Image source: Getty Images M&G (LSE:MNG) is a popular pick among income investors and for good reason. The FTSE 100 asset manager has a forward dividend yield of nearly 10% that makes it one of the highest-yielding stocks in the UK large-cap index. But despite this compelling income potential, I’m staying on the sidelines for now. What’s going on with the M&G share price? The company reported its half-year results yesterday and it was a bit of a mixed bag for investors. Operating profits jumped 28% to £390m for the period ended 30 June, but this fell short of consensus…
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Cotton farmers will be able to claim carbon credits by applying biochar to the soil under a new partnership between a non-profit… Source link
Image source: Getty Images If (like me) you own shares in one or more of the FTSE 100’s construction stocks, I suspect your patience is wearing thin. I first took a position in Persimmon before the pandemic. I thought the disruption to Britain’s building sites would be temporary so I held tight even though the group’s share price went into slow decline. We then entered a period of double-digit inflation as supply chain congestion and higher energy prices took hold. The Bank of England’s (BoE) response was to increase interest rates which brought on a cost-of-living crisis and dampened mortgage…
Image source: Getty Images 2025’s been a tough time for Berkeley Group‘s (LSE:BKG) share price. Down 7% since 1 January, it’s dropped 30% over the last year as worries over the housing market recovery have grown. Could this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity though? I think it’s worth examining, and especially given the cheapness of Berkeley’s shares versus its FTSE 100-listed peer group. Today, the company trades on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.4 times. That’s below corresponding readings of: 14 times for Persimmon. 14.7 times for Taylor Wimpey. 17.3 times for Barratt Redrow. Here’s my take. Still on…
Image source: Getty Images It isn’t hard to see the appeal of a dividend stock like M&G (LSE: MNG), which offers one of the highest yields on the FTSE 100. Today, it gives investors a bumper trailing yield of 7.68%. Better still, that’s forecast to climb to 7.91% in 2025 and 8.19% in 2026. This dwarfs the returns from cash but as ever with stocks, the risks are higher too. I felt those risks were worth taking and added the stock to my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) a couple of years ago, and it’s paying off nicely. But should income seekers consider…
Agriculture in India has always been more than just a sector—it is the soul of the nation’s economy. Feeding more than a billion people, providing livelihood for almost 46% of the workforce and contributing 16% (FY24) to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), this industry has long been the backbone of India’s rural economy and national resilience. Today, this sector is rapidly emerging as a significant climate force, whether for better or worse. The voluntary carbon market in India was estimated to be worth over Rs. 10,201 crores (US$ 1.2 billion), as of May 2023, with 1,451 projects either registered or…
StockhouseInside Leading Edge Materials rare earths, graphite: CEO Kurt Budge | 2025-09-02 | Investing NewsKurt Budge, CEO of Leading Edge Materials (TSXV:LEM) discusses the company’s focus on critical raw materials such as heavy rare earths, natural graphite,….3 days ago Source link
Image source: Getty Images Investing in growth stocks can be a bumpy ride during tough or uncertain economic periods. They can slump in value when corporate earnings come under pressure and market confidence declines. Purchasing growth-focused shares at a discount can provide a buffer against price volatility. Paying less for a company’s shares provides a margin of safety against future drops. It also provides attractive entry points for dip buyers — this can provide support and fuel a rebound when investor sentiment improves. With this in mind, here are two cut-price UK shares for investors to consider in September. Building…
Image source: Getty Images The trajectory of the Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) and Glencore (LSE: GLEN) share prices couldn’t be more different. The aerospace and defence engineer has skyrocketed, up 122% in the last year and an astonishing 1,325% over three. It’s easily the hottest stock on the FTSE 100. Glencore, by contrast, has been one of the coldest. Shares in the commodity giant are down 25% over 12 months and 35% across three years, with little sign yet of reversing that trend. Very different FTSE 100 stocks Rolls-Royce has been propelled by strong demand for civil aerospace, defence contracts and power…
The carbon credit market is notoriously complex, leaving many global companies struggling to hit their net zero targets with confidence and credibility.With a background in finance and a drive to turn climate anxiety into action, Andy Harris founded Nature Broking, a premium intermediary that professionalises the voluntary carbon market with sophisticated solutions and AI-backed due diligence.Watch as SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose sits down with Andy to talk about the future of carbon markets, how Nature Broking helps companies reach net zero in ways they can be proud of and what it takes to build trust in a multi-billion dollar industry…