[ad_1] In August, Zefiro issued some of the first carbon credits under the American Carbon Registry’s Orphan Well Methodology reflecting confirmed emissions reductions of 92,956 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. With this delivery, Zefiro has now fulfilled its pre-sale agreement with EDF Trading, who is a major participant in the compliance and voluntary carbon markets. Fort Lauderdale, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – September 3, 2025) – ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe CA: ZEFI) (FSE: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF) (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a delivery of carbon offsets to EDF Trading, a leading player in the…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Right now, many investors believe that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are overheated. And that’s understandable as a lot of valuations in the space are elevated. Worried that we could be about to see these stocks crash and send major indexes down? Here are three defensive stocks to consider buying now. British American Tobacco If tech shares experience weakness in the months ahead, one sector that could potentially do well is tobacco. A classic ‘old-economy’ industry, it tends to have a strong inverse relationship with technology (tobacco stocks soared in 2022 when tech shares tanked). A…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images FTSE 100 dividend stocks are a brilliant way of generating both capital growth and passive income for retirement. Investors get growth when share prices rise, and a second income on top from the regular stream of dividends most blue-chip companies pay investors as a reward for holding their stock. New investors often underestimate the value of the shareholder payouts. When I started out, my focus was purely on growth. I didn’t notice the small, regular payments trickling into my Stocks and Shares ISA, typically paid twice but sometimes four times a year. FTSE 100 dividend…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The extraordinary run up in the Glencore (LSE: GLEN) share price a few years back feels like a distant memory now. Indeed, since peaking in 2023, the stock has slumped 50%. I’ve learnt the hard way that investing in miners brings with it heightened risk given the volatile and cyclical nature of the commodities sector. Sliding profits Ongoing weak coal prices remain the primary driver behind the stock’s decline. Since 2023, realised prices for energy coal (or Newcastle coal as it’s known) has declined from $172/t to $102/t. For hard coking coal, used in steel…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images As we head into autumn, I’ve been eyeing global markets to see what UK shares look attractive this month. There are plenty of moving parts right now. Tariff uncertainty remains a key driver of sentiment, while concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s next steps continue to weigh heavily on investor confidence. For UK investors, this mix of uncertainty and opportunity creates fertile ground. I’ve picked out three UK shares that I think strike an interesting balance between growth potential and defensive appeal. Fresnillo The Fresnillo (LSE: FRES) share price gained a hefty 30% in August…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images AstraZeneca’s (LSE: AZN) share price has dropped 11% from its 3 September 12-month traded high of £133.38. Fears of additional US sanctions have weighed on it, as have concerns over ongoing investigations into its China business. Each remains a risk to the firm’s future earnings. That said, I think June’s trade deal with the US reduces the chance of more tariffs being imposed on the UK’s firms. And even if they are, I do not believe that Washington’s current trade protectionism will continue too long after President Donald Trump’s current term. China has released no…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images A share’s dividend yield falls as its price rises and the FTSE 100’s M&G (LSE: MNG) has dropped substantially since August. However, its 20.1p 2024 dividend still generates a yield of 7.9% — one of the highest in any FTSE index. By comparison, the current average FTSE 100 dividend yield is 3.4% and the FTSE 250’s is 3.3%. Crucially for me, M&G’s 2024 results released on 19 March saw it move to a progressive dividend policy. This is where a dividend is expected to rise at least in line with increases in earnings per share.…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Over the last 12 months, the Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) share price has gone from 58.5p to 79.4p. That’s a 36% gain, but the question is, can it keep going? In general, stocks go higher because either the company’s earnings per share (EPS) increases, or it starts trading at a higher multiple. So could either of these happen for Lloyds shares? Earnings growth Let’s start with earnings. Lloyds has seen its EPS go from 1p to just below 6p over the last five years, but the bank‘s going to have to deal with a number…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images When it comes to building a second income through investing, dividend stocks remain one of the most reliable tools in the box. A well-diversified basket of companies with strong cash flows can provide a steady stream of income that grows alongside inflation. However, it’s not enough to simply chase the highest yields on offer. A dividend needs to be sustainable, backed by a strong track record of payments and ideally supported by earnings growth. Finding yields above 7% can be especially tempting, but investors need to be wary of ‘dividend traps’ – companies that pay…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Both in the UK and the US, the stock market hasn’t made a great start to the month. The FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 are both down since Monday (1 September). This, however, isn’t that unusual. Historically, September has been a bad month for share prices and there are some important reasons why this is the case. The ‘September Effect’ The decline in the stock market a this time of year is well-known enough to have a name. It’s called the September Effect and there are several potential explanations associated with it. One is…