[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Shares of Raspberry Pi (LSE:RPI) rocketed 36% yesterday (17 February), leaving all other FTSE 250 stocks in the dust. This spectacular single-day surge catapulted it to fourth place in the FTSE 250’s year-to-date performance rankings. Not a bad day at the office for the stock then. But what caused the sudden jump? A strange rally For those unfamiliar, Raspberry Pi makes low-cost, mini computers that are used by enthusiasts and engineers worldwide. While originally created by a UK charity to help people learn computer programming, 70% of the firm’s sales today come from industrial and embedded…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Habitual Fool readers may know that I’m a keen cheerleader for passive income. What is passive income? It’s money that rolls in without working for it — the lazy (or smart) person’s dream. There are dozens of ways to gain unearned income. For example, savers earn interest on deposits, landlords collect rent from tenants, and pensioners gather retirement income from governments, former employers and investment pots. But what’s my favourite form of passive income? Delightful dividends By far my preferred form of unearned income is share dividends. These regular cash payments are made by companies…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images If you’re serious about making passive income, you need to consider opening an ISA or a SIPP. These popular investing and retirement products provide added financial firepower to build a portfolio and then draw income from it. Both the Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP protect users from tax grabs. Investors can buy a wide range of assets, allowing them to capture multiple wealth-creating opportunities while simultaneously managing risk. Want to know how much you’ll need in one of these for a £33,000 retirement income? Read on. Please note that tax treatment depends on the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Glencore (LSE: GLEN) shares have surged since bottoming last April after the so-called Liberation Day sell-off. Now the business has swung back to profit and unveiled bold plans to become the world’s largest copper producer. So could the stock be on the verge of a major market re-rating? 2025 results Full-year results from the mining giant suggest a cycle turning rather than a business weakening. Adjusted EBITDA fell 6% to $13.5bn — below the $34bn peak during the 2022 energy shock – but statutory profit for the year swung back to a modest $0.4bn, marking…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images There’s no stopping the BAE Systems (LSE: BA) share price. Today, the FTSE 100 defence giant delivered yet another storming set of results, and it’s driven the stock even higher. The shares jumped more than 5% after it reported a 10% leap in full-year 2025 sales, which hit a record £30.7bn. That beat expectations, which were already pretty high, with growth across every division. Underlying earnings before interest and tax climbed 12%, as did underlying earnings per share. Margins edged higher too, with return on sales notching up from 10.6% to 10.8%. Flying FTSE 100 stock …
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I’ve been looking for stocks in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indexes that shouldn’t be affected by AI disruption. And I reckon I’ve found a great one. This stock operates in an industry that isn’t going away any time soon. And with a 7% dividend yield on offer, and a rapidly rising share price, I think it’s worth a closer look today. Under-the-radar supermarket company The stock I want to highlight is Supermarket Income REIT (LSE: SUPR). It’s a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in grocery store property across the UK and…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images When a real estate investment trust (REIT) offers more than double the the market average yield, it usually comes with strings attached. A near-9% dividend yield looks generous and reassuring. It even looks like easy money. But yields often rise for the wrong reasons. So before focusing on income, investors should aim to find out what’s driving it. The real story behind the 9% yield Over the past year, the NewRiver REIT (LSE: NRR) share price has struggled to build sustained momentum. While there have been short bursts of recovery, the stock has climbed just…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I was recently talking with a pensioner about his financial struggles and limited income options in retirement. It got me thinking again about a Stocks and Shares ISA, especially the tax-free benefits it provides to help build a second income stream. When you break down the calculations, the potential savings can be highly advantageous. But how does one do that, and what’s a realistic goal? Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Nvidia‘s the most successful US stock on the S&P 500 over the past decade. Now, I don’t believe the stock I’m about to talk about will be the next Nvidia. It isn’t the kingpin of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. But it could experience some Nvidia-like share price growth over the next couple of years. So why’s that? Well, two reasons. Firstly, it’s cheap, and second, it’s operating in a sector that’s both surging and appears to offer long-term resilience. The company’s Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ:SANM). It provides end-to-end manufacturing services for complex electronics and precision…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I’m very fond of Barclays (LSE:BARC) shares. When the stock was trading below £1.50 a few years ago, I had more conviction about it than almost any other investment. Today, it’s trading around £4.50 and I believe that’s a modest undervaluation. Let’s explore why. Diversification premium Traditionally, diversified banks have traded at a premium to their peers. In other words, they’re more expensive relative to their earnings. Why? Well, it’s a resilience thing. Lloyds, for example, is heavily exposed to the UK mortgage market. At the moment, that’s not a bad thing. But what if…