Image source: Getty Images I think it’s fair to say that SRT Marine Systems (LSE: SRT) has proven to be a hidden gem for savvy investors who bought a year ago. It’s doubled in that time and exploded 30% higher in the FTSE AIM All-Share Index today (27 March). In fact, since bottoming out as a 19p penny stock in May, it has jumped 200%! This gives the company a market cap of £149m, meaning its still a relative stickleback within the overall UK stock market. Should I buy this small-cap stock? Let’s explore. On the crest of a wave…
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer blasted free trade agreements Thursday, reiterating his long-held views against the approach to trade policy that for decades has been embraced by the American business and finance communities. “I am pro-tariff, absolutely. I hate free trade,” Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street.” “I think it’s been an embarrassment for our country. It’s cost us fortunes. Everybody picks on us. There’s just no end to it.” Cramer’s comments came one day after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on automobiles and certain auto parts made outside the U.S. Next week, Trump also is…
Image source: Getty Images Greggs (LSE:GRG) shares are down 37% since the start of the year. But lower share prices can often mean better returns for investors over the long term. In the case of the FTSE 250 food retailer, the dividend yield is 3.86%. Going forward, however, analysts are wary about how sustainable that return is. Dividend yields A year ago, £10,000 would have bought 360 Greggs shares. And with the company distributing 69p per share in dividends, this equates to £248 in passive income. At today’s prices, however, the equation looks very different. Analysts are expecting the dividend…
Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it’s exciting to see First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 4 days. The ex-dividend date occurs one day before the record date, which is the day on which shareholders need to be on the company’s books in order to receive a dividend. The ex-dividend date is important because any transaction on a stock needs to have been settled before the record date in order to be eligible for a dividend. In other words, investors can purchase First Financial’s…
European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Thursday that they are optimistic with regard to inflation and that they believe they will converge towards the inflation target on a stable basis in coming quarters, per Reuters. Key takeaways “Main impact of tariffs on growth and short-lived impact on inflation.” “For growth, trade is extremely detrimental.” “Worst outcome is a vicious circle of tariffs/retaliation.” “Need to be very prudent with policy.” “It is very difficult to say what ECB will do in April.” Market reaction EUR/USD holds its ground following these comments. At the time of press,…
The Cambodian government recently approved at least three new irrigation dam projects within protected forests of the Cardamom Mountains that overlap with two carbon credit projects, reports Mongabay’s Gerald Flynn. Projects to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD+) aim to combat climate change and support local communities by generating carbon credits for protecting forests. Companies and institutions can buy those credits to offset their own emissions. The recently approved Cambodian dams in Battambang, Koh Kong and Pursat provinces, and their supporting infrastructure, are expected to cause about 5,200 hectares (12,850 acres) of deforestation. “It is true that the construction of…
A National Audit Office (NAO) report sets out a series of insights drawn from its back catalogue of reports and discussions with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, on the various models of private financing for public infrastructure projects. The report aims to support public bodies as they consider how to finance new public infrastructure. In order to create the right conditions to support investor and public confidence, public bodies need clear objectives and a credible and consistent forward pipeline for investment. The NAO report highlights the importance of establishing a stable and consistent National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline.…
The border wall is shown in a background as a semi-truck carrying Toyota trucks crosses a bridge after clearing U.S. Customs while entering the United States from Mexico along the border in San Diego, California, U.S., March 4, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersAuto stocks are digesting President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would place 25% tariffs on “all cars that are not made in the United States,” as well as certain automobile parts.Trump’s administration had been telegraphing plans to put tariffs on the auto industry, but the effect of those moves and mechanism for enforcement are starting to take shape. Trump said the…
Image source: Getty Images There aren’t that many FTSE 100 companies that can claim to have posted £1bn in annual profit. But that’s exactly what this popular high street fashion retailer did when it posted its full-year results this morning. Next Next (LSE: NXT) is a well-loved and recognisable high street fashion brand, specialising in clothing, footwear and home products. Established in 1982, the company has grown to become a staple on the UK high street, operating over 500 stores nationwide. Beyond its physical presence, it’s developed a successful online platform catering to customers both domestically and internationally. The retailer…
ACR announced winners of its annual Climate Impact Awards this week LINCOLN, NB / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / Arbor Day Carbon, a subsidiary of the Arbor Day Foundation, has been honored with ACR’s 2025 Commitment to Quality Award in recognition of its work in the voluntary carbon market. “We believe the voluntary carbon market can have potentially planet-shaping impact, and fostering trust in the market is crucial to its success. That’s why our team sets the bar high for our standard of quality, ensuring all of our forestry carbon credit projects are designed and implemented with integrity,”…