[ad_1] Click here for all our coverage of President Trump’s second termThe federal government is hunting for a justification to eliminate key bike lanes in the nation’s capital, sources say — and if the feds are able to push that controversial agenda through, some fear it could set a disturbing new precedent for federal interference into active transportation projects across the nation.According to documents obtained by Streetsblog and interviews with several government employees, the Federal Highway Administration has been analyzing congestion patterns along several critical Washington D.C. corridors outfitted with bike lanes, with an eye towards an unspecified “reallocation” of lane…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images A Stocks and Shares ISA is a terrific asset for investors trying to earn a second income. And this has become more and more important as dividend taxes have gone up over time. As a result, I think there’s a real opportunity for investors looking for passive income to target a 7.5% annual return. And on a £20,000 contribution limit, that’s £1,500 a year. 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…
[ad_1] A £30,000-a-year passive income would be life-changing for the vast majority of Britons. After all, the average earning is a little over £39,000. That’s just £32,000 after tax. With that in mind, a £30,000 passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA — which is shielded from tax — would almost double the average take-home salary. It’s enough to replace a large chunk of a salary, cover everyday living costs, or create genuine financial flexibility. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images FTSE 100 investors have watched plenty of rallies come and go, but few stocks have combined scale, speed, and metal leverage quite like Fresnillo (LSE: FRES). Up 450% in a year and 900% in two, this miner leads the index — driven by gold and silver moves that have shocked everyone, including me. No longer just a silver story Every time I’ve written about the stock, the focus has been silver. With the metal up roughly five-fold in two years, that’s hardly surprising. At an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of around $17 and spot prices…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Wall Street analysts are incredibly bullish on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. Now, don’t get me wrong, those analysts have long underperformed and last year undershot the index average. However, generally when you have 64 analysts covering a stock, the consensus opinion tends to hold some value. So, what do the analysts think? Well, there are 48 Strong Buy ratings, 12 Buys, only three Holds, and just one Strong Sell. And the average share price target is $253, which is 35.2% above the current share price. The highest target is $352 while the lowest is $140. But…
[ad_1] Image source: International Airline Group Despite the FTSE 100 breaking through the 10,000-barrier for the first time on 2 January and staying there since then, there are still plenty of cheap stocks around. Fortunately, there’s a simple technique available to help identify bargains. I’ve used this approach to find an undervalued share that I think could be something of a hidden gem. Flying high The share price of International Consolidated Airlines Group (LSE:IAG), owner of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL, has been making steady progress over the past 12 months. It’s currently (26 January) close to…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images FTSE 250 broadcaster ITV (LSE: ITV) looks to me like one of those rare income plays that also carries a compelling recovery story. Its dividend profile remains reassuringly high. And with the shares trading well below what I view as their fair value, there could be sizeable capital gains on offer as well. So, how much could investors make from the stock? Earnings growth drivers Any firm’s dividends and share price are driven by growth in its earnings. A key risk to ITV is competition in streaming, which could squeeze its margins over time. Even…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Spotting a genuinely cheap share in today’s market is not easy, but one name keeps standing out to me. Its valuation looks disconnected from its long‑term earnings potential, and that gap could offer patient investors a compelling opportunity. So, how high could budget airline Wizz Air’s (LSE: WIZZ) shares go in the coming years? A valuation puzzle Despite the rebound in European travel since the end of Covid, the market still seems reluctant to re‑rate the company. The stock is down more than 60% from where it traded just before the widespread onset of the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images A FTSE 100 stalwart shifting into a higher‑growth, higher‑return phase, NatWest (LSE: NWG) looks strikingly undervalued to me on a long‑term basis. For investors willing to look beyond the usual 12‑month analyst targets and short‑term valuation multiples, the long‑range fundamentals tell a far more compelling story. So, how high could the shares go? Long term versus short term As a long-term investor, I see 30 years as a standard investment cycle. This starts at around 20 years of age and ends with examining early retirement options at about 50. Consequently, short-term price targets are of…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images There are plenty of FTSE 250 shares offering generous dividends at the moment (26 January). In fact, there are over 60 currently yielding more than the rate of interest paid on the UK’s most generous easy access savings account. One example is Harbour Energy (LSE:HBR), the oil and gas producer. Its stock is presently offering a return over twice that of an interest-earning bank account. But is it a no-brainer buy? Let’s see. Out of favour Despite its attractive dividend, I think it’s fair to say that Harbour Energy’s unloved by investors. Last week (22…