the bootmaker have been doing well recently, rising 20% in just the past month. However, they’ve still lost half…
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