As families prepare for the back-to-school season, many are looking for ways to manage costs. Nearly 60% of Americans say they are optimistic about reaching their financial goals during this shopping period, according to Ramsey Solutions. Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze shared practical tips for keeping expenses in check.Shop Your Home FirstCruze advises families to take inventory of supplies already at home before buying new items. “Look around and see what we already have,” she said. Reusing backpacks or leftover supplies can reduce spending and help families stick to their budget. Cruze recommends budgeting apps like EveryDollar to track expenses.Budgeting…
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Image source: Getty Images Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) has turned into an absolute monster artificial intelligence (AI) stock. In just two years, it has skyrocketed by just over 1,000%, turning every £20k invested into more than £200k. The share price chart is the stuff of dreams for most investors. Spectacular growth Frustratingly, I looked at Palantir stock in 2023 when it was trading for less than $10 (it’s now at $160). But I didn’t invest. Looking back through my notes from the time, I see I had a couple of concerns that now seem trivial with the benefit of hindsight. For…
Brazil aims to operationalise a national carbon registry in the next 15 months that will serve as the backbone of its emissions trading system… Source link
Image source: Getty Images This month we have seen yet another all-time high for the blue-chip FTSE 100 index of leading British shares. That has happened on multiple occasions this year. Yet 2025 has been filled with economic uncertainty from a plethora of causes, ranging from geopolitical tensions to uncertainty about international tariff regimes. Meanwhile, the British economy hardly looks like it is at its healthiest ever. So, why is the FTSE 100 on fire – and how might investors consider reacting? Lots to like, but lots to be concerned about! The FTSE 100 contains a welter of different companies.…
New US regulatory clarity is unlocking blockchain’s potential beyond theory. From tokenized collateral in Foreign Exchange (FX) trading to stablecoin remittances, institutional investors now have actionable tools to cut costs, reduce settlement times, and manage cross-border risk more efficiently. The global FX and remittance markets are overdue for disruption. Despite advances in algorithmic trading and high-speed data analytics, the backbone of cross-border capital flows still relies on an antiquated infrastructure of correspondent banks, siloed custodians, and settlement lags. With recent regulatory clarity in the United States, highlighted by the “GENIUS Act” and supportive signals from Washington, blockchain-based solutions are moving…
German chemicals major BASF has inked a strategic partnership with a government research body in India to… Source link
To help Indonesia shift away from coal, an international group of western countries, along with Japan, launched the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) in 2022. Their pledge totalled USD 20 billion in grants, soft loans and private finance. Of this only USD 1.2 billion has so far been mobilised. The United States, an early driver of the JETP, quietly withdrew in March 2025, leaving Germany and Japan to take over coordination. Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) These finance agreements support developing countries in transitioning to cleaner energy sources and are primarily shaped to be as equitable as possible. The funding…
The carbon markets are entering a new era. As voluntary and compliance systems converge, companies face growing pressure to ensure their use of carbon credits is credible, transparent, and value-adding. With new integrity standards and regulatory frameworks rapidly emerging, the window to refine corporate offsetting strategies is narrowing. This webinar will unpack the latest developments reshaping carbon credit strategy—from ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles and VCMI’s Claims Code, to upcoming regulatory changes like the EU Green Claims Directive. Participants will learn how to evaluate credit quality, manage reputational risk, and build an offsetting approach that supports both business resilience and climate…
Image source: Getty Images Few FTSE 100 shares have raised their dividend per share annually over a period of decades. But some legendary dividend shares have managed that feat. One of them is Bunzl (LSE: BNZL). The company’s business-to-business model in the dowdy area of foodservice peripherals, such as serviettes and cleaning liquids, means it is far from a household name. But the company has grown its dividend per share annually for well over three decades. It has had a challenging year, though, with weakening performance pushing the share price down by 29% in 12 months. I have taken advantage…
Integrated software, hardware and financing solution building two biochar facilities in Ghana and Kenya, turning agricultural waste into carbon revenue for thousands of farmersTerraton, a full-stack biochar platform scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in emerging markets, today announced it has raised $11.5 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and Gigascale Capital. Participation from leading angel investors included Jeff Dean, Bret Taylor, Pete Koomen, Lars Rasmussen, John Lilly, Tom Stocky, Tim Rann, Ryan Aytay, Matt Portman and Stephanie Hannon. Additional strategic investment came from ANA HOLDINGS INC.’s ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P. and East Japan Railway…