[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images FTSE 100 insurance firm Admiral (LSE: ADM) is a recent addition to my passive income portfolio. This is comprised of shares bought to generate me high dividends without me having to do too much – hence the ‘passive’ label. I am aged over 50 now and this income stream should allow me to further reduce my working commitments. The only real effort involved in these passive income stocks is making the right choices in the first place. After that, it is simply a question of regularly checking that they are performing as required (which, of…
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[ad_1] Japan is urging stronger domestic ownership of government bonds to stabilize long-term interest rates, according to a draft of its latest economic policy guidelines reviewed by Reuters. The move comes amid concerns that supply-demand imbalances are fueling a surge in yields, especially on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs). While short-term bond yields remain steady due to fading expectations of immediate rate hikes, long-term JGB yields hit record highs in May. This was driven in part by political calls for expanded fiscal spending, which alarmed investors about Japan’s worsening fiscal health. To address market instability, the government is considering reducing…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The most important part of working towards a second income is taking the first step. It may still take years to reach a desired goal, but getting the ball rolling is often the hardest part. Many would-be investors spend years saving and saving, thinking of the ideal day when they’ll have enough to start investing. But the truth is, any amount of money’s enough to get started. In fact, savings often lose money over time as they fail to beat inflation. So it can be a case of chasing a never-ending goal. When calculating compounding…
[ad_1] It’s been centuries since humanity invented the fiery first step behind almost all steelmaking. The work begins by loading iron ore and processed coal into a blast furnace. Combustion heats the ingredients to temperatures near 1,600 degrees Celsius, creating the molten iron necessary to produce steel, the ubiquitous modern metal found in everything from skyscrapers to automobiles. An unfortunate byproduct is a massive amount of climate-warming gas. Iron smelting, in fact, is the main reason steelmaking accounts for between 7 and 9 percent of humanity’s carbon dioxide emissions — more than the climate impact released by the entire European Union. Electra,…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I’m looking to buy more FTSE 100 stocks in the days and weeks ahead. But I won’t be adding Tesco (LSE:TSCO) or Sainsbury’s (LSE:SBRY) shares to my portfolio any time soon. Here’s why. Left on the shelf The meagre margins of UK’s ‘Big Four’ supermarkets are under increased pressure as the industry’s bloody price wars intensify. This is a major threat even during normal economic conditions. But with the cost-of-living crisis enduring, the threat this poses to Tesco is especially significant today. Latest data from Kantar Worldpanel underlines the scale of the challenge. Okay, the…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Securing a second income of £10k a year is no easy feat but for loads of UK citizens, it’s well within reach. According to recent data, approximately five million of us have savings of £100,000 or more. Rather than gathering dust in a low-interest savings account, that money could be put to better use. Aiming for a £10k second income There are several reliable UK dividend stocks to consider like Legal & General (LSE: LGEN), British American Tobacco or Schroders. These stocks not only enjoy yields of around 7% but each has a long and…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Shares in clinical trials specialist hVIVO (LSE:HVO) crashed spectacularly recently (down 46% on 30 May). As a result, they’re back in penny stock territory. Now, I’ve had hVIVO on my watchlist for years – and have always been impressed with the company – but never actually bought any shares. Is now the time to do so? Let’s discuss. A shocking trading update First, let’s look at what has happened here. On Friday, hVIVO posted an update and it wasn’t good. For a start, the company announced that it had received notification of a significant human…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty images The FTSE 100 is a great place to shop for bargain stocks, in my opinion. Years of underperformance — and especially compared with US shares — means that many British blue-chips look dirt cheap relative to expected earnings, dividends, or both. Looking ahead, this potentially leaves scope for better returns, especially as high valuations and growing political uncertainty tarnishes appetite for US stocks. But which of the following two Footsie shares do I think share pickers should consider this month? British American Tobacco Forward P/E ratio 9.5 times, dividend yield 7.3% British American Tobacco (LSE:BATS)…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images There’s no shortage of undervalued FTSE 100 stocks to choose from today. But which of these two banking giants could be the better share to consider as summer kicks off? Let’s take a look. Lloyds Bank Lloyds‘ (LSE:LLOY) share price has rocketed more than 40% since the start of 2025. Yet concerns over weak economic conditions and multi-billion-pound misconduct charges means it still looks dirt cheap on paper. The bank trades on a forward price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 0.6. A figure below 1 indicates a share is undervalued. Meanwhile, a 4.4% dividend yield beats…