The global carbon market is undergoing a dramatic reset that could transform both supply and costs over the next 25 years. New projections from BloombergNEF (BNEF) suggest that carbon credit supply may grow 20- to 35-fold by 2050, creating one of the most significant financial mechanisms for funding decarbonization. But the shape of this future market hinges on integrity, governance, and the types of projects that ultimately win buyers’ trust. While the long-term trajectory points upward, the road is being shaped by near-term shifts. From surging issuances to a rapid geographic rebalancing, the market reset is already redefining which sectors…
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Image source: Getty Images NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock jumped 10% Tuesday (26 August) after JPMorgan analyst Nick Lai set a new price target of $8 on the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, up from $4.80. That $8 is 31% ahead of the previous day’s close, and still 19% higher even after the subsequent gain. The new upgrade strengthens a Buy consensus among analysts. Lai predicts a 50% increase in vehicle deliveries in the 2025 full year, with a further 47% to follow in 2026. Early pre-orders for the company’s new Onvo L90 and ES8 sport utility vehicles are strong. Both target…
Image source: Britvic (copyright Evan Doherty) One of the more compelling investment ideas in the London market for me over recent years has been JD Sports (LSE: JD). Yet despite my enthusiasm, the Sports share price has fallen 34% over the past five years and now sits in pennies. Meanwhile, the JD Sports dividend yield is just 1%. That is measly, given the FTSE 100 yield at the moment is 3.4%. But I reckon the dividend may soar in coming years. Here is why. Dividend policy has changed For years, the dividend was small. In 2023, for example, it was…
A political fight has erupted in Sweden over whether forest owners should be paid to delay harvesting trees as part of the country’s contribution to the EU’s ambitious carbon removal targets.The EU’s Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) regulation requires the bloc to remove 310 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030. With Sweden holding the EU’s largest forest area, the country is expected to play a central role in meeting that target.In 2022, the government commissioned a parliamentary committee to explore how to incentivize carbon storage. “We’ll have a shortage of high-quality carbon cred | RSS.comIts…
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register The deadline has been extended for talks over a potential £490m acquisition of Leeds-based unsecured consumer credit provider, International Personal Finance (IPF). As reported late last month, discussions are underway with BasePoint Capital, a provider of asset-based financing in the US to specialty finance companies, regarding a possible cash offer by a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP PMKN LLC – an entity in the BasePoint group – to acquire IPF. It has been confirmed this morning that an extension to the deadline for these talks has now…
In 2025, Rwanda has emerged as a pivotal player in the global carbon credit market, leveraging its ambitious climate goals and strategic partnerships to position itself at the crossroads of geopolitical cooperation and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment trends. For investors seeking to align capital with sustainability, Rwanda’s carbon credit initiative offers a compelling case study of how emerging markets are redefining climate finance. Geopolitical Leverage: From Paris to SingaporeRwanda’s carbon credit strategy is deeply embedded in the architecture of international climate agreements, particularly the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 framework, which facilitates cross-border carbon credit transfers. A landmark 2025…
The recent restoration of DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ: DEVS) to full Nasdaq compliance marks a pivotal moment for the company and offers a lens through which to examine the broader carbon credit market’s evolving dynamics. After a period of regulatory scrutiny due to its stock price falling below the $1.00 minimum bid requirement, DevvStream’s shares have now traded above this threshold for over ten consecutive days, as confirmed by the Nasdaq Office of General Counsel. This development not only stabilizes the company’s access to capital markets but also signals renewed institutional credibility—a critical asset in the high-growth, yet volatile carbon credit…
South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. Its carbon-intensive industries—mining, manufacturing, and energy—have long powered the nation’s economy, but the looming shadow of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens to upend decades of export-driven growth. By 2026, when the CBAM fully kicks in, South Africa’s coal-dependent sectors could face steep tariffs on goods like steel, cement, and agricultural products. Yet, this crisis also presents a golden opportunity for investors who recognize the urgency of a green transition. The CBAM Conundrum: A Double-Edged SwordSouth Africa’s export economy is deeply intertwined with global markets. In 2025, 78% of its $135…
Image source: Getty Images After a couple of years in the doldrums, Prudential (LSE: PRU) has come alive in 2025, with its share price up 50%. Now halfway through its five-year transformation strategy, the business looks to have turned a corner with new business profits consistently growing. So where next for the stock? H1 results Today (27 August) the Asia and emerging markets-focused insurance giant posted growth in new business profit of 12% to $1.3bn. Operating earnings per share were up 12%, to $1.4bn. Operating free surplus generation, a key measure of its cash-generating capability, grew by 14% to $1.6bn.…
(a) Global distribution of forest loss and gain (%). The colors on the map represent changes in the extent and density of tree cover over a 20-year period. Green areas denote regions where tree cover has remained stable, red areas highlight regions where tree cover has been lost, and blue areas indicate areas where tree cover has increased. Magenta shades signify regions of high turnover, where both significant losses and gains in tree cover occurred within the same period, reflecting dynamic changes in vegetation; (b) Worldwide loss of the area of tree cover within primary forest extent; (c) Worldwide yearly…