Mr. Nguyen Tuan Quang, Deputy Director General of the Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Cooperation under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, especially within the framework of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) between Vietnam and Japan, has proven to be a highly-effective tool for achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions while promoting sustainable development. This mechanism not only facilitates international collaboration but also lays the foundation for countries to implement cost-effective mitigation actions and accelerate the formation of carbon markets. Following COP26 in late 2021, Article 6.2 has been shaped by a new set of international regulations,…
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Image source: Getty Images Over the past five years, Marks and Spencer (LSE: MKS) shares have more than tripled in value. So far, though, 2025 has been much less impressive: the Marks and Spencer share price has fallen 11%. Should I buy the share for my portfolio? My answer is no – for more reasons than one. Having a feel for a business I am surprised the share has done so well over the past five years, frankly. When I go into a Marks and Spencer shop, I see quite a few things that make me question how in touch…
Image source: Getty Images Even in the summer lull (if one can so describe this month in the stock market, given that the FTSE 100 index hit a new all-time high), I have been looking for shares to buy in the past month. So, how did I do? An old favourite I already had a sizeable holding in JD Sports Fashion (LSE: JD). I sold some JD Sports shares earlier this year, to take profits off the table. At the moment, though, I continue to feel the share looks like good value. Earlier this month, I bought some more. Last…
Image source: Getty Images Up 5.17%, the Lloyds share price has done well this month, beating out all the other major UK banks including NatWest, Barclays and HSBC. As Britain’s biggest retail bank, Lloyds is often seen as the bellwether of the sector. But while it’s led the FTSE 100 pack, two regional FTSE 250 players are actually ahead. Close Brothers Group’s (LSE: CBG) jumped 17.73% this month, while Paragon Banking Group‘s (LSE: PAG) up 5.95% (as of 28 August). Screenshot from TradingView.com That begs the question: do these smaller lenders offer the same long-term value as Lloyds? I decided…
Image source: Getty Images Smart investors are always on the hunt for stocks that can plump up their Stocks and Shares ISA with juicy dividends. While plenty of names in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 offer steady income, I’ve been running the numbers on two that stand out. Both provide above-average yields, both look relatively cheap, and both could fit nicely into a long-term income portfolio. The names in question? Insurance stalwart Admiral Group (LSE: ADM) and interdealer broker TP ICAP (LSE: TCAP). On the surface, they look equally tempting, but which one comes out on top? Admiral Group…
Walgreens Boots Alliance is officially private and will cease to exist as a vertically integrated business on the Nasdaq, as Sycamore Partners closed its deal to acquire the retail pharmacy giant on Thursday. Operations of the 124-year-old company will now be split, and the various business segments will be standalone, according to a statement from the company. “Going forward, Walgreens, The Boots Group, Shields Health Solutions, CareCentrix, and VillageMD will operate as separate standalone companies,” according to the statement. The news comes days after Walgreens was booted off the S&P 500 (^GSPC), replaced by brokerage firm Interactive Brokers (IBKR). In…
Image source: Getty Images One rite of passage for a lot of investors is buying a penny share. The logic is that even if it goes up only by a modest sum in absolute terms, the investment return could be great in percentage terms. Here are a few questions I think any savvy investor should ask before even considering buying any penny share. Do you like the business – or only the share price? People who otherwise make many smart decisions sometimes buy penny shares just because they are penny shares – without understanding the business concerned in detail. I…
Image source: Getty Images It might seem strange to link value stocks with the Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (LSE:BGCG). After all, it primarily invests in Chinese tech stocks that are growing like gangbusters. Moreover, after enduring a difficult few years, shares of the investment trust are up 60% in the past 12 months. So, what’s going on? Let’s take a look. Tricky period Baillie Gifford took over the Witan Pacific Investment Trust in 2020 and gave it a Chinese growth makeover. However, after reaching a peak in early 2021, the share price fell off a cliff. In fact, it’s still…