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[ad_1] S&P Global and JPMorgan’s blockchain division, Kinexys, launched a pilot to tokenize carbon credits. They aim to use blockchain and smart contracts to improve voluntary carbon markets (VCMs), make them more transparent, trustworthy, and liquid. Their initiative is important because the global carbon credit market is worth about $933 billion in 2025, and can grow to over $16 trillion by 2034. This move could unlock major climate finance opportunities by tackling key issues that have held the market back. From Blocks to Credits: The Digital Carbon Evolution The voluntary carbon credit market is worth about $4.04 billion in 2024.…

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[ad_1] TL;DR A new leak has revealed all the official cases Samsung could offer for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The lineup includes a clear case, a clear grip case, a clear magnet case, a silicone case, and a new carbon fiber case. Unlike Samsung’s official Fold 6 cases, all Fold 7 cases may only offer back panel protection. Dutch publication Nieuwe Mobiel has unearthed official renders of the cases Samsung will offer for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. These include a clear case, a clear grip case, a clear magnet case, a silicone case, and a carbon fiber case.…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The following FTSE 100 shares both trade on rock-bottom price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. But which should I consider adding to my portfolio in July? Shell Fossil fuel giant Shell (LSE:SHEL) trades on a forward P/E ratio of just 10.4 times. This makes it cheaper than BP, too, a share that continues to struggle operationally. BP shares trade on a forward multiple of 12.2 times. I prefer the look of Shell because it still retains a considerable interest in renewable energy. The Footsie firm — which operates biofuels, solar, wind, and hydrogen assets, among others — has…

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[ad_1] Kinexys by J.P. Morgan partners with S&P Global Commodity Insights, EcoRegistry, and International Carbon Registry to pilot a blockchain application that tokenizes carbon credits at the registry level. The initiative aims to enhance market transparency, efficiency, and trust by enabling interoperable and standardized digital infrastructure for the voluntary carbon market (VCM). Testing focuses on full lifecycle tracking and registry interoperability, supporting the firm’s broader goal to scale carbon markets through blockchain innovation. J.P. Morgan’s blockchain unit, Kinexys, has launched the next phase of its carbon market initiative, developing a blockchain-based application to tokenize global carbon credits. The solution—built on…

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[ad_1] Image source: NatWest Group plc The past year has been an excellent one for shareholders in NatWest (LSE: NWG). The NatWest share price has grown by 50%. That means it now stands a stunning 266% above where it was five years ago. So much for banks being boring! Despite that increase, the share trades for just 8 times earnings. It also has an attractive yield of 4.5%, handily beating the FTSE 100 average. So could things get even better from here – and ought I to consider buying some of the shares for my portfolio? Strong recovery Five years…

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[ad_1] Siebert Financial’s significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public The top 3 shareholders own 52% of the company 21% of Siebert Financial is held by insiders We’ve found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. If you want to know who really controls Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:SIEB), then you’ll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 32% to be…

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[ad_1] With markets at elevated levels, I’m struggling to find much compelling value for my Stock and Shares ISA so far in July. However, I did buy four different stocks for my portfolio in June. Here they are and why I bought them. Digital labour The first was Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), whose cloud-based software helps businesses manage customer relationships, sales, marketing, automation, and more.  In its fiscal 2026 first quarter, the firm’s revenue jumped 8% to $9.8bn, allowing management to raise its full-year guidance by $400m to as much as $41.3bn. However, it’s Salesforce’s growth opportunity with AI agents that…

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[ad_1] Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a key player in the fight against climate change. The tech giant runs one of the largest carbon reduction programs worldwide. And over 320 suppliers have committed to using 100% clean energy by 2030. This makes Apple an appealing investment for those who care about the environment and want solid returns. Apple’s Strong Financial Performance Supports Green Goals Apple’s strong finances enable meaningful change. The company achieved record revenue of $124.3 billion in early 2025, a 4% increase from the year before. In the next quarter, Apple earned $95.4 billion, with an 8% rise…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Like many investors, I like the passive income potential of owning dividend shares. As dividends are never guaranteed at any company, I try to choose carefully when constructing a diversified portfolio of shares. Here are five dividend shares I think investors should consider in the current market. Financial services firms It is important not to rely too much on one sector when constructing a diversified portfolio. However, many of today’s high-yield UK shares are in financial services. Legal & General has an 8.5% yield. It has cut its annual dividend growth target to 2%, but…

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