Image source: Getty Images Investors often get excited when seeing dividend yields of 7% or more. After all, that kind of payout can be a real income booster inside a Stocks and Shares ISA. 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 purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment…
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Image source: Getty Images It’s no secret that many growth stocks across the pond are currently trading at crazy valuations (ahem, Palantir). Yet I still think there are some opportunities emerging for patient long-term investors. Here’s one falling S&P 500 share in my ISA that I’m keeping an eye on. Market leader Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) is a stock I’ve owned for years. The company pioneered the field of robotically-assisted surgery with its flagship da Vinci system. According to various sources, it commands an estimated 60% share of the global robotic surgery market. Compared to traditional surgery, this method often…
Image source: Getty Images Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are up 1,279% over the last five years. That’s enough to turn £1,000 into something worth £13,787. The big question for investors is what comes next. And while I’m not expecting a repeat performance over the next five years, I think there are reasons for optimism. Growth The reason Nvidia shares have been such a good investment over the last five years is simple. The company makes far more money than it did in 2020, mostly due to spectacular revenue growth. Investors should note, however, that things have started to moderate recently. Quarterly…
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Image source: Getty Images Gold soared to a record $3,578 per ounce earlier this week, driving up gold miners and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the precious metal. This will leave some investors asking: is there a stock to consider buying to capitalise on the gold boom? Here’s one I think is worth a look at 345p. Benefitting from the trend Ramsdens Holdings (LSE:RFX) isn’t a gold producer, but the bull run in the yellow metal has been a gift for the AIM-listed pawnbroker. As gold prices surge higher, more customers are dusting off their jewellery boxes and flocking to…
App delivery companies will be required to provide safety equipment to workers, register them, and require them to take a Department of Transportation-led safety course under a Council bill that is set to pass this week despite fierce lobbying from the billion-dollar app industry.The bill, Intro 20, has been in the works for two years and is expected to be approved on Sept. 10, its sponsor, Council Member Gale Brewer (D–Upper West Side), told Streetsblog.The city already has such rules for couriers that work directly for restaurants, but Brewer’s bill expands them to include the app companies, like Uber Eats,…
Image source: Getty Images The last year has witnessed remarkable volatility in the Burberry (LSE: BRBY) share price. Bottoming at 556p in September 2024, the stock initially doubled in price only to retrace following the tariff-induced sell-off. However, with positive vibes around progress in the company’s strategy (known as Burberry Forward) lifting investor sentiment, the stock is now heading back into the FTSE 100. New strategy Back in July the company reported a lacklustre set of numbers for the first quarter of 2026. Comparable retail sales fell 1% and retail revenue fell 2%. But sometimes the numbers do not tell…
Image source: Getty Images Many people dream of retiring with a seven-figure investment pot. It might be more achievable than it sounds. By consistently investing just 10% of a salary into a Stocks and Shares ISA, the power of compounding can turn sustainable contributions into something far greater over the long run. Let’s assume a worker earns the UK’s average salary of around £35,000. Setting aside 10% means investing £3,500 each year, or just under £300 per month. Placed into a tax-efficient ISA and invested in a diversified portfolio of shares, that money could grow substantially. The variables Historically, the…
Image source: Getty Images The Rolls‑Royce (LSE: RR) share price has surged a phenomenal 122 % in the last year and become the darling of the FTSE 100. With shares in the aerospace and defence group continuing to climb, it made me wonder: have investors like me simply missed the boat? Recent performance There’s no doubt that the company’s shares have been on a tear in recent years. Its valuation has rocketed an impressive 123% higher to £10.70 as I write on 4 September. Aviation demand is rebounding, defence budgets are lifting, and the group continues to win crucial long-term contracts.…
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) has inked a landmark 15‑year agreement with Netflix, with the streaming giant committing to purchase verified carbon credits from AFF’s Fields & Forests (F&F) program — an ambitious initiative turning underused fields in the U.S. South into thriving, working forests. “Netflix’s partnership shows what’s possible when business and nature come together,” said John Ringer, Senior Director of Project Finance and Environmental Markets at AFF. “With the right investment and science, natural climate solutions can be both a powerful and credible tool to address our most pressing conservation challenges. We’re grateful for Netflix’s leadership, and we…