[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The UK stock market has increased by a respectable 8.7% over the past year. Yet within the index, some companies have performed better and some worse. When I spotted one growth stock that has really outperformed over the period, I naturally wanted to get some more information to see if this trend could continue. The private equity party I’m referring to 3i Group (LSE:III). The private equity powerhouse invests its own permanent capital (plus some co-investors) into mid-market private companies and infrastructure assets across Europe and North America. It has a portfolio worth over £21bn,…
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[ad_1] GCC growth forecast raised to 4.4% amid oil rebound, diversification push: ICAEW RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council economies are expected to grow 4.4 percent in 2025, up from an earlier forecast of 4 percent, as rising oil output and resilient non-oil sector activity offset global trade headwinds. In its latest economic update, prepared with Oxford Economics, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales said Saudi Arabia and the UAE will lead regional growth despite weaker crude prices and rising geopolitical uncertainty. The revision comes amid stronger-than-expected gains in OPEC+ production and continued investment in infrastructure, tourism, and technology.…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images SDCL Efficiency Income Trust (LSE:SEIT) is a FTSE 250 member that invests exclusively in the energy efficiency sector. It seeks to deliver cheaper, cleaner and more reliable solutions to commercial, industrial and public sector users. Its portfolio comprises everything from roof-top solar installers to providers of energy-efficient lighting. For the year ended 31 March (FY25), it declared a dividend of 6.32p a share. This means the stock’s currently (16 June) yielding 12.8%. In cash terms, its FY25 payout is 14.9% higher than in FY21. But some of its impressive yield has resulted from a significant…
[ad_1] Deep Sky Becomes First DAC Developer in Rubicon Carbon’s Portfolio MONTREAL, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Deep Sky, the world’s first tech-agnostic Direct Air Capture (DAC) carbon removal project developer, today announced a strategic multi-year offtake and partnership with Rubicon Carbon, a leading carbon credit management firm. This agreement marks a significant milestone as Deep Sky becomes the first DAC provider in Rubicon Carbon’s pioneering carbon credit portfolios. Deep Sky, the world’s first tech-agnostic Direct Air Capture (DAC) carbon removal project developer, today announced a strategic multi-year offtake and partnership with Rubicon Carbon, a leading carbon credit management firm. This agreement…
[ad_1] With mergers and acquisitions activity at a two-decade low, and the market for initial public offerings showing renewed strength in the US but weakness elsewhere, finance graduates face a job market this summer that is lean and uneven.For students in masters in finance programmes, the slowdown in investment banking has pushed many to broaden their search beyond legacy roles. Experts say advisory hiring has cooled, and competition for places at bulge-bracket banks is intensifying.Lee Thacker, a partner at London-based executive search firm Silvermine Partners, takes a bearish view. “Junior roles for grads . . . are extraordinarily quiet,” he says. “[We’re] seeing 5,000-plus…
[ad_1] Carbon Credits Market Analysis 2025-2034: Industry Size, Share, Growth Trends, Competition and Forecast ReportAccording to OG Analysis, a renowned market research firm, the Global Carbon Credits Market was valued at USD 463 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.52%, rising from USD 616.6 Billion in 2025 to an estimated USD 9172.2 Billion by 2034. Get a Free Sample: https://www.oganalysis.com/industry-reports/carbon-credits-marketCarbon Credits Market Overview The carbon credits market is rapidly expanding as global efforts to combat climate change drive demand for scalable mechanisms to reduce and offset greenhouse gas (GHG)…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I’m constantly on the hunt for the best share to buy, but now I’m wondering whether I already own it. The stock is Costain Group (LSE: COST), which I snapped up on 29 November 2023 for 60p. Its shares jumped almost 9% this morning (June 16) after another upbeat statement. The price now sits at 141p. That puts me 125% ahead, and it’s now the top performer in my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). Given the strong outlook, I’m tempted to buy more. Cash and contracts Today’s update offered plenty to like, in particular a new £10m share…
[ad_1] First look KKR’s Fortifi has been bolstered with 16 add-on acquisitions and is present across 33 sites (Image: Getty) ‘Ripe for automation’ – Inside KKR’s food processing play “Food is not an easy thing to automate because it’s natural and it’s amorphous,” KKR partner Joshua Weisenbeck tells Agri Investor. “It’s not like a piece of metal that is the same every time. You really need more advanced technology, vision systems, more advanced robotics and software to automate.” KKR has a history of agricultural investment – through both impact and credit strategies – but its latest food sector effort comes from its…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Among all its peers in the FTSE 100, Phoenix Group (LSE:PHNX) shares take the crown when it comes to dividend yield. The evolving insurance enterprise offers a massive payout of 8.3%, enabling investors to instantly unlock a pretty substantial hands-free income stream overnight. What’s more, if analyst projections are accurate, today’s chunky yield could be set to grow even further over the next couple of years. So how much money could investors start earning if they buy 750 shares today for £4,930? Calculating income Last month, the company paid its final dividend for its 2024…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I generally tend to steer clear of really cheap UK stocks. That’s because they’re often cheap for a reason. I do own a few value stocks in my portfolio though. Here’s the cheapest of them… A dirt-cheap stock The stock with the lowest valuation in my portfolio today (by a wide margin) is JD Sports Fashion (LSE: JD.). It’s a retailer of athletic footwear and clothing that operates globally. Currently, it trades for around 76p. Given that City analysts expect the company to generate earnings per share of 11.8p for the financial year ending 31…