[ad_1] A recent Reuters investigation has found that many conservation projects in Brazil, designed to protect the Amazon rainforest through carbon credits, are linked to individuals and businesses with documented histories of illegal deforestation. In 2023, a similar analysis by the Guardian found that 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by Verra — the world’s leading certifier that had approved carbon credits used by Gucci, Disney, and Shell (among other big corporations) — are likely “‘phantom credits’ [that] do not represent genuine carbon reductions.” These ongoing findings raise important questions about the effectiveness of voluntary carbon offset schemes in supporting environmental…
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[ad_1] MP Materials (MP Stock) is a key player in two major global shifts: the race for critical minerals and the transition to clean energy. The company operates Mountain Pass in California, which is notably the only rare earth mine and processing facility in the U.S. MP’s neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) magnets are powering modern life and are essential for clean technology. It produces over 10% of the world’s rare earth supply and is positioning the U.S. as a key player in this sector. Why Are MP Materials’ Rare Earth Magnets America’s Clean Energy Backbone? MP Materials’ NdPr magnets, specifically neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB)…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The exchange-traded fund (ETF) market continues to evolve rapidly. With these pooled investment vehicles, investors today have an enormous choice of options for their wealth-building strategy — whether that is targeting growth, dividend, and value shares, or a mix of all three. With this in mind, here are three top funds I think savvy share pickers should consider. Growth At 8.1%, the Global X Silver Miners ETF (LSE:SILG) has enjoyed average annual price growth since its launch in mid-2022. That’s better than both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, and has been driven by a…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Baltic Classifieds Group (LSE:BCG) is among the FTSE 250’s most impressive performers in recent years. For many investors, this Lithuanian-based digital classifieds business may have flown under the radar. But the numbers, and the market’s enthusiasm, are hard to ignore. A real winner! Three years ago, Baltic Classifieds was valued at just under €800m. Today, its market cap has soared to over €2bn. This reflects both rapid earnings growth and a re-rating of its business model. In the year to April 2025, net income jumped 40% to €44.8m. Meanwhile revenues climbed to €82.8m, up from…
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[ad_1] By Sara Wood, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Agriculture is often mentioned as a source of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, it is considered to be one of the only sectors with significant opportunities to remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it through a process called carbon sequestration – and sell what is known as carbon credits. The Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1992, committing countries globally to emissions reductions targets. Knowing it would be hard for some countries and industries to meet their climate promises, the agreement included a system where those who can’t…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) is the latest stock to be upgraded from Hold to Buy. Analysts at Panmure Liberum have a positive view on the company’s sugar business. The share price is up around 3% as a result, leading the FTSE 100 today (14 July). I also think the stock looks interesting at the moment, but I have an entirely different reason. Sugar The key focus of Panmure’s attention is Associated British Foods’ sugar division. Profits in this part of the company have been volatile and the unit is expected to make a loss in…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The National Grid (LSE: NG) share price is meant to be as solid as they come. The FTSE 100 energy transmission giant is prized for its durable returns and generous income. It’s gained 28% over five years and 7.25% in the last 12 months, with a dividend yield typically hovering around 5%. Yet I’ve never been tempted to buy in. Its monopoly-style earnings and predictable revenue streams are attractive, but it now faces an outsized challenge that, in my view, many investors are overlooking. FTSE 100 stalwart? Britain’s electricity grid was built for a different era. Some equipment…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The ascent of the Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) share price in the last few years is the sort of thing that most stock pickers dream about. We’re talking a near tenfold gain in the last five years. As someone who never bought into this stratospheric rise, I take my hat off to anyone who had the courage to invest for the long term when few would. But not being directly involved arguably makes it a bit easier to question whether this momentum is 1) justified and 2) sustainable. Terrific turnaround On the first point, it would…