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Image source: Getty Images Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR) shares have given us one of the most remarkable investing stories over the past two years. Its share price has surged from the lows of 2022 to all-time highs in 2025. Investors are now asking can Rolls-Royce shares reach the psychologically significant £10 mark? And if so, when? Valuation still ok Fundamentally, Rolls-Royce is in a much stronger position than in previous years. However, its valuation has become stretched by historical and sector standards. The forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for 2025 stands at 34.8 times, falling to 28 for 2026. These are well above…

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NAI500Top Six North American Rare Earth Stocks in 2025: Key Players Amid Geopolitical ShiftsRare earth elements (REEs) have become indispensable in modern technology, playing pivotal roles in permanent magnets, renewable energy, and advanced….4 days ago Source link

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Image source: Getty Images For those seeking a steady second income, the bond market provides a range of options to generate typically reliable returns. Bonds are essentially loans made to governments or companies, with investors receiving regular interest payments — known as coupons — and the original sum back at maturity. However, bonds are traded and this means the price and yield moves. The yield’s the annual return as a percentage of the bond’s current price. And it moves inversely to price. As prices fall, yields rise, and vice-versa. Generating a bond market second income I believe that a carefully…

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The FTSE 100 is made up of the largest companies listed in London. But this doesn’t mean that most stocks are UK-focused, far from it. In fact, it’s quite straightforward to build a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio of FTSE 100 shares that offer truly global exposure. Here are five that would certainly do the job. The 800-pound gorilla Let’s start with the largest stock by market cap in the Footsie today: AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN). This healthcare giant has truly global operations, spanning the areas of oncology, respiratory and immunology, rare diseases, and more. This year, the firm is expected…

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This week we’re joined by Chris Berdik to talk about his book Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take it Back. We discuss the impacts of road noise on health and wellbeing, how our brains process sound and creating positive urban soundscapes.  We also talk about the problems with open offices and the incomplete story of the decibel. Scroll past the audio player below for a partial edited transcript of the episode — or click here for a full, AI-generated (and typo-ridden) readout.Jeff Wood: Well, that gets to my next question, which is about the coming of electric vehicles and…

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Inter have officially announced they repaid the €400m bond ahead of schedule, which should give them more leeway on the transfer market this summer.The Nerazzurri have been struggling with financial problems for several years now, which culminated in previous owners Suning losing control of the club over an unpaid loan.AdvertisementThis allowed Oaktree to effectively repossess the Serie A side and take over in May 2024.Oaktree revamping Inter financesLega Serie A Enilive logoThey are now working on reducing the outstanding debt and balancing the books.A part of that was taken care of today by repaying the bond by paying €400m plus…

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Crude oil prices surged on Friday after Israel launched strikes at Iran, prompting fears of energy supply disruptions from the Middle East.US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped as much as 14% late Thursday. They’ve since come off highs and were trading almost 8% higher at about $73 a barrel at 8:30 a.m. ET.International benchmark Brent crude oil futures gained as much as 13% and were up about 7% above $74.JPMorgan analysts wrote on Friday that further Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation could have a significant impact on global energy markets. “Our comfort zone remains with oil prices…

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A new class of durable carbon removal credit that comes with multiple co-benefits is making its way to market. Mining companies have been exploring the potential of using waste materials to draw down atmospheric carbon dioxide for several years. Recent months have seen a burst of activity, including the release of a standard to guide the process, new deals and the completion of a successful pilot project. The largest demonstration of the approach to date is currently wrapping up at the Mount Keith open pit nickel mine in Australia, which is run by mining giant BHP. Over roughly 18 months,…

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